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Summary: Since the turn signal switch is both mechanical and electrical, our expert mechanic explains the different safety precautions needed for both elements in this free auto-repair video.
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About the Expert
Mark Blocker Mark Blocker is a semi-retired ASE-certified master mechanic with more than 20 years of automotive experience. He has been a state-certified emissions special... read more
Hi, my name is Mark Blocker on behalf of Expert Village. In this segment we are going to cover the safety tips for automobile switch system and working on turn signal switch. The signal we are going to replace the turn signal switch is both mechanical and electrical. So as far as electrical your standard precaution applies to so remove any jewelry, any watches and any metallic items. You don't want any loose or dangly that can cause a electrical short or injure you. It is also recommend that you disconnect your battery. Which is done by disconnecting the negative terminal on the vehicles main battery. This would also be covered in the other videos. Please watch our next segment on recommend tools.