How to replace a Kia Sorento low beam headlight?

How to replace a Kia Sorento low beam headlight?

Reach in behind the headlight housing and rotate the round black plastic dust cover 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove it. Set the dust cap aside in a safe place. Rotate the black plastic power plug and the base of the old low beam bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the socket.

What kind of light bulb does a Kia Sorento use?

The 2014 and 2015 Sorento model years have # 64210L high beam bulbs, which are also known as # H7 or H7U bulbs. Replace the plastic dust cover over the high beam bulb by rotating it 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction.

Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento differential?

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 18 problems related to differential unit (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the Sorento.

How much does it cost to repair a Kia Sorento?

Service manager after looking at defect told me warranty denied would cost $2,700. 00 (approximate) and could count on an additional $500. 00 to $1,000. 00 when taken apart. Placed another call to kia corp. Headquarters for warranty and was told there is no defect.

Why are my Kia Sorento’s low beams so dim?

Low beam headlights are dangerously dim. On mountain roads in vermont I needed high beams constantly to have reasonable sight distance. On interstate roads the low beams barely light 2-3 car lengths ahead of me. When driving at night, the headlights are very dim and do not project far enough ahead to see the road to be able to see.

Why are the headlights on my Kia Sorento not working?

Keep having to replace headlight bulbs and now headlights don’t work at all ! had to drive home at night with only parking lights in FL keys, very terrifying and not safe at all.

Are there any problems with the 2015 Kia Sorento?

Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2015 Sorento. After replacing bulbs, headlights, especially low beams, are dangerously low. Very low visibility at night and even more difficult to see when there is oncoming traffic and when it is raining.

When did the bulb come out on my Kia Sorento?

On approximately Jan 20th 2021, bulb was not on (driver’s side was on). Pulled bulb and put it back in, making sure it was securely seated. Turned on lights, bulb came back on. The next day, noticed bulb was out again (driver’s side still working). Bought a new bulb, replaced other bulb which is less than 3 weeks old.

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