Replacing the ceiling bulb of a Citroen Saxo is a very manipulation simple to perform . No need to be an excellent handyman, this repair requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this replacement, count ten minutes . But before embarking on repairs, it is necessary to make sure that the malfunction must come from the bulb. We will first see how to know where the problem must come from, then how to replace the faulty bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Citroen Saxo has stopped working: various reasons.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the light unit from the Citroen Saxo. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is very simple. If it is ever a filament bulb, you can visually check that this filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the electricity is circulating properly using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on the two connector poles. An electrical malfunction . It is less common, however it can still happen on a Citroen Saxo. It happens that there is a short circuit, or a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both poles. If ever the electricity does not pass properly, it will be necessary to follow the electric cables until the source of the failure is perceived. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. So, we will have to clean them with a specialized product and re-measure the voltage.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Citroen Saxo
Once you have found the source of the fault, you are sure that the fault must be with the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb step by step on a Citroen Saxo.
- Remove the ceiling lamp with a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Disconnect the connector
- Dismount the ceiling lamp in order to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base correspond
- Place the new bulb gently
- Reposition the connectors and the ceiling light in the opposite direction
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Citroen Saxo will work normally. Enjoy the road.