Having indicators that are in good condition remains an obligation of the law. Think about it, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Although some police officers are lenient at times on this subject. It is therefore essential to have indicators in good working order. We will therefore see in this article how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a seat ibiza, front and rear. It is also possible that the concern comes from a false contact, however it is quite rare.change-flashing-seat-ibiza

Seat ibiza: things to know before replacing your turn signal

Above all it is wiser to correctly choose your type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to a car repairer who will be able to order them for you. In a second step you will have to think about choosing the right color for your bulb. Then you will need to use a tools extremely simple but nevertheless necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a seat ibiza. 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 defective bulb, it must be rotated a quarter of a turn to the left. So to install the new bulb, you will therefore have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a seat ibiza

There are two different ways to get to the flashing lights. It depends on the models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for this seat ibiza. Access from inside the engine : At first, you will need to open your hood. Then, it will be necessary to loosen the cover using a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the headlight unit. When the unit is unclipped, remove it and you can replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. In case this is the case, you will have to undo the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from your seat ibiza slowly from the front. You just need to replace the bulb and put the block back the other way. Less frequently, for some models it is possible to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However it is quite rare. In this case, using a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, remove the headlight unit quietly and change the burnt out bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a seat ibiza

There are also two different ways to access this turn signal bulb. It depends on the range, 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. At the headlight blocks, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and gently remove the block. Then you just have to change your burnt out bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse. It is also possible that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you will need to bring your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire light block in order to replace your bulb. To put it in place, do the opposite.