Using working flashing lights remains a legal requirement. Think about it, forgetting to put a turn signal is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Although some law enforcement officers are occasionally complacent about this. It therefore remains important to have flashing lights in good condition. We will find out with this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Volkswagen Golf 7 R, front and rear. It is sometimes likely that the malfunction comes from a short circuit, however it is relatively rare.change-indicator-Volkswagen-Golf-7-R

Volkswagen Golf 7 R: things to know before changing your turn signal

First of all it is important to choose the right type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your car repairer who will be able to order them for you. In the second step, you will have to be careful to select the right color for the bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools very basic but nevertheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen Golf 7 R. A set of cruciforms and torx and you will be able to do it. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the broken bulb you will have to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. So to fix the new bulb, it is therefore necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Volkswagen Golf 7 R

There are two main solutions for accessing the indicators. It depends on the different models, however accessibility will be done either outside or inside for your Volkswagen Golf 7 R. Access from inside the engine : First, open your hood. Then, it will be necessary to unscrew the cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) to access the headlight unit. Now that the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect below the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this is right, remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlight block from your Volkswagen Golf 7 R gently from the front. You simply need to change your bulb and put the unit back the other way. More rarely, for some models it remains likely to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. If this is right, with the help of a screwdriver you will need to remove the fasteners, remove the headlight block quietly and replace your faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Volkswagen Golf 7 R

There are also two main solutions for accessing this turn signal bulb. It can depend on the different types however the accessibility will be done either inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time accessibility will be through the interior of the trunk. At the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and gently lay the block down. Thereafter it will simply replace the faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It also remains likely that accessibility is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, you must take your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight unit so as to change your bulb. To put it in place, do the opposite.