Using working flashing lights remains a legal requirement. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if certain police officers are regularly complacent on this point. It is therefore important to have flashing lights that work properly. We will therefore find out below how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a Jeep Commander, at the front and rear. It is also possible that the problem originated from a false contact, however it is rather exceptional.
Jeep Commander: things to know before replacing its indicator
Above all it is essential to properly select your type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your mechanic who will be able to order them for you. In a second step you will have to be careful to select the right color of the bulb. Then you will need a tools very basic but still essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Jeep Commander. A game of cruciform and torx and you will be able to do it. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to dismantle the defective bulb you will have to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. To fix the new bulb, you will therefore have to rotate a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Jeep Commander
There are two different ways to access the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the different models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Jeep Commander. Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open your hood. Then, remove the cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) to access the headlight unit. Now that the unit is unclipped, remove it and it is possible to replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this is the case, you will have to remove the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from the Jeep Commander gently from the front. Now just replace the bulb and put the light block in reverse. Exceptionally, on certain cars it is possible to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is rather rare. If this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver, you will have to remove the fixings, remove the headlight unit quietly and replace the defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Jeep Commander
There are also two different ways to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the range, however access can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access can be done from inside the trunk. For these headlight blocks, you will find screws and fixings. Remove them and slowly remove the block. Then simply replace the defective bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains possible that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you will have to take your screwdriver and gently remove the entire light unit so as to replace this bulb. To put it in place, proceed to the opposite step.