Changing the light bulb in a Toyota Tercel is a very repair easy to perform . You don't have to be a great mechanic, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, plan ten minutes . However before you start the work, you will need to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first find out how to find out where the problem is, then how to replace the damaged bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Toyota-Tercel

The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Tercel does not work anymore: the different reasons.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the light unit from your Toyota Tercel. To do this, you will need to follow the steps in the next section. To control it is very easy. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. In the case where 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 take the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less common, but it can still happen on this Toyota Tercel. There may be a short circuit, or a connector may be dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both ends. In the event that the current does not flow correctly, you must follow the wiring until you see the cause of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. In this case, they must be cleaned with a specialized product and the voltage measured.

How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Tercel

Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on this Toyota Tercel.

  • Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to make a lever.
  • Disconnect 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
  • Place the new bulb carefully
  • Replace 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. It's good, voila! The light bulb of your Toyota Tercel should work normally. Enjoy the road.