Saved several Hamiltons by changing the center brake light myself. Works on Hyundai Sonata's from 2006 to 2009. All you need is a phillips head screwdriver and a 921 bulb (filament or LED for longer life). Good luck!
When I did mine, I cut off part of the bottom of the socket. That way the I could install the bulb into the cover before installation. Made the job easier. Thanks for the video.
One of the most helpful videos I have ever watched...it saved me atleast 100 dollars and I just listened and followed what this guy in the video was saying and it took me 10 minutes and just 5 dollars to fix what I once payed 80 bucks for.
I changed my 3rd brake light as per your video on TH-cam you are the man work 2009 sonata was able to do it as for your instructions did not have to pull out the back seat or any of that nonsense you are the man great video thanks
Good method. On reassembly I installed the light socket from the bottom as i lacked the dexterity to work from the top. Also only installed one screw holding the light socket as i lost the other screw between the decks. Grateful for the tips though! thanks for sharing.
I'm 6'2" with very large hands. I reached in the access port on top of the trunk and BARELY wiggled this bulb out and back in with my finger tips. Job took 2min. Didnt unscrew or unbolt a single thing. I went straight to the location and used good ole hand eye coordination. If you're handy, long needle nose pliers (or even better the long needle nose with a curved end) will get this job done easily in under 5min
I have large hands so it was difficult to get the bulb in the brake light assembly After several attempts, I decided to cut the extra piece of plastic stem which allowed me to fasten the light socket much easier.
Helpful, but unfortunately did not worked with my 2007 Sonata. The hinges at the end of the lamp would not come off, make it impossible to remove it like in this video. I tried to pry it out but ended up breaking one of the thinner corners (my wife hasn't found out yet!). Looked in another site, saw the idea of making a hole in the metal. This actually is a faster an more practical way. I am planning to make a video myself. Thank you for your assistance!
+MrGuaGui Had to work on the rear speaker yesterday, so I ended up removing the entire deck panel. Turns out the bulb was also burned out. I had been through this a few years ago and forgot the procedure. You pretty much have to dismantle the entire back of the vehicle just to get to the speaker. To make matters WORSE, I just went to the dealer today and they tell me a new speaker is $250! Crappy vehicle design and rip-off prices .I plan on doing some research to hopefully find a cheaper alternative.
+MrGuaGui Forgot to mention, because of the poor design I break more plastic clips every time I remove the panel. Unavoidable. Doesn't matter anyway because they overkill the amount of clips they use. As I mentioned, crappy design.
+MrGuaGui Glad I could inspire you and others. Apparently you're the 2nd person to suggest simply making the hole bigger for easier access. Please send me the link once you get your video posted.
No videos from all those discrediting your efforts, AK! Too bad - I'm about to tackle this project and it's one of three (four?) options, 1) forget about it, my state doesn't inspect, 2) do it like you show, but I have fat fingers, 3) do the Dremel hole-drill out, or 4) remove the entire back seat and rear window tray!
Sorry to hear about the break. I saw that suggestion in another video but chose to take my time and keep it stock since I was replacing with an LED bulb. I figured the bulb will probably outlive the car :)
What a bitch! regardless of video quality, this hinted to the solve. but I just couldn't get it back in. SO I adapted. Bought TOMALL 3156 T25 Sockets Female Adapter for Turn Signal/Reverse Light Bulbs Socket and Yorkim 3157 LED Light Bulbs White Super Bright, 3056 3156 3156A 3057 4057 3157 4157 T25 LED Bulbs for Brake Lights, Backup Reverse Lights, Reverse Tail Lights - Pack of 4 . The low mount coupled with the 90 degree bend - and using LED instead of filament bulb (2.5x the life span) was my solution. I can get the assembly in and out in literally 5 minutes. Slightly more lumens than the original, with 2.5 x the life span, and 1/2 the cost. I did have to barrel connect 2 wires :).
Thanks AK. I have an idea to get maybe 16 in long green and black wires and splice it under the trunk compartment so that you would have extra wire length and can plug the bulb back in without the fuss. What do you think?
+Arthur Kirk - I have a 2006 Sonata that I'm thinking about replacing it's original tail light bulbs with LED's. Since you mentioned you did this..did you find any advantage or improvement in brightness? Or..was it just a waste of cash? Thanks for your input!
Since LED and regular was about the same no cash wasted. Brightness is comparable to original but it's a whiter white and a little brighter but that's not why I went LED. I just wanted to do it once and basically never have to worry about it again. It's the same reason I'm thinking of switching to LED headlights. By the way, it's a year on and it's still shining brightly. My advice to anyone having to change a burned out bulb is to go LED whenever possible. (FYI, If it looks dim in video it's because the rear window was tinted in that particular car.) Good luck Nightbird!
Who knows. Oh, I know...to give the dealer a direct connection to the owner's wallet for a little more cash. I like this generation a lot, especially the V6, so I'm chalking it up to an engineering oversight.
Not very helpful for anyone who's not already mechanically-inclined, but who thinks it's RIDICULOUS to pay labor costs for replacing a damn brake light bulb. Problems: Poor lighting (why??), and no description of how to get TO the bulb (which is the only difficult thing about the entire procedure). Correct those two things, and the video could be more instructional.
Yeah its fkn ridiculous, it's so tight. They easily could have left an access hole from underneath. Designers should be sh0t no reason for this. I tried to cut an access hole from underneath but ran into another panel and said fk this for now. Cant get it locked in or the cover snapped.
well, the explanation is good but just record in day light and less shaky, you could use tripod for example or cut junk parts before uploading, I honestly could not bear watch more than few seconds and figure it out myself. Good luck mate
Hi. If you're going to replace with original equipment you'll need a 921 bulb. I decided on the LED equivalent which is the T10 similar to this one www.amazon.com/Yorkim-Generation-Interior-Replacement-10/dp/B00JRE38EA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484839769&sr=8-3&keywords=t10+led because I didn't want to mess with it for a LONG while. With 5 individual LED lights on the bulb it'll still work even if a "side" or two goes out. Btw, mine is still going strong. You can find a conversion table here th-cam.com/video/axUCpKmblxU/w-d-xo.html for any other bulbs you may want to upgrade. Good luck.
The images are bad, but the idea is perfect. Simply, easy and fast procedure, if you follow the sequence described.
When I did mine, I cut off part of the bottom of the socket. That way the I could install the bulb into the cover before installation. Made the job easier. Thanks for the video.
Glad it helped.
One of the most helpful videos I have ever watched...it saved me atleast 100 dollars and I just listened and followed what this guy in the video was saying and it took me 10 minutes and just 5 dollars to fix what I once payed 80 bucks for.
I changed my 3rd brake light as per your video on TH-cam you are the man work 2009 sonata was able to do it as for your instructions did not have to pull out the back seat or any of that nonsense you are the man great video thanks
Awesome! Glad it helped.
Thanks. I would have never known the other screw was behind the foam. I did trim the bulb housing enough to squeeze it by with it assembled.
Thanks. Engineer thought that bulb was for...ETERNITY.😂😂😂
LEDs do last a while but cars are staying on the roads longer. They've got to make access easier for the inevitable.
Good method. On reassembly I installed the light socket from the bottom as i lacked the dexterity to work from the top. Also only installed one screw holding the light socket as i lost the other screw between the decks. Grateful for the tips though! thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Glad it helped
I'm 6'2" with very large hands. I reached in the access port on top of the trunk and BARELY wiggled this bulb out and back in with my finger tips. Job took 2min. Didnt unscrew or unbolt a single thing. I went straight to the location and used good ole hand eye coordination. If you're handy, long needle nose pliers (or even better the long needle nose with a curved end) will get this job done easily in under 5min
Nice! I'll give it a try if the LEDs ever burn out.
worked for my 97 Honda civic. thanks dude!
+godmodeunlocked Thanks dude. Glad I could help.
Now if u could do it in the daytime
Next time...
I have large hands so it was difficult to get the bulb in the brake light assembly After several attempts, I decided to cut the extra piece of plastic stem which allowed me to fasten the light socket much easier.
+Larry Miller Cool! Glad it worked out. Thanks for watching.
Helpful, but unfortunately did not worked with my 2007 Sonata. The hinges at the end of the lamp would not come off, make it impossible to remove it like in this video. I tried to pry it out but ended up breaking one of the thinner corners (my wife hasn't found out yet!). Looked in another site, saw the idea of making a hole in the metal. This actually is a faster an more practical way. I am planning to make a video myself. Thank you for your assistance!
+MrGuaGui Had to work on the rear speaker yesterday, so I ended up removing the entire deck panel. Turns out the bulb was also burned out. I had been through this a few years ago and forgot the procedure. You pretty much have to dismantle the entire back of the vehicle just to get to the speaker. To make matters WORSE, I just went to the dealer today and they tell me a new speaker is $250! Crappy vehicle design and rip-off prices .I plan on doing some research to hopefully find a cheaper alternative.
+MrGuaGui Forgot to mention, because of the poor design I break more plastic clips every time I remove the panel. Unavoidable. Doesn't matter anyway because they overkill the amount of clips they use. As I mentioned, crappy design.
+MrGuaGui Glad I could inspire you and others. Apparently you're the 2nd person to suggest simply making the hole bigger for easier access. Please send me the link once you get your video posted.
No videos from all those discrediting your efforts, AK! Too bad - I'm about to tackle this project and it's one of three (four?) options, 1) forget about it, my state doesn't inspect, 2) do it like you show, but I have fat fingers, 3) do the Dremel hole-drill out, or 4) remove the entire back seat and rear window tray!
Sorry to hear about the break. I saw that suggestion in another video but chose to take my time and keep it stock since I was replacing with an LED bulb. I figured the bulb will probably outlive the car :)
I was looking for a picture of your wife when you said to look for a screw! LMFAO! Anyway's thanks for the awesome video!
You'll probably burn in hell for that just for cheesyness alone fuckhead!
Not married but I'll ask the GF as soon as I get one.
i found the best way to do it is use a Dremel with a metal cutting bit and enlarge the hole to get bulb out and in again.
+Ron Taylor Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the idea.
same as me definitely a design fault and a nightmare task just drill a hole in trunk and no more frazzled nerves
Thanks. I was wondering about this, ;if there was anything
in the way of expanding that area!
What a bitch! regardless of video quality, this hinted to the solve. but I just couldn't get it back in. SO I adapted. Bought
TOMALL 3156 T25 Sockets Female Adapter for Turn Signal/Reverse Light Bulbs Socket
and Yorkim 3157 LED Light Bulbs White Super Bright, 3056 3156 3156A 3057 4057 3157 4157 T25 LED Bulbs for Brake Lights, Backup Reverse Lights, Reverse Tail Lights - Pack of 4 .
The low mount coupled with the 90 degree bend - and using LED instead of filament bulb (2.5x the life span) was my solution. I can get the assembly in and out in literally 5 minutes. Slightly more lumens than the original, with 2.5 x the life span, and 1/2 the cost. I did have to barrel connect 2 wires :).
Glad it helped. Sometimes a video is just a stepping stone to a solution.
Very nice
Thanks
Thanks for trying too dark and my word hold the cam still.
Ok
Thanks AK. I have an idea to get maybe 16 in long green and black wires and splice it under the trunk compartment so that you would have extra wire length and can plug the bulb back in without the fuss. What do you think?
Sounds like a good idea. Anything that speeds up future repairs would be my plan. 🍀
Are we serious with the quality of this video?
Maybe
+Arthur Kirk - I have a 2006 Sonata that I'm thinking about replacing it's original tail light bulbs with LED's. Since you mentioned you did this..did you find any advantage or improvement in brightness? Or..was it just a waste of cash? Thanks for your input!
Since LED and regular was about the same no cash wasted. Brightness is comparable to original but it's a whiter white and a little brighter but that's not why I went LED. I just wanted to do it once and basically never have to worry about it again. It's the same reason I'm thinking of switching to LED headlights. By the way, it's a year on and it's still shining brightly. My advice to anyone having to change a burned out bulb is to go LED whenever possible. (FYI, If it looks dim in video it's because the rear window was tinted in that particular car.) Good luck Nightbird!
Why the hell did they make it so difficult to change a light bulb!?
Who knows. Oh, I know...to give the dealer a direct connection to the owner's wallet for a little more cash. I like this generation a lot, especially the V6, so I'm chalking it up to an engineering oversight.
So they can charge the shit out of you at the dealership
5:04 okay so why not insert light into housing first, and then re-plug last????
Did that work for you?
921 is white led, you need red for brakelights.
Cool but ok in this car as it has red lens covers.
That’s why they charged 80 bucks cuz it’s a pain in the ass
It is but those LEDs will probably outlast the car.
Not very helpful for anyone who's not already mechanically-inclined, but who thinks it's RIDICULOUS to pay labor costs for replacing a damn brake light bulb. Problems: Poor lighting (why??), and no description of how to get TO the bulb (which is the only difficult thing about the entire procedure). Correct those two things, and the video could be more instructional.
Thanks for the insights.
Thanks for the feedback. Like I told Cathy things to remember when and if I reshoot for this vehicle.
Cant you afford your electric bill. Your lights are not on so you might as well just film darkness.
Just barely. Next time a tripod and a light.
Your touching the bulb with your fingers you should be using a glove so the oil doesn't get on your hands but definitely good video
You're a complete dumbass. How did you even find the internet
@@xquakexx I was kidding you dumb shit
@@williammckimm8318 No you weren't and your grammar sucks dick
How that for grammer you fucking Leprechaun
I expect nothing less though from a trump supporter go troll something more recent not something from a year ago. 😘
Yeah its fkn ridiculous, it's so tight. They easily could have left an access hole from underneath. Designers should be sh0t no reason for this. I tried to cut an access hole from underneath but ran into another panel and said fk this for now. Cant get it locked in or the cover snapped.
Sorry to hear that. It's been a minute but hope you got it sorted.
the worst footage ever i've seen,
+Saeed ch Appreciate your honesty. What was bad? What could have been improved?
well, the explanation is good but just record in day light and less shaky, you could use tripod for example or cut junk parts before uploading, I honestly could not bear watch more than few seconds and figure it out myself.
Good luck mate
Thanks for the input. Hopefully this will make for better future videos.
@@ArtzFenix LOL strap iphone to head!
WHY DO PEOPLE DO THIS SORT OF THING WITH ONE HAND HOLDING THE FECKIN CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Because they've been drinking.
How to replaced a 2006 Hyundai honey tail light sucky
Yeah but the car and the bulb are still going strong.
what led bulb did you use?
Hi. If you're going to replace with original equipment you'll need a 921 bulb. I decided on the LED equivalent which is the T10 similar to this one www.amazon.com/Yorkim-Generation-Interior-Replacement-10/dp/B00JRE38EA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484839769&sr=8-3&keywords=t10+led because I didn't want to mess with it for a LONG while. With 5 individual LED lights on the bulb it'll still work even if a "side" or two goes out. Btw, mine is still going strong. You can find a conversion table here th-cam.com/video/axUCpKmblxU/w-d-xo.html for any other bulbs you may want to upgrade. Good luck.
Thanks!
How many cuss words are required?
Depends :)
Fingers too fat I used my leatherman to get the bulb out and in
Cool
So stupid to make this video at night
Yep
This looks like a pain in the ass
Why the fuck would you do this at night????
I don't know. I was drinking when the muses hit.
Сігіліс қой мынау
That's what she said...
get some lighting..your vid is annoying!
Ok
This would be one of the worst videos I have seen, get yourself some DECENT Lights & do it again............
But you get the gist... Sometimes, only the hint of a thing needs be said for there to be understanding.
people are such pussies today
Terrible
Hope it helped.
wth? Seriously??? This is a very poor video! What a waste of time!
Considering a reshoot when the LED bulb blows but it may be a while. Thanks for watching.