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Buick Riviera 1991 – ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATOR 1991 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONS General Motors Corp Electrical Components

Buick Riviera 1991 - ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATOR 1991 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONS General Motors Corp. - Electrical Components


Buick Riviera 1991 - BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS


Buick Riviera 1991 BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS System
Main Relay On left front corner of engine compartment, on ABS modulator.
Pump Motor Relay On left front corner of engine compartment, on ABS modulator.
A/C Clutch Control Relay In underhood relay block.
Convertible Top (Reatta)
Pull-Down Motor Relay Below convertible top cover, on left sheerwall.
Release Relay Below convertible top cover, on right sheerwall.
Convertible Top (Reatta)
Pull-Down Logic Relay In front of right rear wheelwell, near micro relay center.
Pull-Down Motor Relay Below tonneau cover, near left sheerwall.
Cooling Fan Relays In underhood relay center.
Fog Light Relay (Reatta) In interior relay center.
Fuel Pump Relay
Reatta & Riviera In interior relay center. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo In micro relay center No. 1.
Hazard Flasher Relay Under left side of dash, on right side of steering column support.
Headlight Relay
Reatta Taped to fuse block wiring harness.
Riviera In interior relay center.
Horn Relay In underhood relay block.
Park Light Relay In interior relay center.
Power Antenna Relay In right side of trunk, on antenna assembly.
Power Door Lock Relay Behind left kick panel.
Starter Enable Relay Under left side of dash, near steering column.
Sunroof Relays On center of header harness, near sunroof actuator assembly.
Theft Deterrent Relay Under left side of dash, left of steering column support.
Turn Signal Flasher Relay On right side of steering column support.


Buick Riviera 1991 - CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES



Buick Riviera 1991 CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES LOCATION

Component Location
Circuit Breakers
Convertible Top Bow (Reatta) In front of right rear wheelwell, below micro relay center.
Headlights (Toronado & Trofeo) In fuse block.
High Beam (Reatta & Riviera) In fuse block.
Horn/Defogger In fuse block.
Low Beam (Reatta & Riviera) In fuse block.
Power Seats In fuse block.
Power Windows In fuse block.
Retained Accessory Power In fuse block.
Fuse Block
Reatta & Riviera Below center of dash, on left front side of console. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo Inside glove compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Fusible Links In power junction block, behind battery.
Relay Centers
Reatta & Riviera
Micro Relay Center
Reatta Convertible Below tonneau cover, in front of right rear wheelwell.
Reatta Coupe In right side of trunk, rear of wheelwell
Riviera In center front of trunk, below rear shelf.
Underdash Relay Center Below center of dash, on right front of console. See Fig. 1 .
Underhood Relay Center On left front of engine compartment, behind washer fluid reservoir. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo
Micro Relay Center No. 1 Behind right side of dash, by glove box. See Fig. 2 .
Micro Relay Center No. 2 Below rear shelf, in luggage compartment.
Underhood Relay Center On left front of engine compartment, behind headlights. See Fig. 2 .


Buick Riviera 1991 - CONTROL UNITS



Buick Riviera 1991 CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS System
Control Module In luggage compartment, on left rear wheelwell.
Modulator Behind left upper radiator support.
Air Bag System
Initiator Module In steering wheel pad assembly.
Resistor Module Behind left side of dash, above parking brake.
Body Control Module (BCM) Under right side of dash, behind glove compartment.
Cathode Ray Tube Controller In console, below radio.
Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) Behind dash, on right of steering column.
Electronic Compass Module In luggage compartment, under rear shelf.
HVAC Power Module In center of dash, in A/C-heater module.
HVAC Programmer Behind center of dash, on right side of plenum.
Headlight Door Control Module In front left corner of engine compartment, behind headlight.
Heated Windshield
Control Module Behind left side of dash, left of steering column.
Power Module On right rear of engine compartment firewall.
Ignition Coil & Module On right front of engine.
Keyless Entry Module
Reatta Convertible Below convertible top, along center of rear shelf.
Reatta Coupe Behind left rear door sill.
Riviera, Toronado & Trofeo Under center of rear package shelf, in luggage compartment.
Pass Key Decoder Module Behind dash, left of steering column.
Power Window (Express Down) Module On rear of left front door.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Reatta & Riviera Behind right side of dash, left of A/C-heater programmer. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo Behind right side of dash, left of A/C-heater programmer. See Fig. 2 .
Steering Wheel Radio & HVAC Control Interface Module On base of steering column.
Seat Control Module In center console, near seat air pump assembly.
Theft Deterrent Module Under left side of dash, left of steering column.


Buick Riviera 1991 - SENDING UNITS/SENSORS



Buick Riviera 1991 SENDING UNITS/SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor On each wheel spindle.
A/C System
High Side Temp. Sensor
Reatta & Riviera In A/C high side line, left of blower motor. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo In A/C high side line, left of blower motor. See Fig. 2 .
In-Car Temp. Sensor Behind right side of dash above glove compartment.
Low Side Temp. Sensor In A/C low side line, on right side of firewall.
Outside Temp. Sensor On bottom of upper radiator support.
Air Bag System
Dual Sensor Behind right side of dash, left of glove compartment.
Forward Discriminating Sensor On front center of engine compartment, near hood latch.
Camshaft Sensor
Reatta & Riviera On lower right side of engine, below water pump. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On lower right side of engine, below water pump. See Fig. 2 .
Coolant Temperature Sensor
Reatta & Riviera On top left side of engine, under throttle body. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On top left side of engine, under throttle body. See Fig. 2 .
Crankshaft Sensor
Reatta & Riviera On lower right side of engine, right of damper. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On lower right side of engine, right of damper. See Fig. 2 .
Elec. Level Control Height Sensor Under rear of vehicle, on lower suspension arm.
Knock Sensor
Reatta & Riviera On lower right side of engine, above right drive axle. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On lower right side of engine, above right drive axle. See Fig. 2 .
Manifold Air Temp. (MAT) Sensor
Reatta & Riviera On air cleaner assembly. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On air cleaner assembly. See Fig. 2 .
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor
Reatta & Riviera On air intake assembly, on top left of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On air intake assembly, to left of engine. See Fig. 2 .
Oil Level Sensor On lower left front of engine, below starter solenoid.
Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch
Reatta & Riviera On lower right front side of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On lower right front side of engine. See Fig. 2 .
Sun Load Sensor On top center of dash.
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Reatta & Riviera In front of throttle body, below MAF sensor. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo In front of throttle body, below MAF sensor. See Fig. 2 .
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Reatta & Riviera On top right side of transaxle. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On top right side of transaxle. See Fig. 2 .


Buick Riviera 1991 - MOTORS



Buick Riviera 1991 MOTORS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Pump Motor On left side of firewall.
A/C-Heater Blower Motor On right side of firewall, in engine compartment.
Electric Fuel Pump In fuel tank.
Elec. Level Control Compressor Under rear of vehicle, at left rear crossmember.
Headlight Door Motors Ahead of radiator, at front of engine compartment.
Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
Reatta & Riviera On rear of throttle body. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On rear of throttle body. See Fig. 2 .
Power Door Lock Motor One at lower rear of each door.
Power Mirror Motor Two in each outside mirror.
Power Seat Motor Below front portion of front seats.
Power Window Motors One in lower front portion of each door.
Sun Roof Motor In center of windshield header area.
Trunk Pull-Down Motor Near latch, at center of luggage compartment lid.


Buick Riviera 1991 - SOLENOIDS/SOLENOID VALVES



Buick Riviera 1991 SOLENOIDS/SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION

Component Location
Canister Purge Solenoid
Reatta & Riviera On vapor canister, in left front corner of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo On vapor canister, in left front corner of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Convertible Top Release Solenoid Below tonneau cover, on left & right sheerwall.
EGR Solenoid At left rear of engine, on valve cover.
Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid In left side of luggage compartment, above wheelwell.
Luggage Compartment Release Solenoid At rear center of luggage compartment lid, on lock assembly.


Buick Riviera 1991 - SWITCHES



Buick Riviera 1991 SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
A/C System
High Pressure Switch On A/C line, at left front corner of engine compartment.
Low Pressure Switch On A/C line, at right of blower motor.
Brake/Cruise/Stoplight/Torque Converter Switch On brake pedal support.
Convertible Top Ajar Switch Below convertible top cover, near right sheerwall.
Cooling Fan Temp. Switch On top right side of engine, near alternator.
Door Ajar Switch In respective doors, at end of door lock module assembly.
Low Brake Fluid Switch In brake fluid reservoir.
Oil Level Switch On lower left front of engine, near starter solenoid.
PRNDL Switch
Reatta & Riviera At left rear of engine compartment, on top of transaxle. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo At left rear of engine compartment, on top of transaxle. See Fig. 2 .
Parking Brake Switch On parking brake assembly.
Power Steering Pressure Switch On power steering box, at rear of engine.
Rear Defogger Cut-Off Switch On right front of trunk, above micro relay center.
Seat Belt Switch Part of driver's seat belt assembly.
Transaxle Position Switch On left rear of engine, top of transaxle.
Washer Fluid Level Switch In windshield washer reservoir.


Buick Riviera 1991 - MISCELLANEOUS



Buick Riviera 1991 MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Switch Capacitors
No. 1 Behind left side of dash, in brake switch connector.
No. 2 In wiring harness, right of steering column, near hazard flasher.
A/C Compressor Clutch Diode Taped in engine harness, near A/C compressor clutch.
ALDL Diagnostic Connector Behind left side of dash, above parking brake pedal.
Diode Array Module Behind right side of dash, near BCM.
Fuel Pump Test Connector
Reatta & Riviera Left side of engine compartment, left of cruise control servo. See Fig. 1 .
Toronado & Trofeo Left side of engine compartment, left of cruise control servo. See Fig. 2 .
Keyless Entry Vehicle
Access Code Connector
Reatta Convertible Below tonneau cover, along center of rear shelf.
Reatta Coupe On left rear of passenger compartment, in front of wheelwell
Riviera, Toronado & Trofeo Under center of rear shelf, below keyless entry module.
Lumbar Compressor Capacitor Below each front seat, at lumbar support compressor.
Park/Turn Light Resistor (Front) In front of radiator, right of headlight.
Power Seat Motor Capacitor In left front seat electrical connector.
Twilight Sentinel Photocell On top center of dash pad.


Buick Riviera 1991 - COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS


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