Pontiac Driver Side Headlight Fix - G6 and Others

[@JessicaBrown-hq9zb]

very good information thank you for the video!

[@LarpMix]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rylandmcclelland876]

Could this happen to the tail lights? Because I know my fog lights he and other lights are supposedly working but I can’t seem to get my tail lights to work. Turn signals are fine and so are breaks but nothing auto turns on when you have the switch on auto.

[@LarpMix]

I'm sure there could be a connector issue, even those these cars are notorious for the headlights. Double check the bulbs in the tail lights first and any fuses that may go with them, I had Trans Am once, and I put in a bad bulb and it caused all kinds of electrical issues. If not, check the connector wires and you can splice in new ones if needed. Good luck.

[@rylandmcclelland876]

@@LarpMixwell the bulbs are good. And fuses were good so I’ll check on the connector next thank you for the help.

[@factro2403]

Which you made one for the third break light

[@LarpMix]

Sorry, I never had an issue with mine yet. It's probably 1 piece though that comes out from underneath maybe. Try putting the seats down or looking in the truck for where the wire harness connects. Good luck with it.

[@RinegnProductions]

Or a thin pice of medal or pin will work so both of the connection are touching

[@robertchatmansr.9816]

You've given me a part number napa didn't have ended up cutting my harness wire and splicing it together and now its doing it again now I'll do it your way 👍

[@LarpMix]

I definitely wouldn't have bought this at NAPA, I think I bought this online somewhere, so the part number may not line up, also this video is quite old, so the number may have changed. Good luck with it and I hope it works, mine has still not given me any additional trouble after I fixed it in this vid. Unfortunately though, now my rockers are rusting into oblivion...

[@billr686]

I bought a new connector from Parts Geek for a 2007 G6 and the bundle isn't going on. I'm pretty sure my wire connections I've twisted together solid. I know its not the bulb, I just bought a new one. Coming out of the car are 2 black wires and 1 yellow. The harness I bought online has a white wire and a black. So I wrapped the 2 black wires together and then connected it to my harness black, then connected the yellow to the harness white. Used some grease. Is it possible perhaps I should connect the 2 car blacks to the harness white and the car yellow to the harness black? I don't want to damage the car by hooking up the wrong wires. Thanks.

[@LarpMix]

It shouldn't be that complicated. If you have the correct part it should just connect. 2007 is probably different from the 2009.5 I have in the video. Maybe someone else can chime in with some help.

[@lanakilagrounds9243]

Aweright!, Thank you Max!

[@factro2403]

This is the first time i found a video on this thank you

[@nateroberts3308]

Just out of curriosity mine did not look like that mine i found had a rod on it attaching to it i had to break it to get it out on both sides thankfully i already planned on upgrading the existing ones anyway

[@LarpMix]

What year was your car? This is a 2009.5 model.

[@nateroberts3308]

@@LarpMix 2007 base model

[@mr.p1578]

The camera angle was off a couple of times but overall great video explained very well helped me in 2022 thank you very much 😊

[@patrickhoolahan2206]

I have literally the exact same year make and model I believe (2010 g6 gt) but my driver's side lights work but are all incredibly weak and dim to the point that when I put on the turn signal it alternates between blinking fast and slow. Is this the same issue? Would I have to do that trick for all three bulbs? I really need to get it fixed because the state patrol pulled me over and gave me a warning but I have to drive past where he sits on the way home from work every night. :c

[@crystalperry1156]

Same problem. Did you have to do that for all three?

[@aidenvincentius5501]

I keep having an issue with my gxp g6 the corner of my headlight keeps slipping under nose where the grill is like the corner of the head light near your low bean maybe a screw is to tilted towards a side or any biddy ever had this happen

[@LarpMix]

I've never seen that, but I'd say either your front clip is pushed up somehow, or there is a piece bent or broke off your light. Try pulling both sides off for reference and see what is different... Good luck.

[@RickWilliamscrm]

Hi great video and instruction. I've owned my 2007 G6 since it was new (13 years) and have Dicked around with those bulb sockets several times. I finally bought a ceramic one and that lasted the longest but then I started get moister inside the headlamp (probably from pulling it apart 10 times). For anyone reading this make sure the headlamp is sealed and that no moister is getting inside. I finally purchased new headlamps and haven't had any problems for 3 or 4 years. They only cost 59.99 each and it comes with all new bulbs and a new wiring harness. My point is if that socket is fried it's much less hassle to get a new headlamp and if you can afford it a pair, makes the car look really nice too with crystal clear headlamps.

[@bdaul01]

Where did you buy new headlamps for only $60? I have the same model and year and need to replace

[@Flashymonk12]

@@bdaul01same here…

[@Flashymonk12]

Hi where did you purchase your headlamp?

[@sierraforever2954]

Very informative! Thank you

[@lburns7952]

This is fabulous... you are a great teacher. I am afraid to mess with cars. Actually , my driver headlight is out. I think I can do this. I always have to pay people. I don’t have money like that this time. Thx!

[@LarpMix]

Good luck, just be careful pulling it out that you don't break anything. I hope it works out for you.

[@rogerblakesley3201]

This is a good video in that he covers the driver side. In the case of my Pontiac G6 the pin towards the back of the headlight assembly does NOT pop out readily. They have to be pinched before they will remove. This is my experience on my car. I had to get the lights changed so I ended up snapping the pins out of the assembly. I will end up repairing or replacing the assembly. But I just thought I would let G6 owners know that not all of those back pins are designed to pop out. Everything else in the video was valid.

[@gracie101ize]

I got a Grand Prix and the same issue. Hopefully this will help me someway if it’s different to fix on a Grand Prix but I don’t see why it would be, but I don’t know anything about cars.

[@LarpMix]

If it's of a similar year, then it's probably the same or close to it. Give it a shot, but be careful not to break anything.

[@roamizane1484]

What about if you have the Spyder aftermarket headlamps?

[@LarpMix]

Not sure about those.

[@brandonvail5138]

Is the 2008 Grand Prix same I’m having same thing happening

[@LarpMix]

I am not sure, but since it is close in age range, I'd guess it's similar. Give it a try, but just be extra careful you don't break anything until you know for sure. Maybe try looking up some light assembly or front end assembly diagrams on google to see.

[@hannahuston7525]

Is it a different part number for the passenger side connector? Or is it still the F90006?

[@LarpMix]

I *believe* it is the same for both sides on these vehicles. An auto parts store could verify it for sure though.

[@Nellyywest]

I want to thank you for this video, i knew it was an electrical issue with my car and i watched this video one time and was able to do everything u said step by step. The light workkkkkkkkkk!!! U don’t understand how happy i am, every place was saying inspection fee could be 125 on top of parts and fix which could have ran me close to 200. I bought everything i need and installed myself and cost me 11.99!!! I know nothing about cars, but for now on I’m watching videos and doing my own work. Thanks again

[@LarpMix]

Very glad this helped, no reason to overpay someone else to do it.

[@CarlosPerez-rp4gy]

Will this work on a 2006 G6?

[@LarpMix]

I think most pontiacs of the era were pretty similar. The part numbers may be different, but the process should be close.

[@stephaniegarcia7979]

Thanks for posting this video. I tried to explain this to an auto place. They didn’t listen... just told me it was my light bulb. I just decided to fix it myself. Thanks!!

[@LarpMix]

I'm glad you got it sorted out and probably saved yourself a bunch of money too.

[@roamizane1484]

Be easy when taking the headlamp off... push on the inside on the lens so the turn signal side pulls straight out from the clip

[@LarpMix]

Great advice!

[@traytonshelton6928]

I got LED lights because I thought it was also a burnt bulb. I was in a parking lot at night figuring out how I was going to get a harness, looked at the bulb again and flipped the wire around and replugged it in. IT WORKED!!

[@LarpMix]

Awesome.

[@nuke21216]

Thanks for the video, very informative. Did plugging into the already melted socket ever cause an issue?

[@LarpMix]

So it lasted over a year that way, but it started cutting out, so I did go back and just splice it in after that. I'd suggest if you're not comfortable with the wiring, try just plugging it in, see how long it lasts. If you're ok with splicing, I'd probably just do that the first time, that way you know it'll last!

[@jasonhendrix8626]

I recently had to do this to both headlights on a 09 model. I chose to cut and replace. Only problem i have now my daytime running lights wont work. Not to big a deal but curious if u or anyone else had advice

[@LarpMix]

I'll state a few simple things, you probably already considered, but. Is it the correct harness and was it wired properly, nothing connected to the wrong wire? The only other thing I could suggest is checking the bulbs and fuse in the fuse block. I know that's some simple advice, but sometimes I forget the simple stuff while chasing bigger things. If you figure out what caused it, let us know in case someone else has the issue. Good luck!

[@dalemihocik4732]

This is a temporary fix for sure . Buy a quality ceramic connector and splice it in for a repair that will outlast the car . When pulling the assembly out be sure to pull straight forward ,if you yank it around and break off the pin end you can cause the a moisture leak .

[@sean.g4516]

Where can you get the ceramic connector? I found a part number s553

[@BL-cc1vm]

Thank you for this video, I have a 2005 Pontiac Vibe and I gotta change the whole driver side headlight out. I hit a deer at 50 mph. The front end on yours and my Pontiac look pretty similar.

[@LarpMix]

A lot of their cars of that era had similar set ups. Hopefully it helps!

[@tomasolaez9003]

Nice video, you explained everything the right way , moved the camera on a way everyone can see , well done 👍🏼, I’ll do it myself tomorrow, thanks

[@LarpMix]

Good luck with it!

[@morghan1766]

Thank u so much this rlly helps

[@chuckmcconnell3446]

Very well done. Thank you.

[@caitlinhugonin2779]

AWESOME VIDEO! Did this permanently fix your problem? I've done this several times, but every new harness I've gotten ends up the same way the original did.

[@LarpMix]

Just piggybacking it fixed it for awhile. I did eventually have to go back and splice the new harness in, but it has been fine ever since.

[@MeltInYourMouth]

Thank you thank you thank you. I just changed my light by myself with your video. You ROCK!!!!!!🤩😘🤩

[@LarpMix]

Glad to help!!!

[@Ky-TK24]

My low beam headlight don't work bc the wires so I'm gonna try to put my low beam lights in the high beam bc the wiring for high beam works haha

[@LarpMix]

If you live in a state without inspections that might hold you, but your lighting won't be optimal. I have inspections here, so no matter what at some point it's gotta work to pass and be driveable.

[@ryaneboy101]

Currently in the process of fixing the the exact issue. Have you managed to fix the problem yet?

[@seansolo8524]

Great content, thank you for this cuz my headlight just went out on the way to work at night so I was desperately trying to figure this out and u gave everything I was looking for.

[@debbielucas7792]

My 2008 g6 passenger side headlight is always the one that burns out. I'm tired of buying headlights.

[@LarpMix]

This should fix it. You can try the way I did with just piggybacking the new harness, if your old one is really bad though, cut and splice the wires, it's not very hard to do. Best of luck. These headlights on these cars are criminal, they should've been recalled.

[@roamizane1484]

Both sides go bad, just replace them at the same time.

[@Plus4Charisma]

Well, this is handy. Though, I don't have a Pontiac.

[@Passionate747]

Excellent very well explained thanks for posting this nice video 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💎

[@ndrewdavis787]

+1 I got.Dirty jokers.I gotta tell ya.