Changing the bulb of the ceiling light of a Lancia Compact Mpv is a very manipulation easy to execute . You don't have to be an excellent mechanic, this repair requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count about 10 minutes . But before starting the repairs, you will have to make sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will first of all see how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to replace the burnt out bulb.
The bulb in the ceiling light of your Lancia Compact Mpv no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. In all cases, you will have to remove the lighting unit from your Lancia Compact Mpv. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the following paragraph. To check it is very easy. If it's a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the electricity is circulating correctly using a voltmeter. Try to take the voltage on the two connector poles. An electrical malfunction . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on a Lancia Compact Mpv. It happens that there is a short circuit, or a connector is dirty. In this case, examine the tension at both ends. If the electricity does not pass correctly, it will be necessary to follow the electric cables until the source of the fault is found. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the tension again.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Lancia Compact Mpv
Once you have found the source of the fault, 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 Lancia Compact Mpv.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base are identical
- Place the new bulb gently
- 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. It's good it's done ! The ceiling bulb of your Lancia Compact Mpv will work normally. Enjoy the road.