Changing the bulb of the ceiling lamp of a Kia Picanto is an extremely repair simple to perform . No need to be an excellent handyman, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count about 10 minutes . However before you start the work, it is necessary to make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will first see how to know where the problem should come from, then how to change the defective bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-light-Kia-Picanto

The ceiling bulb of your Kia Picanto does not work anymore: the different causes.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. In any case, you will need to disassemble the Kia Picanto's light unit. To do this, it is necessary to follow the steps in the next part. To control it is extremely simple. When it's a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. When, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it is necessary to check that the electricity is circulating properly by using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on this Kia Picanto. There may be a short juice, or a connector may be dirty. In this situation, inspect the tension at both poles. When the electricity does not pass properly, you must follow the electric cables until you find the cause of the failure. The connectors may also be dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them using a specialized product and measure the voltage.

How to replace the light bulb on your Kia Picanto

Once you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem must come from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light point by point on this Kia Picanto.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to make a lever.
  • Disconnect the connector
  • Dismount the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, the size and the base must match
  • Install the new bulb carefully
  • Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the opposite direction

You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good, voila! The ceiling bulb of your Kia Picanto will work normally. Enjoy the road.