Replacing the headlight bulb of a Volkswagen Golf 5 R32 is a very operation easy to execute . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To do this, plan ten minutes . However, before you start the repairs, you will have to make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem should come from, then how to change the damaged bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Volkswagen Golf 5 R32 has stopped working: various reasons.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the light unit from the Volkswagen Golf 5 R32. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the following paragraph. To control it is very 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. Try to measure the voltage on the two connector poles. An electrical concern . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on a Volkswagen Golf 5 R32. There may be a short juice, or a connector may be dirty. In this case, check the tension at both ends. If the current does not flow correctly, it will be necessary to follow the electric cables until the source of the fault is found. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and re-measure the tension.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Volkswagen Golf 5 R32
Now that you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the problem must be with the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light step by step on a Volkswagen Golf 5 R32.
- Remove the ceiling lamp with a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Disconnect the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to access 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 reverse order
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working correctly. And voila, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Volkswagen Golf 5 R32 must work normally. Good walk.