I am curious if anyone has looked at upgrading the lighting on the EX model to the LED head/fog lights as well as the interior to LEDs which are both on the SX Touring. Is it a bulb switch or would it require a whole new housing? I have done this on other vehicles using aftermarket and would love it on here as I feel the base headlights are a little lacking. Thanks so much!
Upgrading the lighting on the EX model?
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Headlights should be a bulb switch, type HB3/9005. See owner's manual 8-59-60. Changing headlight bulbs requires at least partially removing the fender liner. Switching to LED headlights often requires re-alignment of the headlight beam, and there is no obvious way to adjust headlight aim from inside the engine bay. This is not something I want to tackle.
Fog lights should already be LED.
Interior lights are all pretty straightforward. See Bulb Wattage chart on page 9-4. LED interior lights are standard on EX Touring, SX, and SX Touring trims.
Fog lights should already be LED.
Interior lights are all pretty straightforward. See Bulb Wattage chart on page 9-4. LED interior lights are standard on EX Touring, SX, and SX Touring trims.
Thanks! Are you in a ‘23? If you are happy with it then I would love some manufacturer recommendations for bulbs. Feels insane trying to find out “hack” style videos for the Kia as most posts/videos are just car reviews.
Thanks again!
I went with this brand for interior and outside alights all around:
AUXITO
AUXITO specializes in providing high performance automotive LED bulbs. Our mission is to bring you a safety and comfortable experience with our high quality performance LED lighting, and give your car a refreshed new look. Customers' satisfaction is our eternal pursue.
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Look for festoon and wedge bulbs, and check online first how to disassemble the housings.
With the exception of the license plate lights, where I had to get these, because KIA used some weird proprietary assembly:
Should fit the 2023 model too, if you compare the model fit OEM part number these replace.
I could be and might be wrong. I was wrong before that one time. Check with the seller!
These are the bulbs I replaced the halogen bulbs with, plug and play!
Check fit for your model year and trim.
I had a close look at a brand new Niro HEV today, and it looks look to me the license plate lights are probably the same. Didn't want to go disassembling cars work just bought for the couriers, but visually, outwards, they look identical.
Somebody try them out and let the forum know please.
What's the worst that could happen, you'd have to send return them to Amazon for a refund if they don't fit.
Somebody try them out and let the forum know please.
What's the worst that could happen, you'd have to send return them to Amazon for a refund if they don't fit.
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2017 Niro, changed headlight bulbs to led. Made HUGE difference. Still need to change the fog lights but those are a lot harder to get to. Ugghh.
Make & model, please?PS: the "5W" is gonna be "5W equivalent" for the LED, because 5 Watts LED is BRIGHT!
The LED license plate lights I linked above are 3 actual watts:
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It's not too bad, just a few clips to remove the wheel well liner and turn the wheel all the way and you can reach in there pretty easily. It's worth it.
I meant to reply to this topic earlier, rather than the one about license plate lights.
Make and model, please? Did the headlight aim need to be changed?
These too I linked upthread
I didn't change any aiming. Sharply cut off beams still pointing where they should.
I only changed the headlight bulbs and those were easily accessible through the engine compartment. On the drivers (port) side removing the lid from the fusebox helps.
The backup lights were a pain. Had to remove a cover on each side to access, which was only accessible from underneath the car. No lift or jack needed, but I had to scootch around the parking lot on my back a bit.
The backup lights were a pain. Had to remove a cover on each side to access, which was only accessible from underneath the car. No lift or jack needed, but I had to scootch around the parking lot on my back a bit.
The design is completely different for 2023. Headlights require partially removing wheel well liners.
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No just swapped the bulbs.
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