Having working indicators remains mandatory. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some law enforcement officers are at times benevolent on this point. It is therefore essential to have indicators that work correctly. We will therefore find out below how to change the bulb of a Seat 124 indicator light, front and rear. It is sometimes probable that the dysfunction comes from a false contact, nevertheless it is quite exceptional.
Seat 124: things to know before changing your turn signal
First of all, it is wiser to correctly select the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to a mechanic who will know how to select them. Secondly, you will have to be careful to select the right color for the bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools super basic but still necessary. So you will need a screwdriver for a Seat 124. A set of cruciforms and torxes and nothing can happen to you. Most of the time, the bulbs are bayonet . To remove the broken bulb you need to turn it a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order 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 Seat 124
There are two different ways to access the turn signals. It depends on the different models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for your Seat 124. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open your hood. Then, it is necessary to remove the cover with a screwdriver (frequently torx) in order to access the headlight unit. Now that the block is unclipped, remove it and do not hesitate to change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is the case, you have to remove the fasteners and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, slowly remove the headlight unit of your Seat 124 from the front. Now all you have to do is change your bulb and reattach the light unit in the reverse order. More rarely, for some cars it is still likely to replace the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is quite rare. If ever that's it, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the headlight unit quietly and change your faulty bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Seat 124
There are also two different ways to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the ranges but access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access can be done from inside the safe. For these light blocks you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the part slowly. Subsequently, it is necessary to simply change your faulty bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It remains more likely that the access can be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In all cases, you must use your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire light unit in order to change the bulb. To reassemble it, do the reverse manipulation.