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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
So here's what I've done so far with my lights (Kona 1.6T not ultimate)

Fog lights: RCP h11 LED with Canbus adapter

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N6LX0JS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

THEY ARE SO BRIGHT HOLY CRAP. Easy to install just pop out the terrible push fasteners, unbolt the 10mm bolts, and just reach in and replace the fog lights. No light alarms. Probably shouldn't use them at night unless you need to.

Low beams: Philips Diamond vision h7

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007JZKBVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The pigtail for the low beams is also the retention clip so putting in LEDs with the huge butt isn't an option. There's also almost no room in the headlight housing.

High beams: Philips Diamond vision h7

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007JZKBVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Have them on order, should be good. Same deal with the pigtails.

Interior lights: eco_zilla kit from eBay

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/For-2018-Hyundai-Kona-WHITE-LED-Interior-Light-Accessories-Replacement-Kit-8-PCS/112802532405?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

on order, don't know how well it will go.

Also ordering some el cheapo halogens from amazon: agptek h7

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071Z1KSK7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

just to watch the world burn

A note about the Philips lights: apparently they may not be legal in your region, IDK why. the ultimate Kona comes with white LEDs anyway.

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#8 ·
I don’t see why you need to remove the neg terminal to change a headlight bulb.. as long as you
Don’t have power to the ignition, the light switch is not on, you will be fine. I would do it without hesitation..
This is more of a safety, lawyer catch all for the owners manual.
 
#5 ·
Yes, to preclude a short of the fuse or damage to the replacement. Do not handle the bulb with your fingers. The oil from your hand can cause a hotspot and burn out the light. Clean your hands with rubbing alcohol before installing the light and only hold it by the prongs.

Blessings and Peace
 
#9 ·
I just had the lights set to off so they weren't energized at all. If you really want to be sure you can meter the feed and return for voltage.

though the manual is right in that one shouldn't work on a live system unless necessary. Liable to start welding if you're not careful
 
#10 ·
Yoinkerman, really appreciate your report and link posts on this.
So, if I'm reading it right, you replaced both the low & high beams with the same Phillips bulbs?
Just stocking my cart in Amazon.ca now and hovering over the buy now button, but want to make sure.

I'm so unimpressed with the OEM bulbs - but so IMPRESSED with the LED fog light improvement, I'm really hoping the Phillips will illuminate to a higher standard.

Cheers!!!!
 
#16 ·
Yes. Open it, the outer seal is directly behind the projector lens and is plastic, it takes about a quarter turn (maybe a bit more) to unseat it and then you pull it off. Repeat the same process with the bulbs and then you reverse the process for reassembly.

Important not to touch the glass of the new bulbs as oil from your hand can cause hotspots and cause them to burn out.
 
#20 ·
The tight fit (and my big mitts) have proven challenging to get at and change the bulbs.
Especially on the passenger side low beam, as the windshield washer reservoir stem is right there.
I can see an afternoon of humming, hawing, chin scratching, head rubbing and staring into the abyss to figure out how to get it done,
whilst saving either my knuckles from certain destruction or my patience being worn so thin it snaps.
Just don't want to end up with Kona heterochromia iridis.
 
#21 ·
Go thru the wheel well. There is plenty of room if you just turn the wheel right or left then remove the fasteners and work from there. There is also a small inspection window in the wheel well.:smile:

Hope you're able to get it done with minimal ease.

Blessings and Peace
 
#22 ·
3 out of 4

Hi Guys,


I have managed to replace 3 out of the 4 lights (dips/mains) but how do I replace the main bulb that is obscured by the washer bottle???? I can barely get my hand down to remove the cover let alone get the bulb out!!



Any help much appreciated.


Thanks
 
#23 ·
Thank you for posting about the lights

So here's what I've done so far with my lights (Kona 1.6T not ultimate)

Fog lights: RCP h11 LED with canbus adapter

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N6LX0JS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

THEY ARE SO BRIGHT HOLY CRAP. Easy to install just pop out the terrible push fasteners, unbolt the 10mm bolts, and just reach in and replace the fog lights. No light alarms. Probably shouldn't use them at night unless you need to

Low beams: Philips Diamond vision h7

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007JZKBVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The pigtail for the low beams is also the retention clip so putting in LEDs with the huge butt isn't an option. There's also almost no room in the headlight housing.

High beams: Philips Diamond vision h7

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007JZKBVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Have them on order, should be good. Same deal with the pigtails.

Interior lights: eco_zilla kit from ebay

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/For-2018-Hy...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

on order, don't know how well it will go.

Also ordering some el cheapo halogens from amazon: agptek h7

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071Z1KSK7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

just to watch the world burn

A note about the philips lights: apparently they may not be legal in your region, idk why. the ultimate kona comes with white LEDs anyway.
Just a thank you for bringing these lights to my attention. I just had the very same ones installed as a swap for my headlights today. Someone mentioned wanting to see a photo of them at night so Im posting a relatively closeup image of the front end with the fog lamps on. Note: the fog lamps are a much more yellow light than appears in the photo.
Had the dealership install them for me as I'm not as handy as you "car guys" are :)

 
#24 ·
Just a thank you for bringing these lights to my attention. I just had the very same ones installed as a swap for my headlights today. Someone mentioned wanting to see a photo of them at night so Im posting a relatively closeup image of the front end with the fog lamps on. Note: the fog lamps are a much more yellow light than appears in the photo.
Had the dealership install them for me as I'm not as handy as you "car guys" are :)

Can you post a pic of how the light output is on the road?
 
#26 ·
Absolutely love the 2019 Kona Ultimate overall. Lights are a different issue. Although the headlights are now LED (standard) in this trim, I truely dislike the fog lamps (halogen). Such a cheap look.

I tried looking up the RCP LED lamps (top of this thread), but the link is Amazon's Canadian website. The site will not allow me to order from them for shipment to the US. The worse part is that the RCP product is not even found on Amazon's US website.

After some research, I am ordering the Cougar Motor LED Headlight Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit - H11 (H8, H9) -7,200Lm 6000K Cool White which use the same premium CREE lamps as the RCP. The cost is close to the same (~$45/pair).

Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H6NZ7D8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I will take before and after pics. I don't see any clear instructions anywhere for accessing them. I'm assuming the 2019 Kona is similar to 2018 as far as accessing the fog lamps (from underneath)? Wish me luck on a careful and successful installation when the lamps arrive! If anyone has hints on getting to the lamps (pictures?), along with any clearance issues compared to original halogens, it would be appreciated!
 
#29 ·
The advertisement says; "These bulbs are CanBUS-Ready" does this mean you have to add an adapter?

Blessings and Peace
 
#27 ·
From under neither is your best bet. Don't touch the bulbs with your fingers. Make sure they are Can bus type bulbs. Check what Did You Do To You Kona Today thread. I think you'll find something there. Or do a search in the Google search block below the upper one for Hyundai Kona Fog Lamp Installation.

Blessings and Peace
 
#34 ·
Cougar Motor LED fog lamps installed! Relatively easy to do. We'll see how well they hold up. 50,000 hour life is the claim. So far, no error codes show up, no flickering, just pure white light (can BUS is included). Kona wiring showed no polarity, and Cougar Motor instructions say polarity doesn't matter, but I checked anyway since the plugs on the cougar lamps are coded positive and negative. I also marked the Kona wiring to show correct polarity for next time...

Worked perfectly the first time. See attached pics.
 

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