2009 Chevy Malibu Headlight Fuses & Relays, Circuit Explained

[@user-qx3yy3od9e]

IF YOU HAVE ONE INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT (i.e. not a relay or fuse issue)... for the 2011 Malibu each headlight has a ground wire (ring connector) to a stud inboard of the headlights which you can see if you pull the headlight out and look that way under the plastic front cover. When you take this wire off, the associated headlight goes out. The nut and stud is painted and was probably a poor connection when it was new - you'll want to remove the nut wire brush or scrape the stud and metal to a clean surface (no paint or corrosion) and take the paint off the underside of the nut. The wire is a very fine gauge with just a few copper strands that can corrode over time (turns to green dust) inside the insulation so it has to be stripped back a little at a time until you find good clean copper again. Again, just a few strands so don't strip the jacket so deep you lose any strands... you cannot afford to lose even one! They didn't leave you much slack, so if it rotted too far inside the insulation, you may have to splice a new length of wire further back into the harness (I recommend soldered splice and waterproof shrink tube). Crimp on a new ring connector and reassemble. You can cover with a conductive grease or dielectric grease, if you want to. If your headlight is intermittent, it could be these ground points and it will drive you crazy as you replace expensive headlight bulbs, sockets, connectors, relays, fuses, switches, etc. (Although, relay would be both headlights and fuses generally are not intermittent unless maybe the connection is corroded or loose at the fuse box.)

[@brianmcnutt8850]

Very thorughly and effiiciently explained, thanks for a good video!

[@aleisterbroley900]

This system is awful. Constant problems with headlight connectors melting. Many people have solved this recurring issue by removing the DRL relay. Going to try it myself, as I'm sick of constantly having to disassemble the entire front end to work on headlights.

[@daltong9309]

That has been a recurring problem for me. My Passenger side internally melted once and the Driver side just melted for a second time. Did the removal of the DRL relay help?

[@nikitalawrence1368]

Ive had the same melting problem with my driver side low beam also. Today makes the third time ive replaced the plug and i had heard about disabling the drl by pulling the fuse so i did and my drl are still coming on. So im guessing i need to pull the relay also then, right!?!

[@tallandfly3118]

Bro this was very helpful and easy to follow along..... Thank you..

[@Plain007]

Lot of great information I got from this. My low beams are extremely low and when I turn on the high beams only one side switches even tho I have new bulbs

[@omarsmith1898]

How did you fix it ?

[@richardclark9609]

You explained this very well. I have a different problem. No power to passenger side front signal lamp. Has no marker light or signal.

[@kadanrisk2125]

Did you ever figure it out?

[@richardclark9609]

@@kadanrisk2125 Yes. Was a bad wire harness to that side lights. I went to a U Pull Part Yard and got that whole harness cheap.

[@poefamsreactionsandvlogs5385]

So I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu and my lights all work but my runner lights in the back won’t come on I changed the bulbs the relay and the lights switch to turn in lights and signals what do I need to do to fix this issue?

[@optionrush5050]

@@poefamsreactionsandvlogs5385 same issue here I have the whole car gutted and so far nothing, it could be rubbing wires

[@6058jeremysmith]

Thank you nicely explained in perfect English ..

[@lungandfoot]

This is an EXCELLENT video.

[@al2228787]

Thank you saved me hours and hours

[@mr.realdudea.ts166]

So I changed my bulbs(low beam) ( 2010 Malibu) cause I did t wanna pay over 100 and now for some odd reason both my lights won’t come on .. any suggestions? I hope I don’t have to take the bumper off again 🤦‍♂️😢🤷‍♂️

[@bobphillips8081]

Did you ever recieve an answer? I have 09 malibu too and my lowbeams burn out one at a time and now they both went out. I will try swap the relay out but i am not sure that is the issue as i changed both headlamps a couple times

[@kadanrisk2125]

@@bobphillips8081 Did you figure it out?

[@TAPcustoms]

@@kadanrisk2125 I had issues with lights burning out, beefed up the connector & wires because they can’t tolerate the heat this system generates. Also pulled DRL fuse and relay to lower temps. Been good for two months now.

[@zahkilovett]

Best video explaining in detail thanks so much, I thought there was a wiring issue when it was just the 10 amp that makes the high beam work was blown

[@alonzoelliott5539]

Any answers on the fuse for tail lights?

[@ErichPeace]

Does this apply to models thru 2012?

[@tinyLtee]

Where is the fuse for turn signals??

[@jmarin1527]

Thnk you fix my car 👌👍

[@russellco5454]

What about my left turn signal

[@kevinh7900]

Well my thing is in the trunk there's also a fuse box for the parking lights I tried to put a new fuse in but it seems to not stay in place does that mean I have to replace my whole fuse box in the trunk bc it still will not stay on as of now I'm riding my brakes at night time trying to avoid being stopped and trying to avoid riding at night but I work 5 am so it's dark around that time do u have an answer for that so I can fix it myself without going to the shop

[@juanluna5447]

Thanks super helpful

[@michaelluo9938]

Thanks for your sharing. Could you please tell me where the tail light fuse is located? Thanks!

[@quarterincorporated9193]

Great vid thank you

[@carlosbandeira4753]

Good job

[@ashtonmack94]

Can you explain the tail lights in a video please

[@orachapman4699]

So my passenger running, low and high is completely off. Driver is fine. What would I chk 1st. Thought bulb til I seen this. Now , it makes me rhink,not bulb bc it would be high or low

[@Jim-bx7vs]

Outside power mirrors not working which fuse control them for my 2011chevy malibu lt 2.4

[@BAS84166]

I have an issue with my low beams (DRL) or should i say i have NO low beams. I have changed the 15amp fuse, both 10amp fuses and the DRL relay, still nothing. So i changed the headlight switch on the column, still nothing. I have blinkers and Hi beams just both low beams just popped at once, anyone with any advise i could sure use the help.

[@splash5974]

Exact same issue! Thought bulbs went, installed new bulbs and nothing. Hooked up power and ground to old bulbs and they work fine. Don't know what would cause this. Wife was driving and she said 1 or both low beams went out when she hit a bump...

[@wherearewenow8562]

How can you check the EPS (41) 80 Mega fuse?

[@lhebn]

Hey I’m having an issue where my passenger headlight low beam and tail light are not turning on, I replaced both my headlights a few months ago so i don’t think it’s the bulb, is there a relay that controls the right side lights? I really don’t know much abt cars so anything will help

[@mlez7197]

will it be ok to remove the day time running lights fuse? I keep replacing the head light on my front passenger side ...I'm planning to replace the wire harness on heads lights only and I was told to remove the day time running lights fuse so it will last longer...thank you in advance

[@Grateful-wv6ty]

Same...I just replaced my passenger headlight bulb last week and it went out already...have to check fuse though but I am going to be turning off my auto lights during the day to save light.lol

[@nikitalawrence1368]

Theory is that the drl put out too many amps for plug to handle thetefore resulting in it melting.

[@nikitalawrence1368]

Im gonna try pulling the fuse along with the relay and see if that fixes my melting problem. Mine usually occurs within 2 to 3 weeks so ill let ya know if it still works after week 3 with drl fuse and relay pulled this time around.

[@afosuch2]

@@nikitalawrence1368 did this work for you?

[@dominicshelley1092]

Going to take drl fuse out hate it so much

[@tylerhutcherson912]

My auto headlights won’t turn off. Which fuse or relay would that be

[@jamesleyisema7791]

My reverse light just stop working wish fuse I have to check please 😢

[@philasselstine7816]

I have problem with my marker lights and tail lights staying on don't mater if my light switch is on or off they stay on and kill my battery and idea why

[@_Boyz-rf4co]

My dash lights don’t work when my headlights are on they dimmer out and I can’t adjust the light or anything

[@ept2]

Any matching part number for this at the popular auto parts stores?

[@albertocastillo3249]

Need some help, when I unlock my car the running headlights light up. Once I start my vehicle the driver side head turns off. Any help?

[@anilfarhan7697]

Hey Buddy, I have my Volume knob not working, is there any issue with the fuse? if yes then how can i change it. can you show me the location for that.

[@stackzzbrim84]

Which fuse is for the tail lights?

[@jameschildress4887]

I can’t find it I’m trying to look

[@Onedayatatime0915]

Same car left side blinker out no power in line any words?

[@ronmack8418]

Trying to find power steering fuse

[@juliorubio5986]

Were is the fuses for the cluster 2009 chevy malibu hybrid

[@johnnymtz7778]

How about 3rd break light ??

[@tapoutnick5985]

Lost cause for me the wiring in these cars are so fucked up

[@nikitalawrence1368]

So i pulled the fuse and the relay out for the drl and turn my key on and they still come on!! Why??

[@splash5974]

Take your headlight switch off of auto. Just use it manually.

[@Alpha-6666]

Hii there Is that possible to stop permanently day light running by removing fuse?

[@splash5974]

Remove DRL relay, not a fuse. I think it's #30, but double check on the back side of the fuse panel cover.

[@tommyshackelford2513]

Where is radio fuse!

[@timothycody2873]

It’s under radio but u get to it by removing the center piece by passanger floor under radio No tools Needed

[@ldixon4548]

Did u fix it ?

[@tylerjarvis202]

Any chance you know which fuse is for the rear end license plate?

[@edgarsanchez4214]

It is lacated into the back trunk of there is a fusilble of 10 ohms it is red color

[@Paulacygne]

What about the whole chime system not working in my 2006 Malibu? Signal light click, door open chime, headlight on chime, etc? Please help. It's not in my manual

[@nanny54able]

Having that same problem, did you find out anything?

[@kadanrisk2125]

@@nanny54able front driver door speaker

[@kadanrisk2125]

front driver side speaker

[@TEAM_MATT]

@@kadanrisk2125 what does it have to do with the right door speaker?

[@TEAM_MATT]

Did you figure it out I am also having this issue

[@nopepry7791]

Good video informative. Now Tar , Flog, and Feather ! And Flog again the one's who designed and authorized the creation of this failure of a plastic dollar store garbage car. Thanks

[@coocoo5756]

Talked way to much for a basic fix

[@thinkpositive5463]

Dear sir how can i find the problam for i circuit relay daignos