HYUNDAI Sonata TAIL LIGHT Not Working - How to Replace the Taillight Wire Harness on a Hyundai / KIA

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In this video I’ll show you how to replace burnt out tail light bulb sockets on a 2011 to 2014 Hyundai Sonata or Kia Optima. If your taillight bulbs do not work or constantly burn out , you may need to replace the light bulb sockets/wire harness. Replacing the tail light wire harness is fairly simple. Do it yourself and save money!
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@sanityone649 Жыл бұрын

One note. You may want to replace the 2357 taillight bulb with an 1157. I did. The 1157s burn cooler and are still plenty bright. As I under stand it…the 2357 bulbs are too hot for the socket assembly plastic. I’ve had trouble with mine (2014) for the last 5 years. I finally decided to do something about it.

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! 😎

@juniornasah8802 Жыл бұрын

This just happened to me. The plastic socket assembly is melted and the bulb wont even fit through. Is the only solution replacing the tail light assembly?

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Yes, if the bulb socket is melted, you will need to replace the wire harness. It’s a very cheap fix.

@warchela 10 ай бұрын

Changed out the bulbs, good tip

@onofreeduardo4298 9 ай бұрын

So I guess the 2357 saying is hotter , they get stuck to the plastic socket which happened to mine and it broke the whole socket while i tried removing the bulb. Now i have to spend extra $$ just for a bulb replacement.

@picklerick8760 Жыл бұрын

Man, thank you for making a quick, to the point video that isn't 45 minutes of talking, appreciate it honestly

@LHT88 9 ай бұрын

And his camera angles are on point!!!🎉

@cee8489 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the straightforward walkthrough and all the links in the description. Great to see no nonsense content.

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😎

@johnbuonora2897 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks…it took me 20 minutes to fix because your walk through was so thorough. For someone who sometimes muscles things when they shouldn’t the tip on pulling out that piece was great.

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😎

@warchela 10 ай бұрын

Great video I was going to try and splice out a short in the wires and saw your video and thought:” Even I can do that!” and I did without breaking anything or screaming in frustration Props to you sir

@jamestarnofsky6826 4 ай бұрын

I used this video this weekend to replace both tail light wiring harnesses. I don't usually tackle these types of projects, but it was a piece of cake with this clear and concise video. Thank you.

@fixinit 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!😎

@sanityone649 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Spot on. I’ll be removing my taillight assembly. It’s sure better than what I did with the other side. I cut and spliced in the taillight socket. It worked just fine. Everything else worked so no worries there.

@SA-cx1gk Жыл бұрын

😂 that's what I was going to do until I saw how easy it was to just replace the whole thing!

@sanityone649 Жыл бұрын

Just finished installing my passenger side tail assembly harness. Thanks. Your video made it so easy. I was dreading the job…until I saw how easy it was to remove the taillight assembly. Took all of half an hour.

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😎

@lisamariee11 Жыл бұрын

Just got my part in the mail today and is going to do it in the morning asap thank you !!

@ArleneDearman-ql7xs Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I was able to do the work myself,also for the tip getting that last clip out!

@leobenjamin6031 2 ай бұрын

You made it look simple.. I guess I will give it a try…. Thanks!!!

@iamgabrielf 18 күн бұрын

This really helped. Thanks.

@lilithabunni Жыл бұрын

super helpful, thank you so much

@leobenjamin6031 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I was able to replace the part, but it had a short… at least i know I can do it.. Thanks!!!!!

@chrisyoung3800 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it a lot man!!!

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😎

@SA-cx1gk Жыл бұрын

Mine burnt out and melted the same way which is why I'm watching this video thank you

@kdeezo326 10 ай бұрын

Same here.

@hmm949 Ай бұрын

What is the Grey part with wholes called, my light bulbs melted the plastic Grey part I need to replace it. Do I have to replace the whole rear thing.

@adriansoto7657 25 күн бұрын

None of the lights for the entire assembly work but on my last assembly i had on all the lights worked but i had to change it because my brake light melted so i have to completely replace it ? The bulbs are correct and i bought the wore harness that was in your description any tips?

@jamesolelo4406 6 ай бұрын

I may need to do this even though I replaced the bulb with the tail light still in the car. It worked at first and then when I put it in, it stopped? Figured out that I had to bend the wire back into the clip for it to get juice. Clearly I need a new wire harness as I shouldn't have to bend the wires to get electricity running. Will see how long this last

@FatalUso 6 күн бұрын

Does anyone know what tail light harness I need for a 2018 Hyundai Sonata SE? I can’t find any online

@IJustWatchYouTubeAllDay 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video. I just wonder if the harnesses on amazon are going to have the same issue and eventually melt and burn out the bulbs quickly.

@fixinit 8 ай бұрын

Can’t be worse than the stock one.😎

@IJustWatchYouTubeAllDay 8 ай бұрын

@@fixinit touche. Haha

@adriansoto7657 25 күн бұрын

I followed the while video but theres no power ebing supplied to the tail light connector and im stuck

@smacknyc4108 4 ай бұрын

What did you do to “ trim off a little bit “? 😊 I’m afraid I may have the same problem.

@fixinit 4 ай бұрын

I trimmed it with a utility knife

@hmm949 Ай бұрын

What is the Grey part with wholes called, my light bulbs melted the plastic Grey part I need to replace it. Do I have to replace the whole rear thing.

@rubin2200 24 күн бұрын

@@hmm949 its called the socket

@CorneliusSmalleliterealtor 9 ай бұрын

just swapped out the wire harness but, since my bulbs have melted the housing. now I have to replace the entire tail light assembly other wise the bulbs won't stay in place.

@remingtonrojas 8 ай бұрын

I mean you can do some arts and crafts. Worst case scenario is you mess it up and have to replace it which you were gonna anyways.

@dylna Жыл бұрын

Sorry if this is a dumb question.. but does this work on a 2011 Hyundai sonata?

@fixinit Жыл бұрын

Yes

@MattMendians 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 Kia Forte EX which is the same company and looks very similar. My problem is my brake light bulbs are clicking in! The ones I replaced! The socket isn’t burnt out but wondering if I broke two sockets? I can’t imagine I did. Or I’m stupid? Anyone else had this problem before? Thanks for the video!