Bought this Envoy about a month ago and had to replace the low beam relay before driving it home. It has barely over 100k miles. It just went out again. A Google search showed it is a common problem. What can I do to fix it other than keeping a couple extra relays just in case?
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... and whilst you're at it --- test the rest of your relays.
I found several of mine were "questionable" even though they clicked OK and seemed to work.
It made a noticeable difference.
I found several of mine were "questionable" even though they clicked OK and seemed to work.
It made a noticeable difference.
Ordered one of the heavy duty ones. Probably keep one of the others as backup just in case.
To the best of MY knowledge, you can use the HD relays in all positions. It was just a bean counter's design to specify cheaper relays for less current hungry circuits.
Just a note, the low beam "relay" is not really a relay, but an electronic device that produces a PWM (pulse width modulation) signal to control the intensity of the low beams (such as DRL). This device is also used to control the fan clutch.
Yeah got the other one on the way had to order it. Gonna keep 2 of the cheaper Duralast ones in the glove box just in case. If anything happens to the Duralast ones they have lifetime warranty so you can return them for a replacement. Just need spares just in case. Seems GM dropped the ball on this. I think I saw where 2006 and on had some recalls for it but doesn't seem to cover the 2005. Local Autozone had only one in stock I just hope it lasts a few days til I get the other one lol. Gonna try and make a habit of turning off the daytime running lamps during the day. We only drive this vehicle for my daughters softball practices and tournaments so hopefully I can remember to do that.
When it was me, I found instructions on the internet to defeat the Damned Daytime Running Lights; now they're permanently off. I may have gotten the instructions from this web site--but it's been so many years I don't really remember.
Cost about $10 in parts--a relay, some wire and wire terminals, a little solder.
Cost about $10 in parts--a relay, some wire and wire terminals, a little solder.
This link is what you're looking for. I did the DRL defeat and the Quad Hi Beams mod and have not had any issues.
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DRL Killer / Quad Hi-Beams - Idiot's Guide
DRL Killer / Quad Hi-Beams Idiot's Guide First let me just say, I'm posting this because for my little brain to comprehend what i had to do for this mod, the video just helps me out A LOT! I know everyone says just search, but a lot of the pictures for the old threads don't work, and i had to...
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