Replacing the light bulb in a Kia Carens is a very repair easy to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, this repair requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count ten minutes . However before you start repairing, it is necessary to make sure that the problem originated 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 Kia Carens does not work anymore: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the light unit from your Kia Carens. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next part. To control it is very easy. 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 circulating properly thanks to a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less common, but it can still happen on this Kia Carens. There may be a short juice, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both poles. If the electricity does not pass properly, you must follow the electric wires until you find the cause of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. So, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage again.
How to replace the light bulb on your Kia Carens
Once you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem is caused by the bulb. We will see how to replace the light bulb step by step on this Kia Carens.
- Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into the groove to make a lever.
- Remove the connector
- Dismount the ceiling light in order to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Of course, the size and the base must be identical
- Carefully place the new bulb
- Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in reverse order
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good, voila! The ceiling lamp of your Kia Carens will work normally. Enjoy the road.