Having working flashing lights is mandatory. As a reminder, forgetting to put a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Although some law enforcement officers are occasionally complacent about this. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights that work properly. We will see in this article how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a smart fortwo, front and rear. It is also likely that the malfunction comes from a short circuit, but it is quite rare.
smart fortwo: things to know before replacing your turn signal
At first, it is essential to buy the model of your bulb well! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your mechanic who can order them for you. In a second step it is necessary to think about choosing the right color of the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools extremely simple but still necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a smart fortwo. A game of cruciform and torx and everything will be doable. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to dismantle the damaged bulb, you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. In order to fix the new bulb, you will have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a smart fortwo
There are two different solutions to access the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the different models, but accessibility will be done either from the outside or from the inside on your smart fortwo. Access from inside the engine : First, you have to open your hood. And then you have to unscrew the cover with a screwdriver (regularly torx) to access the headlight unit. Once the block is unscrewed, remove it and do not hesitate to replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. In this case, you will have to undo the fixings and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from this smart fortwo gently from the front. You just need to replace your bulb and position the block following the reverse procedure. Exceptionally, on some cars it remains likely to remove the headlight unit from the outside. But it is quite rare. In case this is the case, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, release the headlight block quietly and change your faulty bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a smart fortwo
There are also two different solutions for accessing the turn signal bulb. It depends on the range, however accessibility will be either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time accessibility will be through the interior of the trunk. At the light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the part slowly. Finally you only have to replace this faulty bulb with a new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains likely that accessibility is done from the outside or through the wheel arch. But it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you're going to have to use your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight assembly in order to replace your bulb. To reassemble, do the reverse manipulation.