Indicator Bulbs

Talk about the 406's electrical system, what wires do what, how to add extra functionality, etc.

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Indicator Bulbs

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any1 know the way to change the indicator bulb or even get access to it

i plan on connecting a wire to each of the front bulbs for the alarm to activte the hazard lights when its armed,

looked today and access seems impossible :?
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take the headlight out for closer inspection.
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just didnt fancy taking headlight out just to connect 2 wires :lol:

ok cheers
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I don't think I ever changed one on my D8 but Haynes says (yeah, I know :roll:) you should be able to get to them from under the bonnet...
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Open bonnet, look in corner of engine bay, see indicators, job done.

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ps, still no sign of the bloody postie :(
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i was unable last time to fully explain it, but i think a central wire goes to the headlight then runs through a track to the indicator, can remember if thats completley true but a possibility
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StevieboyTD wrote:Open bonnet, look in corner of engine bay, see indicators, job done.

;)

ps, still no sign of the bloody postie :(
this post is sh*t, i have people messaging on ebay asking were are their items , i sent them 2 weeks ago ffs :shock:
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Did you keep the postal reciepts, then your ok. But i know as a buyer on ebay i nag like hell if my item hasnt arrived. Dont worry i havent bought anything recently to be waiting on it.
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