Control Units

1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Standard, M39SECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Location
Air Bag Resistor Module Behind left side of dash.
Audio Alarm Module In convenience center.
Cruise Control Module Behind right center of dash.
Diagnostic/Energy Reserve (DERM) Module 5.0L (VIN E) Behind right side of dash.
Electronic Control Module (ECM) Behind right side of dash. See Figure -4.
Elect. Spark Control (ESC) Module (5.0L VIN E) On left side of firewall, behind brake booster. See Figure .
Headlight Door Module On left side of firewall bracket, near wiper motor.
Pass Key Decoder Module Behind right side of dash.
Wiper Motor Module Mounted on wiper motor assembly.
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