Recently, many motorists who are actively engaged in arranging their "iron horse" have become more interested in the elements of automotive lighting. They make blogs on the Internet, shoot videos, write informational articles on the replacement of electrical equipment. Such excitement is connected not only with the desire to make your car safer on the road, but also with modern fashion trends.

Today, LED design is popular in terms of installing lighting fixtures.

LEDs on Polo

LEDs are small semiconductor devices that convert current into light. They are placed inside the dipped beam headlights, on the taillights and even in the repeaters on the side mirrors.

The German manufacturer from Wolfsburg did not deprive his new
invention - Volkswagen Polo sedan, LED "decorations". Beautiful light bulbs are mounted both in the head optics and in the parking lights.

In general, all automotive lamps are divided into two categories:

• Halogen samples inserted into the headlights are the main source of light that illuminates the road surface.
• Other sources, which include parking and position lamps, brake lights, reversing lights, turn signals and interior lighting, play a secondary role.

Manufacturers are a dime a dozen. It is enough to go to any automotive store and find a huge assortment of goods of various brands and sizes. In some cities, they even open entire outlets specializing in the sale of lighting fixtures for cars.

The most famous brands include Osram, Bosch and Phillips. These companies create truly high-quality designs that are in great demand around the world.

Varieties of lamps and features of their replacement

The greatest difficulties in repairing lamps on a Polo sedan are specimens from low beam headlights. There are many varieties: all differ in shape, dimensions and technical parameters. This should also include the classification according to the standards that are associated with the content of various gases in the lamps. The most famous standards include H1, H3, H4, H7 and others.

H4 is used for the Polo sedan. This type of automotive lamps have been produced for a long time. H4 is the first head light source with two filaments. Today, there are many modifications of H4, differing in the structure of gases in the flask, internal holders, spirals and shell. All parameters affect the lighting quality of the sample.

Specifically for the Volkswagen Polo sedan, it is necessary to select the H4, designed for 12 V with a power of 60 watts. The luminous flux is limited to a maximum of 820 lumens for low beam and 520 lumens for high beam. Such models are manufactured by Phillips: the code name of the model is 12V 60/55W H4 LL. A similar low beam lamp is sold by Narva, LYNX and Valeo brands. In online stores, a copy can be purchased at a price of 300 rubles.

In principle, you can spend money in a car service to replace low beam bulbs. The procedure will be inexpensive, perhaps even cheaper than the lamp itself.

However, what prevents you from replacing it yourself? There is nothing difficult to repair. The main thing is to clearly follow the step-by-step instructions.

The sequence of actions when replacing a lamp in the head optics (for example, the right headlight):

First you need to turn off the light source:

• We pull the block with the wires coming into the headlight from the connector.
• Access to the headlight is blocked by a rubber gasket: remove it by pulling on a small ledge on the edge.
• Inside there is a spring retainer that catches the reflector hooks.
• We put pressure on him, he clicks and steps aside.
• Lower the latch down.
• We take out the damaged lamp and insert a new "halogen".
• We collect everything in the reverse order.
• Checking the headlights.

Similarly, you can change the lamp in the left headlight. Remove the lamp with care, without touching the glass surface.

Touching the flask with your fingers leaves grease marks, which appear on the glass during heating. To erase the "prints", you can use a cloth, after wetting it in an alcohol solution.

The second component that makes up the Polo sedan headlight is the turn signal lamp. Most often, an Osram brand lamp with a code “nickname” is installed on the model. PY21W 12V. If we decipher the designation, we get the following characteristics: voltage - 12 V, glow power - 21 W. The sample diameter is 25 mm, the luminous flux reaches 280 lumens. The lamp costs several times cheaper than the halogen H4 - you can buy it in stores at a price of 100 rubles / piece.

The procedure for replacing the turn signal lamp is even simpler than for the head light:

First you need to unscrew the cartridge clockwise (in the left headlight, turn it in the opposite direction). Further:

• Carefully remove the cartridge from the headlight trim.
• It is necessary to unscrew the lamp counterclockwise to the end.
• We dismantle the lamp.
• We put a new sample in the cartridge and perform the steps in reverse order.

Replacing the size lamp is carried out in the same way as replacing the direction indicator lamp: Turn the cartridge with the lamp counterclockwise and change the lamp. In our case, we use socketless bulb W5W.

Several ways to improve headlight

There is no limit to perfection. On the Polo sedan, several modifications of the dipped beam headlights can be made in a handicraft way, which will significantly improve the quality of the glow.

It's not that the Germans were "smooching" in terms of the technical characteristics of the Polo's head optics. On the contrary, the craftsmen from Wolfsburg (together with ours from Kaluga) equipped the car with excellent durable incandescent bulbs, which not every car can boast of.

Therefore, if there are additional funds for investment (modifications are much more expensive than standard counterparts), then you can safely experiment with light.

The easiest option to improve the head light on the Polo sedan is to buy stronger "halogens" with increased luminous flux. In the market, their darkness is dark. A variety of colors and brands is the only question when choosing.

Popular examples include, for example, Osram Night Breaker or Phillips Diamond Vision. The intensity of the glow of the lamps exceeds the mark of 1000 lumens, while the voltage and power indicators are the same as on conventional halogen lamps. The negative feature of "fashionable" lamps is a short service life. With prolonged and saturated use, they can "stretch" no more than six months.

The second method involves the use of whole headlights from the Polo hatchback, on which the Germans put the original factory models of the Hella brand. The design of the hatchback headlight has a number of "pleasant" features. For example, the dipped and main beam on it work both separately and together. When replacing the standard "halogen" with an "advanced" version, you can achieve the perfect glow for the Polo sedan. Minus one: you have to redo the connectors of the pads or buy a special adapter.

The third option: purchase a bi-xenon lens and install it instead of the "halogen". Not bad, but the replacement process is too laborious. Not only will you have to remove the headlight, but it will also need to be disassembled, the lens screwed in and the body glued together. The most important thing is not to make a mistake in choosing and purchase a quality device. Today, stores are full of a variety of lenses. The latest generation of "glass" with the effect of angel eyes or a devilish "eye" is in fashion. Pleasure is not cheap, but a wonderful experience is guaranteed.

Finally, you can test it on the Polo sedan quality Spanish headlight brand Valeo, but the cost of the kit will interest only the most avid fans of head optics. At online auctions, the headlight can be redeemed for 15,000 rubles.

In conclusion, it is worth noting again the LED lighting used in the headlights of the Polo sedan. It can also be "upgraded" by adding more ribbons to the headlight or changing the color of the glow. There are craftsmen who mount LEDs that glow even during the day.

There are many options, but what will be the appearance of the Volkswagen Polo, it is up to the owner of the sedan to decide.

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Each car is not insured against breakdowns, not to mention the fact that it is necessary from time to time to carry out basic maintenance. The lighting system on the polo-sedan from the German company Volkswagen needs to be adjusted over time. Adjusting the headlights and replacing the dipped and main beam lamps on a Volkswagen Polo is not at all a difficult task.

If you only need to replace a bulb in a car, this is done from the engine compartment. We open the protective cover of the headlight, access to the old lamp is open, you can begin to replace the lamp.

The basic principle

The essence of the work is to disconnect the lamp socket from the electrical connector. After that, the safety clip rises slightly above the special fixing "tongues". The old headlight, if it is no longer suitable for further use, can be removed with bare hands. The main thing is to make sure that it is already completely cold. But the new lamp should be installed in its place exclusively through a cloth or, after putting on protective gloves. In any case, it is impossible to touch its surface with your fingers, as traces of grease may remain on the glass, which significantly shorten the life of the lamp.

When installing a new lamp, please note that the tabs of the cartridge must fit exactly into their places in the corresponding grooves of the reflector. If necessary, you can adjust the headlights. You can determine the need for this procedure simply by checking the correct lighting on a flat surface, for example, on a wall.

Removing the headlight replacing high and low beam bulbs

Quite often, it happens that in addition to replacing the light bulb, it is necessary to carry out service maintenance of other structural elements of lighting fixtures. In such situations, it is necessary to dismantle the entire headlight unit. This is not very difficult to do, and no specific tools are needed.

First, unscrew the two screws to remove the headlight on the Volkswagen Polo

Two headlight mounts Volkswagen Polo

To begin with, it is necessary to remove the direction indicators, as well as the facing frame of the radiator. Next, you need to find the multi-pin plug from the headlight that we want to remove. It is located on the inside of the engine compartment, so for this it will be necessary to open the hood cover. This procedure is done by unscrewing a pair of bolts. Next, the headlight moves forward a little, which will allow you to remove the electrical contact of the servo. In most cases, some force is required for dismantling, which can damage the design of the lighting fixtures.

Therefore, it is important to use the right tools. To do this, you need to take a hammer, the handle of which is installed between the body of the headlight itself and the shock absorber. This will raise the headlight higher. You need to raise it until it begins to move freely in all directions. Also, remember that the lower headlight bolt is held in place by a spring clip, so don't try to force it out.

After carrying out all repair or preventive procedures, the headlight is installed in place in the reverse order. Also, often, as a result of such actions, it is necessary to adjust the headlights, which we will now consider in detail.

headlight adjustment process

Headlight adjustment can be done in almost any conditions.

The only essential requirements will be the presence of a flat vertical wall, as well as a completely horizontal setting of the car. Also, you need to make the car as close as possible to standard operating conditions. To do this, seat a person of your size in the driver's seat, and leave only the spare wheel and a standard set of tools in the luggage compartment.

Now you can start adjusting the headlights. Open the hood cover and find the engine bulkhead shield, on which the adjustment elements are located. So, on the back side of each of the headlights there are two regulators. Their placement, in relation to one another, is mirrored.

We adjust the headlights with special screws

It is best if you have a special adjustment device, otherwise, you will have to draw a table on the wall, according to which you can adjust the headlights.

The process of work consists in installing the car in front of a corresponding flat wall at a distance of a little less than five meters. After that, the headlights turn on. If the light pattern does not match the one that should be displayed on the wall, in accordance with the requirements of the car manufacturer, then you need to slightly adjust the direction of the glow. To do this, you need to use a Phillips screwdriver, which has a thin sting. This is necessary so that the screws responsible for shifting the light beam can be scrolled. One of the screws is responsible for the vertical movement of the light beam.

Therefore, by turning it clockwise, you can slightly raise the direction of the headlight, and by scrolling down, you can lower it. The second screw will act in a horizontal plane. Therefore, you need to turn it clockwise if the beam of light should move a little closer to the axis of the car. When scrolling counterclockwise, the light will be shifted in the opposite direction. Now we have learned how to adjust the headlights on a Volkswagen Polo.

Instead of an adjusting device, you can use any flat surface

After both headlights are adjusted, no further action is required to fix the result.

Lamps installed from the factory usually last two to three years. The service life of lamps depends on the frequency of their use and on the quality of the lamps themselves. From the factory, high-quality lamps with an extended service life are installed on the VW Polo, which ensures their long service life. When the lamp burns out, we are faced with a choice - which lamp to choose and how to actually replace it. In this article, we will take a closer look at both selection and replacement.

What lamps are installed in the VW Polo

Note that the fifth generation of the model, produced from 2009 to 2015 onwards. in the dipped beam it has an H4 lamp; since 2015, after restyling, they began to install an H7 lamp. Be careful when buying lamps

For Volkswagen Polo 5 from 2009 to 2015

• Low beam bulb H4 12v 60/55W
• Turn signal lamp PY21W 12v/21W
• Side light bulb W5W 12v5W

The choice of low beam lamps

• PHILIPS H4-12-60/55 + 30% Vision P-12342PR price from 140 rubles
• PHILIPS H4-12-60 / 55 LONGLIFE ECO VISION price from 280 rubles (with extended service life)
• BOSCH H4-12-60/55 Pure Light 1987302041 price from 145 rubles
• NARVA H4-12-60/55 N-48881 price from 130 rubles
• OSRAM H4-12-60/55 O-64193 price from 150 rubles

If you want the light to be brighter, you should choose the following lamps:

• NARVA H4-12-60/55 +90% RANGE POWER price from 350 rubles per piece
• OSRAM H4-12-60/55 +110% NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED O-64193NBU from 700 rubles a piece
• PHILIPS H4-12-60 / 55 + 130% X-TREME VISION 3700K P-12342XV price from 650 rubles a piece

These lamps are exactly the same power as conventional ones, but they shine much brighter. However, their service life is shorter than that of conventional lamps.

You can see how much the low beam lamps cost for a dorestyle polo sedan above, below are the price for a restyled version

Low beam lamp for VW Polo 5 restyling

As we wrote above, on the updated version of the model, a lamp is installed in the low beam H7 12v/55W.

• PHILIPS H7-12-55 + 30% P-12972PR Vision price from 250 rub pcs
• PHILIPS H7-12-55 LONGLIFE ECO VISION P-12972LLECOB1 from 300 rubles with extended service life
• BOSCH H7-12-55 Pure Light 1987302071 price from 190 rub pcs
• NARVA H7-12-55 N-48328 price from 170 rub pcs
• OSRAM H7-12-55 O-64210 price from 220 rubles pcs
• OSRAM H7-12-55 +110% NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED O-64210NBU from 750 rubles per piece

It is worth noting that it is easier to replace a low beam lamp on a dorestyle than on a restyled one. Below, we will describe both replacement options.

Replacing low beam bulbs dorestyle

Disconnect the H4 block from the lamp, then remove the rubber boot from the lamp

To pull out the lamp, you need to remove the spring clip by gently pressing it, remove it from the "ear" and lower it down

We take out the old lamp, carefully take a new one, without touching the flask and install it. Next, we assemble in the reverse order.

To replace the w5w marker lamp, turn the lamp socket counterclockwise and pull it out of its socket. Next, pull the lamp towards us, install a new one.

Replacing the low beam lamp on a restyled version of the VW Polo

For the convenience of replacing the lamp, the headlight should be dismantled. To remove it, we need a Torx T27 key

We unscrew the two screws securing the headlight with a Torx T27 key

In addition to the screws, the headlight is held on by 2 latches, gently pull the headlight towards you and remove it from the latches. To pull out the headlight, disconnect the blocks.

After pulling out the headlight, remove the rubber boot

We take the lamp holder and turn it counterclockwise half a turn, pull it out of the headlight

We take out the old lamp, install a new one and assemble in the reverse order.

If you have any questions, ask them in the comments below.

Update 12/10/17

Led low beam headlights VW Polo

LED lamps are getting stronger and stronger every day. If earlier they were installed in side lights, license plate lights, now LEDs are also placed in the dipped headlights. When installed with high-quality lamps, they provide bright light and good illumination of the road. According to motorists who have installed such lamps, LEDs shine better than halogen lamps.

Advantages of installed lamps:

• Less heat is generated during operation, as a result of which less dirt remains on the headlight.
• Manufacturer's Warranty
• The “jackdaw” has been preserved, and hence the correct light beam
• Perfectly customizable, the headlight range control also works on LEDs

Thus, after installing high-quality LED lamps, the illumination of the roadway has improved, while maintaining the ability to adjust the headlights and a clear light border. However, it should be understood that not all LED lamps in the dipped beam are capable of giving such a result.

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Lamps used in the car

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Over time, the brightness of any light source in the Volkswagen Polo gradually decreases. Therefore, sometimes it is necessary to replace the bulbs of lighting devices.

Auto lamps for low and high beams, dimensions, fog lights and turn signals for the Volkswagen Polo must match the model of the car. Incorrectly selected bulbs can heat up the plastic, causing the headlight to dim or deform.

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Varieties of car lamps

Lighting equipment	ECE standard	Power, W
Blokfara
high and low beam lamp	H4	60/55
turn	PY21W	21
front clearance	W5W	5
fog lamp	HB4	51
side turn lamp	W5W	5
Back light
turn lamp	PY21W	21
stop signal	P21W	21
dimensions	W5W	5
fog light	P21W	21
reversing light	P21W	21
License plate lamp	W5W	5
Individual lighting lamp	W5W	5
Interior lamp	W5W	5

The VW Polo sedan uses original VAG 6RU941015 (glory) and VAG 6RU941016 (right) headlights. The kit includes a body, a glass surface and incandescent lamps. Sometimes halogen headlights type 6R1941007F / 6R1941008F or 6C1941005A / 6C1941006A can be installed.

For the Polo sedan model, H4 standard halogen bulbs are used, which have two filaments. In lighting devices, various light bulbs are installed, which differ in parameters, shapes, dimensions. The highest indicator for the dipped beam luminous flux is 820 lumens. Popular brands that produce light sources for this car are Phillips, Valeo LYNX, Narva.

The remaining elements of the lighting equipment (alarms, illumination of devices and control units) are illuminated by LEDs, which have a long service life and can be replaced as part of the assembly.

Replacing lighting equipment on VW Polo

To replace the lamps in a Volkswagen Polo car, you will need a tool:

• Wrench No. 10;
• Torx wrench T-25, 27, 30;
• Hook from the car kit;
• Screwdriver with a flat end;
• Gloves;
• Napkin;
• New light bulbs.

Blokfara

In this Volkswagen model, the biggest difficulty is the replacement of low beam lighting equipment. To complete this task, you will have to remove the headlight. Replacement is carried out in the same way on both sides:

• The power supply is disconnected from the head light;
• By pulling the tongue of the rubber protection, the anther is removed;
• The block headlight is taken out of the niche;
• The protective cover is dismantled, the light bulb is removed from the block headlight housing.
• The dipped beam lamp is replaced, the subsequent assembly is performed in the reverse order.

When performing such work, you need to remember that there are halogen bulbs in the assembly. When performing work, it is impossible to touch the glass shell with your hands, as traces may remain, which will lead to the darkening of the bulb when heated.

But more and more often lately, LED bulbs are put in the dipped headlights. They provide bright light and illuminate the road well.

Replacing the light source in the turn signal is carried out in the following sequence: turn the cartridge clockwise if the bulb is installed on the right side, and counterclockwise in the left block headlight; remove the bulb, install a new one and assemble in reverse order.

We replace the light bulbs as follows:

• Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise;
• We take out the cartridge with the lamp from the body;
• We replace the lamp and install everything in place.

Anti-fog headlight

The light bulb can be replaced by various methods: from underneath the car or by removing the headlight. The first method is performed on a flyover or viewing hole.
Replacement steps:

• Unscrew the screws securing the front part of the fender liner, bend the front wheel liner;
• Press the latch of the power chips, disconnect from the lamp;
• Turn the bulb counterclockwise, pull it out of the housing;
• Install new bulb in reverse order.

The fog lamp is removed when the light fixture needs to be replaced or when replacing the front bumper. It is carried out using a special hook from the car kit. Replacement process:

• Insert a wire stripper into the hole for adjusting the headlights, carefully pull out the decorative trim, remove it, overcoming the resistance of the clamps;
• Unscrew the screws securing the foglight with a Torx T-25 key;
• Remove the headlight so as not to damage the wiring;
• Press the latches of the block, disconnect the power from the light bulb connector on the back of the headlight;
• Turn the bulb counterclockwise, dismantle it from the housing with the cartridge;
• Replace a new light bulb, reassemble.

Side turn signal

Step-by-step instruction:

• We shift the side turn signal in the direction of the front of the vehicle;
• We take out the pointer from the hole;
• We pull the cartridge, pull it out of the case;
• We change the old light bulb to a new one and install everything in place.

Dimensions

It is performed symmetrically for the left and right lamps:

• We scroll the cartridge with a light bulb counterclockwise;
• We take out the cartridge, change the baseless light bulb.

The light source for the rear lights is changed as follows:

• Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery;
• Open trunk;
• Pull the special cutout on the side of the upholstery towards you;
• Raise the red stopper of the connector with a slotted screwdriver, press the latch, disconnect the wires;
• Unscrew the fastening nut;
• Pull the lamp out of the body so as not to damage the paintwork of the car;
• Press the latches on the lamp holder, remove the platform from the lamp;
• Unlock the cartridge and replace the light bulb;
• Snap the cartridge between the latches;
• Assemble the lamp in reverse order.

For those motorists who want to make the Volkswagen Polo bright, you can purchase LED multi-color chameleon bulbs. They are equipped with two diodes on the sides and are mounted in the marker lamps. Light bulbs shine brightly and saturated, having a power of 2.0 watts.