Replacing the headlight bulb of a Kia Stinger is an extremely simple to make . No need to be a great handyman, it requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this operation, count about 10 minutes . However, before you start the work, you will have to make sure that the problem is with the bulb. We will first see how to find out where the problem came from, then how to change the damaged bulb.
The ceiling bulb of your Kia Stinger has stopped working: various reasons.
The bulb is defective . This is obviously the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to disassemble the light unit from your Kia Stinger. To do this, you will need to follow the steps in the next paragraph. To check it is extremely simple. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that this filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, you will have to check that the current flows correctly thanks to a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on this Kia Stinger. It happens that there is a short juice, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both ends. In the event that the current does not pass correctly, you will have to follow the electric cables until you perceive the origin of the failure. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. So, you will have to clean them using a specialized product and re-measure the voltage.
How to replace the ceiling bulb of your Kia Stinger
Once you find the source of the fault, you are sure the problem is with the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light point by point on this Kia Stinger.
- Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
- 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. Obviously, the dimensions and the base must be identical
- Carefully place the new bulb
- Replace the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure
You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. It's good it's done ! The interior light bulb of your Kia Stinger should work normally. Enjoy the road.