Technical How to replace this light bulb

[pandalove]

Hi

I have attached a photo of my car.

The light has gone (drivers side). I have circled it in red

Is this easy to replace and if so how?

Thank you

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi,

that is termed the DRL
Daytime Running Light

My twinair Lounge had the same failure in November, before I got to it it decided to work again..

I has asked for access advice on here, apparent it's "not bad"..

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Drive to Halfords. Pay a tenner and a bit

Alternatively you can DIY via the wheel arch where you'll see a little panel at the front in front of the tyre that needs removal for access to the bulb.

I did the former!

 

[varesecrazy]

Drive to Halfords. Pay a tenner and a bit

Alternatively you can DIY via the wheel arch where you'll see a little panel at the front in front of the tyre that needs removal for access to the bulb.

I did the former!

I Tried that, (For a VW..)

Booked an appointment,

Arrived.. nobody available,
after 25 minutes somebody became available, got on their computer
" I am sorry we don't do that job"

I won't rush back..

 

[varesecrazy]

@pandalove,

Have a read..

Daytime running light bulb change | FIAT Panda (2012+)

Sorry if I'm being thick but I can't work out from drawing 100 in the handbook (or find videos or other advice here) how to change the little daytime light - cover is off and there's the two wires (connector D) into a clip (C) that I cannot understand how to unlatch to access and remove the bulb...

www.fiatforum.com

 

[pandalove]

@pandalove,

Have a read..

Daytime running light bulb change | FIAT Panda (2012+)

Sorry if I'm being thick but I can't work out from drawing 100 in the handbook (or find videos or other advice here) how to change the little daytime light - cover is off and there's the two wires (connector D) into a clip (C) that I cannot understand how to unlatch to access and remove the bulb...

www.fiatforum.com

Thank you so much. I will have a look at that. (this weekends job)

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

Did same bulb in mine yesterday. Less than five minutes to do. Need a cross head screwdriver (there’s one in the boot of all Pandas), turn steering wheel fully left for easier access.

 

[pandalove]

Did same bulb in mine yesterday. Less than five minutes to do. Need a cross head screwdriver (there’s one in the boot of all Pandas), turn steering wheel fully left for easier access.

I will definitely do it myself. What bulb do I need? It is a Panda 4x4 19 plate

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

I will definitely do it myself. What bulb do I need? It is a Panda 4x4 19 plate

It’s called a P21/5w - often labelled ‘brake and taillight’ or Type 380.

Note the side pins of the bulb are slightly offset and it will only fit one way round. If it feels stiff and won’t turn in the holder, it’s the wrong way round so turn it 180 degrees.

 

[Jamie KC]

Chances are the screws in the wheel arch liner are seized into the metal clips they screw into. Shocking use of steel on steel fixings in these cars!

Can reach mine easily from the top in 2014 4x4. This made me happy.

Have a nose under the rear of the headlight to look for the cables and bulb holder. Hopefully same access in yours!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Chances are the screws in the wheel arch liner are seized into the metal clips they screw into. Shocking use of steel on steel fixings in these cars!

Can reach mine easily from the top in 2014 4x4. This made me happy.

Have a nose under the rear of the headlight to look for the cables and bulb holder. Hopefully same access in yours!

Yep, that. Oh and a melted bulb holder (reassuringly expensive item, incidentally )

It's why I let the young do that sort of stuff for me!

 

[varesecrazy]

Yep, that. Oh and a melted bulb holder (reassuringly expensive item, incidentally )

My only experience.. In 12 years of DRL use

My punto, got the Bulb Out message,

Checked.. Indeed it was, luckily on those it's in the indicator mount, in the wing.. Just a 90 degree twistcap/bulb holder

All melted looking, and a black bulb

Swapped left for right.. Fault moved

So bought a new bulb (it had been illuminated for 42,000 miles)


15k later, Warning appeared again

Anticipating a completely melted holder, and no circuit . Nope, the other bulb was out (factory fit..). Removed it.. Didn't look blown, so reinstall lled and all working

That was 3 years ago

So now covered 72k in 11 years

Factory battery, and Brakes

Just the one DRL bulb required...

I think that is acceptable wear and tear