Changing the bulb of the ceiling light of a Kia Picanto 3 is a very manipulation simple to perform . You don't need to be an excellent mechanic, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this replacement, count about 10 minutes . But before you start repairs, make sure the problem is with the bulb. We will first find out how to find out where the problem is coming from, and then how to change the burnt out bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-light-Kia-Picanto-3

The bulb in the ceiling of your Kia Picanto 3 has stopped working: the different origins.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the light unit from the Kia Picanto 3. In order to do this, you have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is very simple. If it is ever a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If ever on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the current circulates correctly thanks to a voltmeter. Try to take the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on this Kia Picanto 3. There may be a short circuit, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both ends. If the current does not flow properly, you must follow the wiring until the cause of the fault is found. 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 light bulb on your Kia Picanto 3

Once you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the concern comes from the bulb. We will see how to change the ceiling light bulb step by step on this Kia Picanto 3.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to make a lever.
  • Disconnect the connector
  • Dismount the ceiling light in order to have access to the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, the size and the base must be identical
  • Place the new bulb gently
  • Reposition 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 it's done ! The ceiling bulb of your Kia Picanto 3 must work normally. Good road.