Replacing the ceiling bulb of a Smart Fortwo 3 is a super repair simple to execute . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this operation, count ten minutes . But before starting any repairs, make sure that the problem must be with the bulb. We will first find out how to know where the problem must be coming from, and then how to change the defective bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Smart Fortwo 3 no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. In any case, you will have to disassemble the light unit from the Smart Fortwo 3. To do this, follow the steps in the following paragraph. To check it is super simple. If it is ever a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, you must check that the current flows properly using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical problem . It is less common, but it can still happen on a Smart Fortwo 3. It happens that there is a bad contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both ends. If the current does not flow properly, you must follow the wiring until you see the source of the fault. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. Then, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and to re-measure the tension.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Smart Fortwo 3
Now that you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the problem must be with the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light step by step on a Smart Fortwo 3.
- Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into the groove to make a lever.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, the dimensions and the base must be identical
- Place 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. It's good, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Smart Fortwo 3 will work normally. Enjoy the road.