Replace the bulb of the ceiling light of a jeep cherokee is a very repair simple to make . There is no need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this operation, plan about 10 minutes . However before launching into repairs, you will have to make sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will first see how to know where the malfunction comes from, then how to change the faulty bulb.
The bulb of the ceiling light of your jeep cherokee does not work anymore: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common cause. Whatever happens, you're going to have to remove the light block from the jeep cherokee. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the following paragraph. To verify it is very simple. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. When, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the current is flowing properly using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It is less frequent, however it can still happen on a jeep cherokee. There may be a false contact, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, inspect the voltage at both ends. When the current does not pass properly, it will be necessary to follow the electric wires until you see the origin of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. So, we will have to clean them using a specialized product and measure the tension.
How to replace the bulb in the ceiling of your jeep cherokee
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light step by step on a cherokee jeep.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. Obviously, the dimensions and the base must be identical
- Attach the new bulb carefully
- Reposition the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The light bulb in your jeep cherokee should work normally. Enjoy the road.