Changing the ceiling light bulb on a Toyota Auris 2 Tourings is a very repair simple to make . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count about 10 minutes . But before starting the repairs, it is necessary to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will see at first how to know where the problem is coming from, then how to replace the defective bulb.
The overhead lighting on your Toyota Auris 2 Tourings no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the lighting unit of the Toyota Auris 2 Tourings. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next section. To control it is very simple. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. When, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the electricity is circulating properly by using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less common, but it can still happen on this Toyota Auris 2 Tourings. It is possible that there is a short-juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the tension at both ends. When the electricity does not pass properly, you must follow the electric wires until you perceive the origin of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. So, we will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage again.
How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Auris 2 Tourings
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem comes from the bulb. Let's see how to replace the light bulb point by point on this Toyota Auris 2 Tourings.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Remove the connector
- Dismount the ceiling light in order to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base correspond
- Place the new bulb gently
- Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the opposite direction
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good it's done ! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Auris 2 Tourings should work normally. Enjoy the road.