Changing the bulb of the ceiling lamp of a Kia Rio 3 is an extremely simple to make . No need to be a great handyman, it requires few tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To make this replacement, plan about 10 minutes . However before you start the work, you must make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will find out first how to find out where the problem is coming from, and then how to replace the faulty bulb.
The ceiling lighting of your Kia Rio 3 does not work anymore: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common cause. In all cases, you will have to remove the light unit from the Kia Rio 3. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the following paragraph. 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 will be necessary to check that the electricity is circulating properly thanks to a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical problem . It is less common, however it can still happen on a Kia Rio 3. It is possible that there is a short-juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, examine the voltage at the two poles. When the electricity does not pass properly, it will be necessary to follow the electric cables until perceiving the origin of the breakdown. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. So, we will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the tension again.
How to replace the light bulb on your Kia Rio 3
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are certain that the problem must come from the bulb. Let's see how to replace the light bulb point by point on a Kia Rio 3.
- Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into the groove to make a lever.
- Remove the connector
- Dismount the ceiling light so as to access the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Obviously 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 works properly. It's good, it's done! The bulb of the ceiling lamp of your Kia Rio 3 will work normally. Enjoy the road.