Changing the light bulb in a Toyota Avensis 3 is a very manipulation easy to perform . No need to be an excellent handyman, this repair requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To do this, count ten minutes . However before you start repairing, you will have to make sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will find out first of all how to find out where the malfunction came from, then how to change the damaged bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Toyota-Avensis-3

The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Avensis 3 does not work anymore: the different causes.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. In any case, you will have to dismantle the lighting unit of the Toyota Avensis 3. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is very easy. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that this filament is broken. In the case where on the other hand it is an LED bulb, you will have to check that the electricity circulates correctly using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It's less common, however it can still happen on this Toyota Avensis 3. It is possible that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both poles. If the electricity does not pass correctly, you must follow the wiring until you perceive the source 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 Avensis 3

Now that you have found the source of the failure, you are certain that the malfunction came from the bulb. Let's see how to change the light bulb point by point on this Toyota Avensis 3.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
  • Disconnect the connector
  • Dismount the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, the size and the base must be identical
  • Place the new bulb gently
  • Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in reverse order

You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good, it's done! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Avensis 3 should work normally. Good walk.