Replacing the overhead light bulb of a jeep compass is a very operation simple to make . No need to be an excellent handyman, this repair requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To do this, count ten minutes . However, before you start the work, it is necessary to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first of all see how to find out where the problem comes from, then how to change the damaged bulb.
The bulb in the ceiling light of your jeep compass no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the light unit from your jeep compass. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is very simple. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the electricity is circulating correctly using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical concern . It is less common, however it can still happen on a jeep compass. 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 correctly, it will be necessary to follow the electrical wires until the source of the failure is found. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and re-measure the voltage.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your jeep compass
Now that you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light point by point on a jeep compass.
- Remove the ceiling light with 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 to the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base are identical
- Place the new bulb gently
- Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working correctly. It's good, you're done! The bulb in the ceiling light of your jeep compass will work normally. Good road.