Changing the light bulb of an Opel Rekord Caravan ceiling light is a super manipulation simple to make . No need to be an excellent mechanic, this repair requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count about 10 minutes . However before starting the repairs, it is necessary to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to change the damaged bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-opel-rekord-caravan

The ceiling bulb of your Opel Rekord Caravan does not work anymore: the different origins.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the light unit from the Opel Rekord Caravan. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it it's super simple. If ever it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that the filament is broken. If on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the electricity circulates correctly by using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less ordinary, but it can still happen on an Opel Rekord Caravan. It is possible that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the tension at both ends. If the electricity does not pass correctly, you will have to follow the wiring until you find the cause of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. So, we will have to clean them using a specialized product and measure the tension.

How to replace the light bulb on your Opel Rekord Caravan

Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem comes from the bulb. Let's see how to change the light bulb point by point on an Opel Rekord Caravan.

  • Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
  • Disconnect the connector
  • Disassemble the ceiling light to have access to the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. Of course, the size and the base must match
  • Carefully place the new bulb
  • Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the other 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 Opel Rekord Caravan should work normally. Good road.