Having turn signals that are in good condition remains mandatory. As a reminder, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if some law enforcement officers are complacent about it from time to time. It is therefore important to have the turn signals in good working order. We will therefore discover in this article how to replace the bulb of a Kia Picanto 3 turn signal, at the front and rear. It is also possible that the problem is due to poor contact, however this is relatively rare.
Kia Picanto 3: things to know before replacing your turn signal
First of all, it is essential to correctly select the type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to your auto repairer who knows how to select them. Secondly, you have to be careful to choose the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools extremely simple but nevertheless essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Kia Picanto 3. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the defective bulb, you will have to turn the latter a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. To put the new bulb, you will have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Kia Picanto 3
There are two main ways to access the turn signals. It depends on the different models, however accessibility will be either from the outside or from the inside for this Kia Picanto 3. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open your hood. And then, it is necessary to remove a cover using a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the headlight unit. As soon as the unit is unclipped, remove it and do not hesitate to replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this is the case, you will have to dismantle the fasteners and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Secondly, remove the headlight block of this Kia Picanto 3 delicately from the front. Now all you have to do is replace your bulb and reattach the unit by following the reverse procedure. Exceptionally, for some models it is possible to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. If ever this is the case, using a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, release the headlight unit quietly and change your defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Kia Picanto 3
There are also two main ways to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types but accessibility will be either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Frequently accessibility will be from the trunk. For these headlight blocks you will find screws and fixings. Take them out and put the part down, being careful. Finally, it is necessary to only change your defective bulb with the new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse order. It is also possible that the accessibility could be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less common. In any case, you will need to bring your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire light unit in order to replace this bulb. To reassemble it, proceed in the opposite direction.