DIY- Proton Gen 2 Rear Light Bulbs Replacement

ayen_s

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Work: Change Rear Light Bulbs
Tool:
1. Philips Screwdriver - 1 unit
2.Multimeter - 1 unit
3. Replacement bulb - as required

Steps:

1. Open up your car boot.
2. Remove the 2 screw at the rear light using philips screw driver

3. Remove the nut inside the car boot by hand.

4. Pull gently the light towards you. Note the locking snub on the right.


5. Remove the bulb socket from its slot by twisting it counter clock wise

6. Replace the burned bulb with a new one.
Note you can check the continuity of the bulb terminal to ensure the bulb is faulty. No continuity means the filament is broken.
The replacement can be found at any auto accessory or spare part shop on the cheap. Bring along the defective bulb and show them if you not sure what to get.
7. Put back the bulb socket into the slot and lock it by twist it clock wise.
8. Reverse the steps to put it back.

Additional information if you need to trouble shoot:

Wiring Colour Code:
Black - Common (ground)
Red/Blue- Reverse indicator
Green/Black - Signal indicator
Green/White - Red light
Green - Brake light indicator

Note: 12Vdc will be supply through this connection if respecting indicator is activated.

Socket connection position


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---------- Post added at 04:26 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 04:20 PM ----------

If you do not have somebody to press the brake and check the brake light simultaneously, you can do copy what i did in this picture.



the yellow gadget is my steering lock. I just jam it between my seat and brake pedal.
 

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This is very helpful
thanks