Using working indicators remains a legal obligation. As a reminder, forgetting to put a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some law enforcement officers are indulgent from time to time on this point. It is therefore essential to have indicators in good working order. We will find out now how to change the bulb of a flashing light of Opel Omega, at the front and the rear. It is sometimes possible that the concern comes from a false contact, but it is quite rare.change-flashing-Opel-Omega

Opel Omega: things to know before changing your indicator

At first it is important to buy the right type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to your mechanic who knows how to order them for you. Secondly, it is necessary to think about choosing the right color for your bulb. Then you will need a tools very basic but nevertheless necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for an Opel Omega. A kit of cruciform and torx and you will necessarily be able to get there. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the damaged bulb, it will be necessary to rotate the bulb a quarter turn anti-clockwise. In order to fix the new bulb, it will therefore be necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

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

There are two main ways to reach the indicators. It depends on the model, but access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on your Opel Omega. Access from inside the engine : First, open your hood. Then, it is necessary to unscrew the cover with the help of a screwdriver (regularly torx) to access the block of lights. Now that the block is unscrewed, remove it and do not hesitate to change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is the case, remove the hooks and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Second remove the light block of the Opel Omega gently from the front. All you have to do is change your bulb and put the unit back the other way. Less frequently, on certain models it is possible to remove the block of lights from the outside. However it is quite rare. In the event that this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the light block gently and change your defective bulb.

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

There are also two main ways to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the models however access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most of the cases the access can be done inside the trunk. For these headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and put the piece down, being careful. Then it is necessary to simply change your defective bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also possible that access can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, you will need to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight unit in order to change the bulb. To set it up, take the opposite approach.