Changing the light bulb of a Toyota Hilux is a super repair easy to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, it requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To carry out this operation, plan ten minutes . However before you start the work, you will have to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to replace the damaged bulb.
The interior lighting of your Toyota Hilux does not work anymore: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the lighting unit from your Toyota Hilux. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To verify it is super 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 current flows correctly by using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical problem . It is less frequent, however it can still happen on this Toyota Hilux. There may be a false contact, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, examine the tension at both ends. In case the current does not pass correctly, you must follow the electric cables until you see the source of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. So, we will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage.
How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Hilux
Once you have found the source of the failure, you are sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will see how to replace the light bulb point by point on this Toyota Hilux.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Obviously, the dimensions and the base must match
- Carefully place the new bulb
- 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. And now, voila ! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Hilux will operate normally. Good walk.