One of the best repair videos I have seen. You didn't waste time talking about how long you have owned your car, what the mechanic said he would charge, and why you bought a G6 vs a Hummer. You had good lighting and got to the point. Possibly most importantly you had someone else hold the camera so you could use both hands for the repair and not give use shots of your floor mats while fumbling with your tools and the camera.
A mechanic quoted me $193 to fix, said it would take a “little under an hour.” My boyfriend and I watched the video, went and bought the part $50, borrowed a friend’s wrench set and had it fixed in less than 15 minutes. Thank you!!
I know next to nothing about cars but, I knew I didn't want to pay a mechanic a few hundred to fix my blinker switch so I hopped on here and found your video, ordered the part off Ebay for $22 and followed along with your video to install it. So easy to do with your simple and clear instructions. Thank you!!!😊
i know this is quite old but i’m so glad i found it before i forked over a couple hundred dollars for a shop to fix it. i just got a used 07 g6 and have to hold down the switch constantly to have a left turn signal and i have to manually turn off the right turn signal bc it will stay on no matter what
Thank you! It took me longer to walk to the workshop and gather my tools than it did to replace the part. It works perfectly now! So about $23 and 10 minutes
Nope! Mechanics play games. They tried to give me and my boyfriend a ridiculous price, too. Then we found THIS wonderful video. We ordered the piece and it just came in today! This is so simple even I could do it! Thanks so much for posting this video!
7 mm SOCKET with small 1/4" inch RATCHET. Extension between socket and ratchet not needed, optional. Otherwise somewhat easy job and replacement switches sell for under $19.00 (ebay). Good, well explained video.
Your video empowered me to replace my turn signal myself (the part was about $25.00 on Amazon) as opposed to living with the super glue job my boyfriend did or having it "professionally" replaced! So exciting. Thank you so much, you were a fantastic guide in this video!
Order the part off Amazon for 25 bucks for an 07 G6 and after watching your video it took me all but 15 minutes to change out the blinker switch. Works great! Thanks for the video..
This is a great video! I just fixed my turn signal following the instructions on here. The average cost in my area for a mechanic to do this is around 123.00. I brought the part off Amazon for 20.91 and put it on myself. I save over 100, Thanks!
Thanks for the no-nonsense how-to video, it really helped me to do this myself... a shout-out to autozone for having a part for a 13 year-old car in stock... high-fives all around everyone!
my first car was 22 years old by the time i became the owner & it needed a flasher relay. multiple shops quoted me $200-$300 to replace it. watched a few videos, got the part at autozone for $15, and successfully replaced it in less than 30 seconds with zero tools. autozone is my favorite auto parts store bc they’ve never not had something i needed
I know this video is older but thank you so much! No time wasted in your video and easy demonstration! Was this a common problem in the G6's because it happened on my '06 G6 and it's literally the only vehicle I've had it break on
Just ordered a turn signal switch with the same default problem. The left signal would not stay engaged. Will get in a few days. I just liked and subscribed. Great video help thanks much! :)
A mechanic was going to charge me 300 plus dollars to do this...told me you would have to take steering wheel apart and part would cost 70 bucks and take about 2 hours to do...this is why I don't trust mechanics or dealers that do auto repair..I still have yet to find a honest one...so that's when I took my phone out and told him that there is something he should see..there was a woman behind me and saw the video I showed him...she looked at me..looked at him..and turned around and walked out lol...the mechanic was super pissed...I get they need to make a profit but..come on...
Thank you for the feedback! We try to help our customers save money if they can do the projects themselves. Our videos are really good for small fixes like this video. We're glad to hear that this video was able to help you save some money!
$300 !?! Wow! I didn't even go to a mechanic for mine but I thought about it. I was guessing maybe $150 to $175 - but $300? Sheesh! I decided to take a chance on TH-cam and this video was the first to pop up. Described it beautifully with good detail. I went to Auto Zone, bought the switch for $45 plus a 7mm socket and changed it myself in about 20 minutes. Works perfectly! Thank you, Martin! Wonderful help!😉👍
The literally happened to me today when I went to get inspection. Mechanic said 70 for the part and 100 for 2 hours of labor because the high beams would come on with rt signal. He told me that it would be 30 if I didn't have fog lights and that it was going to 70 because I did...$200 bucks for a small fix, no thanks.
Because this is the OLD way. Gm redesigned the parts and yes the steering wheel has to come off. Look up Pontiac g6 turn signal switch on rockauto. It will pull up all the redesigned parts for the job.
If it's been maintained nicely it's probably worth it. The G6 was a pretty nice car for its time. 170k is a bit high, but if the price is decent and it's been maintained I say go for it.
I did it in 20 minutes tops. The only thing was it's three 7/32 bolts, not 7 mm, on my 2007. I'm old and can't bend and it was a piece of cake. Also, Amazon sells them for under $20.
@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC Thanks. Mine is not cancelling and I was wondering if the part attached to the shaft was broken or it is more likely the turn signal switch.
Damn. A mechanic wanted to charge my lady $200 to install one of these thingies on that thingie ha ha. Guess who's gonna install this bad boy for his baby.
A mechanic just replaced it and charged me 180 dollars for it.....next time something goes wrong with my car I’ll check with TH-cam first to see if I can I do it myself.....too late for me though.
Save yourself the money and see if there’s a G6 in a auto wreckers near you and ask how much to take it, I’ve been grabbing parts off a G6 near me and got it for $5
One of the best repair videos I have seen. You didn't waste time talking about how long you have owned your car, what the mechanic said he would charge, and why you bought a G6 vs a Hummer. You had good lighting and got to the point. Possibly most importantly you had someone else hold the camera so you could use both hands for the repair and not give use shots of your floor mats while fumbling with your tools and the camera.
Russell Lucas Thank you for the positive feedback! Glad we were able to help 👍
A mechanic quoted me $193 to fix, said it would take a “little under an hour.” My boyfriend and I watched the video, went and bought the part $50, borrowed a friend’s wrench set and had it fixed in less than 15 minutes. Thank you!!
J T Glad we could help!
I know next to nothing about cars but, I knew I didn't want to pay a mechanic a few hundred to fix my blinker switch so I hopped on here and found your video, ordered the part off Ebay for $22 and followed along with your video to install it. So easy to do with your simple and clear instructions. Thank you!!!😊
Briana Howard Thank you for your feedback, glad we could help!
i know this is quite old but i’m so glad i found it before i forked over a couple hundred dollars for a shop to fix it. i just got a used 07 g6 and have to hold down the switch constantly to have a left turn signal and i have to manually turn off the right turn signal bc it will stay on no matter what
You made it so easy, I've had the part for a year, was told it was a complicated job, watched your video, took me 15 minutes, thank you
Thank you! It took me longer to walk to the workshop and gather my tools than it did to replace the part. It works perfectly now! So about $23 and 10 minutes
Wow , it’s 2023 and I have to say this is a amazing video step by step . You make it Too easy
Nope! Mechanics play games. They tried to give me and my boyfriend a ridiculous price, too. Then we found THIS wonderful video. We ordered the piece and it just came in today! This is so simple even I could do it! Thanks so much for posting this video!
Thank you for your feedback! Glad we could help 😄
Because your car probably needs the redesigned parts....which makes it way more expensive. Because it's way more involved than this video.
7 mm SOCKET with small 1/4" inch RATCHET. Extension between socket and ratchet not needed, optional. Otherwise somewhat easy job and replacement switches sell for under $19.00 (ebay). Good, well explained video.
Your video empowered me to replace my turn signal myself (the part was about $25.00 on Amazon) as opposed to living with the super glue job my boyfriend did or having it "professionally" replaced! So exciting. Thank you so much, you were a fantastic guide in this video!
Thank you! Your method literally took me less than ten minutes to change the part!
Order the part off Amazon for 25 bucks for an 07 G6 and after watching your video it took me all but 15 minutes to change out the blinker switch. Works great! Thanks for the video..
This is a great video! I just fixed my turn signal following the instructions on here. The average cost in my area for a mechanic to do this is around 123.00. I brought the part off Amazon for 20.91 and put it on myself. I save over 100, Thanks!
Thanks for the help. Simple, short and straight to the point. I mean who thumbed down this video??!!!
- I know right? - But seriously, that’s for the nice feedback! Glad it helped you!
That car looks clean and well maintained , great job ! I have the same one .
Excellent instructions/video. I paid about $20 for the turn signal and replaced it within 15 minutes.
Thanks for the no-nonsense how-to video, it really helped me to do this myself... a shout-out to autozone for having a part for a 13 year-old car in stock... high-fives all around everyone!
my first car was 22 years old by the time i became the owner & it needed a flasher relay. multiple shops quoted me $200-$300 to replace it. watched a few videos, got the part at autozone for $15, and successfully replaced it in less than 30 seconds with zero tools. autozone is my favorite auto parts store bc they’ve never not had something i needed
I know this video is older but thank you so much! No time wasted in your video and easy demonstration! Was this a common problem in the G6's because it happened on my '06 G6 and it's literally the only vehicle I've had it break on
Yes, it is a common problem. Glad we helped you.
Thanks so much! Perfect video. Straight to the point. Mines fixed!
Thanks for your step by step video. I was able to do the replacement by myself in just a few minutes.
Thanks for people like you Martin for posting this video. God bless you.
Teach me your ways master 💯 Thank you for making this video 🙏
Just ordered a turn signal switch with the same default problem. The left signal would not stay engaged. Will get in a few days. I just liked and subscribed. Great video help thanks much! :)
Glad this video helped! Thank you so much for the like and subscription!
Thanks for the video it has been very helpful and we are saving money in the process.
just did this on.my 2007 G6. stupid easy! thanks for the video and the Amazon link.
After watching this my son fixed my G6, saving $200 or so.
A mechanic was going to charge me 300 plus dollars to do this...told me you would have to take steering wheel apart and part would cost 70 bucks and take about 2 hours to do...this is why I don't trust mechanics or dealers that do auto repair..I still have yet to find a honest one...so that's when I took my phone out and told him that there is something he should see..there was a woman behind me and saw the video I showed him...she looked at me..looked at him..and turned around and walked out lol...the mechanic was super pissed...I get they need to make a profit but..come on...
Thank you for the feedback! We try to help our customers save money if they can do the projects themselves. Our videos are really good for small fixes like this video. We're glad to hear that this video was able to help you save some money!
$300 !?! Wow! I didn't even go to a mechanic for mine but I thought about it. I was guessing maybe $150 to $175 - but $300? Sheesh! I decided to take a chance on TH-cam and this video was the first to pop up. Described it beautifully with good detail. I went to Auto Zone, bought the switch for $45 plus a 7mm socket and changed it myself in about 20 minutes. Works perfectly! Thank you, Martin! Wonderful help!😉👍
Jim Shane Thank you for the kind words! Glad we were able to help.
The literally happened to me today when I went to get inspection. Mechanic said 70 for the part and 100 for 2 hours of labor because the high beams would come on with rt signal. He told me that it would be 30 if I didn't have fog lights and that it was going to 70 because I did...$200 bucks for a small fix, no thanks.
Because this is the OLD way. Gm redesigned the parts and yes the steering wheel has to come off. Look up Pontiac g6 turn signal switch on rockauto. It will pull up all the redesigned parts for the job.
Thanks for the video. I used a 9/32 socket, which worked for me to loosen the screws. it was easy.
This tutorial worked perfect for me. Blinker switch installed and it works again! Thank you!
Thank you!! You're amazing. I thought this was going to be a NIGHTMARE.
THANKS DAD, 👨
I KNEW I COULD COME TO YOU!!
Thank you very much. I was able to replace mine under 15 minutes.
Thank you for posting this!
I fixed mine today using this video! Thanks for making it.
Glad we were able to help!
Thank you for your insightful video!
Thank you so much for this video!
Thanks from me and my 08 GXP!
Cool video!
THANKS, YOU SAVED ME A TON OF MONEY!!!
Thanks. To the point and explained very well
Thanks to you... fixed it myself. 👍
Will doing this work with a 2007 pontiac wave? I cant find any videos for a wave
John Travolta that you man? Thanks for the help!
Yes. 😂
What part number did you use. The Now available D6253E or the older D6213E which is tough to find? Thanks.
We used D6253E. Click the link we provided in the text below the video. Amazon $17
Quick question do you have to disconnect the battery ?
Thanks!! Huge time saver
MARTIN Should I get This Vehicle (2010 Pontiac G6 Sedan) with 177,830 miles?
If it's been maintained nicely it's probably worth it. The G6 was a pretty nice car for its time. 170k is a bit high, but if the price is decent and it's been maintained I say go for it.
Thank you! That little sensor was a bit snug
Can you do the same change with the pontiac grand prix 2008 turn single and Cruse control?? Seen a video that you needs to take all apart
Hi Martin. Could you please tell me the exact size of the screwdriver that I should use?
For this fix, you only need a 7mm socket, ratchet and extension.
Does fixing this fix. Your tail lights not working?
Like the dad I never had
Thanks it works perfectly
I did it in 20 minutes tops. The only thing was it's three 7/32 bolts, not 7 mm, on my 2007. I'm old and can't bend and it was a piece of cake. Also, Amazon sells them for under $20.
Do you know if the same technique would work with a 2009 Pontiac g5?
It's probably too late, I'm guessing, but they are very similar. Not identical, but it'd probably work easily enough that you could.
Thank you!
Does this fix an issue with the signal arm not centering itself after turn?
Yes. It fixes a turn signal that is not cancelling or returning to the middle (off) position.
@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC Thanks. Mine is not cancelling and I was wondering if the part attached to the shaft was broken or it is more likely the turn signal switch.
@@josephkostinko739 - Most likely, it is the turn signal switch.
@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC . It was. New switch did the trick.
@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC Thank you so much for this comment. I was going through this same issue and driving me nuts.
Damn. A mechanic wanted to charge my lady $200 to install one of these thingies on that thingie ha ha. Guess who's gonna install this bad boy for his baby.
Thank you 🙏
Need to know that exact tool you used
We used a 7mm Socket on a ratchet with an extension.
Do i need to disconnect my battery before doing this?
You don’t have to disconnect the battery, but can if you like.
You never said why you replaced it. What was the problem with old one?
Our old turn signal switch wouldn't cancel out (turn itself off) when we made a left or right turn..it was very annoying, lol.
Thanks!
I wish it was that easy for my Pontiac
Thanks
A mechanic just replaced it and charged me 180 dollars for it.....next time something goes wrong with my car I’ll check with TH-cam first to see if I can I do it myself.....too late for me though.
My G6 stopped cancelled on right that is easy
I thought i would have to take of the steering wheel
🙌🏾🙌🏾
Save yourself the money and see if there’s a G6 in a auto wreckers near you and ask how much to take it, I’ve been grabbing parts off a G6 near me and got it for $5
Just make sure it works first if u can
I bought my g6 new in 2010. The front bottom screw on the right would not come out. Nothing is easy in my world... nothing!
7mm socket with a 1/4 inch ratchet ..
Painless
Mine doesn’t have that. I have a 2008
Thank you! This worked perfectly.
Thank you!