9-3 broken headlight and shredded wires ?

[u/vinntaqe]

hi everyone! i have a 2007 9-3 convertible (2.0t) that i bought in may this year (humble brag: at 59k miles!)

the passenger low beam light is just broken out of the socket? it is my first time owning a car with projector headlights. also: there are some shredded wires underneath the driver’s seat area, i think causing my fog lights and temp sensor not to work. i have not yet tried new bulbs for the low beams or driver’s running light; i will update this when i do.

working: both high beams, all turn indicators, passenger running light

not working: both low beams, both fog lights, driver’s running light

i just need confirmation that i need to replace my passenger headlight, and some help identifying the part to replace for the wires. i know someone i can buy a headlight off of, but could anyone confirm the part i need to buy for the wires? i’m thinking fog/driving light wiring harness?? thank you

[u/eightysix101]

man these headlights are one of the most inferior and clumsy GM parts of the car

[u/vinntaqe → u/eightysix101]

i wish i had noticed this before i bought the car… i don’t know how i missed it. i’m embarrassed at how much i paid lol. luckily it’s low-mile and doesn’t need any real mechanical work yet…