Hey all! Currently trying to suss through a headlight issue. Long story short, the low beams went out, but high beams were still good. They were last replaced by a mechanic about 9 years ago. This time, I decided to replace them myself, but that was NOT easy considering my gorilla hands. Here is my process:
• Took apart the front bumper, disconnected the battery, and removed the headlamp assemblies (both sides).
• I noticed the pigtail connector (female on the vehicle side, male on the headlight assembly side) on both L and R sides were both corroded and looked weathered and worn.
• The left side assembly (US driver side) spilled about a cup (230 ml) from one of the openings after the rubber cover was removed. Some of this spilled onto the pigtail connector after it had been disconnected.
• After allowing it to dry (both naturally and with the help of compressed air), I replaced all the light bulbs (I was wearing latex gloves as a precaution).
• I gave each corroded connector a little blast of compressed air to try and help clean the schmutz.
• Reconnected everything, reconnected the battery, and the low beams were still out. On top of this, only the passenger (right) side high beam was functional.
• I double checked, disconnected, and reconnected everything. Still no luck.
• Double checked the fuses (interior near the left side door) and confirmed hey were all good.
"Eyebrow" lights are good. Turn indicators are good. Side markers are good. Fog lights are good.
My current theory is that the pigtail connectors may be the cause. I am able to find the female connectors online, but the male connectors, (photo attached) are the current issue.
I have checked the "
Help - I need a headlight connector", and "
Headlight wiring plug" threads (the latter of which references this part, but it is unresolved and closed for comments), and think I've donemy due diligence, but haven't been able to see if there is a source for this part. Does anybody happen to know where I can source/purchase these? My next step may be going on a salvage yard tour to see if I can get them that way. Once again, photo of the needed part attached for reference. Thank you!
