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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1991FIREBIRD FORMULA, 5.0 F, STANDARD, M39REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 17 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 5.0L TBI)
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Standard, M39
Section 17 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 5.0L TBI)
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Standard, M39SECTION Section 17 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 5.0L TBI)
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- Introduction
- Model Identification
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Pcm/BCM Code Charts
- Notes
- Code 13, Open Oxygen (O2) Sens CKT
- Code 14, Coolant Temp Sens, Signal Voltage Low
- Code 15, Coolant Temp Sens, Signal Voltage High
- Code 21, Throttle Position Sens, Signal Voltage High
- Code 22, Throttle Position Sens, Signal Voltage Low
- Code 23, Mat Sens Signal Voltage High
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sens (VSS)
- Code 25, Mat Sens Signal Voltage Low
- Code 32, EGR System Error (1 Of 3)
- Code 32, EGR System Error - Positive BACKPRESSURE (2 Of 3)
- Code 32, EGR System Error - Negative BACKPRESSURE (3 Of 3)
- Code 33, Map Sens, Signal Voltage High
- Code 34, Map Sens, Signal Voltage Low
- Code 35, IAC Idle Speed Error, W/O Tech 1
- Code 35, IAC Idle Speed Error, Using Tech I
- Code 42, Est CKT Open Or Grounded
- Code 43, ESC Error, W/ESC Module
- Code 43, ESC Error, W/O ESC Module
- Code 44, Lean Exhaust Indication
- Code 45, Rich Exhaust Indication
- Code 51, Faulty Prom/Mem-Cal
- Code 52, Faulty Cal-PAK
- Code 53, Vehicle Anti-Theft SYS, "F" Body
- Code 54, Fuel Pump Voltage Low
- Code 55, ECM Error
- Summary
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.