Trying to replace headlight - HELP! - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero

HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING

It can be faulty headlight switch or issue with its wiring. Or its faulty head light fuse.

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To troubleshoot the issue i suggest you few help links with appropriate solution. So you can follow the test and confirm what exact problem is there in your case of headlights not working:-----

Click the link below: -----

All headlights not working?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-headlights-not-working.html

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• Working of Headlight switch?
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• Both headlight bulbs blow together?

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• Car headlight bulbs don't last long?

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2007 Dodge Caliber: Low Beam Headlight Not working

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-dodge-caliber-low-beam-headlight.html

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2003 Toyota Camry: Headlights Work Intermittently?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2003-toyota-camry-headlights-work.html

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Chevy Tahoe: Low Beam Lamps are not working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/chevy-tahoe-low-beam-lamps-are-not.html

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe: Headlights not coming ON?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2001-chevrolet-tahoe-headlights-not.html

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2004 Dodge Ram: High Beam Light is DIM?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2004-dodge-ram-high-beam-light-is-dim.html

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe: Both Low Beam Lamps Not Working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2001-chevrolet-tahoe-both-low-beam.html

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Low beam headlights Modification?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/low-beam-headlights-modification.html

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How to Replace a Headlight

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Bulb

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-bulb.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Switch

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-switch.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Assembly

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-assembly.html

How to Replace a Park Light Assembly

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-park-light-assembly.html

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Low beam headlights Modification?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/low-beam-headlights-modification.html

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Headlight Assembly Removal On Honda Accord

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/headlight-assembly-removal-on-honda.html

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Honda Headlight Assembly Removal
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/honda-headlight-assembly-removal.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Door

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-door.html

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How to replace HID headlight bulbs for lexus 400h?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-replace-hid-headlight-bulbs-for.html

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These will help.

Thanks.

On some cases there are few hidden clips holding the assembly from under hood,that has to be released to remove headlight .

There are few troubleshooting help links showing how to replace car headlights,i suggest you to refer the links to solve these issue.

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Click the link below:------
How to Replace a Headlight http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Bulb

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-bulb.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Switch http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-switch.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Assembly

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-assembly.html

How to Replace a Park Light Assembly http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-park-light-assembly.html

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Low beam headlights Modification? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/low-beam-headlights-modification.html

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Headlight Assembly Removal On Honda Accord http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/headlight-assembly-removal-on-honda.html --------------- Honda Headlight Assembly Removal
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/honda-headlight-assembly-removal.html-----------
How to Replace a Headlight Door http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-door.html

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All headlights not working? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-headlights-not-working.html

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How to replace HID headlight bulbs for lexus 400h? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-replace-hid-headlight-bulbs-for.html

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• Working of Headlight switch?
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• Both headlight bulbs blow together?
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• Car headlight bulbs don't last long?


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These will help.
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1. INSTALLATION GUIDE:
2. BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights
3. Parts Identification:
4. Projector Headlight
5. Halo & L.E.D.
6. Bottom of the Headlight:
7. Ballast Bracket, Halo Wires(red/black)
8. Turn Signal Adaptor
9. TOOLS REQUIRE
10. 10mm - 8mm socket
11. Philip Screwdriver
12. Crimper/Pliers
13. For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on
14. http://www.youtube.com/spyderauto
15. Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.
16. Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.
17. Unplug the wire from the ballast, and then remove the Xenon Plug from the housing. Put the Ballast aside.
18. Carefully remove the D2S Xenon Bulb from the factory housing. Once you have remove the bulb, transfer the bulb to the Spyder headlights.
19. Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.
20. Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.
21. STEP:
22. Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.
23. Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.
24. Factory Xenon Headlight
25. Spyder Projector Headlight using Factory Xenon Lights
26. STEP:
29. PLS VOTE ME

BMW e46 HID Headlight Replace

It can be issue with headlight switch,but as its already been replaced.Try disconnecting high beam headlight wiring from headlight assembly and reconnect direct external wire from headlight switch to headlight assembly,then by switch see if headlight is getting off and turning on or not.
See below related help links,similar to your issue.Click the link below:----
Only high beams work but head lights not working on Ford F350?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/only-high-beams-work-but-head-lights.html

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Only high beams working on GMC Savana?---------- High beams stopped working but headlights still work? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/highbeams-stopped-working-but.html
---------- • Working of Headlight switch? ----------

• Both headlight bulbs blow together? ----------

• Car headlight bulbs don't last long?
------------ Only one head light works on 2001 Dodge Caravan? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/only-one-head-light-works-on-2001-dodge.html

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these will help.
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if it's like a Quest, the relay on the passenger fender controls the left headlight and vice versa.

Could also be the headlight switch, I have seen that too.

most modern cars have a relay in the fuesbox to operate the headlights. Check your owners manual for location of the headlight relay and try listening to it when turning on the lights. It should make a click as you turn on the lights if working properly. if not, replace relay.

I would say try replacing headlight switch...I have the same problem and will be doing that tomorrow

Its rather hard to get the assembly off, but you can buy a polishing ccompound the will help clean out the light.

you turn the black harnes clock wise and then the light bulb and harnes shuld come out

Dimmer switch