Replacing the light bulb in a Suzuki Jimny is an extremely manipulation easy to make . No need to be an excellent handyman, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this replacement, count about 10 minutes . However before starting the repairs, it is necessary to make sure that the malfunction originated from the bulb. We will first find out how to find out where the malfunction came from, then how to replace the damaged bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Suzuki Jimny does not work anymore: the different reasons.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you're going to have to remove the light block from the Suzuki Jimny. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next part. To verify it is extremely easy. If 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 circulates correctly by using a voltmeter. Try to take the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It is less common, however it can still happen on a Suzuki Jimny. It happens that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both ends. If the electricity does not pass correctly, you will have to follow the electric cables until you find the source of the fault. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and measure the tension.
How to replace the ceiling light bulb on your Suzuki Jimny
Once you have found the source of the failure, you are sure that the malfunction has come from the bulb. We will see how to replace the light bulb step by step on a Suzuki Jimny.
- Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in 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 with the new one. It is of course necessary that the size and the base are identical
- 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. And voila, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Suzuki Jimny should work normally. Enjoy the road.