Replace the ceiling light bulb on a jeep grand cherokee is a very repair easy to make . There is no need to be an excellent handyman, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To do this, plan ten minutes . But before embarking on repairs, you must make sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will see first how to know where the malfunction comes from, then how to change the faulty bulb.
The lighting in the ceiling of your jeep grand cherokee no longer works: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will need to remove the light block from your jeep grand cherokee. In order to do this, follow the steps in the next paragraph. To verify it is very easy. 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, you must check that the electricity is flowing properly by using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It's less common, but it can still happen on this jeep grand cherokee. It is possible that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, check the voltage at both ends. When the electricity does not pass properly, you will have to follow the wiring until you perceive the cause of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. Then, it will be necessary to clean them thanks to a specialized product and measure the voltage again.
How to replace the light bulb on your jeep grand cherokee
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light step by step on this jeep grand cherokee.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into the groove to make a lever.
- Remove 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 size and the base must be identical
- Attach 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. And voila, it's done! The light bulb of your jeep grand cherokee should work normally. Enjoy the road.