Just came across this and wanted to thank you for taking the time and energy to document it all. Video easy to follow along... and will be ordering the lights for my 2022 Calligraphy today!
Just ordered all of the LED bulbs yesterday, so I’ll be replacing all of those you identified next week! Great suggestion!! Will be waiting to see what other (if any) mods you suggest in the future.😎
Hey Stan - Great video, thanks so much. I have always put the LED bulbs in my cars, great upgrade. The place where your video was SO important to me though is that I bought one of those light bars for the back of my Santa Fe but it didn't come with any directions. Aside from the wiring, the installation of the piece is the same and I couldn't figure out how to get that back panel off. I had to slow your video down to 25% speed (LOL) to follow along slowly, but it got me there. Also putting it back together I noticed that you had a couple of the panel clips that were stuck in the body that you took off with the tool and put them back on the panel. Same thing happened on mine and I would have never known to do that. I just subscribed and will watch your other videos as time goes on, but wanted to say THANKS!
Great video, it pains me as to how underrated you are, they way you recorded the video and the way you explain what’s going on throughout was amazing, I also love how you’re replying to practically every comment. I literally plan on doing everything in this vid (other than the light bar) to my moms 19 Santa Fe, plus the front and rear turn signals, and this vid would do a perfect job helping me do so. Keep up the tremendous work🔥💯
Very nice job my friend, has somebody who always does all types of vehicle modifications for many years, especially lighting enhancements I find this to be an excellent job and the vehicle looks fantastic!
I replaced the interior lights on my 2020 RAV-4 with LED's. The difference is incredible - especially in the cargo area where there is only one light. I'd replace the fog and backup lights with LED's but I'm trading in the RAV in a few months.
Like the rear look afterwards. The chrome trim gives it a sporty look just like the 2020 model year for the Santa Fe. The red reflector is useless if it doesn’t light up.
@StanMisiano The dimples aren't noticeable. The only thing is the inside corners are still red because otherwise, the wrap wouldn't adhere right if you tried to cover the whole thing.
I totally love the changes. Like you, i dont know why Hyundai wouldn't have all LED. Makes no sense. I am having a hard time with the plate light housing. i take the 2 screws out, but they dont have enough wire for me to pull it out enough to remove the housing or even try and change the bulb with the housing on. Did you have the same issue? I was thinking of taking it to the dealer and paying them to change the bulbs, but I thought i would ask you first. Thanks
The left one should have enough wire to pull out with plenty of room. The right one will be tighter but should still be do able. It might help to do the right one when the left one is in place to give you even me slack.
Sweet, thanks for sharing, have you thought about moving the rear turn signals away from the bumper and up into the main tail lights for safety reasons, I always thought they were too low
That's way too much wiring involved to be messing around with that. I do agree that they really shouldn't be as low as they are in the bumper. No idea why Hyundai puts them there.
Nice touches! I would love to see the genius of raising the turn signal lights on the lower rear bumper up to the actual tail light housing. Has anyone explored that? IMHO, those low rear turn signals are a safety hazard, in that they may very easily slip below hood line (of sight) of many vehicles, esp. trucks with a high front end.
It isn't just 'looking' out of place, Stan. I've been rear-ended before because a high-hood line vehicle couldn't see me, my lights or whatever. This just invites the same problem. Realize you were working on a Calligraphy. I've been in the market for a Santa Fe Hybrid Limited. Glad they didn't go forward with the formerly planned grille mod. Still, however, with this turn signal dumbness, the goofy, unclean design of the rear bumper, fake exhaust spoofs, reflector city and those God-Awful hybrid alloy wheels ... It's like the designers lost their focus, so just started slapping on stuff, with style and functionality as afterthoughts. Interior A- (those pushbuttons), Front - okay; Sides- nice; Rear - WTF? So, I think the 2023/4 Honda CRV Sport Touring Hybrid (admittedly a different kind o' car) just got a new customer. Given what you started with, I do appreciate your cleanup on the Calligraphy; however, $40K+ to $50k+ off-the-floor shouldn't come with built 'needs to modify.'
Good vid. I did all of these replacements. However... the vanity mirror LEDs are FAR too bright for their intended use, which is light for using the mirror. Those LEDs are blinding; i reinstalled the stock halogens... and my wife thanked me.
Great Video... I find that the rear turn signal on this cars are also not bright. Are they LED's or just regular halogens? Can you please make a video on replacing the rear turn signal? Thanks
They're probably halogen bulbs if the housing itself isn't LED. I won't be touching them though as they don't really have any sort of function/aesthetic benefit to myself.
Thank you very much for uploading this much informative video. I ordered the LED bulbs according to your advice from Amazon and those all fit perfectly. Just a request, would you please make a same video for 2019 Acura MDX? How to replace bulbs with LED ones in MDX. Thanks again.
I couldn't disagree more. The point is to remove the reflector. Why would I want to add one that lights up!? Did you listen to anything in the video? 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Idk I think a reflector with no function that doesn’t light up looks kinda lame but if it’s a full led light bar that’s sick and futuristic . With the chrome strip it looks like the back of the 2020 model with the front of a 2023 . Mismatched af
Great observation buddy. FYI the literal dash display of the face lift models has the chrome trim in the picture. Not the red reflector. So this is technically more consistent.
What I don’t like is the grey plastic trim around the body and on the bumper and front . Would you consider blacking those out on vinyl . I’m on the verge of getting one in the uk and thinking of doing this .
@@StanMisiano I can see it in your video . the silver / grey trim on side of car and bottom of bumper it’s normally on front as well . In the uk the top trim is ultimate I’m thinking when I get to do complete delete of chrome and grey plastics so far is solid black
@@ishanperusinghe oh you're talking about the satin chrome trim everywhere, I gotcha now. Look at the Kia Sorrento. It's the same as a Santa Fe (just with a third row seating) but Kia has far less chrome than Hyundai uses.
In regards to the rear trim you could just pop the old one out and take whatever finish vinyl wrap it and wala much cheaper and much more color and finish options.
I tried that already. The reflector has two dimples in it from the molding process that would need to be filled and body worked smooth in order to look decent wrapped.
I like you replacing the bulbs. I don’t know why Hyundai installed regular bulbs instead of LEDS. But I gotta say, replacing the reflector bar with the old satin chrome is a mistake. If anything replace that reflector bar with one that actually lights up. Also, isn’t it against the law to cover up reflectors? Think safety my man.
The entire point of getting rid of the reflector is to get rid of the red. Adding a red light is literally the exact opposite of what I wanted. And these are just pointless reflectors, they aren't doing anything exact for being ugly. Lol
@@k.p.p.192 tail lights need reflectors. What I covered up is absolutely not necessary. Go look at literally 95% of vehicles on the road. They don't have 12 feet of reflectors on them either. Lol
@@StanMisiano hey, do what you want. You want to risk getting hit from behind or risk getting a ticket, so be it. Why spend that much money on a new Santa Fe just to ugly it up?
Hi, I just got a 23 Calligraphy. I replaced all the bulbs except the reverse bulbs. There are many Amazon reviews stating the reverse bulbs fail in a year or less. Have you seen this with yours as of now? Great video! Thanks!
They're working perfectly so far, I've been using these brands for years on multiple previous vehicles and never had an issue either. Sometimes the tiny interior LEDs will begin to flicker here and there, and I'll swap those because they're quick and easy. But the larger exterior lights never have issues.
I haven't done anything to it since this. Might do some suspension stuff come spring time. And there's a few videos I want to make in the meantime though.
Hi Stan, I just recently bought 2023 Santa Fe SEL and my side door lower trim is plastic black, do you have a video or instruction on how to replace it with Satin Chrome just like what you have in your Calligraphy?
How do you know what type of light to get to to replace the vanity light? Is it specific to the make and model? I have a 2023 Santa Fe SEL premium. Can I use the same light you used in the video. If so, where do I purchase and what kind ?
Just pop the entire plastic housing completely out of the headliner and unplug it like I did. Then you'll be able to get to the backside and the light bulbs are simply pressure fit in place. You might have to spin them around to align a little tap on the ends.
@@StanMisiano I got the lights in. I attempted the reverse lights , but the tails didn’t want to budge out of place and pop out for me. Next time I get an oil change at Hyundai, I’ll ask them to put them in for me. The lights are soooo much better than the factory halogen!
@@djreaction1 you need to really push the tail lights out to get them off. There's clips that hold them in place. Best way to do it is to press your hands on the far sides and push outward in a linear direction. As long as your hands have a good grip, they come right off.
Would be cool if you could post an affiliate link for the LEDs. I've bought the wrong lights before that don't work. Thanks. Cool vid. Looking at buying one of these soon.
@@StanMisiano it's always a cool way for us to support your channel. But either way thanks for the sante fe videos. I trust your reviews more than most of the other you tubers.
Hey boss, amature here. what is the easiest way to darken rear reflector bar? I am going to be tinting it up soon and was thinking of just tinting/dipping that rear bar. Also please keep these vids coming.
Thanks for the vid. I changed the Cargo light, no problems. But the Tag light...i was unable. There is not enough "wire" for it to pull out so I can twist case off. Did you have that same problem???
Yeah, the wire isn't very long but I was able to get it taken care of. The video is an uninterrupted shot of the process, so you an see what exactly I did to switch them out. Just unscrew the cover, pull it down as much as possible, then hold the plug and twist both the bulb and cover, and you should have enough room to get it out of the socket.
Great job, brotha! Just got a 2023 Limited, didn't even think of these little updates, looks great! Might do them all. Looking at adding the trailer hitch. I think the Curt would be better than the factory since it looks pretty hidden. If you have any thoughts, would love to hear them. I'm originally from Mass. but been in California for two decades. Though I'm a Masshole for life! 🤘😜
Unfortunately as far as trailer hitches go, I haven't looking into them at all yet. It was something I meant to look into before, but I just never did sadly.
I don't have any links at this time. However the bulb sizes are as follows: Vanity light: 29 mm Rear cargo light: 36 mm Reverse light: 921 Plate light: 194
I’m from Mass. is there any way you would be willing to do the lighting upgrades and also putting a light bar in where that reflector connects the tail lights?
I didn't look at the turn signals honestly. They're already LED, and the lens itself is red, regardless of what colored bulb you put in there, it's still a red lens and will have red to it. I also don't see any issue with the brightness of the turn signals either, so another reason I didn't look at them myself.
I have a 2023 XRT. Do you know if I need to upgrade both interior cargo lights, rear and center? I don’t have the side center cargo lights. I did the rear and it looks great!
I'm not 100% sure, I'd assume you'd have the same light configuration mine has. Just with mine being a higher trim level, you might have more standard halogen bulbs from factory where I had LEDs from factory.
When I access your link on some of them gave me a options for size for the led bulbs, which size I have to select ?? The default as soon the links open or other size ??
I noticed the upper console buttons (sunroof, door and map lights, SOS and Blue Link buttons is different than the one on my 22 is it backlit by chance?
I just installed license plate lights and they work great! I do have a concern with the vanity lights. I just installed them and after driving around with them for a bit, find that they actually flicker when the engine is on. When the engine is off at a stoplight however with the engine turning off (auto start/stop), the flickering goes away. It also flickers when just in park with the engine being on. Is this normal? If not is there a fix?
@@StanMisianoI find that as soon as the engine shuts off or I rev just a little bit the lights go back to normal function. By any chance is the Santa Fe you installed them on hybrid or PHEV? If not is it the 2.5T?
I have a 2.5t, but the engine isn't going to matter. LEDs draw less power than the factory incandescent bulbs. If they're flickering, that means they are not seated in the housing properly and therefore don't have proper contact.
@@StanMisiano gotcha, ty for the advice I really appreciate it. I just wasn’t sure what to think about it since it would work fine predictably in some situations than others. I’ll definitely go ahead and reseat them. Thank you!
I have another question, maybe you can help me. Is it possible to replace the chrome skid plate on the rear bumper without much effort? Do I have to remove the entire bumper to do this?
You might have to take the bumper off, I'm not entirely sure. The rear bumper trim varies between all different trim models as well, so I really have no way to say without doing it myself unfortunately.
@@StanMisiano thank you! Your video was great! I ordered all the bulbs, new license plate frames and now the foam tape! One note for others: it looks like the same company and seller for the cargo light (36mm) sells a cheaper 2-pack. The price per bulb is higher but I don’t need 4. Just the 1 from what I can tell and I’ll still have a spare on the 2 pack.
I disagree, the satin chrome matches the rest of the trim literally on every single panel of the car. This is also a literal oem piece, there's an entire two production years of this being how they come. I do wish the tail lights were flush, but oh well. Anything is better than a 3 foot long red reflector. So I'll take a little tail light poke.
@@douglasdever6134 normally I don't like chrome, removed all of it from my other vehicle. The Santa Fe is a chrome having vehicle though. If you don't want shiny trim, don't buy something that's trying to compete with luxury vehicles. Buy a Sorrento instead.
Hi. I have a quick question. Does your Santa fe day time running light stay on during day time? Mine only comes on at night when head light is on. BTW I leave my lights on auto.
I already noted in the description to ignore Amazon, their fitment guide is inaccurate. The bulbs are all the correct sizes, and the exact ones I used. I didn't write that out for no reason.
Hi Stan I have the same exact vehicle as you 2023 Santa Fe calligraphy but in white. So when I click on the the bulbs that you purchased on the info of this video. Amazon says that these bulbs won’t fit 2023 Santa Fe. So I don’t know if I should purchase those same bulbs.
@nellyjay8715 you need two bulbs total, one for each side. The listing should be for the one pair of bulbs you will need. The only ones you should have extra of are the interior lights. But I always like to keep extras of those anyway.
Covering over the reflector is a bad idea, in my opinion. I hope there are other reflectors built into the taillight assemblies. A black car, parked on the street with no reflectors is a formula for getting hit by inattentive drivers
Yes that's correct, the lights I changed out in this video are all the same across all trim levels of Santa Fes for this generation. So you'll be good to go with the ones I have in the description.
@@codyzambuto3675 if the engine blows, the light bulbs aren't going to be effecting that. But if a bulb that you changed eventually goes out, the dealership isn't going to be replacing the aftermarket, upgraded LED bulb.
Honestly, I'm not sure. The lense itself is red, so it's not really going to change much putting in an LED bulb if it's already not one. If I had to guess, it's most likely not LED as it's just a standard bulb socket like all the other non LED bulbs were. Therefore, putting in an LED bulb for the turn signal might end up causing it to hyper flash as well. So just not worth it at the end of the day to change it out in my opinion.
It's just because it's a brand new model year. The only thing that matters is the bulb sizing, and I can assure you that they fit and you are getting the correct bulbs following my links.
@@MichiGoon as long as you are using the links in the description, they are the correct bulbs. Those are the exact bulbs that I used. Regardless of what any site's auto generated fitment guide is telling you. I looked up the bulb sizes, then bought the corresponding sized bulbs. I didn't need to pay attention to an online, inaccurate, generic fitment guide to tell me which bulbs fit when I know which bulb sizes I need. Which is exactly why I provided the links on the description to make it as straight forward as possible for anyone else to purchase the correct bulbs. I've been doing this car thing for almost a decade now, doing much more complicated things like building custom suspension parts. You can rest assured that I have linked the correct LED bulbs in the description.
I’m not sure if anyone can’t help me out, but I’m trying to find out where to obtain a carbon fiber hood for my 2022 Hyundai Tucson limited. A tree branch fell on my hood and need’s replaced. I don’t want it filled and painted, just want a hood that’s strong but I know it’s expensive. I cannot find a place online or find the correct source.
@@StanMisiano I guess there may not be anyone making a hood for it. I just wish I could get a replacement hood painted by the manufacturer but I know that’s not an option.
@@StanMisiano being the location of damage on the hood it cannot be PDR’d. It can only be resin filled and paint over paint. Insurance companies today default to filling the damage with a resin “if applicable” over replacing the actual item with a new one (hood, fender; ect. & we’ve only ever done 1 claim thru USAA and they raised our rates 3 years ago and I’m sure they would raise our rates again with this. The problem in the industry, is that insurance companies “do not” depict a natural hit from Mother Nature to cause damage or if it’s from an accident, a claim is a claim.
@@Jwebbplayz sounds like you don't have comprehensive insurance that cover these exact scenarios. I don't really know what else to tell you in all honesty here. This video has nothing to do with a Tucson, insurance, PDR, body work etc. I'm not even sure what you mean by filling with resin, body filler is most definitely different than resin. Also PDR can be done on any area of a vehicle. At the end of the day, I can not make any decisions for you and your situation. Not sure what you want from me here. Lol
@@StanMisiano what a dick, all I was pointing out is that chrome is not satin finish. Did I hurt your feelings ? Run to your safe space and breathe, it will be okay.
I love how you blacked out the giant lower reflector. It improves the look drastically!
I agree, it looks so much better!
I just bought the 23’ Santa Fe XRT and have been looking for diy videos like this! Much appreciated brother, keep ‘em coming !
Much appreciated, enjoy the new ride! 🤙🤙
Just came across this and wanted to thank you for taking the time and energy to document it all. Video easy to follow along... and will be ordering the lights for my 2022 Calligraphy today!
Appreciate the kind words, glad to hear it helped you out. 🙌
Ordered all the lights you mentioned and replaced them this morning. Look much nicer with the upgraded LED bulbs. Thanks!!
No problem! Massive improvement for sure
Just ordered all of the LED bulbs yesterday, so I’ll be replacing all of those you identified next week! Great suggestion!! Will be waiting to see what other (if any) mods you suggest in the future.😎
The LEDs are definitely well worth the few bucks and a little time for the upgrade, good luck!
Hey Stan - Great video, thanks so much. I have always put the LED bulbs in my cars, great upgrade. The place where your video was SO important to me though is that I bought one of those light bars for the back of my Santa Fe but it didn't come with any directions. Aside from the wiring, the installation of the piece is the same and I couldn't figure out how to get that back panel off. I had to slow your video down to 25% speed (LOL) to follow along slowly, but it got me there. Also putting it back together I noticed that you had a couple of the panel clips that were stuck in the body that you took off with the tool and put them back on the panel. Same thing happened on mine and I would have never known to do that. I just subscribed and will watch your other videos as time goes on, but wanted to say THANKS!
Glad to hear the video helped out! 🤙
I just finished replacing my vanity, cargo, and license plate lights. I'm not brave enough to attempt the taillights 😂 Thanks for the video!
Those interior ones make the biggest difference though so don't sweat not doing the tail lights honestly.
Great video, it pains me as to how underrated you are, they way you recorded the video and the way you explain what’s going on throughout was amazing, I also love how you’re replying to practically every comment. I literally plan on doing everything in this vid (other than the light bar) to my moms 19 Santa Fe, plus the front and rear turn signals, and this vid would do a perfect job helping me do so. Keep up the tremendous work🔥💯
Much appreciated, glad to hear it was helpful for you!
Very nice job my friend, has somebody who always does all types of vehicle modifications for many years, especially lighting enhancements I find this to be an excellent job and the vehicle looks fantastic!
Greatly appreciated 🤙
I replaced the interior lights on my 2020 RAV-4 with LED's. The difference is incredible - especially in the cargo area where there is only one light. I'd replace the fog and backup lights with LED's but I'm trading in the RAV in a few months.
Totally agree. Interior LEDs really do make the biggest difference! Best upgrade to do, especially for how cheap it is!
Like the rear look afterwards. The chrome trim gives it a sporty look just like the 2020 model year for the Santa Fe. The red reflector is useless if it doesn’t light up.
My thoughts exactly
Personally I would’ve gloss black wrapped the reflector bar too in lieu of the new chrome bar for a little more cleaner look, but each to their own.
I did try that. However, The reflector bar has two dimples in it from the mold process. You'd have to body work them to make it look decent.
Had my reflector bar wrapped, looks nice.
Solid option for sure. I just didn't like the two dimples from the molding process.
@StanMisiano The dimples aren't noticeable. The only thing is the inside corners are still red because otherwise, the wrap wouldn't adhere right if you tried to cover the whole thing.
Nice, I've replaced the cargo lights and have to pull the tail lights. I also put on Wildpeaks. Cheers
The LED cargo lights really do make a big difference
I totally love the changes. Like you, i dont know why Hyundai wouldn't have all LED. Makes no sense.
I am having a hard time with the plate light housing. i take the 2 screws out, but they dont have enough wire for me to pull it out enough to remove the housing or even try and change the bulb with the housing on.
Did you have the same issue?
I was thinking of taking it to the dealer and paying them to change the bulbs, but I thought i would ask you first.
Thanks
The left one should have enough wire to pull out with plenty of room. The right one will be tighter but should still be do able. It might help to do the right one when the left one is in place to give you even me slack.
Sweet, thanks for sharing, have you thought about moving the rear turn signals away from the bumper and up into the main tail lights for safety reasons, I always thought they were too low
That's way too much wiring involved to be messing around with that. I do agree that they really shouldn't be as low as they are in the bumper. No idea why Hyundai puts them there.
Oem+ clean mods I love it
Thank you 🤙
Nice touches! I would love to see the genius of raising the turn signal lights on the lower rear bumper up to the actual tail light housing. Has anyone explored that? IMHO, those low rear turn signals are a safety hazard, in that they may very easily slip below hood line (of sight) of many vehicles, esp. trucks with a high front end.
Yeah I always said the turn signals look out of place on the bumper.
It isn't just 'looking' out of place, Stan. I've been rear-ended before because a high-hood line vehicle couldn't see me, my lights or whatever. This just invites the same problem. Realize you were working on a Calligraphy. I've been in the market for a Santa Fe Hybrid Limited. Glad they didn't go forward with the formerly planned grille mod. Still, however, with this turn signal dumbness, the goofy, unclean design of the rear bumper, fake exhaust spoofs, reflector city and those God-Awful hybrid alloy wheels ... It's like the designers lost their focus, so just started slapping on stuff, with style and functionality as afterthoughts. Interior A- (those pushbuttons), Front - okay; Sides- nice; Rear - WTF? So, I think the 2023/4 Honda CRV Sport Touring Hybrid (admittedly a different kind o' car) just got a new customer. Given what you started with, I do appreciate your cleanup on the Calligraphy; however, $40K+ to $50k+ off-the-floor shouldn't come with built 'needs to modify.'
@Paul Armstrong sounds like you have a great plan moving forward then!
Good vid. I did all of these replacements. However... the vanity mirror LEDs are FAR too bright for their intended use, which is light for using the mirror. Those LEDs are blinding; i reinstalled the stock halogens... and my wife thanked me.
I must say I love that the vanity LEDs are as bright as they are. No such thing as too bright in my opinion. Lol
Good mod, but I’d make that reflector piece a light bar.
I hate the red, why would I make it red and light up. That's literally the exact opposite of what I stated. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Great Video... I find that the rear turn signal on this cars are also not bright. Are they LED's or just regular halogens? Can you please make a video on replacing the rear turn signal?
Thanks
They're probably halogen bulbs if the housing itself isn't LED. I won't be touching them though as they don't really have any sort of function/aesthetic benefit to myself.
Love the black reflective tape but like the red on top better especially when it lights
I'm just not a fan of the massive, unnecessary red reflectors or lights.
Way better than stock
Definitely agree!
Gotta disagree. You just uglied your Santa Fe up.
@@k.p.p.192 don't watch the video then. Lol
Thank you very much for uploading this much informative video. I ordered the LED bulbs according to your advice from Amazon and those all fit perfectly. Just a request, would you please make a same video for 2019 Acura MDX? How to replace bulbs with LED ones in MDX. Thanks again.
I can't make that video as I do not have one of those vehicles. Lol
I'm sure it's basically the same exact process though.
nice! I just ordered mine but I did it before you posted the links :P Hope to install them soon.
Definitely worth the time they take to do
Very clean look w the satin chrome
Thank you 🤙🤙
Looks great I like the satin chrome trim
Thank you, I totally agree. I do wish it was flush with the tail lights, but the satin chrome is so much better than the reflector.
A full led reflector bar would have looked better imo
I couldn't disagree more. The point is to remove the reflector. Why would I want to add one that lights up!? Did you listen to anything in the video? 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Idk I think a reflector with no function that doesn’t light up looks kinda lame but if it’s a full led light bar that’s sick and futuristic . With the chrome strip it looks like the back of the 2020 model with the front of a 2023 . Mismatched af
Great observation buddy. FYI the literal dash display of the face lift models has the chrome trim in the picture. Not the red reflector. So this is technically more consistent.
What I don’t like is the grey plastic trim around the body and on the bumper and front . Would you consider blacking those out on vinyl . I’m on the verge of getting one in the uk and thinking of doing this .
I have a Calligraphy model, everything on the exterior is painted body color. There's none of the plastic cladding on these trims.
@@StanMisiano I can see it in your video . the silver / grey trim on side of car and bottom of bumper it’s normally on front as well . In the uk the top trim is ultimate I’m thinking when I get to do complete delete of chrome and grey plastics so far is solid black
@@ishanperusinghe oh you're talking about the satin chrome trim everywhere, I gotcha now. Look at the Kia Sorrento. It's the same as a Santa Fe (just with a third row seating) but Kia has far less chrome than Hyundai uses.
In regards to the rear trim you could just pop the old one out and take whatever finish vinyl wrap it and wala much cheaper and much more color and finish options.
I tried that already. The reflector has two dimples in it from the molding process that would need to be filled and body worked smooth in order to look decent wrapped.
I like you replacing the bulbs. I don’t know why Hyundai installed regular bulbs instead of LEDS. But I gotta say, replacing the reflector bar with the old satin chrome is a mistake. If anything replace that reflector bar with one that actually lights up. Also, isn’t it against the law to cover up reflectors? Think safety my man.
The entire point of getting rid of the reflector is to get rid of the red. Adding a red light is literally the exact opposite of what I wanted. And these are just pointless reflectors, they aren't doing anything exact for being ugly. Lol
@@StanMisiano reflectors aren’t “pointless”. They’re mandated by law. You’re making a mistake my man.
@@k.p.p.192 tail lights need reflectors. What I covered up is absolutely not necessary. Go look at literally 95% of vehicles on the road. They don't have 12 feet of reflectors on them either. Lol
@@StanMisiano hey, do what you want. You want to risk getting hit from behind or risk getting a ticket, so be it. Why spend that much money on a new Santa Fe just to ugly it up?
@@k.p.p.192 this is an OEM trim piece dumb dumb. Lol
Hi, I just got a 23 Calligraphy. I replaced all the bulbs except the reverse bulbs. There are many Amazon reviews stating the reverse bulbs fail in a year or less. Have you seen this with yours as of now? Great video! Thanks!
They're working perfectly so far, I've been using these brands for years on multiple previous vehicles and never had an issue either. Sometimes the tiny interior LEDs will begin to flicker here and there, and I'll swap those because they're quick and easy. But the larger exterior lights never have issues.
Hi, thanks for the video, very informative!! What is the size for the vanity mirror/map lights? 🔥
Hello there, all the exact lights I used are linked in the description so you know you'll be getting the correct ones with those links.
Thanks for sharing. Where did you get the chrome replacement piece for the reflector?
Either ebay or Amazon, whichever has it in stock and will deliver the quickest.
Thanks for this. Did you do the glove box and map lights? Struggling to get the cover off for the map lights which is annoying!
I only did what you see in this video. Everything else is LED from factory.
I like the black vinyl, but you covered the rear fog lights with it.
I covered no lights.
Love the content on the Santa Fe, I too have a 2023 calligraphy model black on black. Are you going to post more updates?
I haven't done anything to it since this. Might do some suspension stuff come spring time. And there's a few videos I want to make in the meantime though.
hi, stan can you share the link to the satin chrome piece. greatly appreciated thanks in advance
Hi Stan, I just recently bought 2023 Santa Fe SEL and my side door lower trim is plastic black, do you have a video or instruction on how to replace it with Satin Chrome just like what you have in your Calligraphy?
It's most likely just pressure clips that you pull off.
Hey! I am unable to find the link for the trim panel
I just ordered it off ebay using the part number shown in the video
How do you know what type of light to get to to replace the vanity light? Is it specific to the make and model? I have a 2023 Santa Fe SEL premium. Can I use the same light you used in the video. If so, where do I purchase and what kind ?
All the bulbs are listed in the description, with provided links to the exact ones I used to ensure you're getting the correct ones.
@@StanMisiano and what size? They come in 29M, 31M, 36M, 41M
Great video! Got the rear light and plate lights swapped, but the vanity lights I can’t get them out unfortunately.
Just pop the entire plastic housing completely out of the headliner and unplug it like I did. Then you'll be able to get to the backside and the light bulbs are simply pressure fit in place. You might have to spin them around to align a little tap on the ends.
@@StanMisiano I’ll give it a shot later today.
@@djreaction1 sounds good, wish you the best
@@StanMisiano I got the lights in. I attempted the reverse lights , but the tails didn’t want to budge out of place and pop out for me. Next time I get an oil change at Hyundai, I’ll ask them to put them in for me. The lights are soooo much better than the factory halogen!
@@djreaction1 you need to really push the tail lights out to get them off. There's clips that hold them in place. Best way to do it is to press your hands on the far sides and push outward in a linear direction. As long as your hands have a good grip, they come right off.
Any thoughts on upgrading the rear turn signal bulbs to brighter ones? Easy to get to...
Don't really see the need in my opinion
Would be cool if you could post an affiliate link for the LEDs. I've bought the wrong lights before that don't work. Thanks. Cool vid. Looking at buying one of these soon.
Unfortunately I'm not a part of their affiliate program, haven't applied yet at least. Maybe soon.
@@StanMisiano it's always a cool way for us to support your channel. But either way thanks for the sante fe videos. I trust your reviews more than most of the other you tubers.
@@FU-uh1ib yeah I need to go through the process and do the application finally. Lol
Hey boss, amature here. what is the easiest way to darken rear reflector bar? I am going to be tinting it up soon and was thinking of just tinting/dipping that rear bar. Also please keep these vids coming.
Easiest way would probably just be the exact way I did it. Or just have an actual wrap shop do it, I'm sure they wouldn't charge much.
Thanks for the vid. I changed the Cargo light, no problems. But the Tag light...i was unable. There is not enough "wire" for it to pull out so I can twist case off. Did you have that same problem???
Yeah, the wire isn't very long but I was able to get it taken care of. The video is an uninterrupted shot of the process, so you an see what exactly I did to switch them out. Just unscrew the cover, pull it down as much as possible, then hold the plug and twist both the bulb and cover, and you should have enough room to get it out of the socket.
Great job. What I dont like is the chrome line under the logo. I think it disturbs the logo and the whole area looks amateur.
It's literally a factory piece. Hyundai themselves designed it like that. Complain to them then. Lol
Great job, brotha! Just got a 2023 Limited, didn't even think of these little updates, looks great! Might do them all. Looking at adding the trailer hitch. I think the Curt would be better than the factory since it looks pretty hidden. If you have any thoughts, would love to hear them. I'm originally from Mass. but been in California for two decades. Though I'm a Masshole for life! 🤘😜
Unfortunately as far as trailer hitches go, I haven't looking into them at all yet. It was something I meant to look into before, but I just never did sadly.
Chris could you list the Amazon numbers so I can replace all the regular bulb like you. Thank you Jim
I don't have any links at this time. However the bulb sizes are as follows:
Vanity light: 29 mm
Rear cargo light: 36 mm
Reverse light: 921
Plate light: 194
I’m from Mass. is there any way you would be willing to do the lighting upgrades and also putting a light bar in where that reflector connects the tail lights?
Hello there, unfortunately I do not have a shop or any sort of business that works on customer cars. Sorry about that.
Sorry you make it old-fashioned I like the new one 😉
I have no idea what you're thinking. LEDs couldn't be any more opposite of "old fashion." Lol
@@StanMisiano I think it is about removing/hiding the red reflectors and I agree with him. Sorry :)
@@BelieveInTheLordJesus777 if that's the case, I think you're opinion is terrible. Lol
Hi, what size vanity mirror LEDs did you use? On the link in the description, the available sizes are 29MM, 31MM, 36MM, and 41MM. Thank you!
29 mm for the vanity mirror bulbs
Is it possible to change out the rear turn lights from red to amber (or white)? As red does not show up enough especially at night. Thanks.
I didn't look at the turn signals honestly. They're already LED, and the lens itself is red, regardless of what colored bulb you put in there, it's still a red lens and will have red to it. I also don't see any issue with the brightness of the turn signals either, so another reason I didn't look at them myself.
@@StanMisiano Thanks. Do you think it's possible to change the red lens to white?
Not unless someone is going to remake the lens to be clear.
I prefer directional amber lights rather than reds.
They're factory red, not sure what to tell you then. 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
What about swapping the bumper directional signal lights up to the taillights where they belong ?
Too much work. Plus there would still be the lights in the bumper.
I have a 2023 XRT. Do you know if I need to upgrade both interior cargo lights, rear and center? I don’t have the side center cargo lights.
I did the rear and it looks great!
I'm not 100% sure, I'd assume you'd have the same light configuration mine has. Just with mine being a higher trim level, you might have more standard halogen bulbs from factory where I had LEDs from factory.
When I access your link on some of them gave me a options for size for the led bulbs, which size I have to select ?? The default as soon the links open or other size ??
Yes that's correct, the right bulbs will come up as default when clicking the link.
I noticed the upper console buttons (sunroof, door and map lights, SOS and Blue Link buttons is different than the one on my 22 is it backlit by chance?
I'm pretty sure it's back-lit
Can you share al the information for the led bulbs so I can order it I have the same model Caligraphy
I have included links in the description that will bring you to every light I used in this video.
I just installed license plate lights and they work great!
I do have a concern with the vanity lights. I just installed them and after driving around with them for a bit, find that they actually flicker when the engine is on. When the engine is off at a stoplight however with the engine turning off (auto start/stop), the flickering goes away. It also flickers when just in park with the engine being on. Is this normal? If not is there a fix?
I have no flickering in my lights, sounds to me like they're not installed properly in the housing.
@@StanMisianoI find that as soon as the engine shuts off or I rev just a little bit the lights go back to normal function. By any chance is the Santa Fe you installed them on hybrid or PHEV? If not is it the 2.5T?
I have a 2.5t, but the engine isn't going to matter. LEDs draw less power than the factory incandescent bulbs. If they're flickering, that means they are not seated in the housing properly and therefore don't have proper contact.
@@StanMisiano gotcha, ty for the advice I really appreciate it. I just wasn’t sure what to think about it since it would work fine predictably in some situations than others. I’ll definitely go ahead and reseat them. Thank you!
have a grey 2023 calligraphy. going with the light bar . do not like the chrome . the black out is fine. to eaches . own.
To each their own is right, wouldn't add more lights and reflectors if someone paid me honestly. Lol
Nice look!!
How much does this car costs?
45k roughly
Hello
What's the reference about the metal extension you've put on the rear in the place of the plate light ?
I apologize but I'm not sure what you're referring to. Are you talking about the chrome trim between the tail lights?
Yes exactly
I live in France and I haven't found that on Hyundai France.
can you send me please the reference about this.@@StanMisiano
even if this is Hyundai US, because i don't see that on Hyundai France
I just bought it off ebay, and it was over a year ago, so I'm not sure where the link info is anymore unfortunately.
I have another question, maybe you can help me. Is it possible to replace the chrome skid plate on the rear bumper without much effort? Do I have to remove the entire bumper to do this?
You might have to take the bumper off, I'm not entirely sure. The rear bumper trim varies between all different trim models as well, so I really have no way to say without doing it myself unfortunately.
@@StanMisiano Thank you!
What foam tape did you use for the license plate at the end of the video? Have a link?
This one right here: amzn.to/3GaNRT2
@@StanMisiano thank you! Your video was great! I ordered all the bulbs, new license plate frames and now the foam tape!
One note for others: it looks like the same company and seller for the cargo light (36mm) sells a cheaper 2-pack. The price per bulb is higher but I don’t need 4. Just the 1 from what I can tell and I’ll still have a spare on the 2 pack.
@johnp7311 I don't think that 2 pack was in stock when I created the links if I remember correctly. I'll double check it though, thanks.
Any way to change the rear signal lights from red to amber?
The lens itself is red, so putting an amber bulb in probably won't be changing much.
What MM did you use for the vanity light replacement?
Plus what MM for the rear dome light?
@@jamesmanuel9938 29 and 36, they're both linked in the description to ensure you're getting the correct ones.
How in the world did you remove the taillight assembly? Screws removed, and the assembly won’t slide out for love or money!
There's pressure clips, so you need to just push/pull really hard.
Does anyone have a light that replaces that red reflector and would be on with headlights
Yes, here is the link amzn.to/3XBR6uN
Not a fan of the chrome trim and how the tail light housing sticks out. I would have taken the reflector and painted it black to match the body.
I disagree, the satin chrome matches the rest of the trim literally on every single panel of the car. This is also a literal oem piece, there's an entire two production years of this being how they come. I do wish the tail lights were flush, but oh well. Anything is better than a 3 foot long red reflector. So I'll take a little tail light poke.
@@StanMisiano Regardless is it totally subjective to the owner of the vehicle. I like the reflector, others like chrome satin. Cool. Option for both.
@@douglasdever6134 normally I don't like chrome, removed all of it from my other vehicle. The Santa Fe is a chrome having vehicle though. If you don't want shiny trim, don't buy something that's trying to compete with luxury vehicles. Buy a Sorrento instead.
Hi. I have a quick question. Does your Santa fe day time running light stay on during day time? Mine only comes on at night when head light is on. BTW I leave my lights on auto.
Yes, they're on when the car is in drive
@@StanMisiano I see. I was at park, thats why my day time running light wasn't working. Thanks alot.. Thats was a quick reply. 👍👍👍
@@bigapple3991 no problem
@@bigapple3991 the dlr ls on my 21 will come on with it in park if I turn the switch to off but like you I leave mine in auto.
The links you have listed for the led bulbs, Amazon states that these will not fit a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe.
I already noted in the description to ignore Amazon, their fitment guide is inaccurate. The bulbs are all the correct sizes, and the exact ones I used. I didn't write that out for no reason.
Thank You.. I missed that part. Thanks for getting back to me on this. I appreciate it.
No problem 🤙
Hi Stan
I have the same exact vehicle as you 2023 Santa Fe calligraphy but in white. So when I click on the the bulbs that you purchased on the info of this video. Amazon says that these bulbs won’t fit 2023 Santa Fe. So I don’t know if I should purchase those same bulbs.
They're the correct bulbs, exactly what I used.
Ok great for letting me know.
For the reverse light bulbs do I need 2 packs of 2 bulbs or one pack of 2 bulbs.
@nellyjay8715 you need two bulbs total, one for each side. The listing should be for the one pair of bulbs you will need. The only ones you should have extra of are the interior lights. But I always like to keep extras of those anyway.
Thx bro for letting me know. Have a Happy New Year
@nellyjay8715 no problem at all, you as well.
What bulb brand and size did you use?
I have links to all the bulbs used in the description for you
Excuse me sir, do you have Santa Fe fog lights ?
I do not
Where did you get the replacement trim?
I just ordered it online
No links to the Amazon products?
Not at the moment, hopefully will some point soon.
@@StanMisiano yeah if you could upload the links or at least provide the product names that'd be great (especially for the lights)
Where did you get the led reverse lights?
I got everything off of Amazon.
One thing that bothers me is..Why the dome light buttons are not lit. :(((( what were they thinking
I'm pretty sure they light up, or at least I think they do. I've never really noticed it to be honest. Lol
@@StanMisiano they don't. At least on my 2021 Calligraphy
@@romantashevRT I'll have to try and remember to take a look at mine next time to double check.
@@StanMisiano Thank you. Waiting for feedback
Covering over the reflector is a bad idea, in my opinion. I hope there are other reflectors built into the taillight assemblies. A black car, parked on the street with no reflectors is a formula for getting hit by inattentive drivers
The reflectors in the lights are the only ones that are necessary. Everything else is completely unneeded. Also, good thing I have a driveway. Lol
You should do a real led tail light tutorial
Not sure what you mean by that, the tail lights are already LED aside from the bulb that I replaced in this video.
Can I use these same light kits on my 23 Santa Fe limited?
Yes that's correct, the lights I changed out in this video are all the same across all trim levels of Santa Fes for this generation. So you'll be good to go with the ones I have in the description.
Doing this doesn’t void the cars warranty?
@@codyzambuto3675 if the engine blows, the light bulbs aren't going to be effecting that. But if a bulb that you changed eventually goes out, the dealership isn't going to be replacing the aftermarket, upgraded LED bulb.
How bout the directionals on back are they Led
Honestly, I'm not sure. The lense itself is red, so it's not really going to change much putting in an LED bulb if it's already not one. If I had to guess, it's most likely not LED as it's just a standard bulb socket like all the other non LED bulbs were. Therefore, putting in an LED bulb for the turn signal might end up causing it to hyper flash as well. So just not worth it at the end of the day to change it out in my opinion.
@@StanMisiano what bulb did you use for the reverse light as I thought they were led on the 2023
I put links in the description that'll take you right to the exact bulbs that I used.
@@StanMisiano the reverse lights you put say don't fit the 2023 Santa Fe? On Amazon
I made a note of that in the description, Amazon's fitment guide is inaccurate. They're the exact bulbs that I used and the correct sizes.
For some reason it says on multiple sites... That the reverse lights won't fit a 2023 Santa Fe.. weird
It's just because it's a brand new model year. The only thing that matters is the bulb sizing, and I can assure you that they fit and you are getting the correct bulbs following my links.
@@StanMisiano thanks brother. Great videos!
@@deftone366 no problem, and thank you! 🤙🤙
I have a 2022 Santa Fe limited. Amazon tells me these bulbs won’t fit that either.
@@MichiGoon as long as you are using the links in the description, they are the correct bulbs. Those are the exact bulbs that I used. Regardless of what any site's auto generated fitment guide is telling you. I looked up the bulb sizes, then bought the corresponding sized bulbs. I didn't need to pay attention to an online, inaccurate, generic fitment guide to tell me which bulbs fit when I know which bulb sizes I need. Which is exactly why I provided the links on the description to make it as straight forward as possible for anyone else to purchase the correct bulbs. I've been doing this car thing for almost a decade now, doing much more complicated things like building custom suspension parts. You can rest assured that I have linked the correct LED bulbs in the description.
Why dont foil the whole back black, even the lower spoiler, and maybe dismount the Hyundai logo.
I did exactly what I wanted to do. If I wanted to do something else, than I would have done that.
@@StanMisiano ofcourse, just some input. Nice mod however.
@@captainmiffo 🤙
I’m not sure if anyone can’t help me out, but I’m trying to find out where to obtain a carbon fiber hood for my 2022 Hyundai Tucson limited. A tree branch fell on my hood and need’s replaced. I don’t want it filled and painted, just want a hood that’s strong but I know it’s expensive. I cannot find a place online or find the correct source.
I doubt anyone is making a carbon fiber hood for a Tucson. Just buy an OEM one and have it painted.
@@StanMisiano I guess there may not be anyone making a hood for it. I just wish I could get a replacement hood painted by the manufacturer but I know that’s not an option.
@@Jwebbplayz Why not just file an insurance claim and have everything replaced and painted properly?
@@StanMisiano being the location of damage on the hood it cannot be PDR’d. It can only be resin filled and paint over paint.
Insurance companies today default to filling the damage with a resin “if applicable” over replacing the actual item with a new one (hood, fender; ect.
& we’ve only ever done 1 claim thru USAA and they raised our rates 3 years ago and I’m sure they would raise our rates again with this.
The problem in the industry, is that insurance companies “do not” depict a natural hit from Mother Nature to cause damage or if it’s from an accident, a claim is a claim.
@@Jwebbplayz sounds like you don't have comprehensive insurance that cover these exact scenarios. I don't really know what else to tell you in all honesty here. This video has nothing to do with a Tucson, insurance, PDR, body work etc. I'm not even sure what you mean by filling with resin, body filler is most definitely different than resin. Also PDR can be done on any area of a vehicle. At the end of the day, I can not make any decisions for you and your situation. Not sure what you want from me here. Lol
Did he just make 2023 Santa Fe look like 2020? 🤦♂️
Yes that's correct. As clearly stated the trim was from the pre face-lift.
Take it easy man it’s just a car let it go
Not a clue what you're talking about. Lol
@@StanMisianoforget it. Keep doing what you do. Good luck
@@newmike3 OK then. You too. Lol
Better to slow down and show step by step instead of fast forwarding the process.
I thought that's exactly what this video was. 🤷♂️
You can slow the video down 25 or 50% slower in the video settings
Don’t like the chrome trim
Don't like the red reflector. Lol
Satin chrome ?
No. Chrome is never satin...aluminum can be satin or polished, but chrome...ALWAYS mirror finished, high shine and sparkle.
Whatever helps you sleep at night. Lol
@@StanMisiano what a dick, all I was pointing out is that chrome is not satin finish.
Did I hurt your feelings ?
Run to your safe space and breathe, it will be okay.
Just let it all out, it'll help you feel better. Lol