What should I do if my headlight keeps going out?
If you need new plug connector at the headlight, a new connector should be spliced in for you. Dielectric grease is sometimes recommended for the plug area to keep moisture out. Do NOT touch the bulb glass. If you leave body oil on it, the bulb could shatter in use. Also, keep bulbs away from your face as they can shatter and cause eye injury.
Why are both low and high beam headlights not working?
If both low and high beam not working only common thing to both is the ground wire….see diagram…verify by connecting circuit tester from positive battery terminal to ground wire in the plug once disconnected from the headlight bulb on that side….you could check yourself by checking the ground wire on the other working headlight. Any luck yet?
Is there a fuse for the high beam headlamp?
No fuse aside from the BCM mega fuse, which would affect more than just one headlamp, fuse 74 is the high beam, but for both sides, The power to the headlamps is controlled by the BCM. Sounds like either the bulbs or the wiring to the right lamp. The BCM does split the circuits to either headlamp, so it is possible there’s a fault there as well.
Why is my passenger side headlight not working?
Passenger side headlight not working. Not open for further replies. Over the winter, the passenger side headlight just stopped working. Naturally, I changed the bulb and nothing. The it dawned on me that neither high nor low beam were working, so I thought it may possible be a ground issue.
Why does my Malibu headlight keep going out?
I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu and the passenger headlight keeps going out. Not burning out, but quits working! I changed the bulb about 5 times before I realized that it wasn’t burning out. All the other lights on that side work fine. A few times I could tap on the headlight assembly and it would come back on.
Why are my headlights not working in high beam?
If just one bulb fails to work in either high beam mode or low beam mode, it may be the bulb. Most headlight failures that are limited to just high or low beams are related to a relay or the high beam control switch.
Why are my high intensity discharge ( HID ) headlights not working?
High intensity discharge (HID) headlights can also fail due to other associated components. Neither of the headlights work. The cause: Burned out bulbs, or an issue with power or ground. The fix: Check for power and ground, and fix if necessary. Otherwise, replace the bulbs.