https://www.fieropedia.com/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=HeadlightsHeadlights - Revision history2026-09-05T07:58:13ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.46.0https://www.fieropedia.com/index.php?title=Headlights&diff=34&oldid=prevCliff: Created page with "'''Headlights''' is an overview of the pop-up headlight systems used in the Pontiac Fiero. All Fieros use retractable headlight doors, but there are two main factory headlight systems. The 1984-1986 cars use the first-generation system, while the 1987-1988 cars use the second-generation system. == Overview == The Fiero headlight system includes the headlight switch, motors, linkages, headlight doors, lamps, wiring, relays or control module, and related fuses. Hea..."2026-07-06T10:18:40Z<p>Created page with "'''Headlights''' is an overview of the pop-up headlight systems used in the <a href="/index.php?title=Pontiac_Fiero" title="Pontiac Fiero">Pontiac Fiero</a>. All Fieros use retractable headlight doors, but there are two main factory headlight systems. The 1984-1986 cars use the first-generation system, while the 1987-1988 cars use the second-generation system. == Overview == The Fiero headlight system includes the headlight switch, motors, linkages, headlight doors, lamps, wiring, relays or control module, and related fuses. Hea..."</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Headlights''' is an overview of the pop-up headlight systems used in the [[Pontiac Fiero]].<br />
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All Fieros use retractable headlight doors, but there are two main factory headlight systems. The 1984-1986 cars use the first-generation system, while the 1987-1988 cars use the second-generation system.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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The Fiero headlight system includes the headlight switch, motors, linkages, headlight doors, lamps, wiring, relays or control module, and related fuses.<br />
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Headlight problems are common because of age, worn motor parts, bad relays, failing control modules, damaged wiring, poor grounds, or mechanical binding in the headlight door mechanism.<br />
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== Generations ==<br />
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=== 1984-1986 headlight system ===<br />
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The 1984-1986 Fiero uses the first-generation headlight system. This system uses separate relays and early-style headlight motors.<br />
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Related topics:<br />
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* [[Gen 1 headlight system]]<br />
* [[Gen 1 headlight motors]]<br />
* [[Headlight relays]]<br />
* [[Headlight motor isolation relay]]<br />
* [[1984 wiring]]<br />
* [[1985 wiring]]<br />
* [[1986 wiring]]<br />
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=== 1987-1988 headlight system ===<br />
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The 1987-1988 Fiero uses the second-generation headlight system. This system uses a headlight control module and later-style headlight motors.<br />
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Related topics:<br />
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* [[Gen 2 headlight system]]<br />
* [[Gen 2 headlight motors]]<br />
* [[Headlight control module]]<br />
* [[1987 wiring]]<br />
* [[1988 wiring]]<br />
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== Common headlight problems ==<br />
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* [[Headlight motor problems]]<br />
* [[Headlight doors do not open]]<br />
* [[Headlight doors do not close]]<br />
* [[One headlight does not move]]<br />
* [[Headlight motor keeps running]]<br />
* [[Stripped headlight motor gear]]<br />
* [[Headlight relay problems]]<br />
* [[Headlight control module failure]]<br />
* [[Headlight door binding]]<br />
* [[Headlight switch problems]]<br />
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== Diagnosis ==<br />
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Diagnosis depends on whether the car has the first-generation or second-generation headlight system.<br />
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Before replacing parts, check the model year, motor type, fuses, wiring, grounds, relays or module, mechanical binding, and whether the problem affects one headlight or both headlights.<br />
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Related topics:<br />
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* [[Headlight motor problems]]<br />
* [[Gen 1 headlight system]]<br />
* [[Gen 2 headlight system]]<br />
* [[Electrical system]]<br />
* [[Ground problems]]<br />
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== Parts and upgrades ==<br />
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Common headlight parts include motors, gears, bushings, relays, control modules, switches, linkages, lamps, and wiring connectors.<br />
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Related topics:<br />
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* [[Headlight motor parts]]<br />
* [[Headlight control module]]<br />
* [[Headlight upgrades]]<br />
* [[LED headlight conversion]]<br />
* [[Parts interchange]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Electrical system]]<br />
* [[Common problems]]<br />
* [[Service procedures]]<br />
* [[Wiring diagrams]]<br />
* [[Connector pinouts]]<br />
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