So.... the only H11b bulb I can find out there is made by Sylvania. Does anyone know if it's a regular replacement halogen bulb or if it's the "whiter" bulb? I'm looking for something similar to a xenon....

 

https://www.cecindustries.com/

 

I want to put together a listing of all the light bulbs in the Forte sedan & Koup and I need your help please. Below is the list I have so far and I need help with the missing bulb types and any missing listing including any differences between the Sedan and Koup. Also if I have made any mistakes. Thanks

Exterior
Headlight H11b
High-beam/Daytime Running Light H1
Front Turn Signals ?
Fog-lights 881
Mirror Turn Signals ?
Tail lights 1157
Brake/Rear Signal Lights 1157
Center Mounted Brake Light ?
Rear Marker Lights ?
Reverse Lights ?
License Plate Lights T10

Interior
Map Lights ?
Dome Light ?
Door Courtesy Light ?
Trunk Light ?

Here is a list of Forte lights that I could find:
Hopefully someone could verify.....
Low beam headlamp
H11B
High beam headlamp
H1
Parking light
2357
Front turn signal
2357
Rear turn signal
1156
License plate
168 or T10
Back up light
921
Map light
175
Dome light
6418
Step/Courtesy light
168
Trunk/Cargo area
6418

 

2010 2011 Kia Forte 4750K White Halogen Headlamps Bulbs Headlights Head Lamps Lights Koup Sedan

http://www.pronto.com/mpm/shop/h11b

 

what is the difference between h11b and h11 bulbs?

 

H11 and H11b are the same bulb, only difference is H11 has a plastic protector around the pins while the H11b does not.
ledoutfitters.com

 

H11B is the same bulb just with a slightly different base for mounting in the car. The H11 bulb base can be modified (and possibly the connector itself needs a trimming) to fit, but of course this will void warranty if there is a problem with it later.

 

two people posted two different bulb number for the rear turn light and brake lights.

Any idea which number is actually the right one?

 

two people posted two different bulb number for the rear turn light and brake lights.

Any idea which number is actually the right one?

The 1156 & 1157 are physically the same size bulb, the difference is that the 1156 is a single filament bulb and the 1157 is a dual filament bulb.

The outside taillight (not the one on the trunk) is am 1157 since does double duty as running light and brake light.

The inside taillight (the one on the trunk) is just a running light so an 1156 might work but I remember someone saying that it is set up with an 1157 and dual contact socket but only using one side.

This is my understanding and so I ordered 1157 L.E.D. equivalent bulbs but have yet to install them to confirm this.

Check out this thread about a member who modified his tail lights, according to his experience the inside is an 1157.

Hope this helps.

 

so 1157 for all the tails but turn and reverse then?

also...the koup seems to require one to remove the entire lense assembly in order to swap bulbs.

 

so 1157 for all the tails but turn and reverse then?

also...the koup seems to require one to remove the entire lens assembly in order to swap bulbs.

Yes, on both the Koup and Sedan you have to remove the assembly to replace the bulbs.
Why!? I have no idea why they did it this way!

I believe the reverse is a 921 but don't quote me. That should be all the bulbs.

I have attached a pdf of the replacement procedure and it shows 2 bulbs in the outer light, 1 for Stop/Tail light and 1 for Turn signal. Then 2 more on the inner light, 1 for tail light and 1 for reverse.

Shaw Communications

members.shaw.ca

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UPDATE!

OK so today I decide to look for myself and here's what I found on my sedan.

1. you DO NOT need to remove the tail light assembly. I was able to open to access door in the trunk (you will need to cut/tear the edges) and twist and remove the sockets. Just make a note of the position of the socket after you loosen it, it makes it easier to line it up after wards.
2. the bulbs are as follows:
   • Outer light 1 x 1157 Tail/Brake light in the upper position, 1 x 1156 Signal light in the lower position.
   • Inner Light (on trunk) 1 x 1157 tail light with only 1 filament used, 1 x 921 wedge base reverse light.

I hope this clears things up.

 

The map lights are listed as "175", but I can't find this type of festoon bulb anywhere. anyone else been able to find it in LED?

 

try to put in 3175 in ebay thats how i found my led map light on my koup

 

Does anyone know what the bulb number is for the side mirrors?

Thanks

 

Does anyone know what the bulb number is for the side mirrors?

Thanks

dont hold me to this i think there the same as the License plate t10/168

 

well tried to install them this morning and they are extremely lose in the socket compared to the ones that came with the car, so if the slightest bump knocks them out of place - any suggestions?

 

wrap aluminum foil around them ?

 

wrap foil tightly around each end of the bulb. You can use electrical tape to help it hold in place if it wants to come lose.

then stick the bulb in.. should stay in place.

 

Thanks. I'll give it a shot

 

Or bend in the connectors on the socket to tighten them up a little bit. I've had to do that before on my old S-10. Do they work ok though?

 

Just installed them today actually and just bent the connectors and worked like a charm.

 

How do they compare to stock bulbs? Much brighter and "whiter" light? Or no? I'm still trying to decide on these...

 

Not as bright.. Gives it more of a glow than anything. I like th way it looks with all three on includin the dome light. I bought the SMD ones for ny license plate and those are really bright. I will post a picture a tad later of both the interior and license plate. I might order the smd led lights for the interior to see if I like those better. I think I saw them on eby for $20.

 

That's what I was afraid of. I wasn't sure how bright they would be. I'm probably going to get the ones off of SUPER BRIGHT LEDS - LED Lights & Accessories I've bought from them before and was happy. Pictures would be appreciated though.

 

here you go.. really hard to take these.. my camera kept trying to adjust the photo and make everything BLACK...

like i said, i think i am going to try the SMD LED's on ebay and see which i like better.. these are really bright, but in person the glow is very soothing and nice looking.

 

Thanks for the pictures. Really makes my decision hard now, those look really good...

 

yeah like i said, its not super bright, but its bright enough to see what you are doing or if you need additional light its enough. the looks of it though... for lack of a better description.. just looks cool.

 

these are the others I am thinking about ordering.. $26 for all three which is a lot considering I paid $4 for the others.. LOL.. not sure yet

White 3 Lights SMD LED Interior Pkg Kia Forte Koup #S : eBay Motors (item 130373802099 end time Apr-10-10 13:30:51 PDT)

 

Wow! Now those look bright! But $26 does seems a bit steep for three...

 

They are the same type that I have I have in my license plate and they are def brighter. Decisions decisions. Ugh. Lol. Well I'm gonna sleep on it and decide tomorrow. Ill let you know what I decide

 

I broke down and ordered these. I figure if they dont work how I want, I'll go the Ebay route.

3022-xHP2-DI High Power LED Festoon Bulb Specifications

 

let me know how they work out.. are those 31mm? i didn't see the size on those when i was looking on that site.