Light Knob Gone Dark

[swathdiver]

Spoke too soon, was dead all night tonight, it be gone! Then pulling up to the house, one of my headlamps burned out too.

You know I'm going to have to order bulbs since all anyone around here carries are x-treme this or super brite that that don't last as long? I just wanted plain old AC Delco or Phillips 9008s but not going to find them around here, well, maybe the dealer but they're seven bucks plus slow shipping at GMPartsDirect or $12 for Amazon Prime.

 

[CobraKing]

Spoke too soon, was dead all night tonight, it be gone! Then pulling up to the house, one of my headlamps burned out too.

You know I'm going to have to order bulbs since all anyone around here carries are x-treme this or super brite that that don't last as long? I just wanted plain old AC Delco or Phillips 9008s but not going to find them around here, well, maybe the dealer but they're seven bucks plus slow shipping at GMPartsDirect or $12 for Amazon Prime.

Might be best to replace both sets of headlights, including the high beams. GM over-complicated headlight bulb replacement with this truck. There are a few videos on Youtube where you can angle the headlight housings slightly enough to stick your hand in and remove and replace the old ones.

 

[NathanJax]

Can't believe all the lights were out... The AC Delco one installed...

 

[Rocket Man]

Can't believe all the lights were out... The AC Delco one installed...

Dammit I just went out to look and I think mine are out too. It's not dark yet so it's hard to tell.

 

[NathanJax]

Dammit I just went out to look and I think mine are out too. It's not dark yet so it's hard to tell.

Mine were completely out. The right side lit up every once in a while.

You need part #15926099 . Got mine on eBay for $35.80 shipped.

 

[PG01]

Might be best to replace both sets of headlights, including the high beams. GM over-complicated headlight bulb replacement with this truck. There are a few videos on Youtube where you can angle the headlight housings slightly enough to stick your hand in and remove and replace the old ones.

Not worth it to me. Literally 10-15 min to have that bumper off. In my mind id rather do that as opposed to scraping cutting the shit out of my hands, risk breaking tabs on headlights or ripping the bumper cover at the grill.... just my opinion tho

 

[swathdiver]

I watched them videos and think it'll be easier to to pull the grill and pop the fender liners too. My hands are too big to go in the other way. Not a big deal. At least it's not like my old '96 F-150!

Ordered my headlight switch from Amazon this afternoon, they had a 20% off coupon so it'll be under $27 delivered. PN# 25858705

 

[Rocket Man]

Mine were completely out. The right side lit up every once in a while.

You need part #15926099 . Got mine on eBay for $35.80 shipped.

Aha mine's OK. Just couldn't see it until it got dark.

 

[CobraKing]

Not worth it to me. Literally 10-15 min to have that bumper off. In my mind id rather do that as opposed to scraping cutting the shit out of my hands, risk breaking tabs on headlights or ripping the bumper cover at the grill.... just my opinion tho

You're probably right on this. My hands would be shredded if I didn't have my 'Mechanix' gloves on.

 

[PG01]

You're probably right on this. My hands would be shredded if I didn't have my 'Mechanix' gloves on.

I cant work with gloves on, even the stupid rubber gloves, it annoys me.. id rather have grease under my fingernails than put on a pair of gloves...i know stupid and my problem but still. And its prolly more 5-10 min to have that bumper off....ive taken mine off and put it back on 15,000x when i mounted my plow..

 

[swathdiver]

My hands are covered in scars from turning wrenches and wrestling engine blocks out from under hoods. After getting them back from the machine shop, we'd wash them and hose them down and I'd usually pick up a few more cuts and scrapes. I first saw guys using gloves when I worked for a truck parts company and shop. Can't do it myself neither, gotta feel what I'm working on, lava bars, gojo and now dawn dish soap is fine enough for me.

 

[swathdiver]

Can't believe all the lights were out... The AC Delco one installed...

Did you pop out the whole bezel and then remove the headlamp or the headlamp from the bezel while still in the dash? Going outside after lunch to swap it out.

 

[NathanJax]

The switch is mounted to the black panel... just pop out that panel and then use a screwdriver to get the switch out of the panel

 

[swathdiver]

That confirms my thinkin', thanks!

 

[swathdiver]

Done!

 

[14PPVHOE]

Hi guys. I have a '14 2WD PPV Tahoe - My headlight switch died as well. Is this a fairly common problem ? I tapped on it and it flashed on for a second but doesn't stay lit. The dimmer switch is fine.

Is it my understanding that the switch itself can be replaced and not the entire panel.........?

 

[Tonyrodz]

From what I've read here recently, it appears to be fairly common. @swathdiver has recently replaced his.

 

[swathdiver]

Our switches both died a couple weeks ago. I've not heard of them going bad but then I posted about mine and Nathan's went out too. Stuff wears out. There are two part numbers I believe, one for those with fog lights and one without. Nathan and I posted different numbers but one superseded the other (we both have fog lights).

 

[NGAneer]

Mine's been out since like a month after I bought it in 2014. New switch showing up tomorrow.

 

[swathdiver]

Four years for repairs? You work for the government? LOL