Over the last week or so I've noticed 6 different Sonata's driving around (could be '07 too) that all had the drivers side brake light burned out. Today, a guy at work was behind my vehicle and told me mine was burned out too. No problem changing the bulb, but I am wondering if this is some kind of design flaw or sommon problem?
Eric
I've got an 06 and had to have it replaced in less than a year. I thought it was unusual to have the bulb go out so soon but didn't really think about it being a common problem until your post.
I have yet to have mine go out, but I am considering replacing the lamp assemblies with the LED version. Turn signal and reverse lamps are still used....
Steve, AZ
Most likely, they're just poorly made bulbs.
"hyundaitech" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@localhost.talkaboutautos.com:
Possibly, but why would they only burn out on one side? Probably coincidence, just seemed unusual to me.
Eric
Same assembler installing the right side bulb with dirty hands? :D -
Bob
We own a 2006 Sonata bought in December 2005 and the lights are still working fine.
Yea, mine too. Bought Feb 2005.
Maybe he is jamming on the brakes too hard. :) -
Bob
Bob Adkins wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:
I'm pretty sure you mean Feb. 2006, since mine was one of the first off the assembly line and purchased in September of 2005. I never jam on the brakes for fear of glowing the rotors :-P
Eric
Yes yes, it was Feb 2006. Born on date was Jan 29, 2006.
I never jam on the brakes because I fear I will stress those weak brake light filaments. :) -
Bob
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