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.
2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 2D Convertible, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Powertrain Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (3.8L - BONNEVILLE)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (3.8L - BONNEVILLE) (1)
| Connector | Terminal No. | Wire Color | Function | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 1 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 2 | PPL | CCR Brake Throttle Input | ||
| C1 | 3 | PPL/WHT | Fuel Level Output | ||
| C1 | 4 | LT GRN | 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve "A" Control | ||
| C1 | 5 | DK BLU | Cooling Fan Relay No. 2 Control (High Speed) | ||
| C1 | 6 | DK GRN | Cooling Fan Relay No. 1 Control (Low Speed) | ||
| C1 | 7 | BLK | Camshaft Position PCM Input | ||
| C1 | 8 | PPL/WHT | Crankshaft Position 3x Sensor Reference | ||
| C1 | 9 | LT BLU/BLK | Crankshaft Position 18x Sensor Reference | ||
| C1 | 10 & 11 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 12 | BLK | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Ground | ||
| C1 | 13 | ORG/BLK | Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Ground | ||
| C1 | 14 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 15 | TAN | Serial Data (UART) | ||
| C1 | 16 | BLK/WHT | Powertrain Control Module Ground | ||
| C1 | 17 | RED/BLK | Intake Air Temperature Sensor Ground | ||
| C1 | 18 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 19 | PNK | Ignition Positive Voltage (UNLOCK/RUN/START) | ||
| C1 | 20 | RED | Battery Positive Voltage | ||
| C1 | 21 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 22 | PNK | Transaxle Fluid Pressure Switch "A" Input | ||
| C1 | 23-27 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 28 | TAN/WHT | Heated Oxygen Sensor No. 2 Signal Low | ||
| C1 | 29 | TAN | Heated Oxygen Sensor No. 1 Signal Low | ||
| C1 | 30 | PPL | Torque Converter Clutch Brake Switch Input | ||
| C1 | 31 | BLK | EGR Pintle Position Sensor Ground | ||
| C1 | 32 | GRY | EGR Valve Ground | ||
| C1 | 33 | DK BLU | Bank No. 1 Knock Sensor Signal | ||
| C1 | 34 | LT BLU | Bank No. 2 Knock Sensor Signal | ||
| C1 | 35 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 36 | BRN | Volt Indicator Control | ||
| C1 | 37 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 38 | LT GRN/WHT | Idle Air Control Valve "B" High | ||
| C1 | 39 | BRN | Fuel Pump PWM Control | ||
| C1 | 40-42 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 43 | YEL/BLK | Fuel Injector No. 6 Control Circuit | ||
| C1 | 44 | YEL/BLK | 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve Control | ||
| C1 | 45 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 46 | LT BLU/BLK | Fuel Injector No. 4 Control Circuit | ||
| C1 | 47 | BLK/WHT | Fuel Injector No. 5 Control Circuit | ||
| C1 | 48 | RED/BLK | Reference Low | ||
| C1 | 49-52 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 53 | TAN/BLK | By-Pass Valve Control | ||
| C1 | 54 | WHT | Ignition Control | ||
| C1 | 55 | DK GRN/WHT | Vehicle Speed Sensor Output | ||
| C1 | 56 | BLK/WHT | Powertrain Control Module Ground | ||
| C1 | 57 | BLK/WHT | Powertrain Control Module Ground | ||
| C1 | 58 | PPL | Serial Data (Class II) | ||
| C1 | 59 | PPL | Serial Data (Class II) | ||
| C1 | 60 | BLK/WHT | Powertrain Control Module Ground | ||
| C1 | 61 | BLK | Throttle Position Sensor Ground | ||
| C1 | 62 | DK BLU/WHT | A/T Input Shaft Speed Sensor Low | ||
| C1 | 63 | RED/BLK | A/T Input Shaft Speed Sensor High | ||
| C1 | 64 | YEL | Vehicle Speed Sensor High | ||
| C1 | 65 | PPL | Vehicle Speed Sensor Low | ||
| C1 | 66 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 67 | PNK/BLK | Oil Life Reset Input | ||
| C1 | 68 | YEL | Transaxle Range Switch Input "B" | ||
| C1 | 69 | YEL | Mass Airflow Sensor Signal | ||
| C1 | 70 | DK BLU | Theft Deterrent Fuel Enable Input | ||
| C1 | 71 | ORG/BLK | Traction Control Desired Torque Input | ||
| C1 | 72 | DK GRN | Cruise Control Disable/Inhibit Control | ||
| C1 | 73 | LT GRN/BLK | Fuel Injector No. 2 Control Circuit | ||
| C1 | 74 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 75 | DK GRN | Hot Coolant Indicator Control | ||
| C1 | 76 | DK GRN/WHT | EVAP Canister Purge Control | ||
| C1 | 77 & 78 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C1 | 79 | BLK | Fuel Injector No. 1 Control Circuit | ||
| C1 | 80 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 1 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 2 | WHT | EVAP Canister Vent Valve Control | ||
| C2 | 3 | DK GRN/WHT | Fuel Pump Relay Control | ||
| C2 | 4 | WHT | EGR Valve Control | ||
| C2 | 5 | BRN/WHT | Malfunction Indicator Light Control | ||
| C2 | 6 | BRN/WHT | Oil Level Indicator Control | ||
| C2 | 7 | LT BLU/WHT | Idle Air Control Valve "A" High | ||
| C2 | 8 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 9 | TAN/BLK | Traction Control Delivered Torque Control | ||
| C2 | 10 | PPL | Heated Oxygen Sensor No. 1 Signal High | ||
| C2 | 11 | PPL/WHT | Heated Oxygen Sensor No. 2 Signal High | ||
| C2 | 12-15 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 16 | WHT | Transaxle Range Switch Input "P" | ||
| C2 | 17 | RED | Transaxle Fluid Pressure Switch "C" | ||
| C2 | 18 | BLK/WHT | Transaxle Range Switch Input "A" | ||
| C2 | 19-21 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 22 | DK GRN/WHT | A/C Request | ||
| C2 | 23 & 24 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 25 | LT GRN | Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Signal | ||
| C2 | 26 | YEL | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Signal | ||
| C2 | 27 | RED/BLK | A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Signal | ||
| C2 | 28 | BRN | EGR Pintle Position Signal | ||
| C2 | 29 | GRY | Generator Terminal "F" Monitor | ||
| C2 | 30-32 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 33 | GRY | 5-Volt Reference "A" | ||
| C2 | 34 | GRY | 5-Volt Reference "B" | ||
| C2 | 35 | BLK | Sensor Ground | ||
| C2 | 36 | GRY | Oil Life Indicator Control | ||
| C2 | 37-38 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 39 | DK GRN/WHT | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay Control | ||
| C2 | 40 & 41 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 42 | PNK/BLK | Fuel Injector No. 3 Control Circuit | ||
| C2 | 43 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 44 | LT BLU/BLK | Idle Air Control Valve "A" Low | ||
| C2 | 45 | RED/BLK | Pressure Control Solenoid High | ||
| C2 | 46 | LT BLU/WHT | Pressure Control Solenoid Low | ||
| C2 | 47 & 48 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 49 | LT GRN/BLK | Idle Air Control Valve "B" Low | ||
| C2 | 50 | TAN | Intake Air Temperature Sensor Signal | ||
| C2 | 51 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 52 | LT BLU | Shift Select Switch Input | ||
| C2 | 53 & 54 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 55 | DK GRN | Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Signal | ||
| C2 | 56 | GRY | Transaxle Range Switch Input "C" | ||
| C2 | 57 | DK BLU | Transaxle Fluid Pressure Switch "B" | ||
| C2 | 58 | BRN | Engine Oil Level Sensor Signal | ||
| C2 | 59 | WHT | Cruise Control Status | ||
| C2 | 60 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 61 | RED | Generator Terminal "L" Control | ||
| C2 | 62 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 63 | YEL | Torque Converter Clutch Release Switch Input | ||
| C2 | 64 & 65 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 66 | DK BLU | Throttle Position Sensor Signal | ||
| C2 | 67 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 68 | YEL/BLK | Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor | ||
| C2 | 69 | PPL | Fuel Level Input | ||
| C2 | 70-76 | ..... | Not Used | ||
| C2 | 77 | GRY | Boost Control Solenoid Control | ||
| C2 | 78 | BRN | Torque Converter Clutch PWM Solenoid Control | ||
| C2 | 79 & 80 | ..... | Not Used | ||
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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.
