Help replacing DRL?
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Le Mans Master
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Help replacing DRL?
Note that yesterday someone pointed out my passenger side DRL on my C6 was out ... did a search and see there are some problems maybe with these blowing out and one TSB. Meanwhile, I want to try to change out the bulb my self but I have NO IDEA how to get at it? It is not intuitive?
Any of you guys changed out the DRL? Anyone that can offer instructions or help?
Thanks!
Any of you guys changed out the DRL? Anyone that can offer instructions or help?
Thanks!
Racer
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From: Pflugerville TX
Originally Posted by tjfontaine
Note that yesterday someone pointed out my passenger side DRL on my C6 was out ... did a search and see there are some problems maybe with these blowing out and one TSB. Meanwhile, I want to try to change out the bulb my self but I have NO IDEA how to get at it? It is not intuitive?
Any of you guys changed out the DRL? Anyone that can offer instructions or help?
Thanks!
Any of you guys changed out the DRL? Anyone that can offer instructions or help?
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
I posted a long detailed set of instructions but I couldn't find them so here is a combo of mine and shopdog's.
Turn steering wheel to the extreme to move wheel out of the way. Look in owner's manual and it will have a diagram of the panel to remove. It is held by pins that have a button in the center. Pull out the button and the pin will come out.
Reach in, depress the socket tab, rotate 90 degrees, and pull the bulb and socket out of the assembly. Pop the bulb out, and pop in a new one. 3057NA, available at Walmart at 2 for $1.99. Chevy uses a special and expensive bulb, but it doesn't seem to last any longer than the ordinary turn signal bulbs sold at Wally World, so you might as well use the cheaper bulb.
Don't forget to apply bulb grease to the new bulb (bulb grease is available at Walmart too). The grease is important, Chevy should have used it, the bulb would have lasted much longer.
Turn steering wheel to the extreme to move wheel out of the way. Look in owner's manual and it will have a diagram of the panel to remove. It is held by pins that have a button in the center. Pull out the button and the pin will come out.
Reach in, depress the socket tab, rotate 90 degrees, and pull the bulb and socket out of the assembly. Pop the bulb out, and pop in a new one. 3057NA, available at Walmart at 2 for $1.99. Chevy uses a special and expensive bulb, but it doesn't seem to last any longer than the ordinary turn signal bulbs sold at Wally World, so you might as well use the cheaper bulb.
Don't forget to apply bulb grease to the new bulb (bulb grease is available at Walmart too). The grease is important, Chevy should have used it, the bulb would have lasted much longer.
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks a bunch TinStar ...I want to try changing out the bulb and using the bulb grease first before taking it in for the TSB ... any time avoided in the Chevy shop ....
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A good number of the early build 2005's have a wire harness problem. To change the harness, the front bumper must be removed. It's a warranty issue so take it to the dealer. They should change the harness on both sides while the front bumper is off. I had both sides done on mine. 
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Originally Posted by Tin Star
Reach in, depress the socket tab, rotate 90 degrees, and pull the bulb and socket out of the assembly. Pop the bulb out, and pop in a new one. 3057NA, available at Walmart at 2 for $1.99. Chevy uses a special and expensive bulb, but it doesn't seem to last any longer than the ordinary turn signal bulbs sold at Wally World, so you might as well use the cheaper bulb.
Don't forget to apply bulb grease to the new bulb (bulb grease is available at Walmart too). The grease is important, Chevy should have used it, the bulb would have lasted much longer.
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Originally Posted by Another Yellow
A good number of the early build 2005's have a wire harness problem. To change the harness, the front bumper must be removed. It's a warranty issue so take it to the dealer. They should change the harness on both sides while the front bumper is off. I had both sides done on mine.
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Originally Posted by Another Yellow
A good number of the early build 2005's have a wire harness problem. To change the harness, the front bumper must be removed. It's a warranty issue so take it to the dealer. They should change the harness on both sides while the front bumper is off. I had both sides done on mine.
(Following GM's TSB style)
The customer may comment that Mr Badwrench is an idiot who can't even replace a light socket. So GM will have him replace the entire freaking harness instead.
Last edited by shopdog; Jul 3, 2006 at 07:07 PM.
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Originally Posted by shopdog
(Following GM's TSB style)
The customer may comment that Mr Badwrench is an idiot who can't even replace a light socket. So GM will have him replace the entire freaking harness instead.
The customer may comment that Mr Badwrench is an idiot who can't even replace a light socket. So GM will have him replace the entire freaking harness instead.
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks Shopdog and all ... as I said, I would really prefer to avoid bringing it in to the dealer ... good chance they'll wash my car, "need to drive it", scratch the bumper or what else when doing their work, etc.
Gonna try what was recommended here myself first - if all else fails THEN I will do the TSB.
Gonna try what was recommended here myself first - if all else fails THEN I will do the TSB.
