Using working flashing lights is mandatory. Remember, forgetting to put a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Although some law enforcement officers are occasionally complacent about this. It therefore remains essential to have flashing lights in good condition. We will see below how to replace the bulb of a flashing light of Opel Olympia, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the dysfunction comes from a false contact, however it remains rather exceptional.change-flashing-Opel-Olympia

Opel Olympia: things to know before replacing your indicator

First of all, it is essential to properly select your type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to a garage that knows how to select them. In the second step, you must be careful to choose the right color of the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools super basic but nonetheless essential. You will need a screwdriver for an Opel Olympia. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to dismantle the faulty bulb you will have to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. To fix the new bulb, it is therefore necessary to turn it a quarter turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on an Opel Olympia

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside for your Opel Olympia. Access from inside the engine : First, open your hood. And then you have to remove a cover with a screwdriver (usually torx) in order to access the headlight unit. Once the unit is unclipped, remove it and you can replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. In case this is happening, it is necessary to remove the fixings and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. In the second step, remove the headlight unit from this Opel Olympia slowly from the front. You just need to replace the bulb and replace the block following the reverse procedure. Exceptionally, for some models it is conceivable to remove the headlight unit from the outside. But it is rather rare. In the event that this is happening, with a screwdriver you will need to remove the fasteners, release the headlight unit slowly and change the faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on an Opel Olympia

There are also two different ways to access this turn signal bulb. It can depend on the different types but the access will be done either inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access will be through the interior of the trunk. At the light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and remove the block, being careful. Finally, you simply have to replace your faulty bulb with a new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains conceivable that access can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. But it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, it is necessary to take your screwdriver and gently remove the entire block of lights so as to replace the bulb. To reassemble, proceed to the opposite step.