Using working indicators is a legal requirement. As a reminder, forgetting to put a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some police officers are sympathetic at times on this point. It therefore remains essential to have indicators in good condition. We will find out with this article how to change the bulb of a indicator of Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw, front and rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the problem comes from a short circuit, however it is rather rare.change-indicator-Volkswagen-Golf-6-Sw

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Above all, it is essential to correctly select your type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to a garage which can order them for you. In a second step you will have to be careful to choose the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need a tools super basic but nevertheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw. A set of cruciforms and torx and you will be able to do it. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the broken bulb, you must rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to install the new bulb, you will have to rotate it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

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

There are two main ways to reach the indicators. It depends on the different models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for a Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw. Access from inside the engine : First, you have to open the hood. Then, you must remove the cover using a screwdriver (frequently torx) in order to access the light block. Now that the block is unclipped, remove it and you can change this bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. In case that is right, you will need to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then remove the light block of this Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw gently from the front. Now you just have to change your bulb and reattach the light block the other way. Less frequently, for some models it is conceivable to remove the block of lights from the outside. However, it is rather rare. In case this is right, using a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, gently remove the light block and change your faulty bulb.

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

There are also two main ways to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the range but access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Frequently access can be done from the trunk. For these light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block gently. Finally you simply have to replace this faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains conceivable whether access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, you will need to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight assembly in order to change this bulb. To put it in place, do the opposite manipulation.