Changing the headlight bulb of a Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw is a very repair simple to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To perform this replacement, count about 10 minutes . However, before starting the repairs, you will have to make sure that the problem is with the bulb. We will first see how to know where the problem came from, then how to replace the burnt out bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Volkswagen-Golf-7-Sw

The ceiling light of your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw has no longer worked: various reasons.

The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the light unit from the Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw. In order to do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next part. To check 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 by using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . This is less common, however it can still happen on a Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw. It is possible that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, check the voltage at both poles. When the electricity does not pass properly, you must follow the wiring until you can see the cause of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and re-measure the voltage.

How to replace the light bulb on your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw

Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on a Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp with a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into 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. Obviously, the size and the base must match
  • Install the new bulb carefully
  • Reposition the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure

You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And now, voila ! The interior light bulb of your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw should work normally. Enjoy the road.