Replacing the light bulb in a Toyota Avensis 4 is an extremely easy to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, plan about 10 minutes . But before starting the work, you will have to make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will first find out how to know where the problem should come from, then how to change the failed bulb.
The overhead lighting on your Toyota Avensis 4 no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to dismantle the lighting unit of the Toyota Avensis 4. For this, you will have to follow the steps in the next part. To control it is extremely easy. 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, you will have to check that the electricity is circulating properly using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . This is less common, but it can still happen on a Toyota Avensis 4. There may be a short circuit, or a connector may be dirty. In this case, check the voltage at the two poles. When the electricity does not pass properly, it will be necessary to follow the electric cables until you perceive the cause of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage.
How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Avensis 4
Once you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem must come from the bulb. Let's see how to change the light bulb step by step on a Toyota Avensis 4.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to make a lever.
- Disconnect the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base are identical
- Place the new bulb gently
- Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Avensis 4 should work normally. Good walk.