Replace the bulb of the ceiling lamp of a Kia Sorento is a very operation easy to execute . There is no need to be a great mechanic, it requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this replacement, count ten minutes . But before you start the work, you must make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will find out first how to find out where the problem is coming from, then how to change the defective bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-light-Kia-Sorento

The lighting in the ceiling of your Kia Sorento does not work anymore: the different origins.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the Kia Sorento light unit. To do this, follow the steps in the next paragraph. To verify it is very easy. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that this filament is broken. In the case where on the other hand it is an LED bulb, it must be checked that the current flows correctly thanks to a voltmeter. Remember to take the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less common, however it can still happen on this Kia Sorento. It happens that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, examine the tension at both ends. In case the current does not flow correctly, you will have to follow the wiring until you see the cause of the failure. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, they must be cleaned with a specialized product and the voltage measured.

How to replace the light bulb on your Kia Sorento

Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to change the ceiling light bulb step by step on this Kia Sorento.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
  • Disconnect 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 match
  • Attach the new bulb gently
  • 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. It's good, voila! The bulb of the ceiling lamp of your Kia Sorento should work normally. Enjoy the road.