Changing the light bulb of a Toyota Prius 4 is a very repair simple to make . There is no need to be a great mechanic, this repair requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To carry out this operation, plan about 10 minutes . But before you start repairing, it is necessary to make sure that the malfunction must come from the bulb. We will see first of all how to know where the malfunction must come from, then how to replace the damaged bulb.
The bulb of the ceiling lamp of your Toyota Prius 4 no longer works: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common cause. In any case, you will have to dismantle the lighting unit of the Toyota Prius 4. In order to do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the following part. To verify it is very simple. 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 is necessary to check that the current flows correctly using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It is less common, however it can still happen on a Toyota Prius 4. It is possible that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, check the voltage at the two poles. When the current does not flow correctly, you will have to follow the wiring until you see the source of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. Then, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and to measure the tension again.
How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Prius 4
Now that you have found the source of the failure, you are certain that the malfunction must come from the bulb. Let's see how to replace the ceiling light bulb step by step on a Toyota Prius 4.
- Remove the ceiling lamp with a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Disconnect the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Obviously, the size and the base must match
- Install the new bulb carefully
- Reposition the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good it's done ! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Prius 4 should work normally. Good road.