Using flashing lights that are in good condition is mandatory. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some law enforcement officers are at times complacent about this. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights that work correctly. We will therefore discover with this article how to replace the bulb of a Volkswagen Golf 6 indicator, front and rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the concern comes from a short circuit, however it is quite exceptional.
Volkswagen Golf 6: things to know before replacing its indicator
First of all, it is essential to properly select the type of bulb! In order not to make a mistake, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to your mechanic who knows how to select them. Secondly, you will have to be careful to select the right color for the bulb. Then you will need to use a tools very basic but still necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen Golf 6. A set of cruciform and torx and nothing can happen to you. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to remove the damaged bulb, you must turn the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. In order to put the new bulb, you will therefore 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
There are two main ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on your Volkswagen Golf 6. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open your hood. Then, you will have to remove a cover using a screwdriver (often torx) to access the light unit. When the block is unscrewed, remove the latter and it is possible to replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect underneath the wheel to see if the clips are in this location. If this is what happens, you will have to disassemble the clips and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, remove the headlamp from this Volkswagen Golf 6 gently from the front. Now all you have to do is replace the bulb and put the light unit back in the opposite direction. More rarely, on certain models it is conceivable to remove the headlamp assembly from the outside. However, it is quite rare. If ever this is what happens, using a screwdriver it will be necessary to remove the fasteners, remove the light unit quietly and change the faulty bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Volkswagen Golf 6
There are also two main ways to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the ranges, however the accessibility can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time, accessibility can be done from the trunk. At the level of the headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and put the piece down slowly. Then it will simply be necessary to change this faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse order. It is also conceivable that accessibility is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will have to bring your screwdriver and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit in order to replace your bulb. To set it up, perform the reverse process.