Replace the ceiling light bulb on a Citroen Survolt is an extremely repair simple to make . There is no need to be an excellent handyman, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To make this replacement, count ten minutes . However, before starting the work, you must make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem comes from, then how to replace the defective bulb.
The overhead lighting of your Citroen Survolt does not work anymore: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to dismantle the lighting unit of your Citroen Survolt. To do this, follow the steps in the next section. To control it is extremely simple. If ever it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, you must check that the current flows correctly using a voltmeter. Try to take the tension on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less common, but it can still happen on this Citroen Survolt. There may be a short circuit, or a connector may be dirty. In this case, examine the tension at both ends. If the current does not pass correctly, you must follow the electric wires until you find the cause of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. Then, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and measure the voltage again.
How to replace the light bulb on your Citroen Survolt
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on this Citroen Survolt.
- Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to make a lever.
- Disconnect the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. It is of course necessary that the size and the base are identical
- Install the new bulb carefully
- Replace the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb works properly. And voila, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Citroen Survolt will operate normally. Enjoy the road.