General How do i remove the rear light cluster?

[Frannybum]

I have a Punto 55 S and need to get the rear light clusters out to check the bulbs.

Where are the screws please?

Thanks

 

[Goldie Punto]

Open the boot on the inside of the pillar at the top you will see a round cover remove this and you will see the retaining nut remove this, then below the parcel shelf in the same area you will see a hole in the carpet this is where the second and final retaining nut is, remove this and you can now pull the light away from the body enough to romove wiring plug then you can remove totally from car undo 4 screws and remove bulb holder to get to the bulbs.

In your spare wheel tool kit, if you have one and its all there, you will find a little black plastic tool to remove them if there to tight.

 

[Frannybum]

thankyou very much.

Is the earth wire on a punto green and yellow? I just need to check that it is earthing correctly.

Thanks Goldie

 

[Frannybum]

Ok, so i removed both light clusters and checked the bulbs and connections on each....everything seems fine

Strange because i have noticed that when i indicate left, everything works fine, but when i indicate left, the rear indicator doesn't come on...but the side and the front do, but they go at twice the speed!!!!

I think it could be a fuse, but dont know where the fuse box is...

PLEASE HELP

Franny

 

[Goldie Punto]

Rear indicator bulb on that side has blown.

 

[Frannybum]

well, the indicator bulb on that side has melted the paint off it, but it looks in tact.

Also, i used the bulb from the left in the socket on the right....and still nothing.

When i take the bulb out of the one that doesn't work...then try using the indicator with no bulb in, it still goes twice as fast...

But when i put a bulb in that i know works, it still does the same thing.

I have checked the fuse box and every fuse is perfect

I AM STUCK

Somebody mentioned that it could be the relay???

Is this true?

How would i test the relay to see if it is the issue...

what does the relay look like? where is it?

Thankyou goldie, you are a lifesaver

Franny

 

[Goldie Punto]

The relay is on the underside of the steering column, you will need to remove the lower cover to get to it.

If the relay is working as it should then you should be able to here it click from it (as you try the indicators) otherwise try putting your finger on it you should feel it.

Also try removing it and refitting it (make sure its turned off first)

Otherwise it could be down to the wiring.

 

[Frannybum]

LOL, was just a bad connection on the right rear indicator....

A good scrape of the bulb and socket sorted it

Thankyou Goldie, you were really helpful