Using flashing lights that work remains mandatory. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some law enforcement officials are sometimes lenient on this point. It therefore remains important to have flashing lights in good working order. We will see below how to replace the bulb of a Volkswagen Bora indicator, front and rear. It is also possible that the malfunction comes from a false contact, but it is relatively rare.
Volkswagen Bora: things to know before replacing its indicator
At first it is important to buy the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to a mechanic who will be able to order them for you. Then you have to be careful to choose the right color of the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools extremely basic but nonetheless essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen Bora. A cruciform and torx game and nothing can happen to you. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . To remove the faulty bulb, you must turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. To put the new bulb, it is necessary to turn it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Volkswagen Bora
There are two different ways to access the turn signals. It depends on the different models, but access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on this Volkswagen Bora. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open the hood. Then, it is necessary to unscrew the cover with the help of a screwdriver (usually torx) in order to access the headlight unit. Once the unit is unclipped, remove it and do not hesitate to replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check underneath the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is correct, it is necessary to disassemble the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight block of your Volkswagen Bora gently from the front. You just need to replace your bulb and reattach the block the other way. Exceptionally, on some models it is possible to replace the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. When it is well that, with the help of a screwdriver it will be necessary to disassemble the fasteners, to deposit the block of headlight quietly and to replace your burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Volkswagen Bora
There are also two different ways to access the turn signal bulb. It can depend on the ranges but the access can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time access can be done from the trunk. At the light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and remove the part, being careful. To finish it is necessary to simply replace your burnt out bulb with a new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in reverse. It also remains possible that access can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, it is necessary to take your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight unit in order to replace this bulb. To set it up, take the opposite step.