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Old 02-03-2017, 09:18 PM
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The infamous headlight module

So I have a 89 formula that doesn't have a headlight module. I have heard through the grapevine that some early 4th gen firebird modules work, but after doing some looking around, that doesn't seem to be true. Is it true? Another thing I've heard is that some people seem to have bypassed the module completely? If that's true I definitely want to know!

If anyone has information on to get one used or refurbished or if there is another way to fix this problem, it will be greatly appreciated!!

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Re: The infamous headlight module

I don't understand why anyone would bypass a headlight module. Never heard of that. You can get a quality refurbished module for your car at www.topdownsolutions.com. Lon will take care of you.
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I heard the bypass story through one of my Pontiac friends, but I wasn't sure if it was true or not. Thanks for clarifying! I'll check top down solution out! Thank you!
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Re: The infamous headlight module

A person can search on Google and find the various applications that interchange.

I've seen where someone TRIED to bypass the module, and completely horked the wiring harness in the process, only to completely burn out the module. There's also a few pages that talk about repairing the module, but from everything I've seen, the sticker on the outside that says to replace it rather than trying to service it are accurate.
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I've read some of those threads about repairing it. I've searched online and all that really comes up are 90-02 modules, and from what I've read, they don't work with 87-89 unless I'm wrong about that
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Re: The infamous headlight module

http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/A...-2-107954.html

Classic Industries (http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...rts/g4356.html) seems to think they're all the same. I would not recommend buying a $700 module and plugging it in to find out for sure.

The Fiero boys are usually pretty sharp. I'd be hitting the junkyards and looking for a Sunbird, Skyhawk, Fiero, or 87-89 Firebird.
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Re: The infamous headlight module

Found this on the web; can't verify it's accuracy, just wanted to post what I found:

Headlight control module for 1990 to 2002 Pontiac Firebird, Firebird Formula, Trans AM, and Trans AM GTA.

NOTE: If you have a 1987-1989 Firebird, 1987-1988 Fiero, 1987-1989 Trans AM/ Trans AM GTA, this module will NOT WORK even though the plugs are the same. You must verify application.
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Re: The infamous headlight module

Originally Posted by John in RI
Found this on the web; can't verify it's accuracy, just wanted to post what I found:

John I believe your finding is 100% right , I recall having read Lon himself say that those two or three years are different modules with different pinouts even though the plugs are the same .

The OP should take blacksunshine91's advice and speak with Lon , he being the "go to guy" on these components .
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Re: The infamous headlight module

So I went to a junk yard and I found a 95 headlight module and it works!

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