Changing the light bulb in a Toyota Prius + is a super manipulation simple to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this replacement, count about 10 minutes . But before starting the repairs, you must make sure that the malfunction must come from the bulb. We will see first how to know where the malfunction must come from, then how to change the burnt out bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Prius + no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the light unit from your Toyota Prius +. To do this, follow the steps in the next section. To control it it's super simple. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. In the case where on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the current circulates correctly by using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It is less frequent, however it can still happen on this Toyota Prius +. It is possible that there is a short-juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, inspect the tension at both ends. In the event that the current does not flow correctly, you will have to follow the wiring until you perceive the origin of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. Then, it will be necessary to clean them thanks to specialized product and to measure the tension.
How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Prius +
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the malfunction must come from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light step by step on this Toyota Prius +.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Of course, the size and the base must match
- Carefully place the new bulb
- 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. And voila, it's done! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Prius + should work normally. Good road.