Control Units

1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 H, AutomaticSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Location
A/C Control Module (Berlinetta) In right pod.
Cruise Control Module Behind right center of dashboard.
Electronic Control Module (ECM) Behind right side of dashboard.
Elect. Spark Control (ESC) Module On left side of firewall in engine compartment. See Figure.
Headlight Door Module (Firebird Only) Left side of firewall, behind brake booster.
Light Control Module (Berlinetta) Under right side of dashboard by ECM.
Light Driver Module Taped on dashboard wiring harness behind radio.
Lights Monitoring Module (M/T) Above clutch pedal.
Lights Monitoring Module (A/T) On brace above gas pedal.
Remote Dimmer Module Right hand side of steering column, in instrument panel retainer.
Road Rally Assembly Under right side of dashboard below glove box.
Wiper/Washer Motor Module On upper center of firewall in engine compartment. See Figure & 5.
RENDER: 1.0x

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