Changing the overhead light bulb of a Willys Jeep is an extremely repair simple to execute . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this operation, plan ten minutes . However, before embarking on any repairs, you will need to make sure that the problem is with the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem is, and then how to replace the damaged bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Jeep Willys no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the light unit from your Jeep Willys. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is extremely simple. If it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that this filament is broken. If on the other hand it is an LED bulb, you will have to check that the electricity is circulating properly using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It is less ordinary, however it can still happen on a Jeep Willys. It happens that there is a short juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the tension at both ends. If the electricity does not pass properly, it will be necessary to follow the electric wires until the origin of the failure is found. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and re-measure the tension.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Jeep Willys
Now that you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb step by step on a Willys Jeep.
- Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to make a lever.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Obviously the size and the base must be identical
- Attach the new bulb carefully
- Reposition the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And now, voila ! The ceiling bulb of your Jeep Willys must work normally. Good walk.