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'''Fieropedia editing guidelines''' describe how articles should be written, organized, and improved.

Fieropedia is intended to be a structured knowledge base for the [[Pontiac Fiero]]. It is not a replacement for [[Pennock's Fiero Forum]], and it is not intended to duplicate forum-style discussion.

== Purpose ==

Fieropedia articles should collect, organize, preserve, and improve useful Fiero knowledge.

Good Fieropedia articles should be:

* Clear
* Factual
* Organized
* Useful to owners and enthusiasts
* Easy to expand
* Linked to related topics
* Supported by references where possible

== Articles are not forum threads ==

Discussion, debate, troubleshooting conversations, personal opinions, and unresolved arguments belong on talk pages or on [[Pennock's Fiero Forum]].

Article pages should summarize useful information in a neutral and organized way.

== Writing style ==

Use clear, direct language.

Avoid unnecessary opinion, hype, personal attacks, jokes, speculation, or unsupported claims.

When something is uncertain, say so. Do not present guesses as facts.

== Technical information ==

Technical articles should identify which cars the information applies to.

Where relevant, include:

* Model year
* Engine
* Transmission
* Trim level
* Option package
* System generation
* Source of the information

For example, headlight information should distinguish between the [[Gen 1 headlight system]] and the [[Gen 2 headlight system]].

== Repair articles ==

Repair and diagnostic articles should be organized clearly.

A useful repair article may include:

* Overview
* Symptoms
* Applies to
* Tools and parts
* Safety notes
* Diagnostic steps
* Procedure
* Common mistakes
* Related articles
* References

== Reference articles ==

Reference articles should be careful and source-based.

Examples include:

* [[Factory specifications]]
* [[Production numbers]]
* [[Paint codes]]
* [[RPO codes]]
* [[Part numbers]]
* [[Torque specifications]]
* [[Wiring diagrams]]
* [[Connector pinouts]]

Do not guess values. If information needs verification, mark it as needing verification.

== Using forum information ==

[[Pennock's Fiero Forum]] threads can be valuable references, but forum content should usually be summarized rather than copied.

When using a forum thread, include a link to the original discussion where possible.

Useful forum information may include:

* Verified repairs
* Photos
* Measurements
* Wiring explanations
* Long-term owner experience
* Build documentation
* Parts interchange information

== Copyright ==

Do not copy large amounts of copyrighted text from factory manuals, books, websites, or forum posts unless permission allows it.

Short summaries, original explanations, and links to sources are preferred.

== Categories ==

Articles should include relevant categories at the bottom of the page.

Example:

[[Category:Fieropedia]]
[[Category:Diagnostics]]
[[Category:Electrical system]]

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Cliff at 20:46, 6 July 2026