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Changing the tail light bulbs on a Citroën C3 I

Written By: gael.viette (and 2 other contributors)
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  1. unscrew the 2 nuts of 10 The one on the top outside

    • unscrew the 2 nuts of 10

    • The one on the top outside

    • The bottom one from inside the trunk

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  2. Same for the left optic, a nut at the top And a nut from the inside of the trunk

    • Same for the left optic, a nut at the top

    • And a nut from the inside of the trunk

    • Note that the space for unscrewing with a key is smaller than on the right

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  3. the optics are easily removed You have to disconnect the cable that comes with 10 cm.

    • the optics are easily removed

    • You have to disconnect the cable that comes with 10 cm.

    • By pressing the center of the connector

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  4. the (black) bracket holding all the bulbs must be unclipped. There are 6 clips to undo.

    • the (black) bracket holding all the bulbs must be unclipped.

    • There are 6 clips to undo.

    • the seal comes off more or less, it doesn't matter, it will be put back in place later.

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  5. All bulbs can be changed.

    • All bulbs can be changed.

    • feu STOP - P21W/5W

    • Flashing - PY21W

    • reversing light - P21W

    • fog light - P21W

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  6. the bulb comes apart

    • the bulb comes apart

    • by pressing it

    • then turning counterclockwise

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  7. comparison with the old bulb replacement with the new bulb, inserted into its housing and turned a quarter turn while holding it down replacement with the new bulb, inserted into its housing and turned a quarter turn while holding it down

    • comparison with the old bulb

    • replacement with the new bulb, inserted into its housing and turned a quarter turn while holding it down

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  8. Check and correctly replace the seal in the bulb holder groove. Check and correctly replace the seal in the bulb holder groove. Check and correctly replace the seal in the bulb holder groove.

    • Check and correctly replace the seal in the bulb holder groove.

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  9. Replace the bulb holder in the headlight assembly. clip it And check that the 6 clips are correctly placed.

    • Replace the bulb holder in the headlight assembly.

    • clip it

    • And check that the 6 clips are correctly placed.

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  10. Replace the fire cord connector seal on the back of the bulb holder.

    • Replace the fire cord connector seal

    • on the back of the bulb holder.

    • Then reconnect the connector into the fire.

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  11. The optics are ready to be replaced on the car. at the top, the hole in the optics

    • The optics are ready to be replaced on the car.

    • at the top, the hole in the optics

    • towards the body stud.

    • At the bottom the threaded rod of the fire

    • towards the hole in the body.

    • re-tighten the 2 bolts

    • the widest at the bottom through the inside of the trunk.

    • the least wide at the top of the optic.

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gael.viette

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Hello, I also had this problem.

in the connector there is one pin per bulb (12V) and a single ground return (0V) for all bulbs;

In addition, the ground pin is the smallest... (not smart, normally we use a larger ground pin, or even double it)

- Indeed, we can clean the contacts.

- another solution is to remove the ground wire before the connector (so on the car side); and reconnect it to the headlight where there are several ground zones (the large rods that run through the plastic and connect the different bulbs). (If you are equipped with a multimeter / electrical tester you can locate the ground zones on the headlight).

gael.viette - Reply

Thank you - very clear tutorial discovered after having already dismantled the fire several times.

The problem confirmed by a garage is the connection between the harness and the support, which is often faulty for certain bulbs even though they are still good. By disconnecting, you can file the contacts, dust them off, reconnect them and it will work again for a few weeks. Be careful, the plastic connectors are fragile.

JB barbot - 07/20/2019

JEAN BAPTISTE BARBOT - Reply

indeed, I have the same problem. what lasting solution could someone give me (product, tip,...) apart from changing the headlight.

nougatined -

Thank you for your excellent tutorial, which allowed me to change a light bulb in less than 10 minutes.

Best wishes

Greetings

ANTOINE VALDIVIA - Reply

Thank you for this information which was very useful to me!

Clear and precise tutorial.

Well done.

Olivier Bisiaux - Reply

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