Using flashing lights that are in good condition is a legal requirement. Remember, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some police officers are regularly lenient on this point. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good working order. So we will see below how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a Kia Picanto, front and rear. It is also likely that the problem originated from a false contact, however this remains quite rare.change-flashing-Kia-Picanto

Kia Picanto: things to know before replacing your turn signal

Firstly, it is essential to correctly buy the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a mechanic who can select them. Then you have to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Thereafter, you will need to use a tools extremely basic but nonetheless essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Kia Picanto. A game of cruciform and torx and you will be able to do it. In most cases, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to dismantle the faulty bulb, you will have to turn 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 Kia Picanto

There are two main ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside on a Kia Picanto. Access from inside the engine : To start, you will have to open your hood. And then, you will have to remove a cover using a screwdriver (often torx) to access the light block. When the unit is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is correct, you will have to disassemble the hooks and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the light block from your Kia Picanto slowly from the front. Now you just have to replace the bulb and put the light block back in reverse. Exceptionally, on certain cars it remains likely to remove the block of lights from the outside. However it is quite rare. If ever this is right, using a screwdriver you will need to disassemble the clips, gently remove the light block and change the defective bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Kia Picanto

There are also two main ways to access this turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types, however access will be either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time access will be through the interior of the trunk. For these light blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and gently remove the part. Thereafter you will just have to replace the defective bulb with a new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse. It is also likely that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you will need to use your screwdriver and gently remove the entire light block in order to replace your bulb. To set it up, take the opposite step.