Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Shift Light (Man. Trans.)
1991 Pontiac 6000 SESECTION Shift Light (Man. Trans.)
- These tests assume a shift light problem exists. Use this procedure only if the light will not illuminate, or illuminates all of the time.
- Turn ignition on, with engine off. Note shift light. Shift light should not be on. If light is on, check for a short to ground between the bulb and the ECM, or a bad ECM.
- With ignition on and engine off, ground "test" terminal of ALDL connector. "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" light should start to flash and shift light should come on. If light comes on, go to next step. If "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" light does not flash, perform DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK as described in the BASIC TESTING article.
- If shift light does not come on, ground Tan/Black wire at ECM terminal B7 (A12 on Corvette or GF4 on 2.3L Beretta, Cutlass Calais & Grand Am) using a jumper wire. If light still does not come on, check for blown GAUGES fuse (AIRBAG fuse on Corvette), blown bulb or open circuit between fuse and ECM. IF light comes on when grounding terminal B7 (or A12 or GF4) with a jumper wire, problem is a bad ECM connection or bad ECM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.