Replace the bulb of the ceiling lamp of a Kia Sorento 3 is an extremely easy to execute . No need to be an excellent handyman, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To carry out this operation, plan ten minutes . However before you start the work, you will need to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will find out first how to know where the problem came from, then how to change the faulty bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-light-Kia-Sorento-3

The overhead lighting on your Kia Sorento 3 no longer works: the different causes.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. In all cases, you will need to remove the light block from the Kia Sorento 3. To do this, you will need to follow the steps in the next section. To verify it is extremely easy. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. In the case where on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the current circulates correctly by using a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less common, however it can still happen on this Kia Sorento 3. It happens that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both ends. In the event that the current does not flow correctly, you will have to follow the wiring until you find the source of the failure. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage.

How to replace the light bulb on your Kia Sorento 3

Once you have found the source of the failure, you are sure that the problem came from the bulb. We will see how to change the ceiling light bulb step by step on this Kia Sorento 3.

  • 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 are identical
  • Place the new bulb carefully
  • Reposition the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure

You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Kia Sorento 3 should work normally. Enjoy the road.