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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Looking for help locating the ground location for the drivers side high beam, at least I think this is the problem...

The drivers side high beam is out, so too are the DRLs. The bulb has been replaced and this is not the issue, fuses have been checked and they too are fine. I am guessing that because there are two separate fuses for the high beams that there are two separate ground locations as well and because the DRLs operate with the high beams that there is likely a ground problem affecting both sets of lights.

Am I on the right track?

2001 Bonneville SE

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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Relay #30 in the under hood fuse box. It controls both the DRLs and grounds the drivers side high-beam
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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Are disabling your DRL'*? If you want DRL'*, replace the relay. If not do this- Pull the #30 relay run a jumper wire from 87a to 30 where the relay would normally be. this will ground your left bright

Here'* the diagram..
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by yutzybrian
Relay #30 in the under hood fuse box. It controls both the DRLs and grounds the drivers side high-beam
X2....Replace the #30 relay. I just went through the same thing!
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks all for the advice. I'll try the relay chnage.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Is that the diagram I made? It looks like it LOL.
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