Changing the ceiling light bulb on a smart forfour is an extremely manipulation easy to execute . No need to be an excellent handyman, this repair requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To perform this operation, count about 10 minutes . However before starting the repairs, you will need to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to replace the faulty bulb.
The ceiling light bulb in your smart forfour does not work anymore: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common cause. In all cases, you will need to remove the light unit from your smart forfour. In order to do this, you will need to follow the steps in the next section. To verify it is extremely 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 electricity circulates correctly thanks to a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less common, but it can still happen on this smart forfour. It is possible that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, examine the voltage at the two poles. If the electricity does not pass correctly, you must follow the wiring until you find the cause of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and measure the tension again.
How to replace the ceiling light bulb on your smart forfour
Once you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem comes from the bulb. Let's see how to replace the light bulb step by step on this smart forfour.
- Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Obviously the size and the base must be identical
- Install the new bulb carefully
- Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The light bulb in your smart forfour should work normally. Good road.