How do you access/replace the DRL bulb?

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Mar 28, 2005 | 08:53 AM

rbl

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How do you access/replace the DRL bulb?

I have one burned out already, 1 month old. Can't seem to figure out how to get to it.

Is this a GM only part or can it be bought at the auto store? Is it covered under warranty?

Thanks

Mar 28, 2005 | 09:40 AM

Vette_DD

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Supposedly a warranty item, but see pages 5-45 & 5-46 of the owner's manual.

Mar 28, 2005 | 10:11 AM

rbl

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Thanks .... never thought to look there!

Mar 28, 2005 | 05:19 PM

pitrider

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Covered under warranty,dealer has to special order it..already been there

Mar 28, 2005 | 05:51 PM

elmagoo

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Are you referring to the yellow turn signal lamps in the front light assemblies (they're on all the time when the car is on)? If you are then yes they are covered under warranty as I also had mine fixed recently (burnt out after 3 months). Guess they got a bad batch in BG.

Mar 29, 2005 | 10:34 AM

rbl

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Yes ... the yellow one. I found them at Wal Mart for $1 and replaced it. Easier than dealing with the dealer!

It is a standard Yellow 3057 bulb.

Mar 29, 2005 | 11:49 AM

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They have some new silver ones out that are silver when car is off but glow amber when on. Not a forum sponsor so won't post the address. Have seen and do look good. Think they were around $20.

Mar 29, 2005 | 05:19 PM

LS WON

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Same thing happened to me at 300 miles

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Originally Posted by rbl

I have one burned out already, 1 month old. Can't seem to figure out how to get to it.

Is this a GM only part or can it be bought at the auto store? Is it covered under warranty?

Thanks

It will be covered under your warranty and the dealer will have to special order that bulb.
Just turn the wheel so you have better access to wheel well area and remove that door flap by removing those fasteners. It is explained in the manual but I would just have them replace it for free because you can't get the factory DRL bulb in stock from dealer anyway unless you go to this aftermarket non-colored bulb. Yes they had to special order my DRL and I waited about 2 weeks for it.