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Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail

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Offline HarrySchk

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Many months ago I was in a small mishap with my '10 CW thanks to an illegally parked truck that resulted in slightly cracking the DS headlight assembly. Well, thinking that I could get a genuine Hyundai replacement part for cheap, soon after I ordered a used one from an ebay seller in the US for under 100USD, likely a takeoff from a totaled car. Well, the headlight came with family visiting from the US and it looked in perfect condition. I figured I would wait until the winter or when a bulb blew to change it. Unfortunately, once I got around to it and I removed the old one I realized I had made a mistake.

-Part from the US uses a different lamp (I think H11 instead of H7) which seems to produce a different beam pattern (very harsh cutoff)
-No way to mount the leveling motor to it
- interior plastic has silver 'floor' instead of black

Other difference is that they seem to be slightly differently constructed, but not in a way that affects the shape.

Anyway, I'm just putting this out there so others don't make the same mistake.

I'm also now wary about ordering crossbars from the US (around $120) just in case there are subtle differences that make them incompatible.
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Offline Phil №❶

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If we knew where you were, it would be a big help to other members.  :idea:
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Offline Dazzler

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Thanks for sharing that Harry, bit of a pain for you!  :Pout:
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Offline HarrySchk

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If we knew where you were, it would be a big help to other members.  :idea:

I'm in Israel, and the i30 I have is Czech made.
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Offline Lorian

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If we knew where you were, it would be a big help to other members.  :idea:

I'm in Israel, and the i30 I have is Czech made.

Definitely different assembly. Don't buy one from the UK either.


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If we knew where you were, it would be a big help to other members.  :idea:

I'm in Israel, and the i30 I have is Czech made.

Definitely different assembly. Don't buy one from the UK either.

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Offline baroudeur

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If we knew where you were, it would be a big help to other members.  :idea:

Has the OP's location been added since he posted?  If not it says Israel.


Offline CraigB

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If we knew where you were, it would be a big help to other members.  :idea:

Has the OP's location been added since he posted?  If not it says Israel.
As it says in reply 3 :wink:


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