Headlight Dimmed.

[slane4us]

Recently, I noticed that my passenger side headlight was dim but the driver side was not. To gain more light I turned on my high-beams but when doing this all of my headlights went out only leaving me with my fog lights and side blinkers on. After speaking with my mechanic, he says that he believes that there is a ground problem, possibly a loss or broken wire. I have traced all of the wiring and found no signs of excessive wear on the wires, battery acid that has deteriated that wires or anything out of the norm. I was wondering if there was anyone with an idea to this problem. I am thinking about replacing the DRL relay since my DRL's no longer function. HELP!

[74hotrodmalibu]

Originally Posted by slane4us

Recently, I noticed that my passenger side headlight was dim but the driver side was not. To gain more light I turned on my high-beams but when doing this all of my headlights went out only leaving me with my fog lights and side blinkers on. After speaking with my mechanic, he says that he believes that there is a ground problem, possibly a loss or broken wire. I have traced all of the wiring and found no signs of excessive wear on the wires, battery acid that has deteriated that wires or anything out of the norm. I was wondering if there was anyone with an idea to this problem. I am thinking about replacing the DRL relay since my DRL's no longer function. HELP!

dont replace this yet i am working on the same prob and trying to start a recall petition to GM for them to fix this problem way to many of this problem popping up IMHO ill keep ya updated

[slane4us]

After check all voltage to the bulbs, I am now thinking of several ideas. My brother informed me there was a GM service bulletin regarding an electrical module or something. this costs like 500 and needs to be programmed to the computer. the other option is to look into replacing the switch which is on the steering column.

[74hotrodmalibu]

Originally Posted by slane4us

After check all voltage to the bulbs, I am now thinking of several ideas. My brother informed me there was a GM service bulletin regarding an electrical module or something. this costs like 500 and needs to be programmed to the computer. the other option is to look into replacing the switch which is on the steering column.

thats the next switch i was replacing if you get to it in the next 2 weeks let me know if it worked or not past the 2 weeks i will let you know .......that part is $44.99 at o'rileys auto heres the part number DO NOT LET THEM TALK YOU INTO THE DELCO PART, ask for the borg warner part#S2145