Having working flashing lights is a legal requirement. As a reminder, forgetting to put a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Even if a few police officers are sometimes benevolent about it. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights that work correctly. We will therefore see below how to replace the bulb of a turn signal on a Seat 133, front and rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the concern comes from a short circuit, however it is rather exceptional.
Seat 133: things to know before replacing your turn signal
First of all, it is important 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 a professional who knows how to select them. Secondly, you must be careful to select the right color for your bulb. Subsequently, you will need to use a tools very simple but still essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Seat 133. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing will happen to you. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the damaged bulb you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. To fit the new bulb, it is therefore necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Seat 133
There are two different ways to access the turn signals. It depends on the model, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for your Seat 133. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open the hood. Then, you have to loosen a cover with a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the headlight unit. Now that the block is unclipped, remove the latter and it is possible to replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect the underside of the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. In the event that this is the case, it is necessary to undo the fasteners and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, gently remove the headlight unit from the Seat 133 from the front. Now all you have to do is replace the bulb and position the light unit in the other direction. More rarely, for some cars it is conceivable to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is rather rare. In the event that this is the case, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the headlight assembly gently and replace the burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Seat 133
There are also two different ways to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types, however access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most cases, access can be done from inside the boot. At the level of the light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and remove the block slowly. Then you only have to replace this burnt out bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that the access can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less common. Whatever happens, it is necessary to bring your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire light unit in order to replace this bulb. To reassemble it, reverse the procedure.