Replace the light bulb of an Opel Olympia ceiling light is an extremely easy to execute . No need to be a great handyman, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To do this, plan ten minutes . However, before starting the work, make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will find out first how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to replace the faulty bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Opel Olympia does not work anymore: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will need to remove the light block from the Opel Olympia. To do this, follow the steps in the next section. To control it is extremely easy. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that this filament is broken. In the case where on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it must be checked that the current flows properly using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less frequent, but it can still happen on this Opel Olympia. There may be a false contact, or a connector may be dirty. In this case, check the tension at both ends. In the event that the current does not pass properly, the electrical wires must be followed until the source of the fault is perceived. The connectors may also be dirty. So, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the tension.
How to replace the light bulb on your Opel Olympia
Now that you have found the source of the failure, you are certain that the problem must come from the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on this Opel Olympia.
- Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
- Disconnect the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base correspond
- Carefully place the new bulb
- Reposition the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Opel Olympia will work normally. Enjoy the road.