Constant Headlight Blows

Phil №❶ · **Reply #270: October 13, 2013, 09:25:14**

1 The vibration in our cars (Ruby & Lila), is no more noticeable than a petrol.

2 Doesn't happen to all diesels apparently.

Keith · **Reply #271: October 13, 2013, 09:37:37**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on October 13, 2013, 09:25:14

1 The vibration in our cars (Ruby & Lila), is no more noticeable than a petrol.

2 Doesn't happen to all diesels apparently.

Must be something though hadn't it Phil.... Maybe all diesels are not created equally?
Has anyone had it as a constant issue with a petrol?
Doesn't happen at all to mine. I still have the original bulbs in full working order that I put in for the annual MoT!

Phil №❶ · **Reply #272: October 13, 2013, 09:40:09**

I agree, the biggest clue seems to be an earthing issue, an auto electrician member posted his recommendations some time ago and if I were having this problem, I'd be following his advice.

Dazzler · **Reply #273: October 13, 2013, 09:42:33**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on October 13, 2013, 09:40:09

I agree, the biggest clue seems to be an earthing issue, an auto electrician member posted his recommendations some time ago and if I were having this problem, I'd be following his advice.

I agree, I always wondered what on EARTH was causing it (didn't realise how close I was!!)

Keith · **Reply #274: October 13, 2013, 09:43:42**

Yea I've seen that, but.... It's not just Hyundai i30's.

Astra diesels too... I'll see what other anecdotal evidence I can uncover to support the diesel theory.

Keith · **Reply #275: October 13, 2013, 09:48:30**

Seen examples of intermittently failing voltage regulators causing it on Honda and VW forums...

beerman · **Reply #276: October 13, 2013, 10:33:27**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on October 13, 2013, 09:43:42

Yea I've seen that, but.... It's not just Hyundai i30's.

Astra diesels too... I'll see what other anecdotal evidence I can uncover to support the diesel theory.

I think it is a new car thing. So much technology getting around in there.....I asked my mechanic about it, and he said that a lot of new cars have it, a head light, or a stop light will go continuously dependent on the car.

Keep an eye on the early model Prius cars getting around. More common to see them with one head light than not.

Keith · **Reply #277: October 13, 2013, 11:57:06**

But isn't each cars Tech common to each version of the same model across a range BM?

i30sean · **Reply #278: October 15, 2013, 04:00:23**

So my 2010 Diesel has blown a few bulbs over the past 3 1/2 years about 2 a year, last week it blew the near side and before i had time to get a new bulb the off side blew as well not good as no headlights !!!
I phoned my local dealer and they said they had a upgrade under warranty to solve the problem the cars going in on Wednesday to be done will find out what they do and post

i30Sean

rustynutz · **Reply #279: October 15, 2013, 04:20:01**

Thanks Sean...

Will be interesting to hear what the fix is....

Dazzler · **Reply #280: October 15, 2013, 06:42:37**

Quote from: rustynutz on October 15, 2013, 04:20:01

Thanks Sean...

Will be interesting to hear what the fix is....

i30sean · **Reply #281: October 16, 2013, 18:36:55**

Ok so cars back and this is what they did a resistor and extra wiring the tech said it stops power surges and educes volts to the bulbs I'm not a tech person but also took some photos if it helps anyone else (was done under warranty)

So you can see the new connectors and wiring as it clean, and the blue tape lump in pic 3 by the battery is the resister apparently

Hope this help im taking my other one in to have that done as well although it's nearly two years old and never had a bulb blow yet (touch wood)

i30Sean

Dazzler · **Reply #282: October 16, 2013, 21:20:05**

Very good Sean, thanks.. Glad I seen that

Phil №❶ · **Reply #283: October 16, 2013, 21:38:51**

seen

Dazzler · **Reply #284: October 16, 2013, 21:56:11**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on October 16, 2013, 21:38:51

seen

A play on ~~Shaun's~~ Sean's name ...

rustynutz · **Reply #285: October 17, 2013, 02:56:48**

Might've worked if you had spelt it correctly, Daz...

mtuckeruk · **Reply #286: December 13, 2013, 09:59:58**

Had this fixed, Hyundai said there was a recall for this item, in addition at the same time there was another recall for the locking mechanism/cable in one of the doors.

Hyundai wanted me to pay for the headlamp bulb, so I told I already paid for 4 new bulbs because of this problem. They said sorry it Hyundai policy we only cover bulbs for 2 years and I need to provide a receipt in last 2 years. So I told them what I thought of this policy and asked to also pass my rude comments onto the big bosses. I said just try and charge me for a headlamp bulb when I pick up the vehicle. Anyways I got a call a couple of hours later to say not to worry about the charge for the bulb and rightly so!! What a cheek!! I told them they are irritating their loyal customers for silly items that cost Hyundai next to nothing and for something that they have already declared is a design fault.

I told the guy at Hyundai about this post on the forum and he just laughed and said I don't believe anything on the internet.

Shambles · **Reply #287: December 13, 2013, 10:04:47**

Quote from: mtuckeruk

... he just laughed and said I don't believe anything on the internet.

If you PM me his name, I'll make damned sure he soon changes his opinion on that

Mike SX · **Reply #288: December 13, 2013, 11:18:47**

Quote from: mtuckeruk on December 13, 2013, 09:59:58

I told the guy at Hyundai about this post on the forum and he just laughed and said I don't believe anything on the internet.

Those misguided comments demonstrate their continual ignorance.

Keith · **Reply #289: December 13, 2013, 21:03:18**

Name and shame I say....

Mike SX · **Reply #290: December 14, 2013, 08:25:01**

Quote from: Keith on December 13, 2013, 21:03:18

Name and shame I say....

Andy Smith ???

Lorian · **Reply #291: December 30, 2013, 17:13:02**

The headlamp wiring fix is HCE13-92-P340-FDFDe

paradigm · **Reply #292: May 15, 2014, 03:14:46**

Lorian,

Do you have a copy of this technical bulletin ? I have called Hyundai HQ Australia and they have no info regarding this HCE number. I just want to know the specifics about the current limiting resistor value, package and power rating, if transorbs are part of the modification etc...

Thanks,

BlueI30 · **Reply #293: July 14, 2014, 07:38:28**

Our 2010 Diesel hatch has blown the passeneger side low beam globe twice now .
Original globe lasted just on 4 years , replacement (which has just blown) about 3 months .

I replaced both globes with after market Narva Artic Blue H7's , so not happy to see it blow again so soon.

Looks like the gremlin may have surfaced in this car ? Will have to get local dealer to check it out while its still under warranty (can't hurt) .

Our 2009 CW diesel is still on original globes but headlights don't get much use .

Note: I never leave the lights on , always start the car with lights off (used to doing that for many years)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #294: July 14, 2014, 11:15:22**

@cruiserfied

Can you elaborate on this annoying long term problem.

cruiserfied · **Reply #295: July 14, 2014, 13:04:38**

Ok had a quick look through the thread and as you already know it is a common occurance.
In Australia we have no bulletins for this concern. I had never even heard of the resistor mod.
We have been having very good results with cleaning headlight earths and the wiring terminals between Alt and ECU. High resistance causing excess current and spikes.
Alot of cases we replace the globes with genuine longlife globes and never hear about it again. The longlife globes are rated to 960hrs where the standards are only 400hrs.

BlueI30 · **Reply #296: July 15, 2014, 00:43:52**

@ Cruisefield .. thanks for the feedback .
Got to say I am surprised that earths need to be cleaned in a vehicle thats only a few years old .. .

Also , why not fit long life globes from new I wonder ?

constipated · **Reply #297: July 15, 2014, 02:43:54**

Quote from: BlueI30 on July 15, 2014, 00:43:52

@ Cruisefield .. thanks for the feedback .
Got to say I am surprised that earths need to be cleaned in a vehicle thats only a few years old .. .

Also , why not fit long life globes from new I wonder ?

I do believe that long life bulbs are standard issue. They certainly are in my FD model. I recently changed to osram nightbreakers after 3 years with standard bulbs. They were still going. They were Philips long life ones.

Paolo39 · **Reply #298: September 21, 2014, 15:48:07**

Hi guys,
My i30 2011 1.6 diesel has blown twice passenger low beam bulbs. First I replaced with Osram Nightbrakers, but it lasted 8 months. Second I bought Osram Long Life bulbs and this seams stopped the problem.
So far so good.
It seams that diesels do not like premium light bulbs

Asterix · **Reply #299: September 21, 2014, 17:31:50**

Quote from: Paolo39 on September 21, 2014, 15:48:07

Hi guys,
My i30 2011 1.6 diesel has blown twice passenger low beam bulbs. First I replaced with Osram Nightbrakers, but it lasted 8 months. Second I bought Osram Long Life bulbs and this seams stopped the problem.
So far so good.
It seams that diesels do not like premium light bulbs

The same here...