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Old Mar 15, 2019 | 07:41 PM
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That is the first thing I checked because I had 2 other chevys that melted there.. This one looks fine
Old Mar 15, 2019 | 07:44 PM
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Did you test for continuity, looks good and tested bad isn’t a far stretch.
Old Mar 15, 2019 | 07:49 PM
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Did you test for continuity, looks good and tested bad isn’t a far stretch.
I did check once awhile back and it seemed fine but the way it randomly stops working I don't know if I was doing it at the right times
Old Mar 15, 2019 | 07:51 PM
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Socket/connector failures are directly linked to "operator error". If they are not connected properly they arc and overheat.
Old Mar 15, 2019 | 07:52 PM
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I did check once awhile back and it seemed fine but the way it randomly stops working I don't know if I was doing it at the right times
I had a brain fart I know I wasn't doing it correctly at that time I didn't test from the fuse holder to the harness
Old Mar 15, 2019 | 07:55 PM
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Socket/connector failures are directly linked to "operator error". If they are not connected properly they arc and overheat.
The other times I replaced the harnesses it was shortly after buying the vehicles. I like to use contact cleaner and die electric grease when connecting anything going outside but that doesn't always guarantee that it will prevent issues
Old Apr 1, 2019 | 04:29 AM
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Now it went from one headlight (both high and low beam) to both headlights. I lost both headlights while driving to work this morning and I had to use my fog lights to drive. I went through and checked everything when I started experiencing the drivers side going out and everything seems to be fine. I'm starting to lose my patience with this car and it sucks because I like it but for only having 66, 000 miles on it I should not have to be continually wrenching on the thing
Old Apr 1, 2019 | 09:29 AM
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Let’s investigate, what bulbs did you install? Brand ?
Old Apr 1, 2019 | 09:59 AM
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Let’s investigate, what bulbs did you install? Brand ?
I have the regular Sylvania bulbs in
Old Apr 1, 2019 | 10:05 AM
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Could it be that the sun rose and the auto turned the headlights off? Maybe just the DRL fuse or relay? No high beams with fogs.

Don't get insulted, I don't know you and lots of long time owners never noticed the DRL. Do you understand how the auto lights work?




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