I replaced the headlight bulb but it still doesn't work. What do I do next?

Question

I have a 97 Chevy Monte Carlo. One of the headlight bulbs went out a few days ago. I replaced the one that was out, but it still won't work so the failure point must be something else. What should I do next? and how much should it cost? Thanks!

Answer 1

This happened to me a couple of weeks ago.

I just put another bulb in after replacing the first one.  

Answer 2

test the plug at the headlight with a test light, if you can get power..you have a bad bulb or bad connection there..

if there is no power, trace the wiring harness back, looking for damage or a bad connection....

Answer 3

check for power and ground if no power check your fuse panels and see if theirs a fuse for each head light if you find one blown check the wiring to find out why the fuse blew if those are fin see if theirs a relay for the head lights a small black box with th fuses and they have 5 prongs just try switching the suspected bad one with a known good one if that still don't work check to se if the relay is getting power to activate it i don't know which prong is witch off hand but an automotive electrical shop should be able to tell you  

Answer 4

check the ground wire for that side or the connector,those was bad to loose connection where they went on the the bulb,that caused a lot of problems for chevy owners,good luck.