[pnwkona]

Led backups came today and now in.
Driver side old one, passenger led. 2nd picture is both in.

 

[JR KONA]

Would you provide a source and link for them, please?

 

[Shel]

I have asked this before and maybe it was even you who answered, but access to this set of light seems tough --it was suggested to go under and up from the bumper --still couldn't figure it out (??)


Any thought to LED turn lights - or is the low resistance on flashers an issue?

 

[JR KONA]

I have asked this before and maybe it was even you who answered, but access to this set of light seems tough --it was suggested to go under and up from the bumper --still couldn't figure it out (??)


Any thought to LED turn lights - or is the low resistance on flashers an issue?

Actually no I don't believe so. The Ultimate has LED tail and head lights. Fogs are another story. Haven' been to this point yet.:smile: Yes it's better to go under the skid panel as far as I can see. Ask pnwkona he's already been there.

 

[pnwkona]

JDM Astars 1156 Backups (7506) no need for a warning light as these are not ohm specific.

1st picture is driver side
2nd - passenger side in yellow you can see the back up light, Note- you have to maneuver in this small space and use 2 hands one on both sides of the bumper brace to get the bulb out
3rd- remove this to get access to this side as the exhaust tip makes the space smaller the other side you do not have this piece.

This can all be reached on your back or a lift as you look up they designed the cargo area away from the bumper cover.

Led Fogs since mine has Led headlight high and low combo and led DRL I found out that after installing these they do not need a voltage canceler using the LumaWerx brand. Basically the higher cost brands are designed with this built in, this would not apply to the SE/SEL model.

 

[Shel]

Thanks for the details -- a bit beyond what I would want to undertake. But my interest in access really was so I could replace a rear turn signal bulb if necessary -- unfortunately not simple at all --- don't know why manufacturers make this so tough. At least the tail/brake lights higher up are LED (on mine - Ultimate) and shouldn't need replacing.

 

[pnwkona]

Actually no I don't believe so. The Ultimate has LED tail and head lights. Fogs are another story. Haven' been to this point yet.:smile: Yes it's better to go under the skid panel as far as I can see. Ask pnwkona he's already been there.

The turns would require a LED flasher, so finding the right one being the number on the flasher and location of said oem flasher which I assume like most cars is under the steering wheel.

Most flashers are made to fit a numerous amount of cars so knowing the number and pin amount. It would be not be Kona specific but Hyundai and at least for 2 years or newer in age.

 

[MonyG]

Led backups came today and now in.
Driver side old one, passenger led. 2nd picture is both in.

Sweet!

 

[adamzenwine]

Where did you buy the bulbs from? Have a link or bulb #?

 

[abjbrkt]

pnwkona hasn't been active in months.

This is a very easy DIY and well worth the $ and effort + no tools required.

I'm very happy with these
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-1156-BA...everse-Turn-Signal-Lights-white-/142841145769
3k lumens is very bright!

 

[elpato]

I have asked this before and maybe it was even you who answered, but access to this set of light seems tough --it was suggested to go under and up from the bumper --still couldn't figure it out (??)


Any thought to LED turn lights - or is the low resistance on flashers an issue?

I replaced the backup lights with LED's and can confirm that the only way to do this is to go from under the bumper.

 

[zvoyageur]

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No issues beside the odd access from under. .

 

[zvoyageur]

Also to be noted, the back up bulb point upward to the sky not out to the rear. Thus when selecting a bulb , having an all around LED distribution is more interesting than having a front lens (that would be seen by nobody)