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.
2005 Pontiac Vibe Base, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views (FWD)
Back View of PCM Connector C1
| Connector Part Information |
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|---|---|---|
| Pin | Wire Color | Function |
| 1 | YE | Fuel Injector 1 Control |
| 2 | BK | Fuel Injector 2 Control |
| 3 | WH | Fuel Injector 3 Control |
| 4 | BU | Fuel Injector 4 Control |
| 5 | BN | Ground |
| 6 | WH/BK | Ground |
| 7 | WH/BK | Ground |
| 8 | RD/BU | Ignition Trigger Signal Coil 1 |
| 9 | YE/GN | Ignition Trigger Signal Coil 2 |
| 10 | GY | Ignition Trigger Signal Coil 3 |
| 11 | WH | Ignition Trigger Signal Coil 4 |
| 12 | BK/YE | Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve High Control |
| 13 | YE | Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve Low Control |
| 14 | L-GN/BK | Fan 2 Relay Control |
| 15 | - | Not Used |
| 16 | RD | Ignition Positive Voltage |
| 17 | BK | Crank Signal |
| 18 | YE | 5-Volt Reference Circuit |
| 19 | WH | Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Input |
| 20 | YE/BK | Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Input |
| 21 | L-GN | Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 Input |
| 22-23 | - | Not Used |
| 24 | BU/YE | Ignition Fail Safe Input |
| 25-26 | - | Not Used |
| 27 | RD | EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Control |
| 28 | BN | Sensor Ground |
| 29 | BU/WH | Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Signal Low |
| 30 | GN | Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Signal High |
| 31 | L-GN | Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 2 Input |
| 32-33 | - | Not Used |
| 34 | BU/BK | EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Control |
| *Automatic Transmission Only | ||
Back View of PCM Connector C2
| Connector Part Information |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Pin | Wire Color | Function |
| 1 | BK | Knock Sensor (KS) Signal High |
| 2 | WH/BK | Ground |
| 3 | WH | TAC Motor Control Low |
| 4 | L-GN | TAC Motor Control High |
| 5 | PK | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1 Heater Circuit Control |
| 6 | WH/BK | Ground |
| 7 | WH/BK | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Shield Ground |
| 8 | BU/RD | Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Input |
| 9 | BU | Shift Solenoid (SS) 2 Control* |
| 10 | BU/WH | Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Control* |
| 11 | RD/YE | Shift Solenoid (SS) 1 Control* |
| 12 | PK | Line Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid Control Low* |
| 13 | RD/WH | Line Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid Control High* |
| 14-15 | - | Not Used |
| 16 | L-GN | Fan 1 Relay Control |
| 17 | GY | TAC Shield Ground |
| 18-20 | - | Not Used |
| 21 | PK/BK | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 Heater Circuit Control |
| 22 | - | Not Used |
| 23 | BK | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1 Input |
| 24 | BK | Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Input |
| 25 | BK | Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Input |
| 26-27 | - | Not Used |
| 28 | WH | Knock Sensor (KS) Signal Low |
| 29 | WH | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 Input |
| 30 | - | Not Used |
| 31 | WH | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1 Low Reference |
| 32 | - | Not Used |
| 33 | WH | CMP Sensor and CKP Sensor Ground |
| 34 | - | Not Used |
| 35 | WH/BK | Ground |
| *Automatic Transmission Only | ||
Back View of PCM Connector C3
| Connector Part Information |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Pin | Wire Color | Function |
| 1 | YE | AC Pressure Switch |
| 2 | YE/BK | AC Compressor Clutch Relay Control |
| 3-5 | - | Not Used |
| 6 | BK/RD | Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Ignition Voltage |
| 7 | L-GN | Overdrive (OD) Indicator Control* |
| 8 | L-GN/BK | Park Neutral Position (PNP) Switch L Position Signal* |
| 9 | L-GN | Park Neutral Position (PNP) Switch 2 Position Signal* |
| 10 | BU | Park Neutral Position (PNP) Switch D Position Signal* |
| 11 | RD/BK | Park Neutral Position (PNP) Switch R Position Signal* |
| 12 | GN/OG | Cruise Control Interrupt Circuit |
| 13 | GN/RD | Cruise Control Indicator Lamp |
| 14 | YE/RD | Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Output |
| 15-16 | - | Not Used |
| 17 | PU/WH | Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Input |
| 18 | - | Not Used |
| 19 | GN/WH | Cruise Brake Switch Signal |
| 20-23 | - | Not Used |
| 24 | GN/YE | Cruise Control Switch |
| 25-27 | - | Not Used |
| 28 | YE | AC Request Signal |
| 29 | GN/BK | Overdrive (OD) Switch Signal* |
| 30-31 | - | Not Used |
| 32 | BK/BU | Evaporator Temperature Sensor Input |
| 33 | GN/WH | AC On Signal |
| 34-35 | - | Not Used |
| *Automatic Transmission Only | ||
Back View of PCM Connector C4
| Connector Part Information |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Pin | Wire Color | Function |
| 1 | BK | Ignition Positive Voltage |
| 2 | - | Not Used |
| 3 | RD/WH | Battery Voltage |
| 4 | GY | EVAP Vacuum Leak Pump Control |
| 5 | BK | Engine Speed Output for Tachometer |
| 6-7 | - | Not Used |
| 8 | BK/WH | EFI Relay High Control |
| 9 | BK/OG | Ignition Positive Voltage |
| 10 | GN/RD | Circuit Opening Relay Control |
| 11 | RD/YE | MIL Control |
| 12 | GN | Electrical Load Idle-Up Signal, Tail Lamps |
| 13 | WH | Electrical Load Idle-Up Signal, Rear Defogger |
| 14 | YE | Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System Signal |
| 15-16 | - | Not Used |
| 17 | RD/YE | Engine Speed Output to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV), with Traction Control Only |
| 18 | BU/RD | Serial Data |
| 19 | PK | Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Serial Data |
| 20 | PK/BK | Diagnostic Request Circuit |
| 21 | BU | Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Input |
| 22 | GN | Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Signal |
| 23 | WH | Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Signal |
| 24 | BK/WH | EFI Signal High, with Traction Control Only |
| 25 | RD/WH | Traction Control High, with Traction Control Only |
| 26 | BK | Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Reference Voltage |
| 27 | BK | Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Reference Voltage |
| 28 | YE | Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Low Reference |
| 29 | YE | Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Low Reference |
| 30 | BU | EFI Signal Low, with Traction Control Only |
| 31 | WH | Traction Control Low, with Traction Control Only |
| *Automatic Transmission Only | ||
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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.
