Changing the bulb of the ceiling light of a Toyota Rav 4 is an extremely repair simple to make . No need to be an excellent mechanic, this repair requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To carry out this operation, plan about 10 minutes . But before you start repairs, you have to make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will first find out how to know where the problem must be coming from, and then how to replace the burnt out bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Rav 4 no longer works: the different origins.
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 Rav 4. To do this, follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is extremely simple. If it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the current flows properly using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . This is less common, however it can still happen on a Toyota Rav 4. There may be a bad contact, or a connector may be dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both poles. If the current does not flow properly, it will be necessary to follow the wiring until the origin of the fault is perceived. The connectors may also be dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage again.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Toyota Rav 4
Now that you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the problem must be with the bulb. Let's see how to replace the overhead light bulb point by point on a Toyota Rav 4.
- Remove the ceiling lamp with a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to make a lever.
- Remove the connector
- Dismount the ceiling light so as to access 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
- Attach the new bulb gently
- Replace the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Rav 4 must work normally. Good walk.