Using direction indicators that are in good condition remains a legal obligation. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Although some law enforcement officials are sometimes lenient on this point. It therefore remains necessary to have indicators working properly. We will therefore discover in this article how to change the bulb of a flashing light of a Lancia Beta, front and rear. It is also possible that the problem originated from a false contact, but it is relatively exceptional.
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First of all, it is essential to choose the right bulb model! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a car repairer who can select them. Then you will have to be careful to select the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need a tools super simple but still necessary. You will need a screwdriver for a Lancia Beta. A game of cruciform and torx and you will be able to do it. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the broken bulb you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. To put 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 Lancia Beta
There are two main solutions for accessing the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, but access will be either from the outside or from the inside for this Lancia Beta. Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open your hood. And then, you must unscrew the cover with the help of a screwdriver (usually torx) in order to access the light block. As soon as the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the clips are there. If that's right, you have to undo the hooks and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the light block from this Lancia Beta gently from the front. It is now enough to change the bulb and replace the block of lights following the reverse procedure. Exceptionally, for certain cars it is possible to replace the light block from the outside. But it is relatively rare. If that's right, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, remove the light unit slowly and change the defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Lancia Beta
There are also two main solutions for accessing the turn signal bulb. It may depend on the different types, however access will be either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time access will be from the trunk. Regarding the light blocks, there are screws and fixings. Take them out and remove the block, being careful. Finally, you only need to replace the defective bulb with a new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains possible that access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. But it is much rarer. In all cases, you must bring your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire block of lights so as to change this bulb. To put it in place, take the opposite step.