Changing the bulb of the ceiling lamp of a Kia Rio 4 is an extremely repair easy to execute . No need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To carry out this operation, plan ten minutes . But before you start the work, you will have to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will first see how to know where the problem came from, then how to replace the faulty bulb.
The ceiling lighting of your Kia Rio 4 does not work any more: the different reasons.
The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to dismantle the Kia Rio 4 light unit. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next part. To verify it is extremely easy. If it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If on the other hand it is an LED bulb, you will have to check that the electricity circulates properly using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on a Kia Rio 4. It is possible that there is a short-juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, examine the voltage at both ends. If the electricity does not pass properly, you will have to follow the wiring until you find the cause of the failure. 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 4
Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem came from the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on a Kia Rio 4.
- Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Introduce it into the groove to make a lever.
- Disconnect the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base correspond
- Carefully place the new bulb
- Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the other direction
You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And now, voila ! The ceiling lamp of your Kia Rio 4 should work normally. Enjoy the road.