Right front light bulb replacement?

WORNLUGNUT

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2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
2.2L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
127,000 MILES

The vehicle listed above is a Sport model. The right front light, I have heard it called "eyebrow" light, thin continuous light around the edge of the whole assembly, I can't find how to get to the bulb, I've seen the other bulbs in the back, and replaced one of them even, a tiny bulb for the dog light, but I don't know anything about this eyebrow light, except that it's out! Lol thanks for any info.

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STEVE W.

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If you are talking about strip 3 in the image the reason you don't find a bulb is that lamp is an LED unit that is an integral part of the lamp housing, and is not a replaceable item. If it is out you replace the entire headlamp assembly. If you have replaced other lamps you likely know that to replace the assembly you remove the front bumper cover and then the bolts that secure the lamp housing to the core support. Unplug the electrical connection and remove the lamp. Reverse those steps to install the new one.
The right side headlamp part numbers are 921024Z100 for the HID version and
921024Z010 for the halogen style. Please set down before pricing replacements.

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Friday, May 3rd, 2024 AT 9:24 AM

WORNLUGNUT

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Thanks Steve W, yes, it is the strip 3 light, haha I'm glad I was already sitting down because I had no clue of all it's going to take to get that light back, wow, so the bottom line is it won't be getting fixed, not worth it. Steve, thank you for your swift reply!

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Friday, May 3rd, 2024 AT 4:25 PM

STEVE W.

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Sometimes the tech really isn't worth the price. I would suggest a used unit but those are over ridiculous money as well. If you wanted to attempt a repair you might be able to remove the light, drill or cut a hole through the back of it and feed a section of LED strip tape in there, like the add on kits they sell. Not sure how it would look though.

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Friday, May 3rd, 2024 AT 9:40 PM

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I might give that some thought, I'm getting close to the point where it's not worth doing much else in it, there's been some issues this past year, but I just payed off the loan to buy it 5 years back. The overshadowing issue of all is that it a heavy drinker, engine oil, never leaks anywhere, and barely blows any smoke. Nearly all opinions say the fix. Engine replacement. I'm D.O.A. At that point! Thanks for your time Steve.

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Sunday, May 5th, 2024 AT 12:07 PM

STEVE W.

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Something to try for the oil. Add a quart of ATF to the engine oil and a can of Berrymans B12 to the gas. I've seen the higher detergent levels free up piston rings. Run it a while and then change the oil in 500 miles. Another thing would be if you have any you pull it yards. One local to me gets $45.00 for a headlamp assembly.