1988 PONTIAC FIERO light

BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM I:
A: BRAKE INDICATOR REMAlNS ON
WITH THE lGNlTlON SWITCH IN
RUN AND THE PARK BRAKE OFF
(TABLE
2)
Disconnect: CONNECTOR I
At: PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Conditions:
0 lgnition Switch: RUN
0 Park Brake: OFF
Disconnect
I Correct Result I For Diagnosis
Parking Brake
connector not light
If the result is correct, checklreplace the
Parking Brake Switch
1. Check the Ignition Switch for a short to
ground in the RUN position. If Ignition
Switch is good, check TANIWHT
(33)
wires for a short to mound.
B: BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS WITH 6: BRAKE INDICATOR DOES NOT
THE PARK BRAKE APPLIED, BUT
LIGHT AT ALL
DOES NOT
LIGHT WHEN BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL IS LOW
1. Check Indicator bulb, TANIWHT (33)
Connect: FUSED JUMPER
At: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
CONNECTOR
Conditions:
lgnition Switch: RUN
0 Park Brake: OFF
Connect
Between
Brake Fluid
Level Switch
Connector
&
Ground
If the result is correct, checklreplace the
Brake Fluid Level Switch.
1. Check TANIWHT (33) wire for an open.
Correct Result
Brake
Warning
Indicator lights
For Diagnosis
See 1

BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM
H CONNECTOR
epair TAN/WHT (33) wire for
D: BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS WITH E: BRAKE INDICATOR LlGHTS WITH
THE IGNITION SWITCH IN BULB THE
PARK BRAKE APPLIED, BUT
TEST, BUT DOES NOT
LIGHT WHEN DOES
NOT LIGHT WHEN THE
THE PARK BRAKE IS
APPLIED IGNITION SWITCH IS IN BULB TEST
At: IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTOR 61
If the result is correct, check/replace
the Ignition Switch.
1. Checklrepair TAN/WHT (33) wire for
ClRCUlT OPERATION
Battery voltage is applied to the BRAKE
Warning Indicator when the Ignition Switch is
in RUN, BULB TEST, or START. Three
switches are connected to the BRAKE Warn-
ing Indicator. When any one of these switches
closes, ground is provided and the Indicator
lights.
The Ignition Switch provides a ground when
it is in the BULB TEST and START posi-
tions. The BRAKE Warning Indicator lights.
The Parking Brake Switch provides a
ground when the park brake is applied. The
BRAKE Warning Indicator lights to alert the
driver.
The Brake Fluid Level Switch closes to light
the
BRAKE Warning Indicator when there is
low brake fluid in one of the two hydraulic brake
systems. This could be caused by a leak in one of
the brake lines. The switch can be reset to
an
open condition by refilling the reservoir. This
can only be accomplished after the faulty sys-
tem has been repaired.

HEATER
TROUBLESMOOTlNG HINTS
e Try the following checlcs before doing the
System Check.
1. If the Blower Motor does not operate at all,
check the
HTR A/C Fuse.
2. If the Blower Motor does not operate at all,
check that
GI08 is clean and tight.
3. If the Blower Motor does not turn off, in-
stall
a new Blower Switch.
r Go to System Check for a guide to normal
operation.
r 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.
SYSTEM CHECK TABLE
ACTION 1 NORMALRESUU 1
COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
Blower Motor (Without
AlC) ....... RH front of dash, behind strut tower .......... 201-14-D
Blower Resistors (Without AIC) .... RH front side of heater housing .............. 201-14-D
Fuse Block.
..................... Behind LH side of IIP, below light switch. ...... 201-10-8
C202 (1 cavity) .................. Behind center of UP, near control head. ........ 201-14-C
GPO8 .......................... RH front of dash, above center of Blower Motor . 201-14-D
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Do the tests listed for your symptom in the
Symptom Table below.
Tests follow the Symptom Table.
SYMPTOM TABLE
A: BLOWER SWITCH TEST
0 If your symptom does not appear in the (A: BLOmR SWITCH TEST continued on Sympton Table perForm all of the Tests. next page)
not normal. Measure:
VOLTAGE
At: BLOWER
SWITCH CONNECTOR
(Connected)
Condition:
a ignition Switch: RUN
Measure Correct For
Between Voltage Diagnosis
P P
See 1
Blower Switch: LO
&
Ground Battery
See 2
* Blower
Switch: MED
(LT BLU)
& Ground
* Blower Switch: HI
Battery
See 2

DEFOGGER
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
e Try the following checks before doing the
System Check.
1. Check the PWR ACC Circuit Breaker by
operating the Power Door Locks or Power
Seats (if equipped).
2. Check the Gages Fuse by observing that the
Instrument Cluster Lights.
3. Check ground 6200 by observing that the
Cigar Lighter operates normally.
4. Check that the connectors on the Defogger
and the Defogger Timer-Relay are properly
mated.
5. If one or more of the grid lines do not heat,
refer to the Body Service Manual (Section
2) for repair procedures.
e Go to System Check for a guide to normal
operation.
a Go to System Diagnosis for diagnostic tests.
COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
............ ............. Defogger Timer-Relay Behind
RH side of IIP, near ECM 201-1 1-D
..................... Fuse Block. Behind LH side
of I/P, below light switch. ...... 201-10-A
.................. 6201 (1 cavity) LH
shroud, near center access hole
.......................... 6200 Behind IIP, left of steering column ............ 201-10-16
.......................... 6322 Rear of car, near RH hatch support bracket. .... 201-15-D
.......................... S204. IIP harness, behind instrument cluster. ........ 201-10-A
.......................... S205. IIP harness, behind instrument cluster. ........ 201-10-A
.......................... S233. IIP harness, above Fuse Block. ............... 201-10-A
.......................... S327. Defogger harness, behind LR side of rear seat
SYSTEM CHECK
e Use the System Check Table as a guide to
normal operation. Refer to the diagnosis
given if other results occur. The actions must
be
pedormed in the order shown.
Tests follow in System Diagnosis.
SYSTEM CHECK TABLE -- -
ACTION NORMAL RESULT FOR DIAGNOSIS OF OTHER RESULTS
1. Turn the Ignition Switch to RUN, and de-
press the Defogger Control Switch.
2. Depress the Defogger Control Switch again
3. With the Defogger ON, depress the Defog-
ger Control OFF Switch
I
A. The switch button returns to the rest posi-
tion, and the ON Indicator in the center of the
Defogger Control lights
B. The Defogger grid removes fog from the
rear window
C. The ON Indicator and the Defogger turn
off after approximately
10 minutes
The ON Indicator and the Defogger turn on
After approximately
5 minutes, they turn off
again
The ON Indicator and the Defogger turn OFF Do
Test A
Do Test B
Do Test D
Replace the Defogger Timer-Relay
Do Test B
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DEFOGGER
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Do the tests below when directed by the
System Check.
A. DEFOGGER TIMER-RELAY INPUT
VOLTAGE TEST
At: DEFOGGER TIMER-RELAY CONNECTOR
(ORN/ I Battery
BLK) &
I Ground I
(PNK/ I Battery I See 2 BLK) & I
Ground
If all the voltages are correct, go to Test
B.
1. Check the ORN/BLK (60) wire for an
open (see schematic). If the wire is OK,
check the PWR ACC Circuit Breaker.
2. Check the PNK/BLK (39) wire for an
open (see schematic). If the wire is OK,
check the Gages Fuse.
-RELAY CONNECTOR
Ignition Svvitch: RUN
A (PPLIWWT) Test Lamp
& Ground does not light See 1
If all the
results are correct, do Test D.
1. Replace the Defogger Timer-Relay.
2. Check the
BLKIWKT (150) wire for an
open (see schematic). Check that ground
6200 is clean and tight.
3. Check the LT BLU (292) wire for an open
(see schematic).
If the wire is OK, do Test
6.
4. DoTest C.
B: DEFOGGER TIMER-RELAY TEST 6: DEFOGGER CONTROL VOLTAGE
TEST
At: DEFOGGER CONTROL CONNECTOR
e lgnition Switch: RUN
Defogger Switch: ON (HOLD)
a Headlight Switch: PARK (Maximum
I C (GRY) &
D (BLK) Battery

DEFOGGER
r If all the voltages are correct, and the
Defogger still does not operate properly,
do Test D.
1. Check the PNK/BLK (39) wire for an
open (see schematic). If the wire is OK,
check the Gages Fuse.
2. Replace the Defogger Control.
3. Check the PPL/WHT (293) wire for an
open (see schematic). If the wire is OK,
do Test B.
4. Check the INST LP Fuse. Check the
GRY
(8) wire for an open (see
schematic).
5. Check the BLK (150) wire for an open
(see schematic). Check that ground
6200 is clean and tight. Replace Panel
Light if wire and ground are OK.
D: DEFOGGER TEST
With the Ignition Switch in RUN, and the
Defogger Switch pressed
ON, connect one lead
of a test lamp to ground. From inside the car,
lightly touch the other lead to each grid line,
and slowly move it along the length of the grid.
The brilliance of the test lamp bulb should
increase as the test lamp is moved from left
(Passenger's side) to right (Driver's side).
0 If the test lamp does not light along any one of
the grid lines, check
PPLIWHT (2931, PPL
(192) and BLK (192) wires to the Defogger
Control for an open
(see schematic). If OK, do
Test
E.
If the test lamp bulb shows full brilliance at
both ends of the grid, check the BLK
(1 50)
wire for an open to ground (see schematic).
e If the test lamp suddenly lights as it is moved
along the grid, a break in the continuity of the
grid line exists. Refer to the
GM Body Service
Manual for grid line repair procedure.
E: DEFOGGER LAMP TEST
CH SUPPORT ARM
Ignition Switch: RUN
LH Hatch
Support Arm
(Braided Test
Lamp
lights See
1
Wire) &
Ground
(see
schematic)
(Continued in next column) (Continued
from previous column)
See 2
Arm
(Braided
Wire) (see
schematic)
I
If all the results are correct, refer to the
GM Body Service Manual Section 2 for
grid line repair.
1. Do Test B.
2. Check the BLK (150) wire for an open
(see schematic). Check that Ground
6322 is clean and tight (see schematic).
CIRCUIT OPERATION
With the Ignition Switch in RUN, voltage
is applied to the Defogger Control. When the
Defogger Control Switch is pressed ON, volt-
age is then applied to the Defogger
Timer-
Relay. The contact closes which provides volt-
age to the ON Indicator and the Defogger.
The rear window will become warm to remove
the fog from the surface of the window.
The contact in the Defogger Timer-Relay
will stay closed until the Defogger OFF
Switch is pushed, or the timer cycle is
complete.
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AIR CONDITIONING: BLOWER CONTROLS
C60, MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
HINTS
Try the following checks before doing the
System Check.
1. Check the HTR A/C Fuse by visual inspection.
2. Check that ground
6112 is clean and tight.
3. Check that Blower Motor connectors and
Blower Relay are mated correctly and firmly
seated.
Go to the A/C System Check in 8A-62 for a
guide to normal operation.
Q Go to System Diagnosis for diagnostic tests.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Do the tests listed for your symptom in the
Symptom Table below.
Q Tests follow the Symptom Table.
SYMPTOM TABLE
SYMPTOM
Blower runs all the
time (Ignition OFF)
Blower run
all the
time (Ignition OFF)
Blower will not run
in any mode
No Lo speed
operation
COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
Blower High Speed Relay.
......... RH front of dash, near Blower Motor ..........
Blower Motor (With Ale) .......... RH front of dash. ..........................
Blower Resistors (With AIC) ....... RH front of dash, behind strut tower ..........
Fuse Block. ..................... Behind LH side of IIP, below light switch. ......
Fusible Link B (VIN E). ........... Lower RH side of engine, at Starter Solenoid. ...
Fusible Link B (VIN F) (VIN 8) ..... Lower RH side of engine, at Starter Solenoid. ...
Fusible Link B (VIN S). ........... Lower RH side of engine, at Starter Solenoid. ...
(2102 (4 cavities) ................. Center front of dash. .......................
6115 (1 cavity). .................. Center front of dash. .......................
(2202 (1 cavity) .................. Behind. center of IIP, near control head. ........
6112 (VIN E) ................... Rear of LN cylinder head. ...................
6112 (VIN F) (VIN 8) ............. Rear of LH cylinder head. ...................
6112 (VIN S). ................... Rear of LH cylinder head. ...................
Slll ........................... Engine harness, RH rear of engine compartment
S117 (VINE)
.................... Engine harness, RH front of dash. ............
S117 (VIN F) (VIN 8) ............. Engine harness, top center rear of engine. ......
S119. .......................... AIC harness, RH rear of engine compartment ...
DO TEST
B : Blower High
Speed Relay Test
E:
AIC Mode
Selector Test
A: Blower Motor Test
E: A!C Mode Selector
Test
C: Blower Resistors
Test (Continued
from previous column)
A: BLWER MOTOR TEST
Measure: VOLTAGE
At: BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTORS
(Disconnected)
Conditions:
Ignition Switch: RUN
Q NC Mode: VENT
Blower Switch:
HI
If your symptom does not appear in the SY~P- (A: BLOWER MOTOR TEST continued on fat- tom Table, perform all of the tests. ing page)
Hi speed only
Blower runs in Lo at
M1 or M2
No Hi speed
operation
B: Blower High
Speed Relay Test
D: Blower Switch
Test
D: Blower Switch
Test
B: Blower High
Speed Relay Test
D: Blower Switch
I Test 1
(Continued in next column)

AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR CONTROLS
660. MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
HINTS
Try the following checks before doing the Sys-
tem Check
.
1 . Check HTR-A/C Fuse by visual inspection .
2 . Check that the A/C Compressor Clutch con-
nector is firmly seated
.
3 . Check that ground 6112 is clean and tight .
Go to System Check for a guide to normal
Cornpressor Control operation
.
Go to System Diagnosis for Compressor Con-
trol diagnostic tests
.
SYSTEM CHECK
Complete the AIC System Check in Section
8A-62 as a guide to normal operation of the
AIC Systern .
Use the System Check Table as a guide to
normal operation of the Compressor Controls
.
COMPONENT LOCPaTlON Page-Figure
.... ..................... AIC Compressor Clutch (VIN E)
Top RH front of engine 201-
4-A
Ale Compressor Clutch (VIN F) (VIN
..................... ............................ 8) Top RH front of engine 201- 6-A
.... ...................... AlC Compressor Clutch (VIN S)
Top LH front of engine 201- 0-B
..... AIC Compressor Control Relay
LH rear corner of engine compartment. on relay
................................. bracket 201- 0-A
A/C High Pressure Cut-Out Switch
....................... (VIN E)
Top RH front of engine. on rear of AIC
.............................. compressor 201- 4-D
Ale Nigh Pressure Cut-Out Switch
................. (VIN F) (VIN 8) Top RN front of engine. on rear of AIC
.............................. compressor 201- 6-C
AIC High Pressure Cut-Out Switch
....................... (VIN S)
Top LH front of engine. on rear of AIC
.............................. compressor 201- 0-B
Diode
.......................... Inside AIC Compressor Clutch connector ....... 201- 0-B
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
... Behind RH side of I/P ...................... 201-12-B
Fuse Block
...................... Behind LH side of IIP. below light switch ....... 201-10-A
............ Power Steering Switch
Lower LR front corner of engine compartment.
.......................... on steering unit 201- 0-A
.................. Pressure Cycling Switch ........... On side of AlC accumulator 201-14-A
.. el00 (42 cavities) ................ LH front of dash. left of brake master cylinder
201- 0-A
........................ 6102 (4 cavities) ................. Center front of dash 201-14-A
......... C202 (1 cavity) .................. Behind center of IIP. near control head
201-14-C
6112 (VINE)
................... Rear of LH cylinder head .................... 201- 3-C
6112 (VIN F) (VIN 8)
............. Rear of LH cylinder head .................... 201- 7-C
G112 (VIN
S) .................... Rear of LH cylinder head .................... 201- 0-C
6118 (VIN S) .................... Rear of RH cylinder head .................... 201- 1-C
S111 ........................... Engine harness. RN rear of engine compartment 201- 1-A
S117 (VIN
F) (VIN 8) ............. Engine harness. top center rear of engine ....... 201- 7-A
S120
........................... Engine harness. RH front ofdash ............. 201- 2-A
........... S143 (VIN S) .................... Engine harness. center front of dash
201- 1-A
S175 (VIN S) .................... Engine harness. lower LH front of dash ........ 201- 0-A
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