2013+ Hyundai Santa Fe HID Headlight Install

[@codycurry91]

A capacitor just stores and discharges electricity as you need it. It doesn’t fool your system. The ballast regulates the voltage and amperage (together makes watts) the capacitor helps get the bulb started and then gives more wattage to the ballast to power the lights so they don’t flicker anymore. Still a great video I got some HIDs as well

[@robertbrandywine]

My 2017 Santa Fe Sport with 2.4L 4-cylinder engine manual specifies a 9005L bulb in both the low and high beam. I pulled the bulbs to confirm and it actually says HB3 U 9005l on them. I don't understand why the bulb has two specifications written on it -- perhaps there are two different numbering systems. The manual specifies 60 Watt Halogen and 35 Watt HID. The low beam on the passenger's side is much easier to get to if you remove the overflow tank, which is easy, just remove 2 10mm bolts. Also, I believe some ballasts today include the igniter/capacitor/canceler built in.

[@billmarshall2536]

FYI - The 2014 2.0T (264 HP) has HID Xenon headlights and LED tail lights as part of the Technology Package.

[@gothbuffy]

Thank you so much for your video! It helped me immensely! The one note I thought I'd add... they seemed to have changed the dimensions of the plugs for the bulb. A 1" was not wide enough. I tried a 1 1/8 and that was too big so on the other one I used a dremel to wear down a little notch so the plug would fit through.

[@groosbro1]

Instead of guessing which wire is hot and which is ground how about using a voltmeter.

[@brandonneal7220]

Hi. Just watched your 2013 Santa fe HID install. Exact problem I'm having. Do these capacitors, I believe billed also as error code eliminators resolve 55w kits from not firing? Any additional clarity on the polarity you mentioned? Be sure they are trying to fire (and go out) to be sure you have them plugged in right to avoid blowing the capacitors. Is this correct? If they are backwards the lights don't even try to fire. Please let me know. Thanks.

[@WorkHardPlayHardTV-1]

My wife has the 2012 Limited and it came with Xion Headlights so not sure why others did not get this option except that you do not have a Limited version.

[@jeymz77]

Can you provide a link of the HID kit you purchased? The eBay listing number did not come up on a search. Also are you using 5k or 6k temp bulbs?

[@navidtrujillo5420]

Hi. My 2013 santa fe has a different factory wiring harness from your car and the HID plug is the same as the hid installed in your car. Does anyone know where can i buy an adapter or anyone know what to do in that situation. Thanks

[@princegorman2979]

You see the sonata also have halogen headlights. Can it be changed to LED headlights

[@buckdown1658]

Thanks for the video man. I am about to do the same with my wife's 2014 Santa Fe. Question for you, my wife's has H11b for stock lights. How did you get the system to connect without those 2 prongs sticking off the side?

[@haroldcarney8390]

He plug the power cord into the power wires for the headlights

[@dtorregoza]

thanks for the quick reply. I will try this first thing in the morning tomorrow

[@cameltoegeo]

i have a hid kit for my 2014...question is,what about heat issues.... can these projector housings take what i believe is additional heat from these bulbs??

[@ConnecticutDashcam]

Don't worry, they aren't going to put out any more heat than halogen bulbs. They are most likely going to put out even less!

[@mgmaier75]

"All the same Crap"...I love it,very nicely done!

[@roberthall8960]

michael maier sx

[@robertbrandywine]

Kind of stupid. If they are all the same "crap" why are we installing them?

[@cwsrad]

My apologies! I misunderstood that in the video! What are the bulb types for high/low beam and the fog lights? If I buy the 55w HID bulb, would I need the inline capacitors? Would 55w be too bright for oncoming traffic?

[@stevenuhn2033]

Hey there Can you tell me what kit u installed? The kit I have doesn't actually have the option to thread the power plug through the grommet.

[@jayjayjay4070]

I got mine put in and the passenger side seems to be projecting less light then the driver side. The level of the lights is on point idk whats wrong with it

[@jonibelz6254]

please i need to know if its a separte part for the eyebrow part of the head light i think its the led part but thing is if i bang it it comes on so im thinking there is a short some where in the wireing so would i have to replace the entire head light

[@imstricken06]

No one sells the led eyebrow separately. I’d just buy an aftermarket headlight and call it a day.

[@sikiloko]

Hello, my name is Emmanuel. Sorry, but I'm using translator. I have a Hyundai Santafe 2013 and I would like to know more KIT features you installed. Where I live not sell a KIT suitable for my car and I have to order abroad so I would like to know the characteristics of the KIT you installed to order it. Thank you.

[@dtorregoza]

I wish you started the video with you taking out the low beam out of its slot. I cannot get it out as it is so tight and I am not sure if there are screws that lock it in or do I keep twisting it until it comes loose? High beam is fairly simple to take out but this low beam is so tough

[@Loppier]

Dennis Torregoza this is 4 years old lol but same I can’t get out low beam bulb lol

[@reytanega2639]

I just installed my hid kit 35w slim ballast w/ canceler/capacitor but when i turn on my engine, both lights would flicker for 2-5 seconds and shuts off. Any idea what it is?

[@timothytuckerii722]

the 2016 Santa Fe uses an H11B bulb in the low beam.

[@SaiyaDad9000]

Mine uses the H11. H7 for high beam. 2016 Santa Fe sport

[@hankkaufmann4705]

What kit is it? I see you have the stuff listed separate but I need the grommets too. I have a 2014 SF sport too. Thanks!

[@hpham2114]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful on my 2015 install. The inline capacitor I got does not seem to work - where did you purchase yours? Thanks very much!

[@ryanlynn8300]

I bought all the same products from the links in the description for my 2013 Santa Fe. I hooked everything up as shown in the video (I thought) and the next day my battery was dead. Any insight?? I plugged my old bulbs back in for the time being.

[@reasomb16]

imstricken06... nice video very informative. I have a Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2015 model but when I install OSRAM HID 6000K 55w it just flicker then total dead. Then we have to unplug the KIT and does the same thing again. So do you think that capacitor is all i need?. Thanks very much.

[@juliorodriguez8706]

Hi, what are the bulbs reference for the headligths and fogligths. I'm trying to buy HID kit for them but don't know what are the bulbs size.

[@reytanega2639]

Does your SF has a DRL before you installed the HID kit? Is that the reson why you installed the capacitor?

[@cwsrad]

Yes, but with oncoming traffic, can you switch to low-beams?

[@realLuisGiordano]

How did you secure the driver's side ballast and capacitor?

[@eddiemk7418]

Anybody know how to align the headlights? My headlights are a little high and I would like to lower them just a bit. 2015 Santa Fe btw...

[@gothbuffy]

+eddieMK7 I have that same problem! :)

[@sulemantaibani6666]

eddieMK7 and i have lower i want them up 🙁

[@edwinsolorzano3995]

I changed my fog lights by HID, but in two days and stopped working you know that?

[@rbpit176]

What's the temperature on those bulbs? Additionally, does anyone know the standard temperature thar most car makers use?

[@rbpit176]

Ok, cool. Thanks for that information. Those lights look awesome!

[@JonnyFlash80]

So the manual for the 2013 Santa Fe says installing an HID kit may interfere with radio reception. Did anyone who did this mod notice any issues with either FM or satellite radio?

[@dougboler4089]

That has happened to my 2013 Tundra. I get more interference with the HID fog light than headlights.

[@pinoyeh]

I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS, I upgraded to HID's using A/C 55watt ballast for all its lights including fogs and there were no radio interference. I also upgraded my wife's 2006 Mazda 3 using all A/C ballast HID's, no interference as well.

[@TechGuyWiz]

anyway to change the top light thats blue to normal color like the headlights?

[@cameltoegeo]

what "top light" are you referring to.... the brow? other than that, the high beam, low beam are next to each other..... as far as "blue"..that is color temp., so you would drop down in number---the closer you go to 4300k ,the whiter AND brighter it will appear...go below 4300k,(3000k) and it will be yellowish....

[@ChaimLoecher]

Hey, instead of getting the capacitor/canceller , would a 55watt ballast do the trick? (or do the HID's need the 35watts but simply cancel the error message to the car). Great video thanks

[@ChaimLoecher]

You rock- thanks.

[@machetedotcom]

***** ... i just purchased and installed a full set of 55 watt kits to my 2014 hyundai santa fe sport and they all flickered and turned off.

[@codycurry91]

It’s not a canceling issue what he didn’t tell you and I’m sure probably didn’t know is a HID bulb needs an igniter to come on a ballast doesn’t do that by itself

[@83fahada]

This is an amazing video. very helpful and clear. However now its gotten me wondering about the Fog lights on the bumper! is it the same set up or would I need another kit? Your help is much appreciated. thanks

[@mgmaier75]

Bulb Size?

[@cwsrad]

Great job with the video, by the way! I love do it yourself videos!

[@PhillipSantmyer]

Will this void the warranty?

[@santaso3601]

what if my h11 don't fit? when i take out the original halogen bulb it has h11, which is what my hid kit is h11. Every time i try to put the hid build it won't fit.

[@returntogaming8072]

Santa So same Did you find a solution

[@reytanega2639]

What's the order number for the capacitor?

[@nated9861]

I cringe when I hear anyone putting on HID’s now. I use to be into that when I was a kid. Now that I’m older with a family, it’s not worth the cool factor. It’s a headache when the Headlight housing melts from the heat of the bulb, or when your driving home late at night with your family and the ballast, bulb or capacitor goes out. You can’t simply drive to the nearest auto zone and buy a ballast, hid bulb or Capacitor. Yes people say, “just go to autozone and buy a standard bulb and use it until you get home,” but you can’t use a standard bulb when the plastic teeth that hold the bulb In place has been warped and melted by the heat of the HID bulb. Trust me, it’s happened to me way to many times.

[@cwsrad]

Now you only have single beam lights. Are you ok with that?

[@bryanw0087]

cwsrad no! there are highbeams located as separate bulbs in the headlight.

[@juliorodriguez8706]

Thanks, but do you have the bulb reference for the high beam and the fog ligths. Because I want to put HID on all front ligths. That would be low beam, high beam and fog ligth. Thanks.

[@shanethecane874]

I bought and used the parts that were recommended, and there is absolutely no improvement at all. I am getting ready to pass this car on to my 16 year old as his first car, but the low beam lighting is so incredibly poor, that I actually fear for him driving at night. I've already upgraded from the standard lights to LED, and now to the HID, and the difference isn't visible. Can anyone help me solve this problem?

[@carolinathrill]

Hey did you ever come up with a solution? Dealing with these really poor bulbs now.

[@shanethecane874]

@@carolinathrill Nothing has worked. About 2 weeks ago I drove to the Hyundai service center, and the department head said he's heard the same problem but hasn't heard of a fix from Hyundai and hasn't heard of anyone fixing the issue in the after market. If you come up with a fix, please let me know.

[@jorgeTorres-xk7ff]

so if i get a 55w kit i dont need those other things right

[@imstricken06]

correct. dont forget to sub!

[@jorgeTorres-xk7ff]

+ImStricken06 what do you mean sub ???

[@jorgeTorres-xk7ff]

+ImStricken06 you mean like put subs in there like 2 12s lol or im confused lol

[@imstricken06]

+jorge Torres sub = subscribe to my channel

[@jorgeTorres-xk7ff]

+ImStricken06 hahaa got you thanks for video i just ordered mine and just did thanks again

[@dawidek20000]

do you know if these take the h11a or and h11b bulb??

[@leapteap1380]

h11 h8 and h9 the same fits

[@MrFatcat23]

Some Santa Fe’s use a “regular” H11 bulb and others use an H11b bulb. Only way I know to tell is by looking. The base of the H11 and H11b are identical but the power connectors are different. The “regular” H11 plug pushes in and the H11b twists in. The HID kits fit either base-the size and shape of the 3 prongs are the same. The problem is connecting to the stock H11b car’s power connector. I haven’t been able to find an adapter. I’m going to splice in a “regular” H11 connector in line with the stock connector (to retain the ability to use stock H11b bulbs). Or, I might permanently change the stock wire harness to “regular” H11. Then Any H11 HID kit will connect and I’ll just have to use “regular” H11 bulbs as stock (should I want to take the HID out).

[@shanonbull]

I think I'll just stick with the originals. Twist...twist...twist...twist...done!

[@CHANGONATION]

the 7 seater Santa Fe has a different connection

[@michaellangerman4615]

They are not all the same ebay hid kits are junk. Buy from retrofitsource.com they are high quality hid kits not these cheap junk blue that cant see shit in the rain. Like they say you get what you pay for with ebay kits.

[@firedrake1184]

You don't need to put a hole.

[@Loppier]

Ronaldo Armildez how u do it without the hole ???

[@melvinmataele]

nice.

[@atbragdots8852]

Would be great without almost a minute of crapola at the beginning. This must be for mechanics.

[@imstricken06]

Never heard of the FF double tab?