Replacing the light bulb on a Nissan Leaf is a very manipulation simple to perform . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To do this, plan ten minutes . But before embarking on repairs, it is necessary to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem came from, then how to replace the faulty bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Nissan Leaf 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 unit from your Nissan Leaf. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next part. To control it is very simple. If it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that the filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the electricity is flowing correctly thanks to a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less common, but it can still happen on a Nissan Leaf. It happens that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, inspect the voltage at both ends. If the electricity does not pass correctly, you will have to follow the electric wires until you find the cause of the failure. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and measure the tension.
How to replace the light bulb on your Nissan Leaf
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem came from the bulb. Let's see how to replace the ceiling light bulb step by step on a Nissan Leaf.
- Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into the groove to make a lever.
- Remove the connector
- Dismount the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Of course, the dimensions and the base must match
- Install the new bulb carefully
- Replace the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb works properly. It's good, voila! The light bulb of your Nissan Leaf should work normally. Good road.