Parking lights: use, maintenance and price

Parking lights, also called parking lights, are used to indicate your position to other drivers on the road. Their action is mandatory in case of poor visibility and is subject to a fine. When turned on, a green light is displayed on the instrument panel.

💡 When to use side lights?

. Sidelights play the main role signal your presence to other machines. Thus, while they allow you to see you better on the road, they do not allow you to see better.

Indeed, it is precisely other car headlights (low beam, high beam, fog lights) that improve visibility when driving at night or in bad weather conditions.

Therefore, the side lights must be turned on as soon as visibility or light on the road deteriorates. They can also be lit during the day. On some recent cars, the headlights turn on automatically.

When the side lights are on seer the light is displayed on your dashboard. It is green and looks like a small lit light bulb when viewed from the front.

🚗 When to change the side lights?

. side light bulbs should be changed as soon as they burn out. Therefore, it is recommended that you always have spare bulbs in your glove box to be able to continue driving safely.

We remind you that you are at risk fine from 135 € as well as a loss of 3 points if you forget to turn on the side lights, and 68 € fine if you are driving with faulty side lights. Therefore, do not forget to regularly check the condition and brightness of the headlights.

🔧 How do I change the side lights?

Driving without marker lights is punishable by traffic rules. You may have to pay a fine and even lose points. In the event of a lamp malfunction, replace it yourself or send the car to the garage to avoid a fine.

Required material:

• Protective gloves
• Protective glasses
• New light bulb

Step 1. Identify the defective light bulb

First of all, determine which bulb is faulty. To do this, simply turn on the side lights and get out of the car to check the condition of the bulbs.

Step 2: disconnect the battery

Turn off the engine and disconnect the battery after detecting a blown bulb to avoid the risk of electric shock. All you have to do is open the hood and disconnect one of the battery terminals.

Step 3. Remove the HS lamp.

Now access the corresponding headlight by opening the hood if it is in the front, or opening the trunk if it is in the back. Remove the protective rubber disc and disconnect the electrical wires connected to the bulb. You can then remove the bulb from the HS side light.

Step 4: Install a new light bulb

Make sure the new lamp is the correct model and reassemble by following the instructions in the previous steps in reverse order. Remember to replace the rubber wiper.

Step 5. Check and adjust the headlights.

After replacing the lamp and reconnecting the battery, check that all the side lights are now working properly. It is also advisable to check the headlight settings and adjust them if necessary. On our website you will find our article on headlight adjustment.

💰 What is the price for replacing a side light?

The cost of replacing your side lights varies greatly depending on your vehicle model and the type of lamp used. Count on average from 5 to 20 euros for a new side light bulb. If you go to a mechanic, you will have to pay about ten euros for the job, but the intervention will also include adjusting your headlights.

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