Changing the light bulb in a Toyota Prius is a very manipulation easy to perform . No need to be an excellent handyman, this repair requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count ten minutes . However, before starting work, make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to replace the faulty bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Toyota-Prius

The bulb of the ceiling lamp of your Toyota Prius does not work anymore: the different origins.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the light block from the Toyota Prius. To do this, follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is very easy. If ever it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that the filament is broken. If on the other hand it is an LED bulb, you must check that the electricity is flowing correctly using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on a Toyota Prius. Sometimes there is a short circuit, or a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the tension at both poles. If the electricity does not pass correctly, you must follow the electric wires until you find the cause of the failure. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage again.

How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Prius

Once you find the cause of the failure, you can be sure that the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on a Toyota Prius.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to make a lever.
  • Disconnect the connector
  • Dismount the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, the dimensions and the base must be identical
  • Install the new bulb carefully
  • Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in reverse order

You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb works properly. And voila, it's done! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Prius should work normally. Good walk.