Changing the bulb of the ceiling light of a Kia Carnival 2 is an extremely manipulation easy to perform . No need to be an excellent handyman, it requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this operation, count ten minutes . However, before embarking on repairs, you will have to make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem must come from, and then how to replace the damaged bulb.
The ceiling lighting of your Kia Carnival 2 no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is naturally the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the light unit from the Kia Carnival 2. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To verify it is extremely easy. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its 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. Try to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical problem . It is less ordinary, but it can still happen on a Kia Carnival 2. It is possible that there is a bad contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, check the voltage at both poles. In the event that the electricity does not pass properly, you will have to follow the electrical wires until you can see the cause of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and measure the tension again.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Kia Carnival 2
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem must come from the bulb. We will see how to replace the light bulb point by point on a Kia Carnival 2.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
- Disconnect the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, the dimensions and the base must correspond
- Place 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 is working properly. It's good, you're done! The ceiling bulb of your Kia Carnival 2 should work normally. Good walk.