How do you clean a corroded brake socket?
Hear this out loudPauseSoak the corroded area with white vinegar. Wet a rag or paper towels with white vinegar. Apply the damp rag to the rusted surface, and let sit for several hours, occasionally rewetting the rag with vinegar. When done, use a rag, a plastic scrubber, or steel wool to wipe or scrub away as much loose rust as you can.
Why do my brake light bulbs keep burning out?
Hear this out loudPauseBad Socket. If you have a single brake light out and the bulb is good, then the next step is to check the light socket itself. Brake light problems can include a socket whose connections are dirty or corroded, or one whose wiring has become worn to the point where it’s only making an intermittent connection.
How do you keep a light bulb from sticking to the socket?
Hear this out loudPauseTo prevent lightbulbs that are already in place from sticking, simply remove them from the socket, coat with a small amount of grease, and reinsert.
Can Vaseline be used as bulb grease?
Hear this out loudPausePetroleum jelly is dielectric and acts as an insulator. Vaseline can work as a substitute for dielectric grease, the big differences are that it can degrade rubber and plastics over time, and it’s combustible – but I’ve used it in the past on car bulbs, wiring and battery terminals and it hasn’t been a problem yet.
Can a brake light be replaced on a Hyundai?
Drivers side brake light bulb exploded, and melted into the socket. I was advised that you cannot replace just the socket and Hyundai is quoting $400 for the entire wiring harness. This is a fire hazard and causes an additional safety hazard with the loss of the brake light.
Why are the brake lights on my Hyundai Sonata so hot?
The rear brake light bulbs located in the trunk get extremely hot and melt the light assembly. I have replaced the bulbs at least 3 times per year (approximately 30 bulbs) since purchasing this car in August 2015. I have been told that the reason is faulty wiring by Hyundai.
How to tell if a Hyundai light socket is genuine?
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Why does my brake light melt in the trunk?
Noticed that maybe the bulb is getting to hot causing the lens to wrap which is making changing the bulb a real task and hard to get the bulb back in place. Getting ready to change it again today (3/10/2020). The rear brake light bulbs located in the trunk get extremely hot and melt the light assembly.
Why is the third brake light on in my Hyundai?
One night driving back home I realized that my third brake light was on even though I wasn’t pressing it. I messed with the old wire harness and the lights would work if the wires were pulled a certain way so I took my best guess and figured the harness was about done.
Why are my brake lights failing in my 2012 Sonata?
My brake lights were failing due to, upon further inspection, burned bulb sockets in my 2012 Sonata GLS. The part came in and matched my current bulbs and sockets perfectly. There are no screws or nuts to remove, you can access, and remove, the wiring from inside the trunk (one plug that pulls straight out and four twist lock sockets).
How to replace tail lamp holder in Hyundai?
There are no screws or nuts to remove, you can access, and remove, the wiring from inside the trunk (one plug that pulls straight out and four twist lock sockets). All new bulbs came with the kit, it took me a few minutes to replace and everything works as designed now.
What kind of brake lamp does Hyundai GLS have?
The photo shown looks exactly like the one that came with my 2014 Hyundai Sonata GLS but the part has a much larger Brake lamp connector that is Orange not grey. All other lamp sockets fit. Another reviewer said it fit in his 2014 Sonata GLS so I don’t know WTF. Gonna have to try and find the correct part before the return period is over.