Changing the light bulb on a Volkswagen Iltis is a very manipulation easy to perform . No need to be an excellent handyman, it requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count ten minutes . But before starting the repairs, you will have 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 burnt out bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Volkswagen Iltis does not work anymore: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is naturally the most common cause. In any case, you will need to remove the light block from the Volkswagen Iltis. In order to do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is very easy. If 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 current flows correctly using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less frequent, but it can still happen on this Volkswagen Iltis. There may be a false contact, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, inspect the voltage at both poles. If the current does not flow correctly, you will have to follow the electric cables until you find the cause of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage.
How to replace the light bulb on your Volkswagen Iltis
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem must come from the bulb. Let's see how to change the ceiling light bulb point by point on this Volkswagen Iltis.
- Remove the ceiling lamp with a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, 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 switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good, voila! The ceiling bulb of your Volkswagen Iltis should work normally. Enjoy the road.