Dynamic bending headlight fault (DBL)

[HoosierStinger]

If the amber DBL is displayed on your instrument cluster this might be very helpful to you.

There is a TSB to replace the moisture absorbent packet and bracket inside the back of the headlight. The moisture absorbent packet gets so swollen that it presses against the servo module that swivels the headlights.

The Kia dealer told me it had 0 parts availability in the entire United States. I also was told that I had to stuff the blown up packet and broken bracket back into the headlight if I wanted it to be covered under warranty. What a bunch of BS.

So I ordered the parts directly from Korea.

Welcome sparekorea.com

Parts are crazy cheap from this website. Like 50-75% off for OEM parts. But the shipping isn't cheap. I chose the FedEx option for shipping. Parts arrived in 5 business days from when I placed my order. Skip the dealer and do it yourself.

Jack the car up. You don't have to remove the wheel. There is a access door inside of the wheel well. Once you pop open the access door you will see the round piece which holds the absorbent packet. It's even labeled with open/close arrows. It might take some force to open since the packet is swollen and creating pressure.

If you plan to keep the car these absorbent packets probably need to be replaced every 2 or 3 years. Hope this helps someone.

 

[nhcowboy28]

I just used kitty litter….

 

[Flynfishmedic]

How did you search the site? There is no Stinger option listed.

 

[HoosierStinger]

How did you search the site? There is no Stinger option listed.

Select hyundai/kia as manufacturer and enter the part number. I look up the part number on a USA kia parts website then enter it in their website. There may be another way but this is the method I have used.

 

[washguy]

Going thru the same thing with mine ...dbl light on.....opened passenger side and the absorbent pouch was huge....it was forcing the bracket to make contact with the parts of lighting system......called my dealership and gave them the tsb and they told me it would be about a week before the new parts would arrive....so now dbl light is off.....tried to open drivers dust cover but no luck ...it turns to open but cant get the cover off....ill let dealership do it i guess ! Wash

 

[roadtripguy]

Just throwing in my experience, since I had the warning light addressed late last week / early this week. My dealer performed the TSB and subsequently determined that I needed an entire new assembly on the right side. Headlight was ordered and installed under warranty within a week.

 

[hle1992]

I am planning to do this myself, I looked on the Kia website, and it says the new parts do not fit on a 2018 GT2. Is someone able to confirm if the new parts will fit?
old part number, bracket: 92126 G6000, new part number: 92126 C1500
absorber packet old #: 92125 H8350 new absorber packet new : : 92125 2W250

 

[HoosierStinger]

I am planning to do this myself, I looked on the Kia website, and it says the new parts do not fit on a 2018 GT2. Is someone able to confirm if the new parts will fit?
old part number, bracket: 92126 G6000, new part number: 92126 C1500
absorber packet old #: 92125 H8350 new absorber packet new : : 92125 2W250

Use the parts numbers shown in the pictures I posted. They work 100% confirm, I did both of mine a few weeks ago.

 

[hle1992]

Use the parts numbers shown in the pictures I posted. They work 100% confirm, I did both of mine a few weeks ago.

New part numbers
92125 2W250 ( packet)
92126 C1500 ( bracket)

thank you. ill go ahead and copy and paste it for future reference for everyone who visits this post!

 

[xaviersayys]

My DBL dash light came on this morning. Ugh. After parking in the parking garage before work, I turned the car off, restarted it and drove around the lot once, light didn't return. Crossing my fingers that it'll stay that way, but I have a feeling it won't.. lol

 

[washguy]

you foam backing has swollen like mine,,,,go to fender well and the flap drops down and remove swollen desiccant it wont let lights move Wash

 

[TehYeti]

My DBL dash light came on this morning. Ugh. After parking in the parking garage before work, I turned the car off, restarted it and drove around the lot once, light didn't return. Crossing my fingers that it'll stay that way, but I have a feeling it won't.. lol

Mine starred this way too.. Would come on in the AM, but go away after a restart. Then eventually staying on all the time. It is only a matter of time sadly.

 

[oddball]

Thank you!
My DBL light came on day before yesterday - car also ran like shit and boost gauge wasn't working. Rodent got in there and chewed up some wires and hoses. There were nut shells under the passenger intake so I assumed it got some wires under there, too. Pulled the intake off but everything was untouched.
Then I go looking for help, find this thread, pop off the cover and yup! That packet was bursting.
How bizarre. Can't wait to forget this in 5 years and learn it all over again.

 

[Nedstand]

In May 2023, I got the dash error, and ended up getting the right side headlight assembly replaced under warranty. The dealer didn't even check the left (drivers) side, so I did, and replaced the desiccant pack and bracket (which was cracked from the desiccant pack) with the new part.

Today, just 7 months later, I checked and both desiccant packs were hard as rocks, and on the right side, it had expanded enough to bend the bracket.

My plan now is to inspect every 6-12 months, and replace if needed.

 

[Geronimo]

If the amber DBL is displayed on your instrument cluster this might be very helpful to you.

There is a TSB to replace the moisture absorbent packet and bracket inside the back of the headlight. The moisture absorbent packet gets so swollen that it presses against the servo module that swivels the headlights.

The Kia dealer told me it had 0 parts availability in the entire United States. I also was told that I had to stuff the blown up packet and broken bracket back into the headlight if I wanted it to be covered under warranty. What a bunch of BS.

So I ordered the parts directly from Korea.

Welcome sparekorea.com

Parts are crazy cheap from this website. Like 50-75% off for OEM parts. But the shipping isn't cheap. I chose the FedEx option for shipping. Parts arrived in 5 business days from when I placed my order. Skip the dealer and do it yourself.

Jack the car up. You don't have to remove the wheel. There is a access door inside of the wheel well. Once you pop open the access door you will see the round piece which holds the absorbent packet. It's even labeled with open/close arrows. It might take some force to open since the packet is swollen and creating pressure.

If you plan to keep the car these absorbent packets probably need to be replaced every 2 or 3 years. Hope this helps someone.

Did you have to replace both sides or one side only?

 

[Nedstand]

Did you have to replace both sides or one side only?

Definitely replace the moisture (desiccant) pack on both sides, and the bracket(s) if cracked.
Those parts are cheap. If you need to replace the entire headlight assembly, that's a lot of $$$$.

I did not jack the car up, rather I just turn the wheels to the limit to get access to the panel.

Use a clip removal tool like this:

Amazon.com

The first time I tried with a screwdriver and broke the head off the clip. The clip is cheap, but getting the post out was a PITA.

I replaced the swollen packs 4 months ago, and I plan to check them again as we have had a lot of rain in 2024 for SoCal. I'll post another update and inspecting them.

Happy Easter!

 

[Geronimo]

Definitely replace the moisture (desiccant) pack on both sides, and the bracket(s) if cracked.
Those parts are cheap. If you need to replace the entire headlight assembly, that's a lot of $$$$.

I did not jack the car up, rather I just turn the wheels to the limit to get access to the panel.

Use a clip removal tool like this:

Amazon.com

The first time I tried with a screwdriver and broke the head off the clip. The clip is cheap, but getting the post out was a PITA.

I replaced the swollen packs 4 months ago, and I plan to check them again as we have had a lot of rain in 2024 for SoCal. I'll post another update and inspecting them.

Happy Easter!

Probably worth buying a spare set as well. Dealer wanted 40 CAD for desiccant. Thx for the response. Happy Easter to you.
Mine is 5 weeks from now.

 

[Nedstand]

If you have time, definitely shop the parts on the internet. Below from my last order, and I get extras.
As you can see from my photos and others people post, those packs blow up like Jiffy-Pop, and if it damages the headlight assembly, I think those run over 1,000 US, plus labor (I'm handy but not sure it a DIY for me).

Part Number​	Part Name​	Price​	Quantity​	Total​
92125-2W250​	Absorber​	$10.79​	4​	$43.16​
92126-C1500​	Absorber Bracket​	$8.12​	2​	$16.24​

 

[Geronimo]

Tried yesterday to remove cover but guess what. I broke head of the clip. How did you do it?

 

[HoosierStinger]

What year is yours? And maybe the Canadian model is different. I've heard others say they couldn't remove the clip. Yours also has two pins in the bottom of the access panel which is different.