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Electrical Component Locator Pontiac Sunbird III

Electrical Component Locations 6 illustrations ~128 words

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS

ComponentLocation
Compressor RelayOn right front fender panel, behind strut tower. (Scheme 1)-4.
A/C-Heater Blower Motor Relay
VIN G & TOn left side of firewall, on relay bracket. (Scheme 4)& 5.
VIN KOn right rear of engine compartment, behind strut tower.
Cooling Fan Relay
VIN G & TOn left front of engine compartment, behind battery. (Scheme 2)& 3.
VIN KOn left side of firewall, behind power brake booster. (Scheme 1)
Convertible Roof Relay (Sunbird)In left front of luggage compartment.
Fog Light Relay (Sunbird)Behind left side of dash, above fuse block.
Fuel Pump Relay
VIN G & TOn left side of firewall, on relay bracket. (Scheme 2)-5.
VIN KOn right front fender panel, behind strut tower. (Scheme 1)
Hazard Flasher RelayOn convenience center, under lower left side of dash.
Horn RelayOn convenience center, under lower left side of dash.
Power Door Lock Relay (Sunbird)On convenience center, under lower left side of dash.
Rear Window Defogger Timer-Relay (Sunbird)Behind left side of dash, on right side of steering column bracket.
Tailgate & Luggage Compartment Release Relay (Cavalier)Behind center of dash, taped to harness.
Turn Signal Flasher RelayBehind dash, on right side of steering column support.

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS LOCATION

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

ComponentLocation
Circuit BreakersOn fuse block.
Convenience CenterOn top of left kick panel.
ECM/Fuel Pump Fuse (3.1L)On right side of firewall, behind strut tower. (Scheme 3)
Fuel Pump In-Line FuseOn left side of firewall, on relay bracket. (Scheme 5)
Fuse BlockBehind lower left side of dash. (Scheme 1)-3.
Fusible Links
VIN G & T
"A", "E" & "G"In engine harness, at starter solenoid.
"C" & "L"At battery junction box.
VIN K
"A", "B", "C" & "G"In engine harness, at starter solenoid.
"F"Behind battery.
"J" & "K"On wiring harness, in left rear of engine compartment.
Relay BlockOn right side of engine compartment firewall. (Scheme 4)

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES LOCATION

CONTROL UNITS

ComponentLocation
Cruise Control ModuleBehind left dash, above kick panel.
Electronic Control Module (ECM)Behind right side of dash, behind glove box. (Scheme 1)-3.
Headlight Door Control Module (Sunbird)On left strut tower.
Multi-Function Alarm ModuleIn convenience center.
Remote Light Dimmer ModuleBehind dash, left of steering column.

CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

ComponentLocation
A/C-Refrigerant Pressure SensorOn refrigerant line, on right front of engine compartment.
Coolant Temp. Sending Unit/Switch
VIN GOn rear of engine, behind coolant outlet.
VIN KOn top left side of engine, near ignition coil.
VIN TOn left rear of engine, above exhaust manifold.
Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS)
VIN G & TOn left side of engine, behind coolant outlet. (Scheme 2)& 3.
VIN KOn right front of engine, on coolant outlet. (Scheme 1)
Crankshaft Sensor
VIN GOn right side of block, below DIS module.
VIN TOn right side of block, below exhaust manifold. (Scheme 3)
Fuel Pump/Oil Pressure
VIN G & TOn right rear of engine, below intake manifold. (Scheme 3)& 6.
VIN KOn lower right side of engine, near oil filter.
Knock Sensor (3.1L)On right side of block, below exhaust manifold. (Scheme 3)
Manifold Absolute Press. (MAP) SensorOn firewall, near blower motor. (Scheme 1), (Scheme 2) & 4.
Manifold Air Temp. (MAT) Sensor
VIN G & TIn air cleaner assembly. (Scheme 2), (Scheme 3) & 5.
VIN KOn right side of engine, on intake plenum. (Scheme 1)
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)On throttle body. (Scheme 1)-3.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)On top right of transaxle. (Scheme 1)-3.

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

MOTORS

ComponentLocation
A/C-Heater Blower MotorOn right side of firewall. (Scheme 4)
Fuel Pump MotorIn fuel tank.
Headlight Door MotorBehind respective headlight assembly.
Power Antenna MotorIn right front fender, behind wheelwell.
Power Window MotorInside lower front of each door.
Windshield Wiper MotorOn center of firewall.

MOTORS LOCATION

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

ComponentLocation
Automatic Safety Belt
Lap Belt Retractor SolenoidIn lower rear of each front door.
Shoulder Belt Retractor SolenoidIn upper rear of each front door.
Canister Purge SolenoidOn vapor canister, behind right headlight. (Scheme 3)
Idle Air Control (IAC) ValveOn throttle body assembly. (Scheme 1)-3.
Luggage Compartment Release Solenoid
Coupe, Sedan & ConvertibleUnder luggage compartment lid, near lock mechanism.
WagonBelow right side of tailgate window.
Tailgate Release Solenoid (Wagon)Below right side of tailgate window.
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) SolenoidInside transmission.

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION

SWITCHES

ComponentLocation
A/C Low & High Pressure Cutout SwitchOn left side of A/C compressor. (Scheme 1)
A/C Pressure Fan Switch (3.1L)On right front corner of engine, compartment. (Scheme 3)
Anti-Theft System Front Door Handle SwitchIn respective front door latch assembly.
Back-Up Light SwitchOn top left side of transaxle.
Brake Fluid Level SwitchIn brake fluid reservoir.
Brake/Stoplight SwitchOn upper brake pedal support.
Clutch Start SwitchBelow clutch pedal support.
Coolant Level SwitchIn coolant reservoir.
Coolant Temperature Switch (3.1L)On right front of engine, above oil filter.
Parking Brake SwitchIn console, at base of parking brake lever.
P/N Switch/Neutral Start SwitchOn right rear of transaxle. (Scheme 1)-3.
Power Steering Pressure SwitchOn left side of firewall, below brake booster. (Scheme 3)
Seat Belt SwitchOn driver's seat belt assembly.
Tailgate Ajar SwitchOn lower center portion of tailgate.
Transaxle Position Switch
VIN G & TOn top left side of transaxle.
VIN KOn left rear of engine, on top of transaxle.

SWITCHES LOCATION

MISCELLANEOUS

ComponentLocation
A/C Compressor Clutch DiodeIn A/C compressor clutch connector. (Scheme 6)
A/C-Heater Blower ResistorOn blower housing, in engine compartment.
ALDL Diagnostic ConnectorBehind left side of dash, on right side of fuse block. (Scheme 1)-3.
Convenience CenterBehind dash, left of steering column.
Fuel Pressure Test ConnectorOn top rear of engine. (Scheme 3)
Fuel Pump Test ConnectorTaped to harness on left side of firewall, behind strut tower. (Scheme 1)-3.

MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION

COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS

Note. Some component locations are illustrated by graphics. Refer to the following tables for proper figure references.

Note. Figures may show multiple component locations. Refer to appropriate table for proper figure references.

Component Locations (1 Of 6). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Component Locations (1 Of 6)

Component Locations (2 Of 6). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Component Locations (2 Of 6)

Component Locations (3 Of 6). Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Component Locations (3 Of 6)

Component Locations (4 Of 6). Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Component Locations (4 Of 6)

Component Locations (5 Of 6). Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Component Locations (5 Of 6)

Component Locations (6 Of 6). Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Component Locations (6 Of 6)