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Why won't the front turn signal work? I just replaced the entire headlamp assembly on 2005 Chevy Malibu.

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Is turn signal plugged in?
if this is a new bulb try the old one to make sure bulb is not at fault
then need to check the voltage at the connector.
A test light is easiest way from a good ground to each terminal.
if flashing the ground connection could be corroded.
if nothing at connector try the connection at the turn signal switch.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 31, 2009

SOURCE: steps to replacing right front signal light bulb in 2005 Malibu

Raise hood and remove two hex bolts holding light assembly. You will see three round rubber covers, approximately 4" in diameter. Unscrew the one to the far left, giving access to the signal light bulb. The bulb pulls straight out. Insert new bulb, replace rubber cover, attacht light assembly back to vehicle with hex bolts, close hood, and pat yourself on the back for job well done.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 26, 2008

SOURCE: 2005 pacifica w/ HID headlamps driver side doesnt work

From LustyKid.

Check the connector wire for continuity on the low end side with a good OHM meter. You probably have a broken wire connection but can't see it due to insulation. See if you have voltage on the low end side of the plug. No voltage, no light. Probe the wire and find where the current stops. Also make sure you don't have the ground reverse on the plug to the headlight. Before replacing it of course. Or you can cut all the wires and replace with a new connector.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: Headlamp assembly question

two ways to fix, walmart will do it here for 40.00 while you shop, but if you are up too it I can tell you how. You can do it yourself with the help of some 1200 grit wet sanding paper and a buffing compound and buffer. It's not hard but if your don't have these thing already available to you walmart is the way to go.

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George Merkley

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  • Posted on Oct 10, 2009

SOURCE: Front turn signal does not work even after

Sounds like you might need a new switch in the steering column for the turn arm

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2011

SOURCE: 2004 Chevy Malibu, both front

replace both bulbs,, on the chevy they use the new bulbs with the very thin wire that goes into the socket, they have been having problems with the plastic in the socket getting hot and being partially covered, which makes the connection no good,, try this, with a small, screwdriver or if you have one a small pick tool, gently pry the wire outward from the socket,, Just a very little will do the trick,, then put the bulb in the socket, you should be fine after that ,, if the rear lights are working, then nothing is wrong with the signal switch, since they are on the same circuit. your hazard switch you replaced was probably ok also. if this doesn't work, do the same thing on the bulbs,, to insure a good contact

Testimonial: "worked great! One of the sockets also had some melted plastic on the metal contacts. I scraped the plastic off, and everything is working well again"

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