Changing the light bulb of an Opel Rak E is a very repair simple to make . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To carry out this operation, plan ten minutes . However before you start the work, you will have to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first find out how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to replace the faulty bulb.
The ceiling lighting of your Opel Rak E does not work anymore: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common reason. In all cases, you will have to remove the lighting unit from the Opel Rak E. In order to do this, you will have to follow the steps in the following paragraph. To control it is very simple. 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 using a voltmeter. Try to take the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical concern . It is less frequent, however it can still happen on an Opel Rak E. It is possible that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both poles. If the electricity does not pass properly, you will have to follow the wiring until you perceive the origin of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. So, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the tension again.
How to replace the light bulb on your Opel Rak E
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on an Opel Rak E.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. Obviously, the size and the base must match
- Install the new bulb carefully
- Reposition the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The bulb of the ceiling lamp of your Opel Rak E should work normally. Good walk.