Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Daytime Running Lamp: Customer Interest
Lighting - Park/Turn/DRL/Stop/Tail Lamps Inoperative
Bulletin No.: 06-08-42-004C
Date: August 28, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Front Park/Turn/DRL or Rear Stop/Turn/Tail Lamp Inoperative (Replace Bulb and Inspect Socket)
Models:
2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised with updated information about splicing wires together on one of the replacement bulb sockets. Please discard Corporate
Bulletin Number 06-08-42-004B (Section 08 - Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the front park/turn/DRL or rear stop/turn/tail lamp is inoperative.
Correction
DO NOT REPLACE THE HEADLAMP OR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY.
Replace the bulb and inspect the socket. If the socket is discolored, replace the socket following the procedures below.
Front Park/Turn/DRL Lamp
Remove the lamp assembly, then remove the bulb. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement in SI.
Inspect the socket.
If the socket is NOT discolored or damaged, replace the bulb only with Osram 3157 LCP bulb, P/N 13502322.
If the socket is discolored at the bulb interface, replace the socket and bulb.
Use only Duraseal splice sleeves (salmon, P/N 12089189). Other splice sleeves may not protect the splice from moisture or provide a good electrical
connection. Refer to Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves in SI for splicing procedures.
Cut the wires of the park/turn/DRL socket approximately 45 mm (1-3/4 in) from the socket and splice in the replacement socket, P/N 15945363. Twist
the two black wires from the vehicles wiring harness together and splice them with the single black wire on the replacement bulb socket. Ensure that the
splice is not above the socket when re-installing.
Replace the bulb with Osram 3157 LCP bulb, P/N 13502322.
Verify that the front park/turn/DRL lamp is fully functional.
Rear Stop/Turn/Tail Lamp
Remove the lamp assembly, then remove the lower bulb (stop/turn/tail). Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement in SI.
Inspect the socket.
If the socket is NOT discolored or damaged, replace the bulb only with Osram 3057 LCP bulb, P/N 15883346.
If the socket is discolored at the bulb interface, replace the socket and bulb.
Use only Duraseal splice sleeves (salmon, P/N 12089189). Other splice sleeves may not protect the splice from moisture or provide a good electrical
connection. Refer to Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves in SI for splicing procedures.
