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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: HarrySchk on November 25, 2014, 10:05:00

Title: Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail
Post by: HarrySchk on November 25, 2014, 10:05:00
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.
Title: Re: Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 25, 2014, 10:16:59
If we knew where you were, it would be a big help to other members.  :idea:
Title: Re: Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail
Post by: Dazzler on November 25, 2014, 10:17:23
Thanks for sharing that Harry, bit of a pain for you!  :Pout:
Title: Re: Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail
Post by: HarrySchk on November 25, 2014, 17:54:57
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.
Title: Re: Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail
Post by: Lorian on November 25, 2014, 23:32:25
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.
Title: Re: Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail
Post by: Asterix on November 26, 2014, 17:49:51
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.

 :snigger: :snigger: :snigger:
Title: Re: Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail
Post by: baroudeur on November 27, 2014, 14:54:53
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.
Title: Re: Headlight assembly replacement - part compatibility fail
Post by: CraigB on November 27, 2014, 15:12:37
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.
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