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Advice on a C6 low-beam replacement

Homrig

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Location
Arlington VA
Corvette
2005 victory red convertible
I would like to get a recommendation on who could replace my low-beam bulb for a reasonable price and quality work. I live in Arlington VA, Crystal City, and it would be bonus if they could be reasonable close as well.

Thanks,

Mark
 
:welcome

Hope you find a good dealer or shop for the bulb replacement.
 
Welcome Aboard

:welcomeMark

-Bill
 
Welcome aboard Homrig, my first thought when I read your first post was "Change it yourself and save a ton of money." Then I did some research and found it's not as easy as one, two, three. My research showed that it can be done by the DIYer, but with some caution. Personally, I would try and do it myself.

Access for the low beam replacement is through a compartment in the wheel well. You partially remove the rubber flap (remove the push fasteners), remove the rubber cover on each light and and then you see the back of the bulbs - high beam is simple plug and play halogen (just like the owners manual says). The manual also says you can change this bulb with the wheel cranked over to one side, providing access - I don't think so.... at least not with a z06 like I have, normal C6 might be exception. Not near enough space in there with those fat tires. Either way it doesn't help you if its the low beam that is dead.

Because...The low beam HID, is secured with two #10 torx screws - you can see one screw, you can't see the other unless the wheel is off. What you need to do is take off the wheel, then...

Remove those two screws, and then disconnect the cable connected to the HID bulb. Unless you stick your tongue on the end of the cable (the other end plugs into the ballast which is where the high voltage is, stored in a capacitor in that box, think taser), you really can't be shocked. It would seem obvious but bear mentioning that you don't want to do this when the bulb is hot, but if its burnt out, it can't be hot, now can it? Plug the cable into the new bulb (just don't touch the glass part of the bulb, its just like a halogen in that sense, the oil in your skin will damage the glass), reinsert the bulb with the two torx screws (hopefully you didn't drop/losethem on removal), check and make sure the bulb works before you put it back together. That is put the rubber cover back on, refasten the rubber flap in the wheel well, put the wheel back on, lower the car. If you put try the lights and the bulb still doesn't work, well you are on your own to get the ballast out for replacement - my mechanic said you could do it from the rear, like the bulbs, I couldn't even see the thing, its under lamp assembly.

Well, Welcome to CAC and I wish you luck with what ever you choose to do. I am going to move this thread to C6 general so it will get a better audience and more exposure to C6 owners who can lend better advice.
 
Thanks for the welcome!

I appreciate the help on the low-beam issue!! Have a great day!
 

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