Changing the ceiling light bulb on a smart fortwo is an extremely easy to perform . No need to be an excellent handyman, this repair requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To do this, plan ten minutes . However before you start the work, you will have to make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will see first of all how to know where the problem should come from, then how to replace the defective bulb.change-light-bulb-ceiling-smart-fortwo

The ceiling light bulb on your smart fortwo is no longer working: the different causes.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will need to remove the light block from the smart fortwo. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To verify it is extremely easy. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that the filament is broken. When, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, you will have to check that the electricity is circulating properly using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less common, however it can still happen on a smart fortwo. There may be a false contact, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, inspect the tension at both poles. When the electricity does not pass properly, you will have to follow the wiring until you find the cause of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. So, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage again.

How to replace the ceiling light bulb on your smart fortwo

Once you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem must come from the bulb. We will see how to replace the light bulb point by point on a smart fortwo.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into the groove to make a lever.
  • Remove the connector
  • Dismount the ceiling lamp in order to access the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Of course, 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 turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The light bulb in your smart fortwo will work normally. Enjoy the road.