Rear Turn Signal Replacement on a 2016 Volkswagen GTI S 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Hatchback (4 Door)

Volkswagen GTI Model Years - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

How to take out the rear turn signal bulb on a 2016 Volkswagen GTI

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Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.

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Video Description

This video shows you how to replace a burnt out rear turn signal on your 2016 Volkswagen GTI. We recommend that you change both the driver and passenger side bulbs at the same time on your GTI as they get dimmer over time and if one is out, then the other one is likely to burn out soon. If the turn signal (also known as a blinker or flasher) blinks rapidly or doesn't blink at all or lights up without blinking when it is turned on, this is your GTI's way of telling you that the bulb is burnt out. Turn your hazard lights on and check the front of your GTI and then the back, whichever side is not lighting up is the side with the burnt out bulb.

When changing the turn signal bulb in your GTI, be careful not to touch the glass portion of the bulb with your fingers as this will cause the bulb to burn out prematurely.

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