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Hi guys,
the left head light of my 2009 aveo is not working anymore.
the turning signal works, the high beam works.
the daytime running light ansd the lowbeam does not work on the left side.
I wanted to change it myself, but was wondering what should I buy?
is my bulb not working or the switch, or socket?
I believe it's the bulb, but I am not 100%, I would appreciate your feedback.
I just want to make sure I don't buy things I wont use.
thanks!
Ben
time for new bulbs.
...are you being serious?
After your mom dresses you go out and buy a new bulb!!!!
You do not deserve to own a car dude
Do we really need to make our forum that intimidating for a member to post a question?
+1 And well said :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Aveo5_boy
Correcting any problem is a matter of elimination. Without testing equipment, a new bulb is the place to start.
If money is real tight, you could pull the bulb from the other side to test the one that's out. Be advised that headlights tend to go out in pairs. If you pull the other side and it corrects the problem, you might want to replace both. Be careful not to touch the bulb(s) in either case, they say its bad for the bulb to get skin oil on it.
The reason I asked if he was being serious is because his profile says he is an engineer. I would think an engineer would understand how a light bulb works....
I must admit that my first reaction was to post something like posts 3 + 4 in this thread.
and being an engineer he is trying to design a repair instead of just fixing it.. over thinking the problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles
the odds are it is the bulb. the only thing that throws me is drl not working and the high beam does. but all those components would affect both sides of the lights.
PR, I know with the T250 aveos the drl is 6v to the lowbeam. So that does make sense
I recommend GE Silverlight as a better than stock bulb. The space behind the bulb is very cramped, and you have to deal with the rubber cup and the spring clip that secures the bulb. You may need to remove the bracket above the bulb which takes a special socket attachment, at least on my 2006 anyway. The extra room this allows makes it a lot easier. Lastly if you do not want to deal with it, Jiffy Lube or places like that will do the work for a charge.
i noticed that my left side lamps have moisture in them.2007aveo5
Yes that happens over time.2010aveo5Quote:
Originally Posted by rlsedore