If your headlight bulbs on your Chevrolet Malibu keep burning out this video may solve your problem.
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@andrewbond83193 жыл бұрын
Here’s the link to the part on Advance Auto Parts website. shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-techoice-headlight-socket-and-connector-wire-harness-assembly-645-539/11499485-P?searchTerm=645-539 Also another tip is to pull the fuse on the daylight running lights. Since these cars are manufactured in Canada the head lights stay on all day. Some online including myself believe this may be the cause of these headlights having so many issues. Just look under the fuse box cover to find the one that controls your DLR. Keep in mind that this could decrease the visibility of your vehicle during the day.
@chickenfarm092 жыл бұрын
Previous generations had daytime running lamps too and no problems with lights burning out.
@franklinfowler1635 Жыл бұрын
Dorman 645-539 Headlight Socket And Connector Wire Harness Assembly Compatible with Select Chevrolet Models a.co/d/8bLVujw It's a bit cheaper on Amazon 👍 Thank you for the helpful video!
@Stephon723 Жыл бұрын
@@chickenfarm09 I'm here because of this exact problem. And I've got a 2007 with daytime running lights.. In fact this is my 2nd 2007 Malibu. The prior had the exact same issue as well. I'm glad I don't have to take the bumper apart to change this headlight. Think I'm gonna do a simple bulb replacement today. This happens again I'll be changing out the wiring harness. Hopefully advanced has one That will fit my older model.
@busstophere Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I shouldn't be surprised that chevy didn't or wasn't more responsible in helping it's customer solve this problem.
@Kaafir_Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, my chevy malibu 2009 headlight(low beam) keeps on bugging me for months now. I have replaced the bulb 3 times and now I know why.
@chickenfarm092 жыл бұрын
So do you people report this to NHTSA or demand a recall? This is another safety issue that GM needs to address. Just pulling the fuse is reducing the safety of the vehicle. DRL is very helpful to make the vehicle be seen a little better. With so many distracted drivers on the road, I think it helps, and they aren't annoyingly bright like so many of the LED.
@TheRealDarkbreeze6 ай бұрын
Are you Canadian? In Canada there is often lower light conditions due to it's geography, weather patterns, etc. In the US, we don't have such problems during the day AND there are already requirements for all new vehicles to have automatic headlights that come on below a certain lighting threshold. What possible reason or benefit could there be to have daytime running lights mandated if low light automatic headlights are already required? Nobody is going to recall anything that was never required in the first place on a vehicle that's already 12 years old. And if a driver is distracted, daytime running lights aren't going to do a damn thing. Full on headlights don't stop drivers from being distracted and causing accidents whether it's day or night, what in the world makes you think running lights would?
@jamesjirik2245 Жыл бұрын
I would have to get my replaced sometimes every month at Walmart because it was the cheapest otherwise it cost me like 60 bucks this sucks there should be a lawsuit or like some of the saying a recall and put this proper wiring system in because it’s obviously faulty from the factory.
@heatherelizabeth3647 ай бұрын
OMG ur awesome! Thanks bunches for the video
@emartinez65842 жыл бұрын
A couple of years ago my headlight bulb connection keeped melting to the bulb , after doing my homework , found out to remove the relay that activate the daylight cause it was melting the wire , I still have headlights in the daytime just not in daylight mode, Thats supposed to remove daylight glare by dimming the lights that makes the wiring overheat might be relay 87 not sure , will check which if someone needs info .
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree 100%. I forgot to mention this in the video. I put it in the pinned comment. Definitely do this after replacing the wiring harness or you’ll be replacing it again in 6-12 months.
@josueticas99984 ай бұрын
thanks how do you do that ? i just replaced the whole wiring and it's out 2 days later
@ronaldfuhrer4 ай бұрын
How do you do that?
@justbizzness2 жыл бұрын
I had that same problem. One question..you mentioned other wiring issues, have you had different random messages on the HUD? I've had Service Airbag and Ice Possible pop up for no apparent reason and the rear defroster stop working even after changing the fuse. Can those be wiring issues?
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
I actually had a 2010 Malibu that had tremendous wiring issues. It would go into reduced engine power mode periodically. Dealer practically re-wired the entire car because it was an issue with the accelerator pedal and could never figure it out. Fortunately it was still under warranty. Finally the dealer traded me out for my current Malibu and sent the other one to auction.
@armyrunt012 жыл бұрын
I've legit had this problem for 2 years and I've replaced the head light twice and the mech keep charging me 200 for the whole deal every time
@Maggles69 Жыл бұрын
Yeah the headlights are a bitch and a half to replace but its something you can totally do in your garage. I wouldbt be paying a mech for this service
@secamend Жыл бұрын
I'm about to replace the entire headlight assembly because of this and moisture in the housing. I can't find the right bulb number for the side marker bulb, Not the turn signal bulb. Thanks.
@praterjohnwfg Жыл бұрын
I’m not going to explain how to get to the headlight…*proceeds to rant
@andrewbond8319 Жыл бұрын
lol yes! Most poorly designed headlight I’ve ever seen.
@austinpack1017 ай бұрын
Great video. Was this a long term fix for you or did the problem resurface?
@laura8ice2 жыл бұрын
I have to fix it at least once a month. Omg it's awful. I've had several strangers stop me and tell me they had the same problems
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
Have you tried my fix yet? I hope it solves your issue! Make sure to pull the daylight running lights fuse as well. I wish I had shown it in the video but that’s what causes the wiring harness to fail in my opinion.
@laura8ice2 жыл бұрын
Yes! It worked thank you!!
@boruto9223 Жыл бұрын
@@andrewbond8319what fuse is the DRL and where is it located ?
@jamesjirik2245 Жыл бұрын
Ill never buy a chevy/Gm product again. I changed bulbs over 30 times.
@jophillips28682 жыл бұрын
What caused the wires to melt If you don't fix the reason it will still continue
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
Daylight Running Lights… pull the fuse. I forgot to mention that in the video but it’s in my pinned comment.
@PoloRapArtist2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbond8319 so pulling the fuse will stop it from burning out? If so I’m on it today, just went thru a few bulbs and a wire set 😂🤦🏽♂️
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
@@PoloRapArtist I replaced 3 sets of bulbs in 12 months. Replaced that wiring 10 months ago and pulled that fuse and haven’t had an issue since. I hope it works for you as well!
@sanfzipp Жыл бұрын
I am showing 2 fuses labeled daylight running lamps. Is it correct to pull both?
@nikitalawrence13682 жыл бұрын
Did you have any issues after replacing the whole wiring set?
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
No but make sure to pull the daylight running lights fuse.
@YouTubeWowzer Жыл бұрын
@@andrewbond8319 why are you supposed to pull the daylight fuse? I replaced entire wiring set in my 2008 Malibu and still just have parking lights…
@oroque31449 ай бұрын
Do i need to take off the daylight relay or fuse?
@emartinez65848 ай бұрын
yes to stop wiring from melting to bulb .
@sadiemarshall65152 ай бұрын
Did this fix the issue long term?
@brianmckenzie39262 жыл бұрын
Great video
@shayarzachary5 ай бұрын
definitely not $32, more like $52. this better fix the problem, seeing as how I'll be out over $100.......
@kellymc3412 жыл бұрын
I'm going with LED lights and need about 2 inches of space between the body and bulb would you know how much space there is
@tsstinson2 жыл бұрын
I just put LED in mine. I had enough clearance. Mine is a 2012.
@fakenews83242 жыл бұрын
@@tsstinson is you leds still working ..thinking about doing that for mine
@kencolvin86132 жыл бұрын
You don't have to pull off the bumper cover you can go through the inner fender lines
@JorgeGarcia-ls1qy2 жыл бұрын
Send me the part number on the
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
644539 Advance Auto… also pull daylight running lights fuse to prevent future burnout
@08soloblade Жыл бұрын
Im having this problem and replaced the connection. Now its melting the new one
@andrewbond8319 Жыл бұрын
Did you pull the daytime running lights fuse?
@08soloblade Жыл бұрын
@@andrewbond8319 no
@dalemihocik47326 ай бұрын
@@08soloblade Upgrade the connector to ceramic and that solves the problem. Disabling a safety feature, daytime running lights, is dangerous and foolish since that's not the problem.
@mlez71972 жыл бұрын
part number? thank you in advance
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
645539 at Advance Auto… make sure to pull the daytime running lights fuse as well to prevent future problems.
@mlez71972 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbond8319 you are a Hero ....thank you thank you thank you
@dadoni20002 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbond8319 why’s it important to pullout the daylight running fuse ?
@andrewbond83192 жыл бұрын
@@dadoni2000 I think that’s where the voltage problem is that causes the wiring to burn out
@kal-elsonofjor-el57702 жыл бұрын
I just replaced wire harness.. and it still burning out. The wire harness doesnt fix issue. You have to know whats causing it to burn out... 🤔
@tsstinson2 жыл бұрын
…. It’s my first day…. I’m talking about the fuses for the daytime running lamps.
@tsstinson2 жыл бұрын
Did you pull out the fuses for the daytime running lights?
@kal-elsonofjor-el57702 жыл бұрын
@@tsstinson yes i did.. both the fuse and the relay to the daytime running lights. But i didnt do so untill the new wire harness burned out. So i simply cleaned the connectors of burned materials. From the headlight as well as the wire harness. It seems to work for now..
@crazythingis2 жыл бұрын
@@kal-elsonofjor-el5770 maybe use led that have a fan because it might just be the halogen light gets too hot especially if you drive a lot during the night
@JesusFlores-lc4lv2 жыл бұрын
Buy pigtails splice and done
@dalemihocik47326 ай бұрын
NEVER disable a safety device, daytime running lights, that's foolish and dangerous. The problem can be easily fixed by replacing the plastic connector with a CERAMIC one.
@shayarzachary5 ай бұрын
part # ??
@au75bolt10 ай бұрын
Maybe it worked beter after because of the way the camera s floping around. Ya goof!