Low beam lamp in Solaris - the main parameters of this unit and features of its replacement

Which low beam lamps are suitable

A special feature of the Hyundai Solaris head optics is the use of double-filament halogen lamps with an h4 base. One lamp performs both functions at once, the first filament provides high beam, and the second - low beam. This limits the choice of light bulb, but also simplifies the task for an inexperienced driver who needs to replace a failed light bulb.

Types of lamps

The manufacturer installs h4 halogen lamps in the headlight units. For models with projector-type headlights, lamps with an HB3 socket are used (according to the American classification - 9005), which also provide both low and high beam. Changing the design of the lamp and installing, for example, an h2 socket, simply will not work - you will need time-consuming and unnecessary modifications to the headlight unit.

LED lamps

According to engineering developments, lamps used for low/high beam in a Hyundai Solaris car must have a halogen design. This is due to the design of the lamp - tungsten filaments have a certain configuration and produce a luminous flux with specified parameters. This is important to ensure traffic safety, so as not to dazzle oncoming drivers. The low beam opening angle is 30°, which are distributed so that 10° are above the horizontal line, and 20° are below it and illuminate the road surface.

What to choose

When replacing optics on Solaris, you cannot use kits with higher power ratings than recommended by the manufacturer. The brightness of the road lighting will not increase, but the car's electrical wiring will be constantly under overload. It is recommended to purchase lamps of the established parameter, which are on the list of recommended ones for a particular car.

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Factory analogues used for Hyundai Solaris have the following characteristics:

55/60 – power indicator for high and low beam;
H4 class (type) of the base;
L/L (long-life) resource.

It is possible to install LED elements that can replace standard halogen optics.

If the choice remains with halogen lamps for near and far optics, the following models can be installed in conventional headlights:

Bosch Plus 90. Features an increased resource with standard performance.
Philips Long Life EcoVision. Has a low cost.
Narva RangePower +110. Brightness increased by 10%.
Philips VisionPlus, X-treme Vision. Maximum illumination area, provide white light.

Philips Longlife EcoVision

Low beam bulbs for Hyundai Solaris manufactured by Philips, especially the Longlife EcoVision variety, are in great demand when replacing standard lights. The halogen flask is made of quartz glass, resistant to ultraviolet radiation. Standard parameters of the EcoVision line:

minimum service life – 100 thousand km;
heat resistance (for filament 2650 ºC, glass 800 ºC);
vibration resistance;
waterproof 100%.

The lamp bulb of the EcoVision range has a pressure 10% higher than that of standard lights, which produces a more powerful light beam. Quartz material maintains reliable operation of automotive optics even when drops of water fall on its surface, if the headlight housing has cracks.

When installing lights, it is recommended to change them in pairs to obtain the necessary symmetry of lighting.

Philips Vision Plus

The Dutch manufacturer Philips produces a line of halogen lamps labeled Vision Plus, where the lighting temperature is as close as possible to the 3500 K value of xenon light.

In optical instruments, quartz glass is used for the bulb, and the base is chrome-plated. Road lighting at night is improved due to the length of the light beam, compared to standard lamps, by 12-15 meters. All elements are installed in their standard places.

Philips X-Treme Vision

Models from the manufacturer Philips for Solaris X-Treme Vision have increased light output (+130%), the luminous flux for a narrow spectrum is more saturated. This provides good illumination of the road at night.

Among the shortcomings, some motorists note that the lamps do not sufficiently illuminate the roadsides, due to the strict beam of light from the main lights and the operation of the standard reflector. The service life corresponds to the declared one - this is at least 100 thousand kilometers.

Bosch Plus 90

All lighting devices from Bosch (country of manufacture Germany) comply with the manufacturer’s stated parameters of illumination, power and operating life. For Solaris low and high beam, the range of Bosch Plus 90 optics is considered one of the best.

Consumables are packaged one at a time and in pairs. The flask is standard colorless; a distinctive feature of the original product is a blue stripe on the top of the body.

Marking 90 means the light output is 90% higher than that of models from other lines of the manufacturer. This ensures better visibility at night and a larger area of roadside illumination. The spectrum is as close as possible to daylight.

The high beam does not blind oncoming drivers; the illumination values comply with the rules and are 0.4 lm for daytime lights, and 0.7 lm for high beams.

Narva Rangepower 110

The Polish manufacturer Narva uses quartz and refractory glass for the bulb and chrome-plated metal for the base. Halogen models of the Rangepower 110 class provide optimal illumination of the track in any weather. Installed instead of the standard Hyundai Solaris lamp of any year of manufacture.

The lamps in the Rangepower 110 headlights are designed for 100 thousand mileage, the bulb is resistant to UV radiation, the glass does not darken during prolonged use.

The Narva optics range is used for low beam and high beam, and is installed as lamps in Solaris PTF. The cartridge corresponds to the standard location.

How to choose quality lamps

The choice of low beam lamps for Hyundai Solaris is made according to the following criteria:

Construction type. The best option is approved halogen lamps with an h4 base.
Colorful temperature. It is recommended to use a sample with indicators of about 3500-4500 K. The harder the white light, the brighter it is, but in bad weather conditions this brightness will have the opposite effect and will form a bright spot around the car, impairing visibility.
Price. In this matter, everyone is guided by their own capabilities. However, you should not chase low prices, since good products are never cheap.

Tuning lighting for Hyundai Solaris

Among the most frequently chosen tuning methods you can see:

replacing standard optics with xenon;
installation of rear fog lights with LED running lights;
LED inserts in the rear bumper;
tuning rear lights;
installation of LED turn signal modules.

Not all operations can be carried out independently in a garage; rather, it will be possible to change only the taillights or install a backlight on the bumper. The rear lights of the Hyundai Solaris, which can be tuned quite quickly and simply, will perfectly complement the exterior of the car. Many people like the updated restyling. Most often, drivers install halogen lamps around the license plate.

This additional lighting is both convenient and attractive. In addition, additional lighting in the cabin is popular. The lights are changed in the same sequence in which the headlights are replaced.

Hyundai Solaris optics do not require serious expenses from the car owner, with the exception of complex types of tuning, the cost of which can be up to 40 thousand rubles. Cheaper DIY solutions will be just as attractive.

Workflow Description

Let's look at how to replace the low beam lamp on a Hyundai Solaris:

Preparation

As a rule, no special tools are required. However, you should prepare fabric gloves, a piece of clean rags and alcohol to wipe the flask. This is important because it gets very hot during operation. Hand marks turn into dark spots, worsening the parameters of the light flux.

Step-by-step instruction

Procedure:

open the hood;
turn counterclockwise to remove the cover from the rear side of the head light compartment;
disconnect the block with wires from the base;
press the spring clamp, disengage it from the hook and lift it up;
remove the burnt out lamp and insert a new one;
Reassemble in reverse order.

Important! The process is not difficult and is usually completed in 10 minutes. Care must be taken not to accidentally tear off the wires or break the bulb. It is recommended to immediately wipe it with alcohol, even if you have not touched it with bare hands - perhaps it was touched before in a store, warehouse, etc.

Replacing headlights on a Hyundai Solaris

The headlights of a Korean sedan or hatchback can be replaced with your own hands in a garage; the work will take from one to one and a half hours, depending on the skill of the technician.

Replacing the light bulb in the front headlight of a Hyundai Solaris is carried out in the following order:

Remove the headlight protective cover. To do this, you will need to turn it counterclockwise with a little force. You should not help yourself with tools, for example, a knife or a screwdriver, as you can damage the glass;

then the block of wires is carefully separated from the light lamp;

we find the spring retainer. You need to press it, release it from alignment with the reflector hook and pull it towards you, upward;

the lamp is removed and replaced with a new h4, its cost for the Korean model will be 250-300 rubles. During installation, it is necessary to adjust the direction of the light flux.

The sequence of actions when replacing a taillight on a Hyundai Solaris does not change. A separate operation will be replacing the terminal on the Hyundai Solaris headlight and replacing the headlight range control. Connecting it will be a simple task if the design of lighting devices has already been studied. It has three wires: blue is responsible for control, pink is connected to the positive terminal, black is connected to the negative terminal.

The headlight itself can also be changed independently. Replacing the front headlight unit of a Hyundai Solaris is performed in the following sequence:

the front bumper is dismantled; without this operation, the headlight cannot be changed;
we find the latch, the wire block is separated from the connector of the lighting device;
the lower mounting block of the headlight to the body is removed using a 10mm wrench;
a new headlight is installed, then all parts are attached in the reverse order.

When replacing a rear fog light for a Hyundai Solaris, the same sequence of actions must be followed.

Main conclusions

Replacing low/high beam lamps on a Hyundai Solaris is not difficult. The design of the car is such that it is not necessary to disconnect or dismantle any components; all actions are usually performed without the use of tools. The main task is to choose the right type of lamp with the necessary technical characteristics. It is recommended to pay primary attention to the manufacturer, color temperature, service life and other parameters, and not to the price.

In the photo: the low beam in Solaris is of high quality, provided that all elements of the system are working properly

Alexdesinger › Blog › Replacing light bulbs on a Hyundai solaris 2017

I will share my experience of replacing light bulbs on a Hyundai solaris 2021. After reading quite a few articles and watching all the videos on this topic on YouTube, I naively decided that I could easily replace the light bulbs myself and quite easily, but in fact everything turned out to be a little more complicated, but given time and patience everything is real.

The color of my car is metallic gray and it is clear that the yellow-orange color of the standard lamps did not suit me in any way, either from an aesthetic or practical point of view, so the decision to change the lamps was final and irrevocable and was not subject to appeal. The “head” light is not “lensed”, so the replacement promised to be a little easier and more pleasant =)

And so I firmly decided to change the following lamps: - low beam lamps - side light lamps - DRL lamps - license plate lamps - lamps in the interior lamps - rear bumper reflectors with LED lights.

Replacing low beam lamps

If you plan to change the side light bulbs, then start with them, because... hundred percent, they will take you the most time, and along the way you will also unscrew everything that is needed to replace all the other lamps.

How to choose quality lamps

First, let's figure out what kind of low beam bulbs are in Solaris, here they are of a combined type, that is, in one housing there is a spiral of both low and high beams. Element type H4, power 60/55 watts (60 high beam, 55 low beam), such products can be bought at almost any auto parts store. As for choosing a specific option, the following can be noted:

Compliance with the stated characteristics	You cannot use designs with high power ratings, as this will not improve the quality of light, but the load on the car's wiring and other elements of the system will be under constant overload. It’s better to buy exactly what you’re supposed to buy, so you’re guaranteed to avoid any unpleasant surprises in the future.
Product quality	You should not purchase the most budget options; a low price is most often an indicator of the same quality. It is best to opt for products from well-known companies; you can also read reviews about a particular option on specialized resources on the Internet. The seller must have documentation confirming the products’ compliance with established standards
New solutions	If you want to achieve excellent quality of light, you can purchase a modern solution - LED lamps; the instructions for installing them are no different from the usual ones, so there will be no problems replacing them yourself. The main advantage of such products is their service life, which is several times longer than standard halogen options.

LED lamps - a new word in automotive lighting

Which Solaris oil is better?

In fact, canisters of different brands with the same performance indicators and comparable price tags are almost the same in their contents. If the goal of saving at all costs is not worth it, then it is better to fill in the oil recommended by Hyundai - Shell Helix.

But it is important to remember that products under this brand, like other famous companies, are often counterfeited. It sounds crazy, but sometimes even the stores themselves cannot say with one hundred percent certainty that they have the original on their shelves. In order not to buy a liquid of unknown origin, all that remains is to examine the individual canisters very carefully.

It is difficult to identify a fake; having bought several cans of “identical” oil, you can sometimes notice with horror that no two of them are the same. Every little thing plays a role. If you notice uneven seams on the plastic, a crooked lid or label, it is better to refuse the purchase. Pay attention to the presence of holograms and the date of manufacture. Its numbers must be clearly printed.

Unfortunately, there is no panacea. But you can protect your car to a greater extent only by buying products at branded gas stations.

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Workflow Description

It is important not only to carry out the main stage correctly, but also to prepare accordingly, so we will consider all the necessary actions in the order in which they are performed.

Preparation

Replacing a low beam lamp on a Hyundai Solaris does not require any special devices or tools, this concerns the main stage; during preparation you will still need something:

First of all, you need to park the car on a flat surface in a well-lit place, it can be a garage or any place outside, the main thing is that the weather is warm and without precipitation.
Next, you need to turn off the ignition, open the hood and securely fix it so that it does not hit you on the head during operation.
An immutable rule when carrying out any work on the electrical system of a car is to remove the terminal from the battery. This will completely eliminate any problems during replacement and ensure that you will not be electrocuted. The process is simple: squeeze the clamps on the terminal cover, then unscrew the nut by 10 and remove the element.

To replace the low beam lamp on a Solaris without any problems, do not forget to remove the terminal

Now inspect the headlight housing under the hood, if there is dust on it, then thoroughly wipe the surfaces so that no dirt gets inside when working.

Main stage

Low beam bulbs on Solaris are changed as follows:

First you need to remove the cover, which protects the interior from moisture and dust. There are petals on the plug, so this is not difficult to do - just turn the element counterclockwise, as a result of which the protrusions will disengage and the assembly can be easily removed.

This is what the plug looks like when installed

In the opened space you will see a connecting block; you need to carefully remove it; to do this, grab the element body and, slightly rocking it, pull it away from the body. Sometimes the contacts get stuck and you need to give the connector a good shake to get it free.

After removal, move the connector to the side so that it does not interfere with further work.

The low beam bulb in the Hyundai Solaris is fixed using a special clamp; to release it, you need to disengage one whisker, which is held by a protrusion on the body. To do this, you need to click on the element and move it to the side, after which it can be folded back.
Then you can easily remove the faulty element and replace it with a new one, everything is simple and no additional explanation is required.

When the latch is released, the low beam lamp in the Hyundai Solaris can be removed without any problems

A frequently asked question is what fuse is for the low beam in the Hyundai Solaris and where is it located. We'll tell you: the elements are located in a block located in the cabin, in the photo this is the second row from the top immediately to the right of the yellow node in the middle, the first is responsible for the left headlight, the second for the right. If you want to turn off the automatic low beam, simply pull out the fuse circled. (See also the article KIA Spectra headlight: features.)

It's very difficult to get fuses without tweezers.

Dimensions

The main feature of replacing side lamps in Solaris is that the car owner may need surgical forceps when working. The following lamps are installed in the front headlight:

head light with H4 base;
side lights marked W5W with a power of 5 W;
direction indicators type РY21W.

Replacing bulbs in both headlights is done the same way. The difference is that access to the left headlight of the Solaris is blocked by the fuse box: this is where surgical forceps are required. When replacing dimensions, it is enough to use the algorithm:

Disconnect the battery terminals.
Remove the back cover from the case by turning it counterclockwise.
The marker lamp socket is removed from the housing; you need to pull the housing towards you.
The old gauge is removed and a new one is installed.

Sometimes the driver needs to unscrew the two screws that secure the headlight unit when replacing the dimensions on the left block.

Conclusion

It won’t be difficult to carry out the work yourself, don’t be afraid, even without experience you can do it in 10-15 minutes. The video in this article will show the process clearly so that you can understand it even better.

When buying a fairly budget car, we by default agree that it needs to be modified and equipped. The rather good optics of the Hyundai Solaris were not matched by the best standard low/high beam lamps. The halogen lamp itself, in principle, shines quite well, but stock factory lamps often frustrate Solaris owners , especially during long night trips out of town.

The main pros and cons of KIA RIO

beautiful sporty look;
affordable repairs;
high-quality chassis;
spacious trunk;
wide ground clearance;
economical fuel consumption.

After 50 thousand kilometers, the air conditioning system hose may burst.
The gaps between the hood and fenders often stand out strongly, spoiling the appearance.
Insufficient lubrication of some parts of the car at the factory. We'll have to do some diagnostics.

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This video provides information about the shortcomings of the Kia Rio brand.

elegance of appearance;
average ergonomics;
high-quality engine and gearbox;
decent equipment for the cheapest version of the car.

Failure of synchronizers often occurs after 100 thousand mileage.
The front glass is not installed very stable, so it will not withstand mechanical stress.
Luggage compartment seals wear out quickly.

How to change the low/high beam bulb on a Solaris

We evaluate the scope of work.

Practice shows that the low beam filament burns out more often than the high beam.

This is due to the fact that the low beam is used much more intensely. To save on lamps, you can install a set of LED daytime running lights. This is by the way, but changing a lamp on a Solaris is extremely easy, especially the right one.

This is done like this:

Open the hood and remove the protective cover on the headlight unit.
It turns counterclockwise and provides access to the H4 headlight lamp and the side light lamp. Remove the cover from the headlight unit.
We find the terminal block and disconnect it from the lamp.
Removing the power terminal from the low beam lamp.
Now we find the spring retainer.
It is movably fixed in the upper part of the cartridge, and its lower part must be disengaged from the reflector body. The spring is out of the way, the lamp is removed.
We remove the old lamp from the socket and insert a new one. Under no circumstances should you touch the bulb of a new lamp with your hands. If we touched it with our fingers, we need to wipe the flask with alcohol. It is better to carry out the entire operation of installing the lamp while wearing fabric gloves.
The headlight assembly is assembled in reverse order.

Removing the bulb from the left headlight is more difficult.

There may be difficulties with the left headlight. The fact is that immediately behind the headlight housing there is a fuse box, and behind it is a battery. Therefore, space is very limited.

Fuse block mounting bolt.

To avoid removing the fuses, you can use a surgical clamp as a manipulator, but in any case, the cover of the fuse box will have to be removed. Good luck to everyone and keep your headlights shining!

Video about replacing the low beam lamp on a Hyundai Solaris

Replacing dimensions on Hyundai Solaris

The topic of replacing side light bulbs on a Hyundai Solaris is constantly debated in professional communities; it raises questions even among experienced car owners.

Replacing a Hyundai Solaris parking lamp or turn signal requires the ability to independently disassemble the parts. It is practically impossible to do without removing the bumper, especially from the front side. Equipment you will need:

wrenches with heads 10 and 12;
surgical clamp (tweezers);
extension.

The work must be done in the following sequence:

The cover of the compartment for the side lights in the headlight is removed. The battery is removed (for ease of work).
The fuse block is released; this will require removing the 10mm bolts and caps. For convenience, you can first remove the battery.
Next, unscrew the bolts securing the box (10 wrench). We bend the block.
The terminal is removed from the headlight, it is moved to the side so that it does not interfere with work;
At the last stage, you need to rock the socket with the side light lamp out of the flashlight housing. After replacement, we perform all operations in reverse order.

What kind of low beam lamps will we install?

The service life of the factory lamps on the Hyundai Solaris is also not outstanding, so after 20–30 thousand kilometers many people have to think about how to change the low and high beam bulbs.

Not so much “how”, but “what”, because the prices for H4 lamps are very different. First, let’s dot the i’s and figure out which lamps can be installed in the Hyundai Solaris optics in principle.

Types of lamps

Lamp H4 low and high beam.

By default, our car is equipped with a two-filament halogen lamp with an H4 standard base of 12 V and a power of 60W for high beam and 55W for low beam.

24-volt lamps with the same base can be more powerful - 75/70 W. The socket for this lamp is designated P43t. The complexity of the base and socket is due to the fact that each of the threads must be at a certain angle in relation to the diffuser and reflector. Only then will the light flux be directed and effective. In order not to confuse the position of the lamp during installation, there are tongues on the lamp base, and on the body of the headlamp there are recesses that need to be aligned and snapped into place.

LED lamps

Light from diode and regular halogen low beam lamps. Halogen on the left, diode on the right.

In general, diode lamps shine better. But they cost more.

Leaders of sells

For some of the popular lamps suitable for Hyundai Solaris, we have found current prices and brief descriptions for 2021:

The leader in sales so far remains the Osram H4 Night Breaker Unlimited . Shines brightly and for a long time. Standard power, 60/55W, price around 1100 rubles per pair.
Philips “Vision”, catalog number 12342PRC1 , standard power, price about 600 rubles per pair. The flask is made using Philips Quartz Glass technology, which in theory should minimize the evaporation of tungsten from the filament in an environment of halogen gases.
Philips "LongLife EcoVision", catalog number 12342LLECOC1 . Inexpensive, average quality German lamp. The company guarantees operation for 100 thousand mileage. The price is about 500 rubles per pair.
Koito H4 12V Whitebeam . Japanese expensive lamp. The reviews are very positive, but the price is quite high. For a pair they ask from 2100 to 2500 rubles, depending on the series.