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Troubleshooting/Diagnostics

• Automatic transaxle troubleshooting
• Charging System troubleshooting
• Computer Codes
• Cooling System Troubleshooting
• Cruise Control Diagnostics
• Finding Exhaust Leaks
• Headlight system troubleshooting
• Manual transaxle troubleshooting
• Starting system troubleshooting

General Information

• Commonly used abbreviations
• Bolt size and strength info
• Broken Bolt Repair
• Cooling System info
• Cruise Control info
• Date codes on many GM parts
• Decklid RFI shield info
• (EGR) Exhaust Gas Recirculation system info
• Enduraflex body panel info
• Engine info - Chevrolet 60 degree V6 (2.8/3.1/3.4L)
• Engine info - Pontiac "Iron Duke"/"Tech IV" 2.5L L4
• Fuel Injection info
• Fuel Injector info
• Getrag 5-speed transaxle info
• Hydraulic lifter info
• Long Term Storage Suggestions
• Motor Mount info
• Motor oil viscocity info
• Option codes
• O-rings
• Preventive Maintenince Suggestions
• Recall Info
• Sensor locations
• Service Bulletins
• Service Manuals
• Suspension Info
• Timing info
• Tire info
• Tools
• Torx bolt info
• Transaxle info
• Transaxle Fluid info
• VIN Number Decoding
• Wheel info - stock and aftermarket

Computer System

• (DIS) Distributorless Ignition System (87-88 L4 only)
• (ECM) Electronic Control Module Info
• (EGR) Exhaust Gas Recirculation control solenoid (V6 only)
• (IAC) Idle Air Control Valve
• (MAP) Manifold Air Pressure Sensor
• (MAT) Manifold Air Temperature Sensor (V6 only)
• (TPS) Throttle Position Sensor
• (VSS) Vehicle Speed Sensor
• Coolant Temperature Sensor
• Fuel Injectors

Cooling System

• Cooling System Info
• Diagnostics - cooling system
• A/C Compressor High Pressure Switch
• Bleeding the cooling system
• Coolant Fan
• Coolant Fan Motor
• Coolant Fan Switch
• Coolant Pipes
• Coolant Temperature Sensor
• Draining the cooling system
• Radiator
• Temperature gauge sending unit

Engine/Drivetrain

• Axle Removal
• Axle Seal Removal
• Clutch
• Clutch Fork Bushings
• Cold Start Injector (V6 only)
• CV Joints
• Using Decarbonizer on your engine
• Dogbone (Reaction Strut) replacement
• Distributor O-ring replacement
• EGR lines
• EGR tube (V6 only)
• EGR valve
• Engine Removal
• Exhaust Manifolds
• Intake Manifolds
• Lifters
• Oil Pan Removal
• Oil pressure sender
• Plenum removal (V6 only)
• 1.6 Ratio Rockers (V6 only)
• Shifter Cables
• Sparkplug tips
• Thermac (L4 only)
• Throttle Body Preheat (V6 only)
• Timing gear replacement
• Transaxle Removal
• Valve Covers
• Valve Stem Seals and Valve Guides
• Water Pump

Suspension

• Suspension info
• Shock/Strut info/testing
• Spring info
• Wheel info - stock and aftermarket
• Front Lower Control Arms
• Front Springs
• Front Sway Bar
• Shock Absorbers
• Steering Knuckles
• Struts
• Wheel bearings
• Wheel Locks

Miscellaneous

• A/C Blower Fan
• A/C Clutch Info
• A/C Freon/Leak-finding
• A/C High Pressure Switch
• Alternator
• Battery repair
• Battery tray rust prevention
• Bleeding your clutch (or brakes)
• Brake Booster Filter
• Brake Calipers
• Brake Pads
• Brake Rotor info
• Catalytic Converter
• Clutch Line
• Clutch Pedal
• Cradle info
• Cruise Control info
• Decklid Lock info
• Decklid release info
• Decklid spring adjustment
• Door-ajar light problem solving
• Fuel filter replacement
• Fuel gauge/sender testing
• Fuel pump
• Fuel tank
• Hazard flashers
• Headlight motors
• Pickup Coil
• Shifter Cables
• Speedometer
• Transmission Lines
• Windsheild Washer pumps
• Windshield Wiper Arm replacement

Body/Exterior

• Enduraflex body panel info
• Dew Wipe replacement
• Door Hinge Pin replacement
• Fixing an uneven front fascia
• Front License Plate Bracket
• Mirrors
• Refinishing chipping/flaking aluminum wheels
• Refinishing rocker panels
• Removable engine covers
• Rear quarter panels
• Taillights - disassembling and polishing
• Window Replacement
• Replacement Emblems and Decals

Interior

• A/C Vent removal
• Center console fixes
• Chime
• Dashboard repair/removal
• Door Panel Removal
• Floormats
• Fuel gauge/sender testing
• Gear selector light replacement (automatic transaxle only)
• Headliner Removal
• Horn fix
• Leather Shifter replacement
• Map pocket removal
• Oil pressure gauge testing
• Power Door Lock lubrication
• Power Windows
• Radio wiring
• Sail Panel Removal
• Seatbelt holder replacement
• Speedometer
• Steering wheel rattle fixes
• Subwoofer Info
• Tape player repair
• Trunk Carpet Info
• Turn signal/wiper switch

Cleaning/Restoring

• Engine cleaning
• Dash gauge "glass" cleaning
• Cleaning dirty exhaust tips
• Plenum repainting
• Rear Quarter Window cleaning
• Taillight polishing
• Wheel refinishing

Modifcations

• Adding Power Windows/Door Locks to a car not so equipped
• Adding a Sunroof to a car without one
• Aftermarket spoiler info
• Body Modifications
• Brake Upgrades
• Brighter "P O N T I A C" taillights (86-88 GT only)
• Installing a lower temperature coolant fan sensor
• Installing a radiator fan switch
• A fan switch one listmember installed on a ford
• Front/rear fascia swaps
• Intake modification to incrase airflow
• Jacobs ignition info
• Koni shock absorber adjustment
• Parking Brake alarm chime removal
• Louvered Engine Cover modification
• Mirror modification
• Poly/Urethane Suspension Bushing info
• Power Antenna installation
• Radio Modifications
• Rear Sway Bar addition
• Rear Wing (spoiler) theft protection
• Retained Power feature
• Short Shifter
• Speedometer Swap (85 to 120MPH)
• Steering damper
• Sunroof leak prevention
• Temperature Gauge Modification to stop sticking
• Windage Tray info
• Auto to manual transaxle swaps
• Engine Swap info
• Engine Swap Pictures
• 3400 Twin Dual Cam V6 swap info
• 3800 V6 engine swap info
• Quad 4 engine swap info
• Pontiac Super Duty 4 info

Fiero Services, Shops and where to get Parts

• AAI - Associated Auto, Inc.
• ACE - American Custom Engineering
• AIM Concepts
• ASPP - Auto Sport Performance Products, Inc.
• Rodney Dickman
• Euro-Works
• Southern Custom - The Fiero Factory
• FOCOA - Fiero Owner's Club of America
• Sabex Racing - The Fiero Shop
• The Fiero Store
• Gary Zumalt
• IRM - International Research Motorsports, Inc.
• Kick Hill Farm
• Mark's Custom Kits, Inc.
• Mister Mike's Kit Car Interiors
• PISA Corp.
• RCC Specialty Products
• Ryane Motor Sports
• V8 Archie
• Warlock Designs
• Webb's Creative Laminations

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