How do you change the license plate light on a 2005 Hyundai Elantra?

Procedure

Park your vehicle and set the parking brakes.
Pop the rear trunk lid and lift it.
Remove the license plate light bulb lens.
Remove the burned bulb and reinstall a new light bulb.
Reinstall the license plate light bulb assembly in reverse order.

What is a W5W bulb?

A W5W is commonly used in interior lights and sidelights. Some vehicles use them for number plate lights, too. The name W5W means that the bulb is 5 watts and has a wedge-type base. You can find both halogen and LED bulbs in this fitting. If you do this, you’ll benefit from a longer-lasting, brighter bulb.

Are 194 and 168 bulbs the same?

The 168 bulb is a brighter bulb because it is a higher wattage bulb than the 194. Both are the exact same size. You’ll see all aftermarket bulbs on web sites show 194/168 wedge or some similar type.

Are LED replacement car bulbs legal?

Aftermarket LED replacement bulbs are illegal, but there’s little enforcement at the federal level. We checked in with NHTSA and a spokesperson told us the following: “There are currently no LED headlamp replaceable bulbs that meet federal safety standards.

Are W5W and 194 the same?

W5W implies up to 5 watt bulb. The 168 is a 4.9 watt light bulb. The 194 is a 3.8 watt light bulb. These are regular incandescent light bulbs, not LED’s.

Are W5W and 168 the same?

168 and W5W are not the same bulb. They are similar, and often interchangeable, but not the same. 3652 is still your best incandescent pick.

Is 194 a T10 bulb?

The T10 comes in 194, 168, W5W, 147, 152, 158, 159, 161, 168, 194, 192, 193 – and they all basically look the same. In fact, they all have the same base, they’re all made the same with the same incandescent filament – the only difference is the wattage.

What’s a T10 bulb?

T10 Bulbs / T10 Incandescent Lamps Commonly used in exit signs, showcases, picture lights, and illuminated display units, T10 incandescent bulbs are simple replacements for T10 lamps that have burned out. You can always choose to replace your T10 light bulb with LED.

What is the difference between T10 and T15 LED?

T10 and also T15 used the exact same socket. The main distinction between T10 and T15 is the dimension of the bulb. T10 LED bulb is 0.8 inches in length, 0.375 inches in diameter; T15 LED light bulb is 1.1 inches in size, 0.5 inches in size.

What is the difference between a T5 and a T10 bulb?

“Five-sided lighting” , Bulbs uses five-sided lighting in order to increase brightness and wider angle of brightness area. In fact, the history of T5 is same as late evolution of T10. We got to solve the problem that the illuminate breadth is not enough, resulting in multi-faceted illumination.

Are T10 and 501 bulbs the same?

As for sidelights, T10,501,W5W are much the same in all honesty when you’re talking about LED’s. Points of note. It’s all about lumens or basically how much light is omitted by the sum of the LED’s. You’re right, go for SMD’s and pref.

What is a 501 bulb?

501 (W5W) Bulbs Wedge Bulbs (Halogen) These 501 car bulbs are perfect for you car, van or motorcycle. They have multiple uses for different applications such as sidelights, indicators, interior bulbs and number plate lights.

How long is a T10 light bulb?

8.9 Inch

Is T10 Same as 921?

So i ordered a t10 bulb. From what i can Gather T10, 194, 168, and 921 all share the same socket (as in the part that actually plugs in). The T10/921 is a bigger bulb designed for more light output.

What base is a 921 bulb?

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