1981 Dodge Diplomat Review

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1981 Dodge Diplomat is a Wagon 4-dr style car .Made in United States, 1981 Dodge Diplomat has 1 trim priced by the manufacturer at 0 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1981 Dodge Diplomat. It’s seating No data people with doors and a rank size of No data gallon. The engine is 5.2L V8 OHV 16V .

Dodge Diplomat 1981 Trims

1981 Dodge Diplomat Wagon

Engine: 5.2L V8 OHV 16V
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR

Vin Numbers

  • 1B3BM39K7BG135037

Safety & Recalls

Recall 81V111000 started on /Date(369979200000-0400)/.

Summary: THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.

Consequence: Not Defined

Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall 81V055000 started on /Date(357883200000-0400)/.

Summary: ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP IN COLD WEATHER. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE ENGINE MISSING, SAGS, AND HESITATION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A STICKING CARBURETOR OXYGEN FEEDBACK SOLENOID.

Consequence: Not Defined

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT CARBURETOR AND IF NECESSARY, THE BOWL VENT SOLENOID WILL BE REPAIRED BY RESOLDERING (RECONNECTING) THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. IF APPLICABLE, THE OXYGEN FEEDBACK SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED.

FAQ

1981 Dodge Diplomat is made in United States between 1981 to 1989.

The 1981 Dodge Diplomat is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

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There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 1981 Dodge Diplomat that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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