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Hopkins Backup Alert - Replacement 3156 Bulb with Audible Alert

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As an extra safety precaution, you can replace your tail light backup bulb with this warning light. As you put your vehicle in reverse, anyone who might be behind you will hear a beeping alert. Great Prices for the best vehicle lights from Hopkins. Hopkins Backup Alert - Replacement 3156 Bulb with Audible Alert part number HM20101VA can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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As an extra safety precaution, you can replace your tail light backup bulb with this warning light. As you put your vehicle in reverse, anyone who might be behind you will hear a beeping alert.


Features:

  • Warns pedestrians as you back up with audible alert
    • "Beep-beep" can clearly be heard
  • Replaces vehicle's backup bulb


Specs:

  • Replaces 3156 bulb
  • 12-Volt bulb


Simply replace one of your vehicle's existing 3156 backup light bulbs with this combination backup light and warning alarm. The base of the halogen bulb beeps whenever the vehicle is shifted into reverse.



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Video Transcript for Feature Review Hopkins Backup Alert

Today we're going to be taking a look at part number HM20101VA. This is the Hopkins Backup Alert, replacement 3156 Bulb with an audible alert. That's to add safety while in reverse. You can replace your tail light backup bulb with this warning light. As you put your vehicle in the reverse gear, anyone or anything who might be behind you will be alerted. This is going to send out a really consistent beeping sound.

The beeping sound can be clearly heard, again, when you move your vehicle to the reverse gear. That sound will vary depending on the vehicle that this is installed in. This is not a universal application, though it does fit in any vehicles, but if your vehicle's reversible to size 3156, then this product is going to work perfect for your application. I'm going to go ahead and hook it up to our external power source that way you can see how bright the bulb is as well as hear that audible beeping alert. Here at the housing, that's where the sound's going to come out. I'll get this connected and you'll be able to hear it.

Get all the wires on there. Okay, now turn it on. You can hear that consistent beeping as well as the bright light. It's really going to send out that consistent beeping sound alerting anybody that may be behind the vehicle when we move the vehicle into the reverse gear. That's going to do it for today's review of part number HM20101VA.

This is the Hopkins Backup Alert. .

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As an extra safety precaution, you can replace your tail light backup bulb with this warning light. As you put your vehicle in reverse, anyone who might be behind you will hear a beeping alert.

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This product is really good for for my van just plug and play. Recommended for van owner



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Excellent quality with a nice loud decibel warning beep. Fast shipping. Five stars from this buyer !!!!



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Isn't even close to b4ing correct ! I called and was told idt was correct your website claims the same thing . Wrong !! 2014 Ford F150 uses a 921 bulb my Ford checked . If you look at the top of this page 2014 Ford F150 is listed as a fit. Wrong . It will cost more to return this than it's worth . Sorry but 1 star poor rating !!



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Fast shipping. Hope to install part This week !! I'd recommend buying parts Here. No problems so far



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This is a great idea! I have a 2005 Escape and I wanted something to warn people walking behind my parked car as I back up. I ordered this little dandy and was able to install it myself (I'm a 60+ y.o. woman.) Works like a charm! Highly recommend both product and company.



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Hopkins Backup AlertI've had it in my truck for 6 months now and it works great.

It simply replaces one of the backup bulbs in your tailights.



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They work well and are very audible. Thanks you guys!



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This product is a cost effective way to provide safety warnings during construction activity. We priced other items and they were way more expensive and required a mechanic to install. In a couple of minutes we installed this item and it works perfectly. Etrailer.com has a quick and easy website and great service!



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Nice idea,but it took a few bulbs to be successful. The first ones either never alarmed or didn't light up. Replacements worked beautifully and still are months later



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Product was exactly what I was looking for at a very reasonable price. The only problem I had was figuring out how to remove the tailight lens (NOT etrailer.com's problem). I wanted a means of warning anyone behine my truck that I was backing up and this was perfect.



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What a great product. It's nice to know that when I'm backing up I can get everybody's attention. Safe. Easy to install. Great price. Thanks etrailer I will always buy product from you.



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Easy to install. So far it is working fine. Most anyone close by should hear it. However someone in a car might not hear it. I have a van with some blind spots. This is a big improvement over not having the warning. I ordered just one. I may order a second to see if that would increase the sound level. Right now I would recommend.



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There was one of these installed ( not from etrailer) when I purchased my van. After a year or so it stopped working. I looked for quite some time to find a replacement that wasn't $40.00+ and E trailer gave me one. I can now feel better when backing up , knowing I will be heard and well lit . Thank you.



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easy installation, works well. won't know about the light output until I use the backup lights in the dark. Good service and packaging from the seller.



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Product worked as advertised. Installation was as easy as replacing a light bulb. Bulb is attached permanently. Would liked to have seen a socket so bulb could be replaced. When the bulb burns out I will replace the unit with a standard 3156 bulb and splice the alarm into the lamp wiring and leave it somewhere in the tail light cavity.



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Definitely easy to install just like replacing regular back up bulb. Also, etrailer sent me the correct light for my model and year pickup truck. The whole installation process took about ten minutes, most of the time trying to find the correct socket size wrench! Only one minor issue is the back up alert sound is not that dramatic in volume while sitting in the truck and backing up. Maybe it is louder outside. In any case, this beats attaching brackets and splicing wires for backup alert as with other type units.



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When a backup light went out on our Coachman Motorhome I was just going to replace the bulb with the same. Looking around online I found this replacement bulb that also made an audible sound when the vehicle is in reverse. Visibility in reverse is nearly impossible, even in small motorhomes like ours ( 24'). We have a backup camera, but the viewing range is very limited to just beyond the rear bumper. With this product I have another level of safety I didn't have before, with the audible sound.
etrailer was really good about keeping me in the loop as to where my order was in the process. Turned out it was on Backorder, and would take a few days longer to make it to me in Seattle, but they sent emails on the status of the order regularly .
Cool product and great service from seller= a good buying experience!



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Very satisfied with the back up light w/alarm.
Brought 2 one for my wife's Ford freestyle. And one for my f150. Wamted tne back up alarm because we have kids and for parking lots .Easy install . Loud alarm just this morning when she was backing down the drive way I heard the alarm inside the house. Great product. Allready referred some friends to your product thanks Mike. Milwaukee wi. ??

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Mike L.

11/16/2017

Just like new.



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Every week, I see in the news where some mom in her suv has backed over her own child. This alarm will catch the child's attention and give time to shout or get away. It should also work on dogs and cats. Is not effective on trash cans. ---Only suggestion: that the light blink.

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Phil L.

7/30/2014

OK I JUST LOVE WHAT YOU SAID OF THE TRASH CAN.GOOD JOB LIKE YOUR STYLE.pHIL



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Very happy with the service I received - fast shipping, and I got exactly what I ordered. The sound level of the product itself is a bit weak. On my old pickup I had an external beeper, and could always hear it from the cab whenever backing up. This one is easy to install, but I have to listen very carefully to be sure that it is working when I back up. I would recommend getting an external beeper mounted on your vehicle if you want to be sure people know that you are backing up.

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David F.

9/4/2016

Still works fine. Havent had any problems with it. Still think that it should be a little louder.



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I ordered a backup alert/reverse light for my cargo van I received the wrong item I called customer service and they had the rite item in my mailbox in 2 days will purchase from etrailer.com in the future
Ty Russ K

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Russ K.

6/1/2017

No problems



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Matthew, The latest bulb works great, but the one I bought in 2018 works intermittently and not as loud. It is not dependable, Thanks.



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Bulb with an audible alert installed on my 2009 Ford Ranger.

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fit my 2008 canyon.sound is just right.
halogen is brite.would be nice if they
made a led.thanks for your help.



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Great little light for when you don't need to wake up the whole neighborhood. I bought one 24 years ago, and the light burnt out, but the beeper still worked fine. Needed a new one. Came quickly to my mailbox.


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  • Is the Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20100VA a Universal Application
    The Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20100VA, is not a universal application, though it does fit many vehicles. It fits into a common bulb size socket. You will need to check the bulbs on your vehicle or vehicles to determine if they take the 1156 bulb. If they do, then you can use this alert. Another common bulb size is 3156. If your vehicle or vehicles have this bulb number, they can use # HM20101VA. These are the only 2 alerts of this type that we carry. But we do have other options such...
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  • Backup Alarm for 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
    Based on my research your 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan uses a 3157 bulb for its reverse light. The Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA that you referenced is designed to replace a 3156 bulb, which will physically fit in place of your van's 3157 but may not function properly because of the difference in design. We do not have a similar replacement backup alert bulb that's designed for the 3157 type bulb so your best option will be with a separate backup alarm like the Pollak # PK41820 that can...
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  • Back Up Alarm that Fits 2008 GMC Canyon
    Hey Daryl, I was able to confirm that the reverse light bulb type of your 2008 GMC Canyon is a 3157 so the backup light/alert part # HM20101VA that you referenced would work for your truck! Had any close calls when backing up?
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  • Is there a Backup-Alert Reverse Light for Bulb Type 921 for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
    Your 2013 Chevrolet Equinox uses a type 921 backup light bulb. The Hopkins product you reviewed, part # HM20101VA, is a replacement for the type 3156 bulb. My contact at Hopkins advises that they do not offer an audible alarm replacement bulb for the 921 type. I also checked with two other suppliers of aftermarket lighting products, Putco and Optronics, and neither of these suppliers offers a 921 replacement bulb with alarm. However, we do offer the Custer Surface Mount Back-up Alarm,...
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  • Backup Alarm Recommendation for Replacing 3157
    A 3156 and 3157 bulb will fit in the same slot on a vehicle. The difference is a 3157 bulb has a dual intensity feature and 3156 does not. Since the Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20101VA, is for a reverse light, a dual intensity bulb is not needed and you can use it in place of a 3157.
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  • Backup Alarm Needed for a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
    We do have a few different options for you to add a backup alarm on your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. You could either use the Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA which plugs into your 4-Way flat connector and lights up as well as emits sound when you are backing up. Another option that doesn't involve utilizing a light is the Light-Duty to Medium-Duty Back-Up Alarm # PK41820. You will just need to ground the black wire and then run the red wire to your backup circuit. Some review articles have...
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  • Will a Reverse Alert 3156 Bulb Replace a 3057 Bulb
    Yes, the Hopkins Backup Alert Replacement Bulb # HM20101VA will work for you. The 3057 and 3156 bulbs are very similar with the only difference being that the 3057 bulb is a dual filament bulb typically found in blinker/tail light applications. However, a dual filament will work fine in a single filament application like your situation.
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  • Adding LED Backup Lights to a 2006 Chevy Silverado
    It sounds like you are installing additional back up lights on your 2006 Chevy Silverado. The easiest way to find the correct power wire is to locate the tail light wiring and then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2992 to probe the wires when the truck is in reverse. Take all necessary precautions when performing the test including chocking the wheels, having the emergency brake on, and the person in the cab with their foot on the brake the whole time the vehicle is in reverse. If your...
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  • Recommended Back Up Alarms for Fleet of 1999-2012 Ford E350 Vans and F350 Pickups
    According to Hopkins, the # HM20101VA Backup Alert Replacement 3156 Bulb will work with 1999-2011 Ford Vans. The same bulb will work for a 1999-2009 Ford F350. For the 2012 E350 Van and the 2010-2012 F350, I would recommend the Surface Mount Back-Up Alarm, part # BK97DB. This item can be mounted behind the rear bumper of a vehicle, with one terminal connected to the reverse lamp circuit and the other grounded to the vehicle frame. If you wanted one item that would work for your entire...
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  • Backup Alarm for a 2012 Ford F-350
    Backup alarm and light # HM20101VA will not fit your 2012 Ford F-350. It fits in place of a 3156 bulb. Your truck uses a different bulb style. To add a back up alarm you can use # BK97DB. It mounts to the underside of the vehicle and will tap into a reverse light wire. I have linked a video showing how it installs.
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  • Back Up Alert Recommendation for a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500
    Your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 uses a type 921 backup light bulb. The Hopkins product you reviewed, part # HM20101VA, is a replacement for the type 3156 bulb. My contact at Hopkins advises that they do not offer an audible alarm replacement bulb for the 921 type. I also checked with two other suppliers of aftermarket lighting products, Putco and Optronics, and neither of these suppliers offers a 921 replacement bulb with alarm. However, we do offer the Custer Surface Mount Back-up...
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  • Back Up Alert Recommendation for Vehicles Without 1156 or 3156 Bulbs
    For replacement bulbs that also have a built-in back up alarm, we only have 2 options. One fits in place of a 1156 bulb, # HM20100VA, and the other fits in place of a 3156 bulb, # HM20101VA. You can actually use a 3156 in a 3157 socket. The only difference is that 3157 has a dual filament that 3156 does not have. What I recommend is the surface mount alarm, # BK97DB. At 97 decibels, this alert can definitely be heard at the rear of the vehicle. installation is simple; the alert can mount...
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  • Will Hopkins Backup Alert Bulb # HM20101VA Fit a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
    The Hopkins Backup Alert Bulb, part # HM20101VA, is designed to replace a 3156 backup light bulb. Your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 will use a 3157 light bulb as a backup light. A 3156 and 3157 bulb will fit in the same slot on a vehicle. The difference is your 3157 bulb has a dual intensity feature and 3156 does not. Since the Hopkins # HM20101VA, is for a reverse light, a dual intensity bulb is not needed and you can use it in place of a 3157 and it will operate as intended.
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  • Backup Alarm for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500
    I do have some options for you but Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA actually will not fit your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 due to the type of bulbs your truck uses for the reverse lights. What you can use is a stand alone backup alarm that will wire into a reverse light wire such as # PK41820. You can mount it pretty much anywhere under the truck. The power wire will splice into a reverse light wire and the other wire can ground to the frame. I have linked a video featuring this product for you.
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  • Back Up Alert Recommendation for a 2008 Toyota highlander Hybrid
    We carry 2 alarms that fit in the light socks of the reverse lights. One is # HM20101VA that you have already determined does not fit. The other is # HM20100VA, which definitely will not fit. What I recommend is the Surface Mount Back-up Alarm, # BK97DB. You can mount this device under the vehicle. It wires into the reverse light circuit on the vehicle and will actually be more audible than one of the replacement bulb alarms.
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  • Troubleshooting Blinkers that Only Work when Headlights are On After LED Install
    Sounds like you need to install a load resistor on the circuits that carry the turn signals. I am not completely sure what circuits you installed the LEDs on but it sounds like the turn signals so you would need load resistors like part # DI34ZR for a pair. One of these needs to be installed on every circuit that has a blinker or flasher. I attached a picture that shows how it will install on your circuits.
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  • Backup Alarm Recommendation for a 2017 Ford F-350
    I did some checking and the 2017 Ford F-350 pickup models use a W21W reverse light bulb. It is similar to a 3156 but not the same so I do not recommend # HM20101VA for your truck. But I do have another option that would actually be easier for others to hear. Take a look at the Rear View Safety Backup Alarm # RVS-W02. You can mount this backup alarm under the rear of the truck and wire it into a reverse light wire. It is IP67 rated meaning the weather will not be a factor. It will send...
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  • Replacement Backup Light and Alarm for a 2005 Jeep Wrangler
    For your 2005 Jeep Wrangler you would need to use replacement backup light and alarm # HM20100VA because your Jeep takes an 1156 bulb. The one that you referenced, # HM20101VA, is designed to fit in place of a 3156 bulb and would not fit your Jeep.
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  • Does Hopkins Bulb with Audible Backup Alert Meet SAE J994 and OSHA Requirements
    I reached out to my contact at Hopkins who confirmed the Backup Alert with Audible Alert, part # HM20101VA does not meet either of those requirements. For a backup alarm that does meet OSHA and SAE J994 regulations as well as GSA, the U.S. Bureau of Mines and all state regulations, I recommend the Buyers Products Self-Grounding Back Up Alarm, part # 337BA107. We don't carry a backup alert that can be used to replace an existing vehicle bulb which would meet the above regulations and I'd...
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  • Recommended Backup Alarm Light for 2007 Honda CRV
    I show the bulb size for the 2007 Honda CR-V is 7440. In terms of a Hopkins Backup Alert with a light that plugs into the tail light socket, we only have # HM20100VA and # HM20101VA, which cover the two most common sizes (1156 and 3156). Neither size is compatible with the bulbs used in your vehicle. What I recommend for you on your 2007 Honda CR-V is the Custer Surface Mount Back-up Alarm, # BK97DB. This unit can be mounted in an out of the way place at the back of your CR-V. It will...
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  • Back Up Alarm Recommendation for a 2000 Fleetwood Tioga Class C RV on Ford Van Chassis
    The 1999 Ford E-350 uses a 3156 bulb for reverse lights but you will have to pull the bulb on your RV to determine if it is the same. It should be printed on the unit somewhere or could be in the literature for the RV. If it is a 3156 bulb then you would use # HM20101VA. If it is not a 3156 or an 1156 (used with # HM20100VA that you referenced) there is an alternative solution. You could mount backup alert # BK97DB under the RV and wire it into a reverse light wire. This alert is going...
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  • Replacement Backup Alarm Bulb for 2010 GMC Sierra 2500
    According to my research your 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 uses a 921-type backup light bulb. We offer a standard incandescent bulb, part # DI39VR, as well as three brighter LED-types from Putco that you can see on the link provided. If you happen to be using the Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA that you referenced this alarm uses a 3156-type bulb. We also offer LED-type replacements for this bulb, all shown on the linked page.
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  • What Vehicles Does the Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA Fit
    The Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA fits in place of a 3156 bulb. The 2007 and 2008 Chevy Impala use a 921 so it will not fit. The 2007 and 2008 Chevy Uplander use a 3157 so it will not work properly though it will fit the socket. The 2002 Chevy Silverado uses an 1156 so you would use # HM20100VA. The 2008 Chevy TrailBlazer uses a 3157 so it will not work properly though it will fit the socket. The 2007 Ford F-150 uses a 3156 so you can use # HM20101VA. The 2007 Toyota Camry uses a 921...
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  • Back Up Alert Recommendation for a 2010 Suzuki Equator with a # 921 Reverse Lamp Bulb
    The Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20101VA, is designed to replace a # 3156 bulb and will not replace the # 921 bulb on your 2010 Suzuki Equator. Instead, I would recommend looking at the Custer Surface Mount Back-Up Alarm, # BK97DB. This alarm can mount to any surface such the frame or bumper and wires into the reverse light circuit on your truck. Once it is wired in it will send a 97 decibel alert when the truck is placed in reverse.
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