Using flashing lights which are in good condition remains compulsory. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if some law enforcement officers are sometimes complacent about this. It is thus necessary to have flashing lights in good working order. So we will see in this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Toyota Starlet, front and rear. It is also possible that the concern comes from a false contact, however it is quite exceptional.change-flashing-Toyota-Starlet

Toyota Starlet: things to know before changing your turn signal

First of all it is essential to properly select your type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a mechanic who knows how to select them. Second, remember to choose the right color for your bulb. Then you will need to use a tools very basic but still necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Starlet. A game of cruciform and torx and everything will be doable. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the damaged bulb, you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to put in the new bulb, you will have to rotate it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Starlet

There are two main solutions to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the models, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside for your Toyota Starlet. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open the hood. Then, it is necessary to remove the cover with a screwdriver (most often torx) in order to access the light block. When the unit is unclipped, remove it and do not hesitate to change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Check underneath the wheel to see if the fixings are there. If this is correct, you will have to disassemble the fixings and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Secondly remove the light unit from your Toyota Starlet gently from the front. Now just change the bulb and position the light block the other way. More rarely, for some cars it is possible to remove the light block from the outside. Nevertheless it is quite rare. If that's right, with a screwdriver you will have to dismantle the fixings, remove the light unit slowly and replace the burnt out bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Starlet

We can also find two main solutions to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the models but access will be either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access will be from the trunk. At the level of the light blocks, you will find screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the block gently. Then it is necessary to simply replace the burnt out bulb with a new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also possible that access can be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In all cases, you will have to use your screwdriver and remove the entire block of lights, being careful, in order to change the bulb. To reassemble, carry out the reverse procedure.