Replacing the headlight bulb of a Toyota Prius 3 is a super repair easy to execute . You don't need to be an excellent mechanic, this repair requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To perform this operation, plan ten minutes . But before starting the work, you will need to make sure that the problem is with the bulb. We will first of all see how to find out where the problem comes from, then how to change the defective bulb.
The bulb of the ceiling lamp of your Toyota Prius 3 no longer works: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the light unit from the Toyota Prius 3. To do so, you will have to follow the steps in the next part. To check it is super easy. If it is ever a filament bulb, you can visually check that this filament is broken. If ever on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the current circulates correctly thanks to a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . This is less common, however it can still happen on a Toyota Prius 3. There may be a bad contact, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, inspect the voltage at both ends. If ever the current does not pass properly, you will have to follow the electric cables until you find the origin of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and re-measure the tension.
How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Prius 3
Once you have found the source of the failure, you are sure the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light point by point on a Toyota Prius 3.
- Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in 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 to 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 opposite direction
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The interior light bulb of your Toyota Prius 3 should work normally. Good walk.