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Aug 24, 2022 at 7:47 AM
Driver side HID not working?
2009 BUICK ENCLAVE
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BORIS K
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Hello,
I would suggest first checking that the left headlight fuse is intact, see image 1.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse
If in order, next check that you have 12V at pin 7 of the headlight connector, see image 2.
This can be done using a test light or voltmeter.
Also, check that the black ground cable at pin 6 has a good ground connection. Use the test light or voltmeter and check that you have the same result as using a good chassis ground.
How to:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
Does the HID light up if you supply your own 12V at pin 7?
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Boris
I would suggest first checking that the left headlight fuse is intact, see image 1.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse
If in order, next check that you have 12V at pin 7 of the headlight connector, see image 2.
This can be done using a test light or voltmeter.
Also, check that the black ground cable at pin 6 has a good ground connection. Use the test light or voltmeter and check that you have the same result as using a good chassis ground.
How to:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
Does the HID light up if you supply your own 12V at pin 7?
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Boris
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Aug 24, 2022 at 8:14 AM
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