talon90

While the steps are covered in the owners manual, owners tend to still shy away from changing their own burned out front DRL/Turn signal bulbs.

Access to the bulb is a little bit of a trick but once you gain access, the steps are basically the same as any other car. I had to replace my driver's side turn signal bulb this morning so I decided to take the time to detail the steps and create a DIY for my website for folks to download if you want it.

Here are a few shots from the install for a quick reference glimpse:













The full tutorial is now uploaded to the Tech Tips section of my website in PDF format for download to your PC. You can find a direct link here:

http://www.theredlion.us/C6%20DRL%20DIY.pdf

The website address as always, is here:

www.theredlion.us

Enjoy,

Paul

pmzangag

Thanks for posting Paul. Your tutorials have helped me out on more than one occasion

Res1cue

I see your sockets are melting like mine were. If you are not planning to replace your sockets did you at least use some dielectric paste in the socket to help dissipate the heat before you installed your new bulbs? This is a know issue but GM will not fix under warranty Napa has replacement sockets for right about $40.00 each. You may want to add this to your DIY....

Vasta

I sent "RRVettes" a PM. In case he wants to put it in the FAQ's.

I changed mine out a couple of years ago. To the kind that look white when the car is off but change to orange when you turn the car on. I wish I could think of the bulb manufacturer and the bulb number. It's a cool little mod.

dinoclay

Tell me about it, I've been wrenching 40 years and it takes a gorrilla to get those bulbs out. Be sure to push in a lot and then twist. $0 years of hammering and wrenching takes a toll on your wrists and strength. Make sure you are under 30
clay

talon90

My pleasure.


I did not use dielectric paste this go around as I didn't have any at the house. I had a little charring in there so I'll probably go back and add some after the fact. I'll update the DIY when I do.

talon90

Thanks Mike. If you think of the bulb mod, post it up later.

Paul

Vasta

Yesterday my right front bulb went out. So when I pulled it I was able to get the number off it.

These bulbs are orange when you turn on the car on but have no color when the car is off. I think it looks a helluva lot better.

Here's a pix of my car off.






Sylvania Silverstar 3157 A -rated at 27 watts
or
Sylvania Silverstar 3457 A -rated at 29 watts

Either one will work, I can't tell the difference. But I guess if your real **** just switch both out at the same time.

Also, On the right side the squeeze lock on the socket is on top and nearly impossible to squeeze and turn at the same time. So once I had it out I broke off that piece. It was much easier putting it back in and turning it a quarter turn, and it felt pretty snug.

talon90

Thank you sir.

Paul

Vasta

Something else I forgot Paul. After you have plugged the bulb into the socket, get a clean rag and wipe off your fingerprints before you insert it back in it's hole. Oils on your fingertips can shorten the life of the bulb.

It's a trick they taught me when I used to work with Klieg lights.

carllangford

The key to my success was jacking up the car a bit to get more room. Thanks for the writeup

jszpnby

Thanks for all the info and the great pictures.

Really glad I was able to fix this myself. The dealership wanted $60, plus the cost of the bulb to do this.

Bat Man

Guys, do you have to have amber drl? What if I got a white bulb for that?

RRVettes

Thanks Mike, I will add to the C6 FAQ.

Another great DIY Paul. Well done!