Having working indicators remains mandatory. Think about it, not putting a turn signal is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some police officers are sometimes kind on this point. It therefore remains essential to have indicators that work properly. We will now find out how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Volkswagen Buggy, front and rear. It is also likely that the concern comes from a false contact, however it remains rather rare.
Volkswagen Buggy: things to know before changing your turn signal
To start with it is essential to choose the right type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your garage which knows how to select them. Thereafter it is necessary to think about choosing the right color of the bulb. Thereafter, you will need to use a tools very simple but nevertheless necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen Buggy. A kit of cruciform and torx and you will necessarily be able to get there. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to dismantle the broken bulb, it must be rotated by a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. To put the new bulb, it is necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Volkswagen Buggy
There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, however access will be done either from the outside or from the inside on your Volkswagen Buggy. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you have to open the hood. And then, you must remove a cover with the help of a screwdriver (most often torx) in order to access the block of lights. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check underneath the wheel to see if the fixings are there. In case this is happening, it is necessary to disassemble the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the light block of this Volkswagen Buggy gently from the front. You just need to change the bulb and reattach the light block in reverse. Exceptionally, on certain models it is likely to remove the block of lights from the outside. Nevertheless it is rather rare. In case this is happening, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, gently remove the light block and replace the burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Volkswagen Buggy
There are also two different ways to access this turn signal bulb. It can depend on the ranges nevertheless the access will be done either inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most of the cases the access will be done inside the trunk. For these light blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the part gently. Then you simply have to replace your burnt out bulb with the new one. And then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It also remains likely that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In all cases, it is necessary to use your screwdriver and gently remove the entire block of lights in order to change your bulb. To reassemble, do the reverse manipulation.