Using flashing lights that are in good condition is a legal requirement. Think about it, not putting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Even if some law enforcement officers are sympathetic to this matter at times. It remains therefore essential to have flashing lights that work properly. We will now see how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Seat 850, at the front and rear. It is also possible that the concern comes from a short circuit, but this remains quite rare.
Seat 850: things to know before changing your turn signal
Above 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 website or to your car repairer who knows how to order them for you. Then you will have to think about selecting the right color for the bulb. Then you will need a tools very basic but still necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Seat 850. A set of cruciforms and torx and you can necessarily do this. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to take out the defective bulb it will be necessary to rotate the bulb a quarter turn to the left. To fix the new bulb, it will therefore be necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Seat 850
There are two different ways to access the turn signals. It depends on the models, but access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on this Seat 850. Access from inside the engine : First, you have to open the hood. Then, it is necessary to unscrew a cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the headlight unit. Now that the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is happening, you will have to undo the hooks and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from this Seat 850 slowly from the front. It is now enough to change the bulb and reattach the block following the reverse procedure. Less frequently, on certain cars it is possible to remove the headlight unit from the outside. Nevertheless it is quite rare. If this is happening, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, gently remove the headlight unit and change the burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Seat 850
There are also two different ways to access this turn signal bulb. It can depend on the different types, however access can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access can be done from the trunk. For these light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block gently. Then it is necessary to just change your burnt out bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It also remains possible that access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, you will need to take your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight unit so as to change this bulb. To put it in place, carry out the opposite manipulation.