Having working turn signals is mandatory. Think about it, forgetting to put on a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some police officers are regularly benevolent on this subject. It is therefore essential to have indicators that work correctly. We will therefore discover with this article how to replace the bulb of a Smart Fortwo 3 flashing light, at the front and rear. It is also likely that the problem comes from a short circuit, however this is relatively rare.
Smart Fortwo 3: things to know before replacing your turn signal
First of all, it is essential to select the right type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to a mechanic who will be able to order them for you. Then you have to think about choosing the right color for your bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools very simple but nevertheless essential. You will thus need a screwdriver for a Smart Fortwo 3. A kit of cruciforms and torx and everything will be doable. Usually the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to take out the damaged bulb you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order 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 turn signal on a Smart Fortwo 3
We can find two different solutions to access the turn signals. It depends on the model, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside on your Smart Fortwo 3. Access from inside the engine : To start, you have to open the hood. Then, you will have to unscrew the cover with the help of a screwdriver (most often torx) to access the light unit. Once the block is unclipped, remove it and the bulb can be replaced. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the fasteners are in this location. If this is what happens, you have to disassemble the fixings and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then remove the light unit from the Smart Fortwo 3 delicately from the front. Now all you have to do is replace the bulb and reattach the light unit in the reverse order. More rarely, on some cars it is likely to replace the light unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. In the event that this is what happens, with the help of a screwdriver it will be necessary to remove the fasteners, remove the light unit slowly and change the faulty bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Smart Fortwo 3
We can also find two different solutions to access your indicator bulb. It depends on the ranges, however the access will be either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time the access will be from the trunk. For these headlight blocks there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and gently remove the block. Subsequently you will simply have to change the faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse order. It is also likely that the access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less common. Whatever happens, you must have your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight unit in order to replace your bulb. To put it in place, reverse the process.