Changing the light bulb of a Toyota Supra Mkiv is a very manipulation simple to make . There is no need to be an excellent handyman, this repair requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To do this, plan ten minutes . However, before starting the repairs, you must make sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will first see how to know where the malfunction comes from, then how to replace the faulty bulb.
The bulb of the ceiling lamp of your Toyota Supra Mkiv does not work anymore: the different origins.
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 Supra Mkiv. In order to do this, you will need to follow the steps in the next section. To verify it is very simple. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. When on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the electricity circulates correctly thanks to a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It is less frequent, however it can still happen on this Toyota Supra Mkiv. It is possible that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, check the voltage at both poles. When the electricity does not pass correctly, you will have to follow the wiring until you find the source of the fault. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and measure the tension.
How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Supra Mkiv
Once you have found the source of the failure, you are certain that the malfunction comes from the bulb. Let's see how to replace the light bulb step by step on this Toyota Supra Mkiv.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into 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. Obviously, the dimensions and the base must be identical
- Place the new bulb carefully
- Reposition the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And now, voila ! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Supra Mkiv should work normally. Good walk.