2015 Genesis Tech Package - Front turn signal bulb blown - LED Replacement?

[mgreenb561]

CK no hyperblinking for me. Both sides were reverse polarity. i am very happy

 

[kibber]

sirius ck left / ebay right

Based on that photo alone, Sirius seems to be the original to ebay's knockoff. Just look at the cooling fins depth, or at the skewed contact plate on the ebay one. Sirius is clearly worth the extra few bucks. Come on people, we're driving a luxury vehicle here!

 

[kolme]

Just to verify, those buying the SiriusLED bulbs, most of you are purchasing the 1157 bulbs and using the stock bulb harness correct? Meaning that one of the Bulb's metal connectors is not being used right?

Asking before buying.

 

[Suburbazine]

Just to verify, those buying the SiriusLED bulbs, most of you are purchasing the 1157 bulbs and using the stock bulb harness correct? Meaning that one of the Bulb's metal connectors is not being used right?

Asking before buying.

Correct. The correct side is already the high side in the socket.

 

[kolme]

Ahhh you rock. Thanks Suburb

 

[sidewinder1]

Based on that photo alone, Sirius seems to be the original to ebay's knockoff. Just look at the cooling fins depth, or at the skewed contact plate on the ebay one. Sirius is clearly worth the extra few bucks. Come on people, we're driving a luxury vehicle here!

no kidding...just get the sirius

 

[carguy75]

no kidding...just get the sirius

How many set of LED DRL bulbs have you used in the last year?

I only purchased one set of amber 2357 bulbs and they have been working fine for nearly a year, no burn out. What is the point of using LED bulbs for DRL if they are either too expensive,hyper-flash, nor last as long as the incandescent bulbs due to heat like the cheaper LED bulbs compared to high quality amber 2357 incandescent bulbs?

We are only talking about amber DRL lights. The amber LED and incandescent bulbs look similar so what is the point of trying to use LED bulbs which requires more effort to install, especially if they seem to fail sooner than incandescent bulbs due to heat destroying the circuit boards?

 

[kolme]

How many set of LED DRL bulbs have you used in the last year?

I only purchased one set of amber 2357 bulbs and they have been working fine for nearly a year, no burn out. What is the point of using LED bulbs for DRL if they are either too expensive,hyper-flash, nor last as long as the incandescent bulbs due to heat like the cheaper LED bulbs compared to high quality amber 2357 incandescent bulbs?

We are only talking about amber DRL lights. The amber LED and incandescent bulbs look similar so what is the point of trying to use LED bulbs which requires more effort to install, especially if they seem to fail sooner than incandescent bulbs due to heat destroying the circuit boards?

I agree on avoiding it for DRL IMO. My only intention is for turn signals. The on/off appearance of the LEDs are their main selling points to me.

 

[carguy75]

I agree on avoiding it for DRL IMO. My only intention is for turn signals. The on/off appearance of the LEDs are their main selling points to me.

I actually like LED bulbs, especially switch-back LED bulbs that changes color from white for DRL to amber for signaling. However, I would have to use load resistors in my Genesis for those to work, and the resistors will fail in less than a year when used as DRL. I use LED switch-back bulbs in my Caddy, but the hyper-flashing issue is solved by a LED flasher module in the Escalade so no load resistors needed.

However, for just amber colored DRL; LED bulbs seem to be too much trouble to deal with in my opinion since they look nearly the same as incandescence amber 2357 bulbs. The only amber LED set that really look brighter than the 2357 bulbs was the $100 set one member used, the rest look nearly the same as 2357 bulbs in the pictures.

 

[kolme]

I actually like LED bulbs, especially switch-back LED bulbs that changes color from white for DRL to amber for signaling. However, I would have to use load resistors in my Genesis for those to work, and the resistors will fail in less than a year when used as DRL. I use LED switch-back bulbs in my Caddy, but the hyper-flashing issue is solved by a LED flasher module in the Escalade so no load resistors needed.

However, for just amber colored DRL; LED bulbs seem to be too much trouble to deal with in my opinion since they look nearly the same as incandescence amber 2357 bulbs. The only amber LED set that really look brighter than the 2357 bulbs was the $100 set one member used, the rest look nearly the same as 2357 bulbs in the pictures.

Yeah makes sense to me. I wanted to go switchback route as well for DRL. But I feel theres not much space to safely install resistors (safely according to my paranoia haha).

I did go the route of the switchbacks in my wifes Camry, which did require the resistors, however there were a plethora of mounting points on lonely metal. If they ever have issues, I'll likely just change it back.

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[Paraiks]

Just replaced my stock bulbs with LEDs today because my bulbs blew out twice already. I have not ran into any issues with these LEDs.They seem to be working fine. If you have questions, let me know. I hope this helps.
* IMPORTANT: These LEDs DO NOT require an external resistor, it is built-in. These are plug and play.

Here's what I purchased:
1. Turn Signal Socket.
(The original socket was burnt to a crisp and when I took the old bulb out, I broke the socket. This is the replacement. Also, my car's wiring was "backwards" so I had to just switch the wires when I connected the new socket to the old wiring in the car.)

Robot Check

2. LED Lights
(I purchased the Switchback LEDs, but they don't switch back. From the research I did, the car's wiring does NOT support that feature. It only has two wires that attach to the turn signal socket and I believe it needs three (3) for the switchback to work. I don't know the specifics, but I want to let you know that the LED will stay amber.)

Canbus LED Switchback Light White Amber 1157 Two Bulb Front Turn Signal Replace | eBay

Other models of bulbs- LED CANbus Switchback Miniature Bulb. 1157 S25 DC Bayonet BAY15d. Canbus Error Hyperflash Free 3030 LED Light Bulb Miniature Amber DRL Turn Signal. 94 1016 1034 1034LL 1130 1152 1154 1157NA 1157A 1157ALL 1157 1157LL 1157ST.

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[sidewinder1]

How many set of LED DRL bulbs have you used in the last year?

I only purchased one set of amber 2357 bulbs and they have been working fine for nearly a year, no burn out. What is the point of using LED bulbs for DRL if they are either too expensive,hyper-flash, nor last as long as the incandescent bulbs due to heat like the cheaper LED bulbs compared to high quality amber 2357 incandescent bulbs?

We are only talking about amber DRL lights. The amber LED and incandescent bulbs look similar so what is the point of trying to use LED bulbs which requires more effort to install, especially if they seem to fail sooner than incandescent bulbs due to heat destroying the circuit boards?

started with the cheap pilot from op and that lasted whole 4 months before the leds started falling off and hyperflashing. prob would have lasted longer not being used as drl but i would still consider it junk. now running with the $20/pr sirius and been very happy with light output. can light up road signs at night from pretty far now they are plug and play so no different than an incandescent bulb as far as replacing them. i also prefer the led flashing effect compared to the incandescent. as far as longevity that is the only question with these but they do come with 1yr warranty even when used as a drl as found by another member so not too worried in that respect.

 

[carguy75]

started with the cheap pilot from op and that lasted whole 4 months before the leds started falling off and hyperflashing. prob would have lasted longer not being used as drl but i would still consider it junk. now running with the $20/pr sirius and been very happy with light output. can light up road signs at night from pretty far now they are plug and play so no different than an incandescent bulb as far as replacing them. i also prefer the led flashing effect compared to the incandescent. as far as longevity that is the only question with these but they do come with 1yr warranty even when used as a drl as found by another member so not too worried in that respect.

If you are happy with the LED performance than I guess the swap is worth it to you, so enough said.

 

[TxGenesis01]

started with the cheap pilot from op and that lasted whole 4 months before the leds started falling off and hyperflashing. prob would have lasted longer not being used as drl but i would still consider it junk. now running with the $20/pr sirius and been very happy with light output. can light up road signs at night from pretty far now they are plug and play so no different than an incandescent bulb as far as replacing them. i also prefer the led flashing effect compared to the incandescent. as far as longevity that is the only question with these but they do come with 1yr warranty even when used as a drl as found by another member so not too worried in that respect.

Do the Sirius led hyperflash? I already have pilot leds installed but they started to hyperflash.

 

[wabbajack]

I just did this. I wanted to give anyone instructions with a V8 on how to go about changing out their amber DRLs to LEDs.
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Test your new socket on the vehicle before putting it all back together.
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The car does not hyperflash and so far I am pleased.

Thank you for putting this together. I just ordered the same bulbs from Amazon, so I'll be changing mine out later this week.
Between your guide and the video below, hopefully I won't have any issues.
Front Turn Signal Change Hyundai Genesis (2015-2016) 2016 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 3.8L V6

Could you (or anyone else) go into detail about how you test the lights after installation? Can I turn the car on to ACC mode while everything is disassembled and test the bulbs? I don't want to reassemble everything and then realize my fix didn't work.

 

[Smobien]

Thank you for putting this together. I just ordered the same bulbs from Amazon, so I'll be changing mine out later this week.
Between your guide and the video below, hopefully I won't have any issues.
Front Turn Signal Change Hyundai Genesis (2015-2016) 2016 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 3.8L V6

Could you (or anyone else) go into detail about how you test the lights after installation? Can I turn the car on to ACC mode while everything is disassembled and test the bulbs? I don't want to reassemble everything and then realize my fix didn't work.

When you 1st turn them on if neither light then you have to reverse the polarity. Test it by doing one side to make sure that was the issue. If you are successful then move to the other side if necessary. Apparently its kind of a crap shoot on how it was wired from the factory. Some are reverse polarity while others are not.

In order to test it I just didn't put my foot on the brake and put the car in the ON position. I was able to manipulate the lights accordingly.

I let the sockets dangle behind the headlight assembly before I put everything back together.

 

[kavisic]

Sorry for my ignorance, but how do you reverse the polarity? Just turn the bulb around so the contacts are reversed?

 

[Smobien]

Sorry for my ignorance, but how do you reverse the polarity? Just turn the bulb around so the contacts are reversed?

The bulb can not be turned around due to the tabs on either side of the bulb are at different heights, the bulb only goes in one way. The actual connector with the socket has to be re-pinned. You basically take the negative and positive wires and swap them.

 

[sidewinder1]

Do the Sirius led hyperflash? I already have pilot leds installed but they started to hyperflash.

no hyper flash at all so far...get rid of those junk asap before the leds start falling off. you will be surprised how much brighter these are at night.

 

[kolme]

Added the Sirius CKs tonight, and theyre great. No hyperflash and as sidewinder said, very bright!