Changing the light bulb on a Volkswagen Golfsvan is an extremely repair easy to execute . No need to be an excellent handyman, this repair requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To make this replacement, count about 10 minutes . But before starting the work, you will have to make sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will first find out how to find out where the malfunction came from, then how to replace the burnt out bulb.
The interior lighting of your Volkswagen Golfsvan no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. In all cases, you will have to remove the lighting unit from your Volkswagen Golfsvan. In order to do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next part. To control it is extremely easy. If ever it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that the filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the electricity circulates properly thanks to a voltmeter. Try to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It's less common, but it can still happen on a Volkswagen Golfsvan. It happens that there is a short-juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both poles. If the electricity does not pass properly, you will have to follow the electric cables until you find the cause of the failure. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and measure the voltage again.
How to replace the light bulb on your Volkswagen Golfsvan
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the fault came from the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on a Volkswagen Golfsvan.
- Remove the ceiling lamp with a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
- Remove the connector
- Dismount the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. Naturally, the dimensions and the base must correspond
- Place the new bulb gently
- 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. And voila, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Volkswagen Golfsvan should work normally. Enjoy the road.