1988 PONTIAC FIERO brake

[NSTRUMENT WNEL: DIGITAL CLUSTER
CLUSTER REAR VlEW
CONNECTOR 61 CONNECTOR 62
BULB LOCATIONS
A LCD Illurnination
B Not Used
C FASTEN BELTS Indicator
D LCD Illumination
E BRAKE Warning Indicator
F SERV ENG SOON Indicator G
LCD Illumination
Indicator
Indicator
Indicator
K LCD Illumination

INSTRUMENT PANEL: DIGITAL CLUSTER a
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS COMPONENT LOCATION u Page-Figure
0 For a list of symptoms and their diagnosis. go
to System Diagnosis
.
0 For Instrument Cluster removal and replace-
ment procedures see Section
86 of the Ser-
vice Manual
.
* Try the following checks before doing the
System Check
.
1 . Check the CLSTR Fuse .
2 . Check the CTSY Fuse .
3 . Check the TAIL Fuse .
Coolant Temperature Sender (VIN E) Lower LH side of engine ....................
Coolant Temperature Sender (VIN F)
(VIN 8)
........................ Lower LH side of engine ....................
Fuel Tank Unit .................. Top center of fuel tank ......................
Fuse Block ...................... Behind LH side of IIP. below light switch .......
Ignition Coil (VIN E) ............. Top center rear of engine ....................
Ignition Coil (VIN F)(VIN 8) ....... RH rear side of engine ......................
Ignition Switch .................. Behind IIP. on top side of steering column ......
Oil Pressure Sender (VIN E) ....... Top rear of engine. near distributor ............
Oil Pressure Sender (VIN F) (VIN 8) . Top rear of engine. near distributor ............
Oil Pressure Sender (VIN S) ........ Lower LH side of engine ....................
................ .. 4 . Check the GAGES Fuse . el00 (42 cavities) LH
front of dash. left of brake master cylinder 201- 0-A
C114
(1 cavity) (VIN E) ............ Taped to engine harness. above rear of engine
5 . If more than one indicator is out. check the C114 (1 cavity) (VIN F) (VIN 8) ..... Taped to engine harness. above rear of engine ... 201- 7-B
battery voltage inputs . . C207 (15 cavities) ................ Behind RH side of IIP near ECM ............. 201-13-A
................. .................... * Go to System Check for a guide to C313 (3 cavities) Below
center of back seat 201- 9-C operation . 6118 (VIN F) (VIN 8) ............. Rear of RH cylinder head .................... 201- 5-A
0 Go to System Diagnosis for diagnostic tests . 6200 .......................... Behind IIP. left of steering column ............ 201-10-A
6304
.......................... Under rear seat. on support bracket
SYSTEM CHECK S143 (VIN F) (VIN 8) ............. Engine harness. RH front of dash ............. 201- 6-A
0 Use the System Check able as a guide to S201 ........................... IIP harness. behind instrument cluster ......... 201-10-A
normal operation . Refer to the diagnosis S203 ........................... I/P harness. behind instrument cluster ......... 201-10-A
........................... ......... given if other results occur . S204 IIP harness. behind instrument cluster 201-10-A
........................... ......... Tests follow in System Diagnosis . S205 IIP harness. behind instrument cluster 201-10-A
S217 ........................... IIP harness. behind center of IIP .............. 201-10-A
S225 ........................... IIP harness. behind instrument cluster ......... 201-10-A
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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DDC) I $
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
@ Try the following checks before doing the
System Check.
1. Check GAGES Fuse by observing that the
Instrument Panel Lights come on with the
Headlight Switch in Park.
2. Check CLSTR Fuse by observing that the
Instrument Cluster operates
normally.
3. Cheek CTSU Fuse by observing that the
Courtesy Lights operate normally.
4. Check the TAIL Fuse by observing that the
Tail Lights operate normally.
5. Check that grounds 6200 and 6210 are
clean and tight.
@ Go to System Check for a guide to norrnal
operation.
@ Go to System Diagnosis for diagnostic tests.
SYSTEM CHECK
@ Use the System Check Table as a guide to
normal operation. Refer to the diagnosis given
if other results occur.
Tests follow in System Diagnosis.
COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
Door Ajar Switch
................ On each center lock pillar
..................... Fuse Block.
Behind LH side of IIP, below light switch. ...... 201-10-A
Hatch Ajar Switch
............... Center of end panel, in cargo compartment
Lights Monitoring Module.
........ Behind IIP, at base of steering column
..................... Low Coolant Probe (Except VIN S) .. On RR rear of radiator. 201- 2-B
..................... Low Coolant Probe (VIN S) ........ On LR side of radiator. 201- 2-C
.............. Washer Fluid Level Switch ........ LN side of engine compartment 201-16-A
................ el00 (42
cavities) LN
front of dash, left of brake master cylinder .. 201- 0-A
................. 6216 (3 cavities) Behind LN side
of IIP, left of steering column
.................. C319 (1 cavity). Behind I/P, at
LN shroud
............. 6103 (Except VIN E) On radiator support, behind LH headlights. .... 201-16-A
.......................... ............ 6200 Behind IIP, left of steering column 201-10-A
.......................... 6210 Behind center of IIP, on support bracket ....... 201-10-A
.......................... 6215 Behind
LH side of IIP, left of steering column
.......................... .... S107. Front lights harness, behind LN headlights. 201-16-A
.......................... S201. IIP harness, behind instrument cluster. ........ 201-10-A
.......................... S203. I/P harness, behind instrument cluster. ........ 201-10-A
.......................... S204. I/P harness, behind instrument cluster. ........ 201-10-A
.......................... S205. I/P harness, behind instrument cluster. ........ 201-10-A
.......................... S245. Ajar harness, behind LN side of IIP
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
0 Try the following checks before doing the
System Check.
1. Check the WIPER Fuse by visual
inspection.
2. Check that the three Wiper Motor mount-
ing bolts are clean and tight.
3. Check that the Wiper/Washer Switch con-
nector C240 is correctly mated.
4. If the Washer does not operate, check that:
- Washer reservoir is filled.
- Hoses are not pinched or kinked.
- Hoses are correctly attached.
- Nozzles are not clogged.
r Go to System Check for a guide to, normal
operation.
0 Go to System Diagnosis for diagnostic tests.
SYSTEM C H EGK
Use the System Check Table as a guide to
normal operation.
Refer to System Diagnosis for a list of symp-
toms and diagnostic steps.
COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
...... ..................... Fuse Block. Behind LH side of IIP, below light switch.
Washer Motor.
.................. LH side of engine compartment, in washer fluid
reservoir
................................
.......................... Wiper Motor Module ............. LH front of dash.
.. Cl00 (42 cavities) ................ LH front of dash, left of brake master cylinder
.......................... C101 (3 cavities) ................. LH front of dash.
....... C240 (7 cavities) ................. Behind IIP, near base of steering column
................... 6112 (VIN E) ................... Rear of LH cylinder head.
................... 6112 (VIN F) (VIN 8) ............. Rear of LH cylinder head.
................... 6112 (VIN S) .................... Rear of LW cylinder head.
Slll ........................... Engine harness, RH rear of engine compartment
............ S117 (VIN E) .................... Engine harness, RH front of dash.
...... S117 (VIN F) (VIN 8) ............. Engine harness, top center rear of engine.
SYSTEM CHECK TABLE Refer to System Diagnosis when a result is
not normal.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
0 Do the tests listed for your symptom in the
Symptom Table below.
0 Tests follow the Symptom Table.
or two seconds
Wipers run at low
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WIPERIWASHER: PULSE, CD4 I G n
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Try the following checks before doing the
System Diagnosis.
1. Check the Wiper Fuse by visual inspection.
2. Check that the three
VViper Motor mounting
bolts are clean and tight.
3. Check that Wipermasher Switch connector
C240 and WiperIWasher Motor Module Con-
nectors are mated correctly.
4. If the Washer does not operate, check that:
- The Washer reservoir is filled.
- The hoses are not pinched or kinked.
- The hoses are correctly attached.
- The nozzles are not clogged.
Go to System Check for a guide to normal
operation.
Go to System diagnosis for diagnostic tests.
SYSTEM CHECK
Use the System Check Table as a guide to
normal operation.
e Refer to System diagnosis for a list of symp-
toms and diagnostic steps.
COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
...... ..................... Fuse Block. Behind LR side of IIP, below light switch.
.................. Washer Motor. LH side of engine compartment, in washer fluid
reservoir
................................
.......................... ............. Wiper Motor Module LN front of dash.
.. C100 (42 cavities) ................ LR front of dash, left of brake master cylinder
.......................... C101(3 cavities) ................. LH front of dash.
....... C240 (7 cavities) ................. Behind IIP, near base of steering column
................... 6112 (VIN E) ................... Rear of LN cylinder head.
................... 6112 (VIN F) (VIN 8) ............. Rear of LN cylinder head.
................... 6112 (VIN S) .................... Rear of LH cylinder head.
S111 ........................... Engine harness, RN rear of engine compartment
............ S117 (VINE) .................... Engine harness, RN front of dash.
...... S117 (VIN F) (VIN 8) ............. Engine harness, top center rear of engine.
SYSTEM CHECK TABLE
Wipers run at low speed and continue to run at
low speed until the Washer Button is released
Pulse function is overridden and the Wipers
run
After the Washer stops, the Wipers continue to
run for six seconds
I Wipers return to Pulse operation
(SYSTEM
CHECK TABLE continued on next page)

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
* Try the following checks before doing the Headlight Dimmer Switch. ........ Behind IIP, on LH upper side of steering column. 201- 9-A
System Diagnosis. el00 (42 cavities) ................ LH front of dash, left of brake master cylinder .. 201- 0-A
.... ............. 1. If Headlights on one side are on dimly, 6103 (Except VIN E)
On radiator support, behind LH headlights. 201-16-A
........... ................... check the ground on that side. 6103 (VIN E) RN inner fender panel, near battery 201- 3-B
2. If Hi Beams do not light, but the Hi Beam
Indicator lights, check LT
GRN (11) wire
for an open (see schematic).
3. If one Headlight doesn't work, check the
Headlight, connections, and wires to the
Headlight.
4. If the Headlights do not turn off, replace
the Light Switch.
Go to System Diagnosis for diagnostic tests.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Diagnostic steps for the symptoms listed in
the following table are listed after the table.
SYMPTOM TABLE
A: All Headlights are inoperative or
intermittent
B: Lo Beams on both sides are inoperative
s and Hi Beam Indicator are
.... .......................... 6104 On radiator support, behind RH headlights. 201-16-A
............ 6200 .......................... Behind IIP, left of steering column 201-10-A
.... .......................... S107. Front lights harness, behind LH headlights. 201-16-A
.... .......................... S110. Front lights harness, behind RH headlights 201-16-A
.... .......................... S149. Front lights harness, behind LH headlights. 201-16-A
.... S150. .......................... Front lights harness, behind LH headlights. 201-16-A
........ S205. .......................... IIP harness, behind instrument cluster. 201-10-A
A: ALL HEADLIGHTS ARE
INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT
(TABLE 1)
A: ALL HEADLIGHTS ARE
INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT
(TABLE 21
Connect: TEST LAMP
At: LIGHT
SVVITCH CONNECTOR C1
(Connected)
Condition:
r Liaht Switch: HEAD
Connect Correct
Between Result Diagnosis
C (RED) Test Lamp
& Ground lights See 1
D
(YEL) Test Lamp
If both results are correct, go to Test B.
1 1. Check Fusible Link A and RED (2) wire
for an open (see Power Distribution).
Connect: FUSED JUMPER
At: LIGHT
SWITCH CONNECTOR C1
(Disconnected)
Conditions:
r Put a 15 amp fuse in the fused jumper
* Headliaiht Dimmer Switch: LO
I Connect 1 Correct ( or 1
Between I Indication 1 Diagnosis I I
I C (RED) & ( Heydlights I See D (YEL) ight
I Headlight Dimmer Switch: HI I
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HEADLIGHTS: FOG LIGHTS
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
r Try the following checks before doing the
System Diagnosis
.
1 . Check that the Headlights and Park Lights
work properly before troubleshooting the
Fog Lights
.
2 . If one Fog Light doesn't work, check the
Fog Light. connections. and wires to the
Fog Light
.
Go to System Diagnosis for diagnostic tests .
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Do the following test if the
operate
.
-., U .
Fog Lights do not
COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
Fog Light Relay
................. LH front of engine compartment. on fender .....
Fuse Block ...................... Behind LH side of IIP. below light switch .......
Fusible Link A (VIN E) ........... Lower RN side of engine. at Starter Solenoid ....
Fusible Link A (VIN F) (VIN 8) ..... Lower RH side of engine. at Starter Solenoid ....
Fusible Link A (VIN S) ............ Lower RH side of engine. at Starter Solenoid ....
Fusible Link D .................. Front lights harness. near kH side of dash ......
Fusible Link E ................... Front lights harness. near LH side of dash ......
Fusible Link 6 .................. Front lights harness. near LN side of dash ......
......... . er Switch Behind IIP. on EN upper side
of steering column
Remote
Dimmer ................. RH side of steering column. on IIP retainer ..... .
C100 (42 cavities) ................ LH front of dash. left of brake master cylinder ..
C103 (1 cavity) ................... In front lights harness. LH rear corner of engine
compartment
............................
C213 (3 cavities) ................. Behind LH side of IIP. near Light switch ........
6103 (Except VIN E) ............. On radiator support. behind LR headlights .....
6104 .......................... On radiator support. behind RN headlights .....
6200 .......................... Behind IIP. left of steering column ............
S105 ........................... Front lights harness. behind LH headlights .....
S107 ........................... Front lights harness. behind LH headlights .....
S110 ........................... Front lights harness. behind RH headlights ....
S150 ........................... Front lights harness. behind LH headlights .....
S165 ........................... Forward lights harness. LH front corner of
engine compartment
......................
S205 ........................... I/P harness. behind instrument cluster .........
S225 ........................... I/P harness. behind instrument cluster .........
S236 ........................... IIP harness. below light switch ...............

HEADLIGHT DOORS
SYSTEM CHECK COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
Use the System Check Table as a guide to Fuse Block. ..................... Behind LN side of IIP, below light switch. ...... 201-10-A
normal operation. Fusible Link D .................. Front lights harness, near LR side of dash. ..... 201-16-A
..... .................. Refer to System Diagnosis for a list of symp- Fusible Link E. Front lights harness, near LN side of dash. 201-16-A
..... .................. toms and
diagnostic steps. Fusible Link G Front lights harness, near LH side of dash. 201-16-A
.......................... Headlight
Door Module ........... LH front of dash. 201-16-A
SYSTEM CHECK TABLE
Refer to System Diagnosis when a result is
not normal.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
a Do the tests listed for your symptom in the
Symptom Table below.
Tests follow the Symptom Table.
SYMPTOM TABLE
B: Left Headlight Door does not operate
C: Right Headlight Door does not operate
-
LH Headlight Door Motor. ........ To right of LH headlight .................... 201-16-A
Lights Monitoring Module.
........ Behind UP, at base of steering column
RH Headlight Door Motor. ........ To left of RN headlight ..................... 201-16-A
C100 (42 cavities) ................ LH front of dash, left of brake master cylinder .. 201- 0-A
6103 (Except VIN
E) ............. On radiator support, behind LN headlights ..... 201-16-A
A: NEITHER HEADLIGHT DOOR
OPERATES PROPERLY
Connect
Between
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from previous column)
I
r If all results are correct, replace Head-
light Door Module.
1. Check RED (2) wire and Fusible Link D
or E for an owen (see schematic).
2. Check TAIL Fuse, Light Switch, and
WHT (103) wire for an open (see
schematic).
3. Check BLK (150) wire for an open.