How To: Repair Headlight Pigtail Socket | Common Issue | Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado, and Similar GM

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  • @stoney082
    @stoney0825 күн бұрын

    Your videos show up on a lot of my searches and each one is helpful, so I figured it was about time I subscribed. Thanks for the info!

  • @samuelarthurs4458
    @samuelarthurs44587 күн бұрын

    This was the only video I could find on this exact situation and you guided us through it perfectly. Thank you!

  • @acceptedfair
    @acceptedfair10 ай бұрын

    Just had to do my connector on my drivers side of my Silverado, I appreciate the time and effort put into the video. Made my life easier and saved me some money.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @justensnow4273
    @justensnow42738 ай бұрын

    Seriously the best video for this. I just did my SIlverado side with a torch style lighter, you don't need anything fancy folks. The connector is $20 from O'Reilly's or AutoZone.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @decadesofsegregation9677
    @decadesofsegregation96775 ай бұрын

    This video was a huge help in getting me to do this myself and I appreciate it you saved me a shit load of money! Thank you from one Long Island or to another!

  • @danielpyoung
    @danielpyoung2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Very informative. Helped me out tremendously as I would’ve spent the whole day running back n forth to the store trying to figure it all out.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @user-jb4my9ce3p
    @user-jb4my9ce3p7 ай бұрын

    I too, had the driver's side H11 socket burn out on me. This video was invaluable in both time and money spent. Thank you!

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @BigRedMachine94
    @BigRedMachine9410 ай бұрын

    I have a 08 Ford F-150, same exact issue, thank you for the video!

  • @ApexBoomster
    @ApexBoomster5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the walk through and in turn helping me swap the socket out.

  • @TruthSeeeker777
    @TruthSeeeker77710 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the video. Especially when you made a slight mistake by cross wiring and still continued the video while you adapted the high bean to work with the low beam. Great insight...Thank you!

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @hannahmontierth4609
    @hannahmontierth46098 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. This explains why my headlights are not working. I thought it might be the wiring. This made it so much easier to figure out how to do it.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @derekmason7667
    @derekmason7667 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. This should help me with my exact same problem on a 2013 Ford Focus. I hate that the wite gauge is so cheap with these. Ive also noticed that more than half of other cars with one headlight out have been fords, so i kinda makes me laugh and regret my car choice, but its paid off. Thanks again for the solid video.

  • @carlossiordia9645

    @carlossiordia9645

    11 ай бұрын

    Im here for the exact same car haha. 2013 Ford Focus. I changed the socket and it worked for a bit before it fried again. The other headlight fried also leaving me with only highbeams. I changed the whole headlight housing and now one of them fried AGAIN! That makes it 4 times this has happened in less than a year. Did you manage to fix the issue?

  • @xfallenxbeliefx
    @xfallenxbeliefx Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so sooo much for posting this. I had both of mine headlight sockets melt, and this is such an easy and inexpensive fix.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @ms.ladybugsamuels6324

    @ms.ladybugsamuels6324

    27 күн бұрын

    I agree❤❤

  • @arebee92
    @arebee922 жыл бұрын

    So far, I liked your how to video the best. Thank you!

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @fooseball131
    @fooseball131 Жыл бұрын

    With any luck your video just saved me a headache and a massive bill. What a guy

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @TheRealSmoke352
    @TheRealSmoke352Ай бұрын

    Super helpful video. Doing this on my 2010 ford edge

  • @EveDallas
    @EveDallas6 ай бұрын

    Im so glad i finally found a video that describes exactly whats happening with my nissan rougue

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @xlderecklx
    @xlderecklx11 ай бұрын

    Just did this fix on my passenger headlight socket! Thanks so much man! My 2002 trailblazer wires were oxidized with green coloring and the wiring was brittle and destroyed all the way to the black insulation. I had to go all the way to the end of the wire and get plenty of electrical tape to cover whatever was left to make sure the wires don't touch. All in all, it now works, thank you so much!

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @gernblanston2161
    @gernblanston21612 жыл бұрын

    Perfect pacing, nicely done, thank you

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @michellemichelle8775
    @michellemichelle87752 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely amazing!! Thank you for your useful videos!

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words

  • @thejayreynolds
    @thejayreynolds8 ай бұрын

    Just the information I needed. thank you!

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @whip3cs493
    @whip3cs493 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Is this something I can pickup at an auto store

  • @ronaldcrenfro4637
    @ronaldcrenfro46372 жыл бұрын

    Like the way you repaired this problem... I had same problem with my 2000 chev Tahoe LT

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @Dripgod816

    @Dripgod816

    11 ай бұрын

    @@AxlesGaragewill this work for a 2013 Escalade?

  • @kasm_nME
    @kasm_nME Жыл бұрын

    Love that the garage was established the same year I was😏

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @ernieparsons1212
    @ernieparsons1212 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ,very informative.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @Qyosin
    @Qyosin10 сағат бұрын

    Appreciate the video . Im just trying to learn from looking up videos on situations like these . I wanna be a mechanic one day and learning every bit and piece about what you can do or how to repair vehicles is top priority. I hope you know Jesus died on the cross, rose on the third day and wants a relationship with you . And again thanks

  • @magdalenoybarra2793
    @magdalenoybarra2793 Жыл бұрын

    cool beans Alex ! nicely done.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @westabsupplyebay4093
    @westabsupplyebay40934 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, I've had to do something similar but with an electric scooter, used Klein tool gloves though, gonna have to do this again but with my honda Accord.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @yanielcamacho2725
    @yanielcamacho2725 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @olenaerhardt7725
    @olenaerhardt77257 ай бұрын

    On our 2003 Chevy Cavalier the burned socket has 3 wires: Black in the middle, Red and Green (Green is burned) on the sides. A new socket I bought has 3 wires - all Black. Does it matter which one goes on Red which one on Green, if I connect central Black wires together? Thank you for so useful and informative film.

  • @mannyvaldez9741
    @mannyvaldez9741 Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate this vid

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @dvdavellaneda
    @dvdavellaneda2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. It definitely helped. My current problem is not getting power to one headlight fuse. Any suggestions?

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gotta trace it out, probably got a corroded connector. It's a pain to find. Good Luck

  • @thatguykai479
    @thatguykai4799 ай бұрын

    I just bought after market headlights for my Honda accord spyder auto to be specific I had to zip tie the connector just like you because for some reason my lights completely went out and they were brand new. Would this happen to fix my problem I love these lights and I’d hate to spend another couple hundred.

  • @georgecarrasco4356
    @georgecarrasco4356 Жыл бұрын

    Would this process be the same for a Nissan Rogue Sport low beam connector?

  • @dragonsofthesky7459
    @dragonsofthesky7459 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome

  • @DudeThatrocks
    @DudeThatrocks7 ай бұрын

    Thanks dad

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @matthewadonis3020
    @matthewadonis30207 күн бұрын

    I’m in NY any way you can do this for my vehicle?

  • @daveshostack4950
    @daveshostack49505 ай бұрын

    my previous 2004 malibu which was the old style with 9005 bulbs never had a melting problem. The melting problem happened with H9 AND H11 BULB SOCKETS. which was on my 2004 Malibu, new style.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    5 ай бұрын

    Yep, much more heat generated with the H series bulbs. Makes the sockets and wire ends brittle.

  • @minos13
    @minos136 ай бұрын

    I have a 2010 traverse. Would this work instead of replacing the headlight wiring harness entirely, and having to go through all that work? Great video btw.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes it will

  • @Kurogane_666
    @Kurogane_666 Жыл бұрын

    My 2010 Sierra I had the same issue when I bought it in September 2022, I spliced in replacement connectors for both sides and then now in May 2023, I'm switching the harness for old one that I had hopefully this works because I'm using Philips light bulbs, the factory are too dim, I might be like everyone else and get LEDs just to piss people off lol

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a chronic problem in these harnesses

  • @sertsert-uz6jn
    @sertsert-uz6jn2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, what are the plastic things called? The thing that you used to connect them? With the low temper solder? Thank you

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Low Temp solder connectors amzn.to/3ILUp9Z

  • @mariolyndennis6622
    @mariolyndennis6622 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome 😮😅😊

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @jasongonzalez5218
    @jasongonzalez52185 ай бұрын

    So I replace my headlight bulbs at the same time and I noticed that one of the bulbs doesn't get enough power,I checked the fuses, and they were fine, what should I do. It's a Chevy equinox 2013

  • @olenaerhardt7725
    @olenaerhardt77256 ай бұрын

    This film was very encouraging for me, since I feel more comfortable to do that solder split, than crimp butt (I've never crimped before). Also it was useful to see that you can cover the connection with a tape. I thought 1st to cover w/a shrink tube but it is so much better w/tape, since you can always open that tape to see and check the connection done. And I've seen some films with statements that it is much better to crimp than to solder on anything in a car. May I know what is the name of that small heat gun you used in the film? I have one, but it is bigger. Thank you.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    5 ай бұрын

    Butane micro torch: amzn.to/3HWvJgY

  • @olenaerhardt7725

    @olenaerhardt7725

    5 ай бұрын

    @@AxlesGarage Thank you. I think I'll go with a small torch for the kitchen, so it can be used in more applications.

  • @olenaerhardt7725

    @olenaerhardt7725

    5 ай бұрын

    @@AxlesGarage Thank you. I think I'll go with a small torch for the kitchen, so it can be used in more applications.

  • @TheMasterkiller24
    @TheMasterkiller24Ай бұрын

    Just out of curiosity can these pigtails be changed for deutsch connectors????

  • @robertshulman2108
    @robertshulman21083 жыл бұрын

    Made me nervous to watch you cutting towards your thumb. Glad you didn't slip!

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    You and me both!

  • @llunaricardo78
    @llunaricardo782 жыл бұрын

    I replaced it once already, but plug burned again, why would it do that a second time if I might ask. Any help would be appreciated.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Use a high quality pigtail, they burn up because of poor connections causing heat.

  • @mercedesbankhead6620
    @mercedesbankhead6620 Жыл бұрын

    Will this same fix work for my 2015 Hyundai accent? I just bought a new socket today and a mechanic at the store charging me $50 to fix it 😩 if I show this video to my brother I’m sure he can do it

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Similar

  • @kennethhodges9383
    @kennethhodges9383 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks ,I think after the first notch comes loose then turn 180 degrees and the second notch will loosen

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for Watching

  • @dreya1868
    @dreya18682 жыл бұрын

    Can the heat source be from anything ? Like a torch ?

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @chrisdavis1065
    @chrisdavis1065 Жыл бұрын

    My truck has a yellow wire and a black wire my pig tail has black wires does it matter what wire is hooked to which

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Would only matter if the power side is a different gauge wire than the ground side, or if you had led bulbs. Easy enough to check with a meter

  • @jonnathenurbieta5551
    @jonnathenurbieta5551 Жыл бұрын

    If mine are black & red do I just get the same socket connection w the same color?

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Color of wire doesn't matter as long as the socket is correct

  • @quickchrome2012
    @quickchrome2012 Жыл бұрын

    If one of the bulb pin s burned do I have to replace the bulb. It still works but one pin is burned

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    I would

  • @robertshulman2108
    @robertshulman21083 жыл бұрын

    Surprised that there are different connectors for 9005 bulbs!

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, done this before. Also you can do this in reverse to put the brighter 9005 in the low beam socket.

  • @swissarmywife2039
    @swissarmywife2039 Жыл бұрын

    Do I need to disconnect the battery before the repair or is it okay to just have the vehicle off?

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Technically yes, but I never have

  • @Volundur9567
    @Volundur9567 Жыл бұрын

    Kevlar gloves for my clumsy self

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @davidbigley789
    @davidbigley789 Жыл бұрын

    My headlight keeps going out. If I wiggle the pigtail it comes back on, sometimes for a few minutes sometimes for a few hours. Already replaced the pigtail. My mechanic recommended to try LEDs but I'm skeptical. Any advice?

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    I have found some brands of pigtails to be better quality than others. LEDs would definitely lighten the load

  • @phongv4073
    @phongv40732 жыл бұрын

    Great trouble shooting tips when replace a plug incorrect.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ClaudiaMartinez-cg2ov
    @ClaudiaMartinez-cg2ov5 ай бұрын

    If I don't have the heating gun, putting black tape on it would work to join the cables.

  • @dueysole-o5937

    @dueysole-o5937

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah or go to autozone and buy the clear looking butt connectors and a lighter will work just fine

  • @dueysole-o5937

    @dueysole-o5937

    Ай бұрын

    And not just any tape electrical sorry if I’m late

  • @rahksayeed4837
    @rahksayeed48379 ай бұрын

    Which local is this.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    8 ай бұрын

    Not sure what the question is

  • @ed2345
    @ed2345 Жыл бұрын

    was hoping to see a new connector pinned to old wiring. Would be more professional

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    If it works...

  • @candacesturtevant7139
    @candacesturtevant7139 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you from a woman. May I get it done.

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @doctordef324
    @doctordef3249 ай бұрын

    That's an old model for the headlight to come out like that so easily

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    8 ай бұрын

    all the GMT-800's were like that

  • @Bosshogmma
    @Bosshogmma10 ай бұрын

    I literally just zip tied mine lol

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    10 ай бұрын

    Too funny

  • @Boyzofsummer1
    @Boyzofsummer1 Жыл бұрын

    What’s causing this problem

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    A poorly designed electrical load

  • @arnemalmkvist8553
    @arnemalmkvist85533 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if GM folk have a cloe about OHM law , the cabel is wrong AWG in Eroupe mm2 Cabel is to small its are like a resitor thats the problem , chep kabel from GM , custumer get the problem . See japanes car or erupa car biger area

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the input.

  • @derreisturner3310
    @derreisturner33104 ай бұрын

    Part number is 9006

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, got the wrong one.

  • @stevebeavers7091
    @stevebeavers7091 Жыл бұрын

    I would use a solder gun to melt the plastic away looks safer , just saying if that would have slip you would cut your finger, just saying not trying to put video down just look like stitches to me

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I get it

  • @daveshostack4950
    @daveshostack495010 ай бұрын

    MANY OF THE REPLACEMENTS FROM DOORMAN AND NOVITA ARE JUNK SO WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. THEY JUST MELT AGAIN ON MY MALIBU

  • @larryterhaar6576

    @larryterhaar6576

    5 ай бұрын

    Which one did u get that didn't melt?

  • @daveshostack4950

    @daveshostack4950

    5 ай бұрын

    @@larryterhaar6576 which one did you get that did not melt?

  • @larryterhaar6576

    @larryterhaar6576

    5 ай бұрын

    @@daveshostack4950 Have you found one that doesn't melt?

  • @derreisturner3310
    @derreisturner33104 ай бұрын

    He got 9005

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    4 ай бұрын

    yep

  • @steverainwater8313
    @steverainwater83132 жыл бұрын

    Very not helpful lol didn't tell anyone if it matters the colors

  • @AxlesGarage

    @AxlesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

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