Issue with both headlights out

Tiny
KATHY2529
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  • 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 129,950 MILES
I have a headlight issue. One headlight blew out then after a few days passed the other blew out.
I changed both bulbs (9003)Sylvania. And change the fuse (25). And the headlights still won't come. All the other lights even the turn signals work.
But no headlights.
I am puzzled. Please help if you could. Don't no what else to do.
Monday, March 11th, 2019 AT 6:55 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

First, there isn't a 25 amp fuse for the headlights. Instead, there are four 10 amp fuses. They are located in the under hood fuse box. I have to be honest, it's odd that they would all blow at the same time unless something was shorted when you installed the new bulbs.

Take a look at picture 1. It shows the four fuses and what each is for. Also, picture 2 shows the wiring from the fuse box to each light and the ground for each light. If the fuses indicated are good and you have power to the light, either you got bad bulbs (which is unlikely), the bulb sockets are damaged, or there is no ground. If you look at pictures 3 and 4, it shows which pin should have power based on the selected mode (high or low). Confirm you are getting power to where it indicates. The first picture is the left side, the second is the right.

Here are a couple links you can use to check fuses and circuits:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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The first thing I would do is check the fuses I indicated. If they are good, check for power to the light sockets (pictures 3 and 4).

Do this and let me know the results. One last thought. The bulbs are held in with a thin steel retaining wire. Make sure it was properly installed and hasn't crossed pins on the bulb causing a short.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, March 11th, 2019 AT 7:33 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Joe, I will try this.
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 AT 8:04 AM
Tiny
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Not a problem. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 AT 8:39 AM

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