Fiero “Pre-Flight” Electrical Checklist
Introduction
Whether you’re buying a “new” Fiero or going on an extended trip, whether you’re a Fiero expert or a novice, you’re never sure your Fiero is completely operational and all its circuits are functioning perfectly. This is why I have compiled this checklist. It allows you to check virtually all functions of a Fiero and quickly determine if something is broken or not working right. It does not cover all cases or all electrical problems, but it should catch the majority of them. If you think I left something out, please feel free to contact me and I’ll add it to the list. This checklist does not require any tools, just a pair of eyes (actually, one will do too), and your hands. A helper can speed up the process, but you can also do everything by yourself.
This list checks all bulbs, switches and many other components. It can not check everything, but pinpoints a lot of problems that might go unnoticed until after you have bought the car.
The list
- With the ignition key out of the lock, push the parking light switch. The front parking lights, amber front and red rear side marker lights and rear parking lights should come on.
- The instrument illumination should be on and be dimmable with the wheel below the light switch. All instruments are illuminated, and if you rotate the dimmer to full and then some, the dome and floor courtesy lights should come on. There are also dimmed lights in the radio (for GM radios), the A/C or heater controls, the auxiliary gauge cluster (if equipped), the cigarette lighter socket (you have to remove the lighter to see it), the ashtrays and the automatic transmission gear select lever.
- Open hood and check if the courtesy lights on the passenger side work.
- Turn parking light switch off again.
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