Changing the ceiling bulb of a Citroen Traction 11 is a super operation easy to perform . You don't need to be an excellent mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To do this, plan ten minutes . However, before embarking on repairs, you must make sure that the malfunction is from the bulb. We will first find out how to find out where the problem came from, then how to change the damaged bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Citroen-Traction-11

The ceiling bulb of your Citroen Traction 11 has stopped working: various reasons.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. In any case, you will have to remove the light unit from the Citroen Traction 11. In order to do this, you must follow the steps in the next part. To check it is super easy. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. In the case where on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the electricity circulates properly using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It is less frequent, however it can still happen on a Citroen Traction 11. It is possible that there is a short-juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both ends. In the event that the electricity does not pass properly, it will be necessary to follow the wiring until the cause of the failure is perceived. It is also possible 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 light bulb on your Citroen Traction 11

Now that you have found the cause of the fault, you are sure the fault is with the bulb. We will see how to change the ceiling light bulb point by point on a Citroen Traction 11.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp with a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
  • Disconnect the connector
  • Dismount the ceiling light in order to have access to the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Of course, the dimensions and the base must match
  • Attach the new bulb carefully
  • Replace 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 Traction 11 will work normally. Good road.