1988 PONTIAC FIERO warning

HEADLIGHTS WITH LAMP MONITOR
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
r Try the following checks before doing the
System Diagnosis.
1. If the Headlight on one side is dimly lit, check
the ground on that side.
2. If the Hi Beam Indicator does not light, but
the High Beams operate, check the LT GRN
(11) wire for an open (see schematic).
3. If one Headlight doesn't work, check the con-
nections, the Headlight, and the wires to the
Headlight.
4. If the Headlights do not turn off, replace the
Light Switch.
Go to the System Diagnosis for diagnostic
tests.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
0 Do the Tests listed for your Symptom in the
Symptom Table below.
@ Tests follow the Symptom Table.
SYMPTOM TABLE
I SYMPTOM I FOR DIAGNOSIS I
All Headlights
inoperative or
intermittent Do
Test A
Beam Indicator are
(Continued in next column)
COMPONENT LOCATION Page-Figure
Headlight Dimmer Switch.
........ Behind IIP, on LH upper side of steering column. 201-
9-A
Lights Monitoring Module.
........ Behind IIP, at base of steering column
.. el00 (42 cavities) ................ LH front of dash, left of brake master cylinder
201- 0-A
.... 6103 (Except VIN E) ............. On radiator support, behind LH headlights.
201-16-A
.... 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
S151. .......................... Front lights harness, lower LH side of engine
compartment
............................ 201-16-A
........ S205. .......................... IIP harness, behind instrument cluster. 201-10-A
............ S230. .......................... IIP harness, behind LH side of IIP 201-10-A
............... S231. .......................... IIP harness, above Fuse Block. 201-10-A
(Continued from previous column)
A Headlight is out,
but no warning
message is displayed
on the Instrument
Panel
A: LIGHT SWITCH TEST (TABLE 1)
At: LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR
(Connected)
Condition: Light Switch: HEAD
Refer to Driver
Information Center
(DIC), page 86-0
A Headlight out
warning message is
displayed but all
Headlights are
functioning properly For Diagnosis
Connect
Correct Result Of Incorrect
1 Between 1 1 Results 1
Refer to Driver
Information Center
(DIG), page 86-0
I Ground (RED) I Te;ik,",mp I see 1 I
If both results are correct, go to Test B.
1. Check Fusible Link A and RED (2) wire for
an open.
D (YEL) &
Ground Test Lamp
lights Go to able

" THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM: PASSKEY
REMOVE AND INSTALL IGNITION LOCK
AND
KEY WARNING BUZZER
For replacement of lwk cylinder,
cut wire hers and leave in place.
LOGK CYLINDER
REMOVE
1. Remove key from cylinder.
2. Cut wire from lock cylinder.
3. NOTE - Carefully observe position an
routing of wire leading from lock cylinder.
4. Remove parts as shown. LOCK RETAINING SCREW
INSTALL
1. Attach the cut end of the remaining wire
extending from the steering column cover
to the back of connector body of the new
lock cylinder wire.
2. Wrap this temporary connection 3 or 4
times with electrical tape.
3. Pull on the original lock cylinder wire con-
nector at the bottom of the steering
col- LOST KEYS Use DaDer cli~ umn, and carefully feed the new wire 1. Follow steps 2 and 3 under REMOVE. wheh removihg
through the lock cover opening and down warning buzzer 2. Rotate lock cylinder 90" CCW and read
through the steering column. switch. key number. 4. Route wire as it originally was and insert 3. Reinstall lock cylinder and route attached
wire retaining grommet.
wire as shown.

a HATCH RELEASE
RELEASE
RELAY
BRAKE
WARNING SYSTEM
I
CLOSED WITH PARKING - BRAKE APPLIED -

LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND HORNS 8B-I
SECTION 8B
NG SYSTEMS AND HORNS
CONTENTS
........................... GENERAL DESCRIPTION 8B-1
Exterior Lights
....................... ................... Back-up Lights .. 8B- 1
Center High-Mounted Stoplight .................... 8B-1
Exterior Light Monitor .................................. 8B-1
............................ .................... Fog Lights .. 8B-1
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights ................ 8B-2
............................... Hazard Flashers .. ........ 8B-2 .................................................... Headlights 8B-2
License Plate Lights ..................................... 8B-2
Light Switch ............................................... 8B-2
............... Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lights 8B-2
Sidemarker Lights ........................................ 8B-2
Turn Signals .......................................... 8B-2
......................... Underhood Light ... ........ 8B-2
Horns .......................................................... 8B-3
....................................... ON-CAR SERVICE 8B-3
Exterior Lights
............................................. Back-up Lights 8B-3
Center High-Mounted Stoplight .................... 8B-3
Fog Lights .................................................... 8B-4
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights ................ 8B-4
Hazard Flasher .............................................. 8B-5
....................................................... Headlights 8B-5
License Plate Lights ..................................... 8B-7
............... Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lights 8B-8
.......................................... Sidemarker Lights 8B-8
................... ............... Turn Signal Flasher .. 8B-9
......................................... Underhood Light 8B-9
Horns ................................................................. 8B-9
REPLACEMENT BULB
.................................... SPECIFICATIONS 8B- 10
The following information, previously shown in this section,
has been moved to the sections shown.
Back-up Lights Switch
............................. ... ............................................................................ 7
................................................................................................................................. Fuse Block 8A
Ignition Switch ........................................................................................................................... 3B
Interior Lights
................................................................................................................... 8A, 8C
Neutral Start Switch ..................................................................................................................... 7
Parking Brake Warning Switch
......................... ... .................................................................... 5
........................................................................ Seat Belt, Key and Headlight Warning Alarm 8A
Stoplight Switch .......................... .. ............................................................................................... 5
Windshield
Wipers/Washers .................................................................................................... 8E
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The exterior lighting system includes the
headlights (and headlight motors to raise or lower the
headlights), front
parkinghurn signal lights, front
cornering lights, fog lights, rear
tail/stop/turn signal
lights, back-up lights, license plate lights, center
high-mounted stoplight, and the underhood light; it
also includes all associated wiring, controls and related
hardware for these lights.
BACK-UP LIGHTS - The back-up lights are
next to the rear license plate. They will come on when
the transmission is shifted to Reverse. On cars with an
automatic transmission, the back-up lights are
activated by the neutral start switch. On cars with a
manual transmission, they are activated by a separate
back-up light switch on the transmission. For more
information, see Section 7.
CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOPLIGHT-
The center high-mounted stoplight, in the center of the
rear spoiler, will come on whenever the brake pedal is
pushed down. The light is powered separately from the rear
tail/stop/turn signal
lights through a separate
circuit in the stoplight switch (see Section
8A).
EXTERIOR LIGHT MONITOR - The Driver
Information Center, on cars so equipped, also monitors
certain front and rear lights. When a bulb burns out,
the message
"FRONT LAMP" or "REAR LAMP"
will appear in the DIC display, and a light will come
on to indicate which bulb has burned out. For more
information, see Section
8A.
FOG LIGHTS -The fog light switches are to the
left of the steering column on the edge of the
instrument panel. To use the fog lights, first turn on the
headlights or parking lights. Then, push the middle
switch (with the fog light symbol) to turn on the fog
lights. Push the left
("OFF") switch to turn off the fog
lights.
The fog lights should not be used as a substitute
for the headlights.
Switching to high-beam headlights will turn off
the fog lights; switching back to low-beams will turn
the fog lights on again.

88-2 LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND HORNS
The fog lights must be aimed for proper
illumination of the road. Fog light
aim should be
checked: at least once a year; when a new light housing
is installed; or if service or repairs in the front end area
have (or may have) disturbed the fog light mountings.
FRONT PARKING/TURM SIGNAL
LIGHTS - Pushing either side of the instrument panel
switch will turn on the front parking lights. (Pushing
the left side of the switch will also turn on the
headlights.) When the ignition is on and the turn signal
lever is moved, the appropriate front parking light
flashes to signal a turn. Both lights will flash when the
hazard flashers are on.
If the driver's door is opened when the parking
lights are on, a warning tone will sound. For more
information, see Section
8A-77.
HAZARD FLASHERS - The hazard warning
flasher is part of the turn signal circuit. Pushing in the
button (on the right side of the steering column) will
cause the front and rear turn signal lights, and the front
sidemarker lights, to flash. Pull out the collar around
the button to turn off the hazard flashers.
The hazard flashers will work with the ignition
either off or on. When the hazard flashers are on, the
turn signals do not
work.
The hazard flashers will stop flashing and stay on
brightly if the brake pedal is pushed down.
HEADLIGHTS - The headlights are controlled
by the switch on the instrument panel (to the left of the
speedometer). They will come on whether or not the
ignition is turned on. Pushing the upper left side of the
switch turns on the headlights and causes the headlight
motors to raise the headlights. Pushing the bottom part
of the switch turns off the headlights, and they should
lower.
If the driver's door is opened when the ignition
is off and the headlights are on, a warning tone will
sound. For more information, see Section
8A-77.
Headlight low-beam and high-beam are
controlled by the turn
signal/multifunction lever on
the left side of the steering column. When the
headlights are on, pull the lever toward the steering
wheel until the switch clicks; the lights will change
from low-beam to high-beam, or from high-beam to
low-beam. An indicator light on the center instrument
cluster will come on when the high-beam headlights
are on.
The headlights must be aimed for proper
illumination of the road. Headlight aim should be
checked: at least once a year; when a new headlight
bulb is installed; or if service or repairs in the front end
area have (or may have) disturbed the headlights or
their mountings. The headlight bezels do not need to
be removed to aim the headlights.
Headlight focus is set when the sealed-beam unit
is made; no adjustment for focus is necessary or
possible.
Some state and local laws specify
requirements for headlight aim; these laws
must be followed.
LICENSE PLATE LBGHTS -A light above the
rear license plate will come on when the headlights or
parking lights are on.
LIGHT SWITCH - Most exterior lights are
controlled by the switch on the instrument panel, to the
left of the speedometer. Pushing the upper right part
of the switch turns on the front parking lights, the
taillights and the sidemarker lights. (It also turns on
the instrument panel lights.) Pushing the upper left
part of the switch turns on all these lights plus the
headlights. Pushing the bottom part of the switch turns
off all lights.
In some cases (such as going through a car wash),
it may be desirable to raise the headlights without
leaving the headlights on. To do so, push the upper
right part of the switch to turn on the parking lights.
Then, lightly push the upper right part of the switch;
the headlights will raise but will not turn on.
(Remember that the parking lights and taillights will
stay on.)
For more information on this switch (including
on-car service), see Section
8C. Also see Section 8C for
information on interior lights.
REAR TAlL/STOP/TURN SIGNAL
LIGHTS - The rear tail/stop/turn signal lights are
part of the same light assembly. Pushing either side of
the instrument panel switch turns on the taillights.
When the brake pedal is pushed down, the lights glow
brighter to serve as stoplights.
Moving the turn signal lever when the ignition is
on causes the appropriate rear lights to flash. (If the
brake pedal is held down and a turn is signalled, one
side will flash and the other will stay on brightly.)
All lights will flash when the hazard flashers are
on. However, if the brake pedal is pushed while the
hazard flashers are on, the lights will stop flashing and
stay on brightly.
SIDEMARKER LIGHTS -The front and rear
sidemarker lights will come on when the headlights or
parking lights are on. Both front and rear sidemarker
lights also have reflectors; they will shine when struck
by light, whether or not the car's lights are on.
If the headlights or parking lights are off when a
turn is signalled, the front sidemarker light will flash
in unison with the front turn signal light on the same
side. If the lights are on when a turn is signalled, the
front
sidemarker light and front turn signal light flash
alternately.
TURN SlG N ALS - The front turn signals are
combined with the front parking lights. The rear turn
signals are part of the rear
tail/stop/turn signal lights.
The turn signals work only when the ignition is on, and
the hazard flashers are turned off.
The turn signals are controlled by the turn
signal/multifunction lever on the left side of the
steering column. Moving the lever all the way up or
down (past the detent) will turn on the turn signals.
When the turn is completed, the lever will return to
neutral and the turn signals will stop flashing.
For changing lanes or shallow turns where the
steering wheel does not move far enough to cancel the
signal, move the turn signal lever only to the first
detent. When the lever is released, it will return to
neutral and the turn signals will cancel.
UNDERHOOD LIGHT - The underhood light
will come on when the hood is raised.

Adjust 2 . Filler panel 3 . Electrical connector
1 . Increase Current - Turn adjusting screw 4 . ~~l~/~~~~~
clockwise 5 . Horn
2 . Decrease Current . Turn adjusting screw
counterclockwise
Install or Connect
3 . Current adjustments should be made 1/4 turn
(90") at a time
Horn Assembly
Remove or Disconnect
1 . Six screws from filler panel behind front fascia on
driver's side 1
. Horn
2 . Bolt/screw
3 . Electrical connector
4
. Filler panel
5 . Six screws
Horn Relay
The horn relay is in the convenience center.
behind the instrument panel to the right of the steering
column
. To remove the relay. pull it straight out .
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
For exterior light replacement procedures. see the rest of this
section
. For interior light replacement procedures. see Section $A
and Section 8C .
EXTERIOR LIGHTS Trade No . ...................................................................................................................... Back-up Lights 1 156
Center
High-Mounted Stoplight ............................................................................................. 577
Front Barking/Turn Signal Eights ..................................................................................... 2057
Fog Lights
............................................................................................................................... H-3
Headlights ....................................................................................................................... H6054 ................................................................................................................ License Plate Lights 194
.................................................................................... Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lights 2057
Sidemarker Lights (Front and Rear) ...................................................................................... 194 ..................................................................................................................... Underhood Light 211
BNTERBOR LIGHTS Trade No .
......................................................................................... Air Conditioner/Heater Controls 194 .................................................................................................................. Ashtray & Lighter 194 .............................................................................................................. Cargo Compartment 561
................................................................................................ Cluster & Speedometer (Tach) 194 ..................................................................................................................... Console Ashtray 194 ............................................................................................................. Console Compartment 194
Courtesy Lights
..................................................................................................................... 194 ......................................................................................................................... Dome Light 561
Gear Selector Indicator
............................................................................................................ 74 .......................................................................................... Headlight High-Beam Indicator 194
Indicator Lights
..................................................................................................... Brake System Warning 194
With Gages
........................................................................................................................ 74
............................................................... Charging System Warning (except Rally Gages) 194 .................................................................................................................... Choke Warning
194
With Gages
........................................................................................................................ 74
...................................................................... Oil Pressure Warning (except Rally Gages) 194 ............................................................................................................ Seat Belt
Reminder 194
With Gages
.................................... ... ................................................................................. 74 ............................................................................................. Service Engine Soon Warning 194
With Gages
..................................................................................................................... 74 ............................................................ Temperature Gage Warning (except Rally Gages) 194
........................................................................................................................ Reading
Light 906 ............................................................................................................ Turn Signal Indicators 194

LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND HORNS 8B-11
2-HORN LEADS 3-SIDE MARKER
4-HEADLAMP
%-TURN SIGNAL PARK LAMP
6-HEADLAMP MOTOR RELAY
7-HEADLAMP MOTOR JUMPER
8 -HEADLAMP ISOLATION RELAY
9- BRAKE PRESS. WARNING SW.
10-TO
SIDE MARKER
11-HORNS
12-TO
HEADLAMP
13-ENGINE HARNESSCONNECTOR
14-BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
15-CONNECTOR END CAP
16-HEADLAMP MOTOR ISOLATION RELAY
Fig. 8B-1 1 Forward Light Wiring

INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES & CONSOLE 8C-'I
SECTION 8C
NSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES & CONSOLE
CONTENTS
General Description ................................... 8C-1
Instrument Panel and Gages ........................ 8C-1
Printed Circuit .......................................... 8C-1
Instruments ................................................... 8C- 1
Speed Sensors
............................ .. ............. 8C- 1
Pinion Gear
............................................. 8C-2
Photo Speed Sensor ................................ 8C-2
PM Generator ................... .. ...... ............... 8C-2
Speedometer ................................................ 8C-2
Mechanical ....................... .. .................... 8C-2
Quartz ........................ .. .......................... 8C-2
Digital .................... .. ...... ................. 8C-2
Fuel Gage .................................................... 8C-2
Temperature Warning Light ...................... 8C-3
Generator Warning Light ............................ 8C-3
Engine Oil Pressure Light ............................ 8C-3
"Service Engine Soon" Light ....................... 8C-3
Upshift Indicator Light .............................. 8C-3
Diagnosis .................... .. ........................... 8C-3
General Information .................................. 8C-3
Instrument Panel & Gages ...................... ..... 8C-3
On-Car Service ......................... .. ........... 8C-4
Instrument Panel Pad ................................... 8C-4
Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 8C-4
Instrument Panel Carrier ............................. 8C-4
Headlight Switch .......................................... 8C-4
Console Mounted Switches and
Accessories
............................................... 8C-4
Console ......................................................... 8C-4
Speedometer .................................................. 8C-5
Illustra3ions ................................................. 8C-5
IP Pad ........................................................... 8C-5
IP Carrier ................................................... 8C-6
Instrument Cluster ....................................... 8C-6
Lower IP Covers ......................................... 8C-7
IP Trimplates ............................................... 8C-7
IP Hush Panels; with A/C .......................... 8C-8
..................... IP Lower Trim Pad (Console) 8C-8
Map Holder or Map Pocket ........................ 8C-8
IP Hush Panels; without A/C ..................... 8C-9
Radio Mounting ........................................... 8C-9
Subwoofer & Hatch Release
Switches/Covers ........................................ 8C- 10
Foglamp Switch/Cover ................................ 8C- 10
Oil Pressure and Temperature
Switches
..................................................... 8C-11
Heater/Ventilation/Defroster
Ductwork .................................................. 8C- 12
A/C and Defroster Ductwork ..................... 8C-13
Ram Vent System Ductwork ....................... 8C-14
Console Mounted Switches
&
Accessories ................................................. 8C- 14
Dash Insulators
............................................ 8C- 15
Heater Floor Outlet
..................................... 8C-15
................ Headlamp/Parking Lamp Switch 8C- 15
............. Dash Mounted Accessory Switches 8C- 15
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAGES
INSTRUMENTS
Instruments consist of fuel gage, temperature
The instrument panel on most cars is a sing,e unit indicator light, generator light, oil pressure indicator
design and all parts attach to the main instrument light, and speedometer. See Section 9F for optional
panel with clips and screws. To service the instrument Gages and tachometer. Service on instruments
panel and components see on-car service information, can be obtained through authorized repair stations.
However, knowledge of instrument circuit checks will
PRINTED CIRCUIT
All models are equipped with printed circuits
which supply current to most instrument panel lights
and instruments. These circuits are made of copper foil
which is die cut and bonded to a polyester base film
(usually mylar). The printed circuit electrical power is
supplied by a connector containing several wires, as
shown in the instrument panel wiring harness
installation instructions. The connector also helps
retain the printed circuit to the speedo cluster. The rest
of the circuit is retained by additional connectors (if
used) and snap-in
bulbs/sockets. For individual
printed circuit diagrams, see Section
8A-80/8 1/82/83,
'Instrument Panel'. help
in determining if operating difficulties lie in the
instrument itself or its related circuit.
Instruments have been designed for easy removal
by elimination of separate wiring. With the wiring
provisions integrated with the instrument panel wiring,
the instruments can be removed after removing the
trim and lens.
SPEED SENSORS
There are three speed sensors currently in use:
1. PINION GEAR; used in mechanical systems
2. PHOTO SPEED SENSORS; used in mechanical
systems
3. PM GENERATOR; used in electronic systems