Changing the light bulb of a Suzuki Samurai ceiling light is a super repair easy to execute . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count ten minutes . However before you start repairs, you must make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will find out first how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to change the defective bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Suzuki Samurai does not work anymore: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to dismantle the light unit of the Suzuki Samurai. In order to do this, follow the steps in the next paragraph. To verify it is super easy. 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 correctly using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on this Suzuki Samurai. It happens that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the tension at both poles. If the current does not pass correctly, you must follow the electric cables until you perceive the source of the failure. 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 voltage.
How to replace the ceiling light bulb on your Suzuki Samurai
Once you find the source of the failure, you can be sure that the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light point by point on this Suzuki Samurai.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Obviously the size and the base must be identical
- Carefully place the new bulb
- 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 Suzuki Samurai should work normally. Good road.