Replacing the headlight bulb of a Kia Cee D is an extremely repair simple to execute . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To make this replacement, plan ten minutes . However, before you start the work, you will have to make sure that the malfunction comes from the bulb. We will first find out how to find out where the malfunction is coming from, and then how to replace the defective bulb.
The ceiling light of your Kia Cee D no longer works: the different origins.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will need to remove the light unit from your Kia Cee D. In order to do this, you will need to follow the steps in the next part. To control it is extremely simple. 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 will be necessary to check that the current circulates correctly using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on this Kia Cee D. It is possible that there is a bad contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, examine the voltage at both ends. When the current does not flow properly, it will be necessary to follow the wiring until the origin of the fault is found. It is also possible that the connectors are 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 Kia Cee D
Once you have found the source of the fault, you can be sure that the fault is with the bulb. Let's see how to replace the overhead light bulb point by point on this Kia Cee D.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Disconnect the connector
- Dismount the ceiling lamp in order to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Obviously, the dimensions and the base must be identical
- Attach the new bulb gently
- Replace the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working correctly. It's good, it's done! The interior light bulb of your Kia Cee D must work normally. Good walk.