Replacing the light bulb in a Toyota Corolla 5 is a very operation simple to execute . There is no need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To make this replacement, plan about 10 minutes . However, before starting work, make sure that the fault is with the bulb. We will first find out how to find out where the malfunction is coming from, and then how to change the damaged bulb.
The ceiling light of your Toyota Corolla 5 no longer works: various reasons.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. In any case, you will have to disassemble the light unit from your Toyota Corolla 5. To do so, follow the steps in the next part. 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 current flows properly using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It is less common, however it can still happen on a Toyota Corolla 5. It happens that there is a bad contact, or a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both poles. When the current is not flowing properly, you must follow the electrical wires until you can see the source of the fault. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. So, you will have to clean them using a specialized product and re-measure the tension.
How to replace the ceiling light bulb on your Toyota Corolla 5
Now that you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the fault is with the bulb. Let's see how to change the ceiling light bulb step by step on a Toyota Corolla 5.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Remove the connector
- Dismount the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. Of course, the size and the base must match
- Carefully place the new bulb
- Reposition the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working correctly. It's good, you're done! The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Corolla 5 will work normally. Good walk.