Changing the headlight bulb of an Opel Rekord is a very operation easy to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, it requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To make this replacement, plan about 10 minutes . However, before starting the repairs, you will have to make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will first find out how to know where the problem must be coming from, and then how to replace the burnt out bulb.
The ceiling light of your Opel Rekord no longer works: various causes.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common cause. Whatever happens, you are going to have to remove the light unit from the Opel Rekord. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the following paragraph. To control it is very easy. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. When on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the current flows correctly by using a voltmeter. Try to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less common, but it can still happen on this Opel Rekord. There may be poor contact, or a connector may be dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both poles. When the current does not flow properly, you must follow the electrical cables until you see the source of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. So, we will have to clean them using a specialized product and re-measure the voltage.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Opel Rekord
Once you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the problem must be with the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb step by step on this Opel Rekord.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Remove the connector
- Dismount the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. Obviously the size and the base must be identical
- 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 it's done ! The interior light bulb of your Opel Rekord should work normally. Enjoy the road.