Having flashing lights that work remains mandatory. As a reminder, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some law enforcement officials are regularly forgiving on this point. It therefore remains necessary to have flashing lights in good working order. We will therefore find out below how to change the bulb of a flashing jeep compass light, at the front and rear. It is also possible that the concern comes from a short circuit, however it remains relatively rare.
Jeep compass: things to know before changing your turn signal
First it is essential to properly buy the model of its bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to a car repairer who knows how to order them for you. Secondly, it is necessary to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools very basic but still necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a jeep compass. A cruciform and torx game and nothing can happen to you. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the broken bulb you will have to rotate it a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. In order to fix 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 jeep compass
There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the models, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside for this jeep compass. Access from inside the engine : To start, you will have to open the hood. Then, you must unscrew the cover using a screwdriver (frequently torx) to access the light block. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is happening, you will have to disassemble the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the light block from your jeep compass gently from the front. It is now enough to change your bulb and reattach the block by following the reverse procedure. More rarely, for some cars it is still possible to remove the light block from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. When this is happening, using a screwdriver you will need to disassemble the fasteners, gently remove the light block and replace your failed bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a jeep compass
There are also two different ways to access this turn signal bulb. It can depend on the ranges, however accessibility can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally accessibility can be done from the trunk. For these headlight blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and gently remove the block. Finally you simply have to replace your faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains possible that accessibility is from outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you will have to take your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire headlight assembly in order to change your bulb. To put it in place, carry out the opposite manipulation.