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ElantraClub - For Elantra Owners and Enthusiasts _ i30 Based Modifications _ Rear License Plate LED Bulbs

Posted by: travelelantragt Oct 17 2014, 03:48 PM

Has anyone replaced the stock bulbs yet? I can't figure out how to get to them.

Posted by: trololololo Oct 17 2014, 11:33 PM

im not familiar with the 2013. but usually bulbs can easily be accessed one of two ways.

1. from behind a pop out panel on inside of trunk lid (sometimes its a screw panel)
2. the bulb housing themselves can be unscrewed or popped out from outside vehicle. if you dont see screws you might see a small half inch recess for a flathead screwdriver to wedge in and pop off.

quite a few people have had LED plate bulbs... hopefully someone with a MD will chine in

Posted by: a_v Oct 18 2014, 04:28 AM

This what you're after?

Posted by: travelelantragt Oct 18 2014, 07:01 AM

I've done the bulb swap on a coupe and its just like the sedan but the GT is a bit different, I can't access them from inside and there aren't any indications that I can slide them out from a exterior approach. I really looking for a second opinion before I start trying different things....forcibly.

Posted by: trololololo Oct 18 2014, 08:16 PM

can u post a pic?

Posted by: Alex2013GT Oct 19 2014, 11:10 PM

I have not replaced mine, but will take a look this week and see if I can figure anything out.

Welcome to the club!

Posted by: Red Elantra GT Oct 20 2014, 11:24 AM

Hey-I'm not sure but bulb replacement may be in the owner's manual.

Posted by: travelelantragt Oct 20 2014, 06:59 PM

^it was in the manual, lol.
http://s298.photobucket.com/user/korea_senpai/media/photo1_zps73958ecf.jpg.html
http://s298.photobucket.com/user/korea_senpai/media/photo2_zps773eed1a.jpg.html

Posted by: trololololo Oct 20 2014, 08:47 PM

looks great. what brand did you go with?

i think autoillumination's are brightest ive had...
and are priced competitively with Pilot and Philips..
ive had bad experience with *some ebay ones...
i think iJDMtoy's were decent..

Posted by: travelelantragt Oct 20 2014, 08:51 PM

I used these, it took three weeks to be delivered but I like how they look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151404094282?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Posted by: Alex2013GT Oct 21 2014, 09:07 PM

Bowser!!! Haha when I saw you were from the 'burgh was thinking of asking where you bought your car.

We're originally from the Philly area and drove cross state to nab a fully loaded Hyundai Entourage from there. This was after they were discontinued and there were few to be found. It was worth the trip and we got a great deal. Plus it was a nice road trip back!