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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 12:58 PM
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Took my car to the stealership to get my low beam light changed due to driver side light was out. I was told the light is not out. It's the ballast that need to be replaced. Was told the part is $400 bucks and labor is $300 bucks. Started to get it done, but thought I'd do a lil research before I pay. It's a 2007 base corvette. From my readings I'm wondering do I have to take of the front bumper or can I replace it from the wheel well? Is this something I can do myself???? Help.
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 03:33 PM
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Yes, you should be able to do it yourself.

Read this entire thread for all of the tips:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ange-help.html
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Old Jul 4, 2016 | 01:59 AM
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There is a recall on 2007 headlights.
Don't remember if it's this exact problem, but wouldn't trust a high dollar dealer diagnosis...
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by db2xpert
There is a recall on 2007 headlights.
Don't remember if it's this exact problem, but wouldn't trust a high dollar dealer diagnosis...
Recall involves fusebox problems with heat cycling the contacts don't touch good enough. All they do is put a jumper wire to bypass.

Not going to be his problem if only one is not working.
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