Changing the ceiling light bulb on a Kia Rio is an extremely manipulation easy to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, this repair requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To do this, count about 10 minutes . But before you start the repairs, you're going to have to make sure the problem is with the bulb. We will find out first of all how to find out where the problem comes from, then how to change the defective bulb.
The lighting of the ceiling lamp of your Kia Rio does not work any more: the different causes.
The bulb is defective . This is naturally the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the lighting unit from your Kia Rio. To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is extremely easy. If ever 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. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less frequent, but it can still happen on this Kia Rio. It is possible that there is a short-juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, examine the voltage at both ends. If the electricity does not pass properly, you will have to follow the electric wires until you perceive the cause of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the tension again.
How to replace the light bulb on your Kia Rio
Once you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem is with the bulb. Let's see how to change the light bulb point by point on this Kia Rio.
- Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- Remove the connector
- Disassemble the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
- Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, the dimensions and the base must correspond
- Carefully place the new bulb
- Reposition 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. And voila, it's done! The ceiling lamp of your Kia Rio should work normally. Good walk.