Replacing the light bulb in a Toyota Hilux 4 is a very operation easy to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, this repair requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, plan about 10 minutes . However before launching into repairs, you will have to make sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will first discover how to know where the malfunction is coming from, then how to change the faulty bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Toyota-Hilux-4

The overhead lighting on your Toyota Hilux 4 no longer works: the different causes.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. In all cases, you will have to remove the lighting unit from the Toyota Hilux 4. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is very easy. If ever it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that the filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, you will have to check that the current flows properly thanks to 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 this Toyota Hilux 4. It may be that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both poles. If the current does not pass properly, the wiring must be followed until the source of the fault is perceived. The connectors may also be dirty. Then, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and to measure the voltage.

How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Hilux 4

Now that you have found the source of the failure, you are certain that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light step by step on this Toyota Hilux 4.

  • Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
  • Disconnect the connector
  • Disassemble the ceiling light so as to have access to 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 carefully
  • Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the opposite direction

You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Hilux 4 should work normally. Enjoy the road.