Using working indicators is a legal requirement. As a reminder, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Although some law enforcement officials are regularly lenient on this subject. It therefore remains essential to have indicators that work properly. We will see in this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Hyundai Ioniq, front and rear. It is also possible that the problem comes from a short circuit, however this remains relatively rare.
Hyundai Ioniq: things to know before changing your turn signal
Above all it is important to choose the right type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your car repairer who knows how to order them for you. Then you have to think about selecting the right color of the bulb. Then you will need to use a tools extremely simple but still essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Hyundai Ioniq. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . To dismantle the broken bulb, you must turn it a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. To install the new bulb, you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Hyundai Ioniq
There are two main ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on your Hyundai Ioniq. Access from inside the engine : At first, you will need to open your hood. And then, you will have to remove the cover using a screwdriver (often torx) to access the headlight unit. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. In case this is correct, you will have to remove the fixings and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from this Hyundai Ioniq gently from the front. Now just change the bulb and put the light block back in the opposite direction. More rarely, on certain cars it is possible to remove the headlight unit from the outside. But it is relatively rare. In case this is right, using a screwdriver you will need to remove the fasteners, release the headlight block quietly and change the burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Hyundai Ioniq
There are also two main ways to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the models, however, access can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time access can be done from the trunk. At the light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and put the piece down, being careful. Then it will only be necessary to change the burnt out bulb with a new one. And then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It also remains possible that access can be from the outside or under the wheel arch. But it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will need to take your screwdrivers and remove, paying close attention to the entire block of lights in order to change the bulb. To put it in place, perform the reverse manipulation.