Having flashing lights that are in good condition remains an obligation of the law. Think about it, forgetting to put a turn signal is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although a few law enforcement officers are complacent about this from time to time. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights that work correctly. We will therefore discover with this article how to change the bulb of a flashing light on a Suzuki Swift, at the front and the rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the problem is due to a short circuit, however this remains relatively exceptional.
Suzuki Swift: things to know before changing your turn signal
First of all, it is essential to correctly choose the type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to a professional who can order them for you. Secondly, you will have to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools extremely basic but still essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Suzuki Swift. A cruciform and torx kit and you're bound to be able to do it. In the majority of cases, the bulbs are bayonet . To remove the damaged bulb, you will have to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order to fit the new bulb, you will then have to rotate it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Suzuki Swift
There are two main ways to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the model, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Suzuki Swift. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open your hood. Then, you will have to remove a cover using a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the light unit. Now that the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to change this bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect the underside of the wheel to see if the fasteners are in this location. If this is correct, you will need to disassemble the fasteners and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, gently remove the Suzuki Swift headlight assembly from the front. You simply need to change the bulb and put the light unit back in the opposite direction. Exceptionally, on some models it is still conceivable to remove the light unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. If this is correct, using a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, release the light unit slowly and change the burnt bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Suzuki Swift
There are also two main ways to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the models, however access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Usually access can be done from the trunk. Regarding the headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and remove the room, being careful. Finally, you will simply have to change this burnt out bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that the access could be from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will have to bring your screwdriver and remove, being careful, the entire headlamp assembly so as to change the bulb. To reassemble it, carry out the opposite manipulation.