Having working indicators is mandatory. Remember, not putting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some police officers are regularly indulgent on this point. It is therefore necessary to have indicators in good condition. We will see below how to replace the bulb of a Kiaage 4 turn signal, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the problem is due to a short circuit, however this is relatively rare.
Kiaage 4: things to know before replacing your indicator
Above all, it is essential 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 mechanic who can order them for you. Secondly, you will have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools extremely basic but still necessary. So you will need a screwdriver for a Kiaage 4. A cruciform and torx kit and you are bound to be able to do it. In most cases, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to be able to remove the faulty bulb you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to fit the new bulb, you have to turn it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Kiaage 4
There are two different ways to access the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the model, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Kiaage 4. Access from inside the engine : First, you have to open your hood. And then, you will have to loosen a cover with a screwdriver (often torx) to access the light assembly. Once the block is unclipped, remove it and you can replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect underneath the wheel to see if the clips are there. When that's it, you have to undo the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, remove the light unit from your Kiaage 4 slowly from the front. Now all you have to do is replace your bulb and reattach the light unit in the other direction. Exceptionally, on certain models it is conceivable to remove the light unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. When that's it, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, remove the light unit slowly and replace your burnt bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Kiaage 4
There are also two different ways to access this indicator bulb. It depends on the ranges but accessibility can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally accessibility can be done from inside the trunk. For these headlight blocks there are screws and fixings. Remove them and drop the block slowly. Then you will only have to replace this burnt out bulb with the new one. And then redo the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that accessibility could be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you must have your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight unit in order to replace your bulb. To reassemble it, perform the reverse operation.