HELP!! - 2012 Eski Premium headlights - advice

[FatDog]

So the wife's 2012 Eski Premium has the upgraded headlights, which I believe are the Intellibeam lights ???

Well......the passenger side top light is out. From what I see and have come across this headlight is a completely sealed unit? So I'm guessing I'm screwed or is there any suggestions on how to fix this without breaking the bank, because I know what these cost !!

Thoughts and Thanks!

 

[Vanquish Auto]

Working on it...


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[FatDog]

I'm all ears!!!

I've been looking online and there's not a lot info on these lights??? When I get home tonight, my plan was to check fuses but I have a feeling.........that's not it. I also found that these lights have a control module mounted to the back of them that can be replaced, but how does a guy know if that is good or bad???

And of course....."thanks"

 

[Vanquish Auto]

If you don't have warranty on it I would suggest to start with a replacement driver. I doubt they would sell one from a Cadillac dealer as they would want to sell you the whole thing which is costly. To confirm, is the passenger right side the one with the problem? The one in the picture you showed ?


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[Vanquish Auto]

There you go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CADILLAC-ES...ash=item41cd7424e9:g:PoUAAOSwOgdYpJli&vxp=mtr

Good luck and let me know if that fixes it.


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[FatDog]

If you don't have warranty on it I would suggest to start with a replacement driver. I doubt they would sell one from a Cadillac dealer as they would want to sell you the whole thing which is costly. To confirm, is the passenger right side the one with the problem? The one in the picture you showed ?


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No warranty.....it just went off two months ago!!!

Yes, it is the LED shown in the picture that is circled, is the one that is not working.

 

[FatDog]

There you go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CADILLAC-ES...ash=item41cd7424e9:g:PoUAAOSwOgdYpJli&vxp=mtr

Good luck and let me know if that fixes it.


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10-4, I'll pick that up and see if that works. If that does not fix it, then what????

Again, huge "thank you" for the help!!!!!!!!

 

[Vanquish Auto]

If not then we can find a junkyard headlight and swap the led module inside we can get it done for you or buy a new headlight don't get used at this point.


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[Vanquish Auto]

I'm 95% sure it will work if the used part is really good as they claim to be


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[Vanquish Auto]

It's my pleasure to help you!


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[FatDog]

If not then we can find a junkyard headlight and swap the led module inside we can get it done for you or buy a new headlight don't get used at this point.


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Okay.....

I know what a new headlight runs, so any idea what it would cost to have you do this swap out???

Came across this too?????

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-14-PLATI...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[Vanquish Auto]

I would need to look for a broken headlight first but no more than $350 for my work including shipping to you. I'm certain the $19.99 fix will get it done just right. If it was the hid headlight( which they go out a lot) would be a $60 fix with a new ballast


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[FatDog]

I would need to look for a broken headlight first but no more than $350 for my work including shipping to you. I'm certain the $19.99 fix will get it done just right. If it was the hid headlight( which they go out a lot) would be a $60 fix with a new ballast


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Okay.......I'm beginning to breath again and the chest pains are subsiding.....ha ha. That started when I seen the 1600.00 price tag for a new light!!!! LOL I couldn't believe my eyes when I seen that!! Especially when warranty just ended roughly last month.

I'll let ya know when that module gets here and I rip into it, hopefully that does the trick.

Again, thanks a ton and I know who I will be recommending to my friends !

 

[Vanquish Auto]

I really appreciate it. I'm here to help you and anyone when it comes about lighting since that's what we do.


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[FatDog]

I really appreciate it. I'm here to help you and anyone when it comes about lighting since that's what we do.


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Well,

I checked the Eski when she got home the other night and the light was working?????? I've been watching it the last few days and no issues. So.......either my wife was on crack ......or it was actually out and its back on and working fine.

I got the control module you suggested and gave me the link to, so I think I'll just wait and see what happens and go from there.

Again, thanks for all the assistance, it's truly appreciated!

 

[Vanquish Auto]

I think I know what could be the issue. Did it go through a car wash recently? Those headlights tend to open up by the corners over time. You might want to take them out and use the General Electric clear silicone II and apply it on every funny gap you see in there.


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[Vanquish Auto]

Definitely on the driver too


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[FatDog]

Definitely on the driver too


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Ahhh very interesting with regard to the water! Don't really go through car washes but.......I did just wash it the day before with my pressure washer. I'll definitely look into sealing them up better!

I assume remove them completely to inspect thoroughly or is there a way to check these areas with leaving them in??

Again......thanks!

 

[Vanquish Auto]

That's right remove them completely and also avoid direct wash with the pressure washer. You're welcome hopefully won't have more problems


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