Changing the overhead light bulb of a Jeep Renegade is a very repair easy to perform . No need to be a great handyman, this repair requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To carry out this replacement, plan about 10 minutes . However, before starting the 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 comes from, then how to replace the defective bulb.
The ceiling light of your Jeep Renegade no longer works: various causes.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. In any case, you will have to remove the light unit from the Jeep Renegade. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To check it is very easy. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. When on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the current flows properly using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less common, but it can still happen on this Jeep Renegade. There may be a short circuit, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, inspect the voltage at both poles. When the current does not pass properly, it will be necessary to follow the electric wires until you can see the cause of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them using a specialized product and measure the voltage again.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Jeep Renegade
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on this Jeep Renegade.
- Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Disconnect the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base are identical
- Place the new bulb carefully
- 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. And voila, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Jeep Renegade will work normally. Enjoy the road.