Right headlight out, no power to it (it's not the bulb)

[Adieu]

2009 3rd gen SSV

What can it be? Is there a separate fuse to it or any additional connections to check, or is it most probably a busted connection at the end by the bulb?

Also, if there is some complicated bs somewhere, can I just splice the power connection to the working left headlight, or is there some power limitation that'll decrease the juice to the bulbs if you run two bulbs off the left headlight connector?

Thx

 

[tdappleman]

You do not want to power both bulbs from the same plug. Check for power at the actual socket and check for a good ground. Ground should be good if either the high or low is working but always good to double check. You can also swap bulbs with the driver's side to verify the bulb itself is good.

 

[Mikezr]

The plug on the truck is corroded and broken. You can cut it off and replace it. I've found that if you switch to an AGM battery you no longer have corrosion on any plugs. For whatever reason acid batteries corrode terminals.

 

[JamaicaJoe]

2009 3rd gen SSV

What can it be? Is there a separate fuse to it or any additional connections to check, or is it most probably a busted connection at the end by the bulb?

Also, if there is some complicated bs somewhere, can I just splice the power connection to the working left headlight, or is there some power limitation that'll decrease the juice to the bulbs if you run two bulbs off the left headlight connector?

Thx

I would expect a separate fuse for each headlight. In my 2001 the high beams have separate fuses while low beams share a fuse. I think your problem is on the ground side of the socket. I would start there and if you don't find your problem, get a shop manual and trace it back. Do not try to jerry rig power to the headlamp or you will have other problems.