Having working flashing lights remains mandatory. Remember, not putting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some police officers are at times complacent on this point. It is therefore important to have flashing lights that work properly. We will see below how to replace the bulb of a Volkswagen 1500 indicator light, front and rear. It is also likely that the problem stems from a bad contact, however this is quite exceptional.change-indicator-Volkswagen-1500

Volkswagen 1500: things to know before replacing its indicator

Above all, it is important to properly select the type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to an auto repairer who will be able to select them. Secondly, you have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Then you will need to use a tools very basic but still essential. So you will need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen 1500. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Most of the time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to take out the faulty bulb, you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn to the left. So as to put the new bulb, it is then necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Volkswagen 1500

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the different models, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Volkswagen 1500. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open the hood. Then, it will be necessary to loosen the cover with the help of a screwdriver (regularly torx) to access the headlight unit. As soon as the block is unclipped, remove the latter and it is possible to replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect the underside of the wheel to see if the fasteners are in this location. If this is the case, the clips must be removed and the screws removed with a screwdriver. Secondly, remove the headlight unit of this Volkswagen 1500 delicately from the front. You just have to replace your bulb and put the block back in the other direction. Exceptionally, on some cars it is still likely to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is quite rare. If this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the clips, gently remove the headlight assembly and replace your faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Volkswagen 1500

There are also two different ways to access this indicator bulb. It depends on the different types, however the accessibility can be done either from inside or from 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. Remove them and pull the block out slowly. Then it will simply be necessary to replace this faulty bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in reverse order. It is also likely that the accessibility could be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less common. Whatever happens, you have to take your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire headlamp assembly in order to replace the bulb. To put it in place, do the reverse manipulation.