2003 Elantra headlight replacement
12-24-2003 | 03:07 PM
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2003 Elantra headlight replacement
I have a 2003 Elantra and a headlight has already gone out. I'm not
sure if it could be a fuse or if it's the headlight, so I went to look
at the light. Well, the owner's manual is terrible, and I can't figure
out how to get the bulb out (it's the right side low-beam bulb). Can
anyone tell me how to get these bulbs out?
Also, is there a fuse for each light? If so, where is it? And how do
you find out this information?
There seems to be no Haynes manual for the 2002-2003 Elantras yet, and
it's kind of pissing me off, because I want to be able to work on my
own car, and the owner's manual is for the birds.
Thanks,
Moshe
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sure if it could be a fuse or if it's the headlight, so I went to look
at the light. Well, the owner's manual is terrible, and I can't figure
out how to get the bulb out (it's the right side low-beam bulb). Can
anyone tell me how to get these bulbs out?
Also, is there a fuse for each light? If so, where is it? And how do
you find out this information?
There seems to be no Haynes manual for the 2002-2003 Elantras yet, and
it's kind of pissing me off, because I want to be able to work on my
own car, and the owner's manual is for the birds.
Thanks,
Moshe
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12-24-2003 | 03:13 PM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 14:07:51 -0600, Moshe Jacobson
<bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>I have a 2003 Elantra and a headlight has already gone out. I'm not
>sure if it could be a fuse or if it's the headlight, so I went to look
>at the light. Well, the owner's manual is terrible, and I can't figure
>out how to get the bulb out (it's the right side low-beam bulb). Can
>anyone tell me how to get these bulbs out?
>
>Also, is there a fuse for each light? If so, where is it? And how do
>you find out this information?
>
>There seems to be no Haynes manual for the 2002-2003 Elantras yet, and
>it's kind of pissing me off, because I want to be able to work on my
>own car, and the owner's manual is for the birds.
>
>Thanks,
>Moshe
why worry about the manual?
hyundai USA have all the information online.
http://www.hmaservice.com
how many cars have that sort of service?
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<bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>I have a 2003 Elantra and a headlight has already gone out. I'm not
>sure if it could be a fuse or if it's the headlight, so I went to look
>at the light. Well, the owner's manual is terrible, and I can't figure
>out how to get the bulb out (it's the right side low-beam bulb). Can
>anyone tell me how to get these bulbs out?
>
>Also, is there a fuse for each light? If so, where is it? And how do
>you find out this information?
>
>There seems to be no Haynes manual for the 2002-2003 Elantras yet, and
>it's kind of pissing me off, because I want to be able to work on my
>own car, and the owner's manual is for the birds.
>
>Thanks,
>Moshe
why worry about the manual?
hyundai USA have all the information online.
http://www.hmaservice.com
how many cars have that sort of service?
For the latest weather where i am click
http://ii.net/~farmerjim/
12-24-2003 | 04:04 PM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
Jim Vatunz had nothing better to do than to say:
> why worry about the manual?
> hyundai USA have all the information online.
> http://www.hmaservice.com
> how many cars have that sort of service?
Oh, that's definitely awesome. I'm annoyed that that site only works
in Internet Exploder (tm) though.
Moshe
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> why worry about the manual?
> hyundai USA have all the information online.
> http://www.hmaservice.com
> how many cars have that sort of service?
Oh, that's definitely awesome. I'm annoyed that that site only works
in Internet Exploder (tm) though.
Moshe
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12-24-2003 | 04:36 PM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 15:04:14 -0600, Moshe Jacobson
<bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>Jim Vatunz had nothing better to do than to say:
>> why worry about the manual?
>> hyundai USA have all the information online.
>> http://www.hmaservice.com
>> how many cars have that sort of service?
>
>Oh, that's definitely awesome. I'm annoyed that that site only works
>in Internet Exploder (tm) though.
>
>Moshe
that really annoys me too, but the information on there is like gold.
For the latest weather where i am click
http://ii.net/~farmerjim/
<bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>Jim Vatunz had nothing better to do than to say:
>> why worry about the manual?
>> hyundai USA have all the information online.
>> http://www.hmaservice.com
>> how many cars have that sort of service?
>
>Oh, that's definitely awesome. I'm annoyed that that site only works
>in Internet Exploder (tm) though.
>
>Moshe
that really annoys me too, but the information on there is like gold.
For the latest weather where i am click
http://ii.net/~farmerjim/
12-25-2003 | 12:37 AM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
One thing that some of the users have noticed that burn
through headlights, some users were using the auto on/off
feature on the Elantra.
I am speaking of the function that when you turn your
car off, the lights go off, when you go to start your car
they come on, and that could be causing a spike that
causes the bulbs to burn out quicker.
Not saying that is the answer, but something to consider if you
are burning alot of bulbs out.
My 03 Elantra GLS Resource Page
http://www.stanarseneaux.com/elantra/
"Moshe Jacobson" <bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote in message
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> I have a 2003 Elantra and a headlight has already gone out. I'm not
> sure if it could be a fuse or if it's the headlight, so I went to look
> at the light. Well, the owner's manual is terrible, and I can't figure
> out how to get the bulb out (it's the right side low-beam bulb). Can
> anyone tell me how to get these bulbs out?
>
> Also, is there a fuse for each light? If so, where is it? And how do
> you find out this information?
>
> There seems to be no Haynes manual for the 2002-2003 Elantras yet, and
> it's kind of pissing me off, because I want to be able to work on my
> own car, and the owner's manual is for the birds.
>
> Thanks,
> Moshe
>
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through headlights, some users were using the auto on/off
feature on the Elantra.
I am speaking of the function that when you turn your
car off, the lights go off, when you go to start your car
they come on, and that could be causing a spike that
causes the bulbs to burn out quicker.
Not saying that is the answer, but something to consider if you
are burning alot of bulbs out.
My 03 Elantra GLS Resource Page
http://www.stanarseneaux.com/elantra/
"Moshe Jacobson" <bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote in message
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> I have a 2003 Elantra and a headlight has already gone out. I'm not
> sure if it could be a fuse or if it's the headlight, so I went to look
> at the light. Well, the owner's manual is terrible, and I can't figure
> out how to get the bulb out (it's the right side low-beam bulb). Can
> anyone tell me how to get these bulbs out?
>
> Also, is there a fuse for each light? If so, where is it? And how do
> you find out this information?
>
> There seems to be no Haynes manual for the 2002-2003 Elantras yet, and
> it's kind of pissing me off, because I want to be able to work on my
> own car, and the owner's manual is for the birds.
>
> Thanks,
> Moshe
>
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12-25-2003 | 02:08 AM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
The Commander had nothing better to do than to say:
> One thing that some of the users have noticed that burn through
> headlights, some users were using the auto on/off feature on the
> Elantra.
>
> I am speaking of the function that when you turn your car off, the
> lights go off, when you go to start your car they come on, and that
> could be causing a spike that causes the bulbs to burn out quicker.
Nope, that couldn't be it. I turn my lights off manually before
turning off the engine, and turn them on manually after turning on the
car. My dad has an Elantra he bought around the same time (though he
doesn't drive it nearly as much), and he uses the auto-on and auto-off
feature, but his lights are still fine.
Moshe
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> One thing that some of the users have noticed that burn through
> headlights, some users were using the auto on/off feature on the
> Elantra.
>
> I am speaking of the function that when you turn your car off, the
> lights go off, when you go to start your car they come on, and that
> could be causing a spike that causes the bulbs to burn out quicker.
Nope, that couldn't be it. I turn my lights off manually before
turning off the engine, and turn them on manually after turning on the
car. My dad has an Elantra he bought around the same time (though he
doesn't drive it nearly as much), and he uses the auto-on and auto-off
feature, but his lights are still fine.
Moshe
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12-25-2003 | 09:08 PM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 23:37:25 -0600, "The Commander"
<the_commander@hotmail.com> wrote:
>One thing that some of the users have noticed that burn
>through headlights, some users were using the auto on/off
>feature on the Elantra.
>
>I am speaking of the function that when you turn your
>car off, the lights go off, when you go to start your car
>they come on, and that could be causing a spike that
>causes the bulbs to burn out quicker.
Why should that cause a surge any greater than when you turn on the
lights with the switch? Granted, it provides a greater initial drain
on the battery, with the lights on and the alternator not running, but
they come on, as your turn the key, just like they do when you turn
them on with the switch. There's no extra "surge" because of that.
That's like comparing using your computer monitor on/off switch vs
plugging it into a surge supressor and turning the monitor off by
killing power on the stip. Either way the monitor gets the same
intial surge of voltage when you power it on.
<the_commander@hotmail.com> wrote:
>One thing that some of the users have noticed that burn
>through headlights, some users were using the auto on/off
>feature on the Elantra.
>
>I am speaking of the function that when you turn your
>car off, the lights go off, when you go to start your car
>they come on, and that could be causing a spike that
>causes the bulbs to burn out quicker.
Why should that cause a surge any greater than when you turn on the
lights with the switch? Granted, it provides a greater initial drain
on the battery, with the lights on and the alternator not running, but
they come on, as your turn the key, just like they do when you turn
them on with the switch. There's no extra "surge" because of that.
That's like comparing using your computer monitor on/off switch vs
plugging it into a surge supressor and turning the monitor off by
killing power on the stip. Either way the monitor gets the same
intial surge of voltage when you power it on.
12-25-2003 | 10:18 PM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 14:07:51 -0600, Moshe Jacobson
<bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>I have a 2003 Elantra and a headlight has already gone out. I'm not
>sure if it could be a fuse or if it's the headlight, so I went to look
>at the light.
> <snip>
> Can anyone tell me how to get these bulbs out?
>
>Also, is there a fuse for each light? If so, where is it? And how do
>you find out this information?
> <snip>
>=======================
Bulbs and fuses are warranty covered for a year. If you have owned
the Elantra less than a year, take it in and let the dealer do it.
S25
<bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>I have a 2003 Elantra and a headlight has already gone out. I'm not
>sure if it could be a fuse or if it's the headlight, so I went to look
>at the light.
> <snip>
> Can anyone tell me how to get these bulbs out?
>
>Also, is there a fuse for each light? If so, where is it? And how do
>you find out this information?
> <snip>
>=======================
Bulbs and fuses are warranty covered for a year. If you have owned
the Elantra less than a year, take it in and let the dealer do it.
S25
12-26-2003 | 06:54 AM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
seahorse25@no.net had nothing better to do than to say:
> Bulbs and fuses are warranty covered for a year. If you have owned
> the Elantra less than a year, take it in and let the dealer do it.
Aw, what a shame. I've owned it for just over a year.
Moshe
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> Bulbs and fuses are warranty covered for a year. If you have owned
> the Elantra less than a year, take it in and let the dealer do it.
Aw, what a shame. I've owned it for just over a year.
Moshe
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12-26-2003 | 09:43 AM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
In article <OeucnQ9uZ4IZvHGiXTWQlg@speedfactory.net>, Moshe Jacobson <bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>seahorse25@no.net had nothing better to do than to say:
>> Bulbs and fuses are warranty covered for a year. If you have owned
>> the Elantra less than a year, take it in and let the dealer do it.
>
>Aw, what a shame. I've owned it for just over a year.
Headlamp bulb warranty is much longer than that. Please read your Owner's
Handbook.
>seahorse25@no.net had nothing better to do than to say:
>> Bulbs and fuses are warranty covered for a year. If you have owned
>> the Elantra less than a year, take it in and let the dealer do it.
>
>Aw, what a shame. I've owned it for just over a year.
Headlamp bulb warranty is much longer than that. Please read your Owner's
Handbook.
12-26-2003 | 10:00 AM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
theta00k@yahoo.com had nothing better to do than to say:
> Headlamp bulb warranty is much longer than that. Please read your Owner's
> Handbook.
Oh, good! I'll check in just a bit. But a quick question for you:
Do you know if any dealer will provide me with warranty service, or if
I have to go to the dealer from which I got the car?
Additionally, there was recently a recall on my 2003 Elantra, and I
was told I had to take it to the original dealer to have it serviced.
Is that also true?
Thanks,
Moshe
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> Headlamp bulb warranty is much longer than that. Please read your Owner's
> Handbook.
Oh, good! I'll check in just a bit. But a quick question for you:
Do you know if any dealer will provide me with warranty service, or if
I have to go to the dealer from which I got the car?
Additionally, there was recently a recall on my 2003 Elantra, and I
was told I had to take it to the original dealer to have it serviced.
Is that also true?
Thanks,
Moshe
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12-26-2003 | 10:09 AM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
In article <EbOdnWiRF-uN0HGiXTWQlg@speedfactory.net>, Moshe Jacobson <bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>theta00k@yahoo.com had nothing better to do than to say:
>> Headlamp bulb warranty is much longer than that. Please read your Owner's
>> Handbook.
>
>Oh, good! I'll check in just a bit. But a quick question for you:
>Do you know if any dealer will provide me with warranty service, or if
>I have to go to the dealer from which I got the car?
Any Hyundai dealer will change it for you for free.
>Additionally, there was recently a recall on my 2003 Elantra, and I
>was told I had to take it to the original dealer to have it serviced.
>Is that also true?
no
>theta00k@yahoo.com had nothing better to do than to say:
>> Headlamp bulb warranty is much longer than that. Please read your Owner's
>> Handbook.
>
>Oh, good! I'll check in just a bit. But a quick question for you:
>Do you know if any dealer will provide me with warranty service, or if
>I have to go to the dealer from which I got the car?
Any Hyundai dealer will change it for you for free.
>Additionally, there was recently a recall on my 2003 Elantra, and I
>was told I had to take it to the original dealer to have it serviced.
>Is that also true?
no
12-26-2003 | 11:01 AM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
On Fri, 26 Dec 2003 14:43:27 GMT, theta00k@yahoo.com wrote:
>In article <OeucnQ9uZ4IZvHGiXTWQlg@speedfactory.net>, Moshe Jacobson <bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>>seahorse25@no.net had nothing better to do than to say:
>>> Bulbs and fuses are warranty covered for a year. If you have owned
>>> the Elantra less than a year, take it in and let the dealer do it.
>>============
>>Aw, what a shame. I've owned it for just over a year.
>=============
>Headlamp bulb warranty is much longer than that. Please read your Owner's
>Handbook.
>=============
Ok - let me rephrase that part of my message:
In MY warranty book (for an '02 Santa Fe, purchased new
in 2002, in the USA), certain maintenance items are specifically
mentioned. This INCLUDES wiper blades, fuses and bulbs.
They are warranted for one year or twelve thousand miles,
whichever comes first.
Your specific warranty MAY vary.
S25
>In article <OeucnQ9uZ4IZvHGiXTWQlg@speedfactory.net>, Moshe Jacobson <bramoshe@runslinux.net> wrote:
>>seahorse25@no.net had nothing better to do than to say:
>>> Bulbs and fuses are warranty covered for a year. If you have owned
>>> the Elantra less than a year, take it in and let the dealer do it.
>>============
>>Aw, what a shame. I've owned it for just over a year.
>=============
>Headlamp bulb warranty is much longer than that. Please read your Owner's
>Handbook.
>=============
Ok - let me rephrase that part of my message:
In MY warranty book (for an '02 Santa Fe, purchased new
in 2002, in the USA), certain maintenance items are specifically
mentioned. This INCLUDES wiper blades, fuses and bulbs.
They are warranted for one year or twelve thousand miles,
whichever comes first.
Your specific warranty MAY vary.
S25
01-01-2004 | 08:31 AM
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Re: 2003 Elantra headlight replacement
We have a 2001 Elantra...two headlight bulbs have been replaced free w/i the
last 3 months.
"nexttimei'mgoingwithjapanesecar" <j.leetee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> I'm not sure if I'm helping you with this answer, but I think the
headlights are part of 5yr. 60,000mile warranty. I got mine fixed for free.
>
last 3 months.
"nexttimei'mgoingwithjapanesecar" <j.leetee@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> I'm not sure if I'm helping you with this answer, but I think the
headlights are part of 5yr. 60,000mile warranty. I got mine fixed for free.
>