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<p>Created page with &quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Electrical system&#039;&#039;&#039; is an overview of the electrical systems used in the <a href="/index.php?title=Pontiac_Fiero" title="Pontiac Fiero">Pontiac Fiero</a>. The Fiero electrical system includes the battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, gauges, fuses, relays, grounds, engine control wiring, body wiring, and model-specific circuits. == Overview == Many electrical problems on the Fiero are caused by age, corrosion, poor grounds, worn connectors, damaged wiring, failing relays, or previous owner modifications. Becau...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Electrical system&#039;&#039;&#039; is an overview of the electrical systems used in the [[Pontiac Fiero]].<br /> <br /> The Fiero electrical system includes the battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, gauges, fuses, relays, grounds, engine control wiring, body wiring, and model-specific circuits.<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> Many electrical problems on the Fiero are caused by age, corrosion, poor grounds, worn connectors, damaged wiring, failing relays, or previous owner modifications.<br /> <br /> Because the Fiero is now several decades old, electrical diagnosis should usually begin with inspection of grounds, connectors, fuses, relays, battery condition, and charging voltage.<br /> <br /> == Major components ==<br /> <br /> * [[Battery]]<br /> * [[Alternator]]<br /> * [[Starter]]<br /> * [[Fuses and relays]]<br /> * [[Grounds]]<br /> * [[Wiring harness]]<br /> * [[Connectors]]<br /> * [[ECM]]<br /> * [[Sensors]]<br /> * [[Switches]]<br /> <br /> == Lighting ==<br /> <br /> * [[Headlights]]<br /> * [[Headlight motor problems]]<br /> * [[Gen 1 headlight system]]<br /> * [[Gen 2 headlight system]]<br /> * [[Tail lights]]<br /> * [[Brake lights]]<br /> * [[Turn signals]]<br /> * [[Interior lights]]<br /> * [[Instrument cluster lights]]<br /> <br /> == Gauges and instruments ==<br /> <br /> * [[Instrument cluster]]<br /> * [[Temperature gauge]]<br /> * [[Fuel gauge]]<br /> * [[Oil pressure gauge]]<br /> * [[Tachometer]]<br /> * [[Speedometer]]<br /> * [[Warning lights]]<br /> <br /> == Common electrical topics ==<br /> <br /> * [[Ground problems]]<br /> * [[Battery drain]]<br /> * [[Charging system problems]]<br /> * [[No-start diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Starter problems]]<br /> * [[Headlight motor problems]]<br /> * [[Instrument cluster problems]]<br /> * [[Tail light problems]]<br /> * [[Power window problems]]<br /> * [[Power lock problems]]<br /> <br /> == Engine control and diagnostics ==<br /> <br /> The Fiero uses an electronic engine control system. Diagnostic information can be accessed through the ALDL connector.<br /> <br /> Related topics:<br /> <br /> * [[ECM]]<br /> * [[ALDL diagnostics]]<br /> * [[Diagnostic trouble codes]]<br /> * [[Sensors]]<br /> * [[Ignition module failure]]<br /> * [[Fuel pump relay]]<br /> * [[Check engine light]]<br /> <br /> == Model-year differences ==<br /> <br /> Electrical systems vary by model year, engine, options, and trim level. Some important differences include the 1984 wiring layout, later V6 wiring, and the change from the first-generation to second-generation headlight system.<br /> <br /> Related topics:<br /> <br /> * [[1984 wiring]]<br /> * [[1985 wiring]]<br /> * [[1986 wiring]]<br /> * [[1987 wiring]]<br /> * [[1988 wiring]]<br /> * [[Gen 1 headlight system]]<br /> * [[Gen 2 headlight system]]<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Headlights]]<br /> * [[Technical specifications]]<br /> * [[Service procedures]]<br /> * [[Common problems]]<br /> * [[Wiring diagrams]]<br /> * [[Connector pinouts]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Fieropedia]]<br /> [[Category:Electrical system]]</div>

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