Having working indicators remains an obligation of the law. Remember, forgetting to put a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some law enforcement officers are sometimes benevolent on this point. It is therefore essential to have the indicators in good working order. We will now see how to replace the bulb of a turn signal light on a Volkswagen Golf 6 R, front and rear. It is also likely that the concern comes from a short circuit, however this is relatively rare.change-indicator-Volkswagen-Golf-6-R

Volkswagen Golf 6 R: things to know before replacing your indicator

First of all, it is important to correctly select the type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your auto repairer who can select them. Secondly, you have to be careful to choose the right color for the bulb. Subsequently, you will need to use a tools extremely simple but still essential. You will mainly need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen Golf 6 R. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . To be able to remove the faulty bulb, you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to fit the new bulb, you will then have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Volkswagen Golf 6 R

There are two main ways to access the turn signals. It depends on the different models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for a Volkswagen Golf 6 R. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open the cover. Then, you will have to remove a cover with the help of a screwdriver (regularly torx) in order to access the light unit. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and do not hesitate to replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. When that's it, you will have to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Secondly, remove the headlight unit of this Volkswagen Golf 6 R slowly from the front. You simply need to replace the bulb and reattach the block by following the reverse procedure. Less frequently, for some cars it is likely to replace the light unit with the exterior. However, it is relatively rare. When that's it, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to disassemble the fixings, remove the light unit slowly and replace the burnt bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Volkswagen Golf 6 R

There are also two main ways to access the turn signal bulb. It may depend on the models but access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access can be done from the trunk. At the level of the headlight units, you will find screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the block slowly. Then you just have to replace your burnt out bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse order. It is also likely that access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will have to bring your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire headlight unit in order to replace the bulb. To reassemble it, reverse the procedure.