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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
You might nose around a bit, see if anyone's been monkeying with the wiring, especially for a trailer hitch electrical connector.
I've never used a trailer before, but I replaced a broken turn signal light bulb several years ago. I will double-check it again. Thanks.
Old Apr 8, 2026 | 08:53 PM
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If either the DRL or the Left lo beam fuse is bad the DRLs will not work.
Old Apr 9, 2026 | 09:08 AM
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My guess is replace the bad headlight bulbs and it will be working again.
Old Apr 9, 2026 | 11:42 AM
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Old Apr 9, 2026 | 07:01 PM
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My guess is replace the bad headlight bulbs and it will be working again.
I hope so. The new headlight bulb I ordered will arrive this weekend. If that's really the reason, that would be great.
Old Apr 11, 2026 | 11:28 AM
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Good news: The DRLs came on when I started my car this morning, I set the multifunction switch to “Auto” and put the transmission in “Park”. I didn’t do anything these days except remove the broken headlight.

Bad news: Then I installed a new headlight and it worked at first. However, it burned out after I drove for several minutes.

Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
Old Apr 11, 2026 | 12:17 PM
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Check for melted socket
Old Apr 11, 2026 | 06:36 PM
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Thank you. I tested the battery, and the output voltage is 15V. I think this could be one of the reasons that the headlight burned out. However, according to this website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3135...9711436267638/



Mine does this. I got a new alternator. The same. I found out that if I drive long enough the voltage goes to normal. I do mostly short drives. That is hard on a battery. I have 2 HHRs. The same. Take a long drive and the voltage drops to normal.



So do I need to fix the high-voltage issue ?
Old Apr 12, 2026 | 06:43 AM
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It isn’t all that high at 15 V
Old Apr 12, 2026 | 07:17 AM
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When I start my car, the battery voltage is always 15V. So I think maybe this cause the headlights to burn out, the battery drain, the dim instrument panel and abnormal Auto Light On/Off. Is this correct?



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