Having working flashing lights remains a legal requirement. Remember, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some police officers are occasionally lenient on this point. It is therefore important to have flashing lights in good working order. We will see below how to change the bulb of a flashing light for a Volkswagen Golf 7, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the problem comes from a false contact, nevertheless it remains relatively rare.change-flashing-Volkswagen-Golf-7

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

At first it is wiser to correctly select the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your mechanic who knows how to select them. Then be careful to choose the right color for your bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools very basic but still essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen Golf 7. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the damaged bulb, it must be rotated a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to install the new bulb, you will then have 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

There are two different solutions to access the indicators. Indeed, it depends on the models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on this Volkswagen Golf 7. Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open your hood. Then, you will have to unscrew the cover with a screwdriver (regularly torx) to access the light block. As soon as the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. In case this is right, you will have to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the light block from the Volkswagen Golf 7 gently from the front. All you have to do is change the bulb and reattach the block in the opposite direction. Less frequently, on some cars it is conceivable to replace the block of lights from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. In case this is right, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the light unit slowly and replace the faulty bulb.

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

We can also find two different solutions to access this turn signal bulb. It can depend on the different types but the access can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access can be done from inside the trunk. At the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block, being careful. Finally you just have to replace the faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In all cases, you will need to bring your screwdrivers and carefully remove the entire block of lights in order to change the bulb. To put it in place, do the opposite.