Control Units

1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Automatic, 4L60/MD8SECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Location
Audio Alarm Module In convenience center.
Cruise Control Module Behind right center of dash. See Figure .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Module (Canada) Behind left side of dash, near fuse block.
Diagnostic/Energy Reserve Module (DERM) (5.0L VIN E) Behind right side of dash.
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
3.1L VIN T Behind right side of dash. See Figure .
5.0L VIN E Behind right side of dash. See Figure .
5.0L (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8)
Camaro Behind right side of dash. See Figure .
Firebird Behind right side of dash. See Figure .
Elect. Spark Control (ESC) Module (5.0L VIN E) On left side of firewall, behind brake booster. See Figure .
Headlight Door Module On firewall bracket, behind brake booster.
Pass Key Decoder Module Behind right side of dash.
SIR Resistor Module Behind left side of dash.
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