2015 turn signal burnout problem

[carguy75]

I hate to say it, but that will probably be a complete waste of money. The issue isn't with the housing, sockets, or anything like that. The problem is with the bulbs. You can change the sockets out to your hearts content (and spend the money to do it) but it won't change the fact that the OEM incandescent bulbs were never designed to be used as DRLs. It's a design flaw that was fixed in later models.

In all fairness. 1157 Incandescent bulbs are designed for DRL use, and the lifespan is about 2-3 years depending on how often they are used. The problem is usually that normal use 1157 or 2357 bulbs are used instead of the heavy duty 1157LL or 2357LL bulbs. Also; since there is a TSB on the issue, the early Hyundai specially designed 1157/2357 DRL socket seem to not be constructed for the constant current draw required for DRL use which burn out the contacts. I assume the updated sockets solve that issue.

Changing incandescent signal/DRL bulbs every 2-3 years was common practice before LED DRL running lights was a thing in late model cars.

 

[The White Shadow]

In all fairness. 1157 Incandescent bulbs are designed for DRL use, and the lifespan is about 2-3 years depending on how often they are used. The problem is usually that normal use 1157 or 2357 bulbs are used instead of the heavy duty 1157LL or 2357LL bulbs. Also; since there is a TSB on the issue, the early Hyundai specially designed 1157/2357 DRL socket seem to not be constructed for the constant current draw required for DRL use which burn out the contacts. I assume the updated sockets solve that issue.

Changing incandescent signal/DRL bulbs every 2-3 years was common practice before LED DRL running lights was a thing in late model cars.

Actually, 1157 incandescent bulbs were designed for DIRECTIONAL lighting, such as parking, turning signals, and back-up lights. In those scenarios, one could go years without having to change out the bulbs. When used in a DRL application, they have shown to overheat and burn out quickly. That has been the major reason for bulb housings melting in our cars, and the catalyst for Hyundai changing the DRLs to LEDS in 2016. But if people want to continue using incandescent bulbs, that certainly is their choice. I've had zero issues since I switched to LEDs, and I keep my DRLs on always when I drive.

 

[carguy75]

Actually, 1157 incandescent bulbs were designed for DIRECTIONAL lighting, such as parking, turning signals, and back-up lights. In those scenarios, one could go years without having to change out the bulbs. When used in a DRL application, they have shown to overheat and burn out quickly. That has been the major reason for bulb housings melting in our cars, and the catalyst for Hyundai changing the DRLs to LEDS in 2016. But if people want to continue using incandescent bulbs, that certainly is their choice. I've had zero issues since I switched to LEDs, and I keep my DRLs on always when I drive.

Amber 1157 bulbs are listed for running lights or DRL as well depending on the model of car used. 1157LL use in the low watt filament last years; however the service life varies depending on the use.

Hyundai DRL sockets uses the high wattage filament of the 1157/2357bulb which is brighter, but shorten the bulb's life to about 3 years based on the use. If the DRL socket used the lower wattage filament the bulb would probably last twice as long, but run dimmer.

Aftermarket 1157/2357LED bulbs seem to last only about 2-3 years as well, so not really an improvement in terms of DRL service life due to heat generated by the diodes which damage the circuitry. I am using aftermarket LED bulbs in other my car and they have failed after about 3 years as well and needed replacing. No bulbs(LED or incandescence) that are used daily as DRL will go longer than 3 years without a burnout except the OEM LED headlights; which could also fail over time.

 

[surprisinguy]

When I got my car the one of the drls was brighter than the other. Not sure if someone replaced one with the wrong bulb. That got me on a quest to replace with LEDs... havent looked back.

 

[greekgeek]

My original bulbs were used as DRLs for over 5 years. Sockets were fine
Maybe just an outlier but I suspect Hyundai dropped the ball with all these failed sockets, maybe got a bad batch of plastic in that couldn't take the heat.

 

[carguy75]

My original bulbs were used as DRLs for over 5 years. Sockets were fine
Maybe just an outlier but I suspect Hyundai dropped the ball with all these failed sockets, maybe got a bad batch of plastic in that couldn't take the heat.

Good to see that your DRL bulbs are still good or lasted a long time.

My original DRL bulbs lasted just over three years before one burn out. Both bulbs rarely burn out at the same time, usually just one side goes out. The same with any incandescent bulb equipped car. The 1157/2357 bulbs are cheap($7 a set) so no big deal for me to change every 3 years or so if no burned sockets are involved.

If the LED DRL strip goes out on the newer 2017+ models then you will have to replace a headlight unit ($1000+)which would be way more expensive in the long term than replacing some $7 bulbs every 3 years or so.

Note: The current stock DRL bulbs offered by Hyundai for 2015 and 2016 models are PY27/8 bulbs not 1157 or 2357 bulbs based on this part website. I know that 1157 bulbs last longer than 2357, but 2357 bulbs are brighter. I am not sure how either of those bulbs compare to a PY27/8 bulb. PY27/8 (3757)also have a different socket. I may buy the updated harnesses before my 2357 bulbs go out again and swap to the updated 3757 bulbs if the sockets did change. I will buy these sockets listed and see if the bulbs type were changed to address the premature burn out issue.

 

[carguy75]

If this chart is correct then I have been using the wrong bulbs for sure if a longer service life is the goal. 2357 bulbs are brighter, but only have a 400hr service life when using the high wattage filament like the Genesis uses for DRL. No wonder I only got 3 years out of them. I will just buy new bulb harnesses and upgrade to 3757/3157 bulbs that have a 1000hr life with the high wattage filament or 1157LL bulbs that also have 1000+hr service life if the part website is wrong about the PY27/8 bulb and socket.

 

[o_mlly]

I had to change my DRL bulbs last month. Nasty job on the passenger side. Stayed with the OEM bulbs but will disengage the "Lane Keep Assist/Lane Departure Warning" in city driving to extend bulb life.

 

[dcrob95]

I had to change my DRL bulbs last month. Nasty job on the passenger side. Stayed with the OEM bulbs but will disengage the "Lane Keep Assist/Lane Departure Warning" in city driving to extend bulb life.

In what way does the lane keep assist have anything to do with the DRL bulbs?

 

[o_mlly]

In what way does the lane keep assist have anything to do with the DRL bulbs?

The bulbs are dual element serving as flasher, blinker, and daytime running light .

______________________________

Help support this site so it can continue supporting you!

 

[surprisinguy]

there you go

 

[Aurally]

I posted an alternative solution 2 years ago, adding 1 ohm resistor in series to the incandescent lamps:

Low tech/Old school solution to DRL burning out

There is tons of discussions on how to ditch the 2357A filament lamp and use an LED instead on this forum. However, like some, I am concerned that the LED replacement still seems like a niche product, which on top of many things, require mods to prevent hyper-flashing, none which I find elegant...

genesisowners.com

Haven't needed to give any thought to it until I saw these posts. Still working like they should in my car.

 

[dcrob95]

The bulbs are dual element serving as flasher, blinker, and daytime running light .

And?? What does a flasher, blinker and daytime running light have to do with lane keep assist? Unless your blinker fluid is low, there should be no problem

 

[The White Shadow]

2+ years using the Sirius 1157 LEDs and not a problem. Despite what some people think, they DEFINITELY run cooler than the original incandescent bulbs, and last significantly longer (50-60k hours vs 800hrs). I've read numerous complaints about incandescent bulbs burning out several times a year, and even melting the sockets. I have yet to hear of any LEDs doing that.

 

[Alfer]

Do you have to do any rewiring of any kind to use the Sirius? If they are not plug and play, I'm not venturing into LED.

 

[surprisinguy]

Do you have to do any rewiring of any kind to use the Sirius? If they are not plug and play, I'm not venturing into LED.

You might have to swap 2 pins on one of the plugs

 

[The White Shadow]

Do you have to do any rewiring of any kind to use the Sirius? If they are not plug and play, I'm not venturing into LED.

Yeah, it's not unusual to have to flip the 2 red wires. Incandescent bulbs can operate without regard to polarity, but LEDs need to be correct in order to work. A good majority of our cars are wired backwards. It took me all of 10 minutes to switch the wires in order to get the LEDs to work. The entire project took me about 30 minutes from start to finish. That's including removing and re-installing the air boxes.

 

[carguy75]

2+ years using the Sirius 1157 LEDs and not a problem. Despite what some people think, they DEFINITELY run cooler than the original incandescent bulbs, and last significantly longer (50-60k hours vs 800hrs). I've read numerous complaints about incandescent bulbs burning out several times a year, and even melting the sockets. I have yet to hear of any LEDs doing that.

I have had Phillip incandescence 2357NALL bulbs in my Genesis that lasted about three years. My point is that LED 1157 bulbs do not last much more than 3 years as well due to the circuity failing due to heat it generates internally; not the same external radiant heat of a filament like with a incandescence bulb. LED downfall is the circuit board failing(flickering) or burning out when used as DRL. If your LED 1157 bulbs last 4 years then that would be a incentive to change.

1157LL incandescence bulbs are rated to last twice as long as the 2357LL bulbs when the high wattage filament is used like in our DRL system. So a good pair of 1157LL incandescence bulbs would probably last 5 years or more. No hyper flashing or resisters needed. Plus, only cost about $7 a pair.

I only use LED DRL to get a cooler bright white look in my Escalade; not for longer lasting DRL bulbs. I have the switch back LED in the car that are bright white as DRL and the changes to amber for the signal lights. The DRL LED bulbs in my Cadillac seem to lasts only about a couple years before one burns out or starts to flicker. The same for my LED license plate bulbs in my Cadillac. The only LED bulbs that have been going strong in my Cadillac Escalade for over 5 years are the brake light and reverse bulbs that get minimum use.

 

[greekgeek]

Welp, first pair lasted 5+ years, second pair out in like 6 months. Well, one of then at least.

Time to order up something new.

 

[carguy75]

Welp, first pair lasted 5+ years, second pair out in like 6 months. Well, one of then at least.

Time to order up something new.

My suggestion would be Philips or Sylvania 1157LL bulbs. I use 2357LL bulbs because they are brighter, but they do not last very long past 2 years.