Changing the light bulb of a Toyota Hilux 2 is a very repair easy to perform . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To make this replacement, plan ten minutes . However before you start the work, you will have to make sure that the malfunction must come from the bulb. We will first find out how to know where the malfunction should come from, and then how to change the burnt out bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Toyota-Hilux-2

The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Hilux 2 does not work anymore: the different causes.

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 Hilux 2. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next part. To verify it is very easy. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that the filament is broken. When on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary 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 malfunction . It is less frequent, but it can still happen on this Toyota Hilux 2. It is possible that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, check the voltage at both ends. When the electricity does not pass properly, you must follow the wiring until you see the cause 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 tension.

How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Hilux 2

Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the malfunction must come from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light point by point on this Toyota Hilux 2.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into the groove to make a lever.
  • Remove the connector
  • Dismount the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. Of course, the size and the base must match
  • Place the new bulb carefully
  • 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 light bulb of your Toyota Hilux 2 will work normally. Good road.