Replacing the headlight bulb of a Volkswagen Golf 6 is an extremely manipulation easy to execute . You don't need to be an excellent handyman, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, plan ten minutes . But before starting the work, it is necessary to make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will first see how to know where the problem must come from, then how to change the faulty bulb.
The ceiling light of your Volkswagen Golf 6 no longer works: various reasons.
The bulb is defective . This is naturally the most common cause. In any case, you will have to disassemble the light unit from the Volkswagen Golf 6. To do so, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next part. To verify it is extremely easy. If it is ever 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 is flowing properly by using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . It is less common, but it can still happen on this Volkswagen Golf 6. There is a bad contact, or a connector is dirty. In this situation, examine the voltage at both ends. If ever the current does not pass properly, it will be necessary to follow the electric wires until the origin of the failure is perceived. The connectors may also be dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and re-measure the tension.
How to replace the light bulb on your Volkswagen Golf 6
Once you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the problem must be with the bulb. Let's see how to change the ceiling light bulb point by point on this Volkswagen Golf 6.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- 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. Naturally, the size and the base must match
- Carefully place the new bulb
- Replace the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good it's done ! The ceiling bulb of your Volkswagen Golf 6 will work normally. Enjoy the road.