Replace the light bulb of a Kia Carnival is an extremely manipulation easy to execute . No need to be a great handyman, it requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this operation, plan about 10 minutes . However before launching into repairs, you must make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will find out above all how to know where the problem came from, then how to change the defective bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-light-Kia-Carnival

The ceiling lighting of your Kia Carnival does not work anymore: the different reasons.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. In all cases, you will have to remove the lighting unit from the Kia Carnival. To do this, 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. In the case where it is an LED bulb, you must check that the current flows properly using a voltmeter. Remember 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 Carnival. It happens that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, inspect the voltage at both poles. In case the current does not pass properly, you will have to follow the wiring until you find the cause of the failure. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. Then, it will be necessary to clean them thanks to specialized product and to measure the tension.

How to replace the light bulb on your Kia Carnival

Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem originated from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light step by step on this Kia Carnival.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
  • Remove the connector
  • Dismount the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Of course, the size and the base must match
  • Attach the new bulb gently
  • Replace 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 lamp of your Kia Carnival will work normally. Enjoy the road.