Replacing the headlight bulb of a Kia Rio 2 is a super repair simple to execute . No need to be a great handyman, this repair requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, plan ten minutes . But before you start the repairs, you will have to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem comes from, then how to replace the burnt out bulb.
The ceiling lighting of your Kia Rio 2 does not work anymore: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the lighting unit from your Kia Rio 2. To do this, follow the steps in the following paragraph. To control it is super simple. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that this filament is broken. If on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the electricity is circulating correctly using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on the two connector poles. An electrical concern . This is less common, however it can still happen on this Kia Rio 2. It is possible that there is a bad contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, inspect the voltage at both poles. In the event that the electricity does not pass correctly, you must follow the electric cables until you find the source of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. Then, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and to re-measure the voltage.
How to replace the light bulb on your Kia Rio 2
Once you have found the source of the fault, you are sure the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb step by step on this Kia Rio 2.
- Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- 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. Naturally, the size and the base must be identical
- Attach the new bulb gently
- Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
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 Rio 2 will work normally. Good road.