Sun Visor Light

[RUFFSTUFF]

My passenger side sun visor light just went out. Had the car for a week... sheesh. Anyhow, does the housing just pop out of the roof or are there some nefarious shenanigans required?

 

[eflyguy]

They are not bulbs, they are LED and can not be replaced - check your manual. You need to take it to a dealer.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

LED's that can't be replaced? Even if it's just the whole module it should be at least plug-in...

 

[eflyguy]

I meant, it's not a "standard" sized bulb you can replace yourself. You could buy the part from KIA or online (if available) but why would you do that with something that is under warranty? (yeah, I hate dealing with service departments too)

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

Well you did give me some good advice...

I checked my manual and it turns out that the light won't come on if the sliding door is closed... Zoinks! Not only do I feel stupid now, I told my wife and she was like "your last car was like that too" [Optima]... Gee thanks.

I never use the things... and I guess it shows...

 

[eflyguy]

Glad it worked out!

Was going to say the chance of LED failing is low, but there's a thing called "infant mortality" where "new" electronics can fail for various reasons, usually due to manufacturing process.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Yay, a happy ending/beginning! I'd much rather feel stupid than have to take my car in.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

Yay, a happy ending/beginning! I'd much rather feel stupid than have to take my car in.

Ain't that the truth!