What lamps are on the Volkswagen Polo sedan
Name	Power, W	Lamp type
Low / high beam headlight	55/60	H4
parking lights	5	W5W
Front direction indicators	21	PY21W
Rear direction indicators	21	PY21W
Side turn signal lamp	5	W5W
Anti-fog headlight	51	HB4
Stop signal	21	P21W
License plate light	5	W5W
Fog lamp	21	P21W
Additional brake light	21	Led (LED)
Reversing light	21	P21W
Interior lighting dome	10	K10W
Trunk light	5	W5W

To remove and install new bulbs, you need: a “10” key, a TORX T25 key, a flat-blade screwdriver, a hook from the car tool kit.

The replacement of the lamps of the left block headlight is shown. The lamps in the right headlight block are replaced in the same way.

For low/high beam bulb replacement do the following.
1. Open the hood and place it on the stop.

2. Pry up the headlight dipped/high beam harness connector and disconnect the connector from the bulb.,

3. Pry off the lamp seal and remove it.

4. Remove the spring clip tab from the slot on the reflector and lower the clip.

5. Remove the lamp from the reflector.
6. Install a new lamp in the reflector and fix it with a spring clip.

Do not touch the lamp bulb with your fingers, as the lamp gets very hot and grease stains will cause the bulb to darken.

For front turn signal bulb replacement
1. Turn the turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise by 45°...
2. ... and remove the bulb holder from the headlight.

3. Press the lamp, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket (for clarity, it is shown on the removed turn signal lamp socket).

To do the following.

1. Turn the side light bulb socket counterclockwise...
2. ... remove the socket with the lamp from the headlight ..

3. ... and a baseless lamp from a cartridge.

4. Install the new bulb in the socket and the socket in the headlamp. Replace rubber seal A if necessary.

For fog light bulb replacement perform the following operations.
1. Remove the fog lamp (see).

2. Turn the fog light bulb counterclockwise...

3. ... and remove it from the fog lamp.

For side turn signal bulb replacement perform the following operations.
1. Move the turn signal light forward in the direction of vehicle travel...
2. ... pry up the lantern and remove it from the opening in the wing.

3. Turn the cartridge and remove it from the turn signal lamp.

4. Remove the baseless lamp from the socket.
5. Insert the new bulb into the socket and the socket into the turn signal housing.
6. Establish a lateral lantern of the index of turn in an order, the return to removal.

For rear brake light bulb replacement(turn signal, reversing light, fog lamp) perform the following operations. Replacing the left rear light bulbs is shown. The lamps in the right rear light are replaced in the same way.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the rear light (see).

3. Wring out clamps of the holder of lamps of a back lantern...

4. ... and remove the holder from the lamp.

5. Press the brake light bulb, turn it counterclockwise...

6. ... and remove from the holder. Lamps for direction indicators, reversing lights, fog lights are replaced in the same way.
7. Install new bulbs and all parts in the reverse order of removal.

For tail light bulb replacement do the following.
1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Remove the rear light (see).

3. Remove the baseless bulb from the rear light bulb holder.
4. Install a new lamp and all parts in the reverse order of removal.

For replacing bulbs in license plate lights perform the following operations.
1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Pry off the license plate light housing with a screwdriver...

3. ... and remove the lamp from the opening of the trunk lid.

4. Use a screwdriver to push the license plate light bulb out of the holder in the light...
5. ... and remove the baseless lamp (for clarity, it is shown on the removed license plate light).
6. Install a new bulb in the lamp socket and diffuser.
7. Similarly, replace the bulb in the second license plate light.

For replacement of the lamp in the ceiling of the general interior lighting perform the following operations.
1. Pry off the diffuser of the general lighting with a screwdriver...

2. ...and remove the diffuser.

3. Remove the lamp from the spring contacts.
4. Insert a new lamp.
5. Replace the diffuser.

For lamp replacement in luggage compartment light perform operations
1. Pry off the trunk light with a screwdriver

2. ... and remove the cover from the opening of the rear shelf.

3. Using a screwdriver, push the luggage compartment lamp bulb out of the holder in the lamp ...
4. ... and remove the baseless lamp (for clarity, it is shown on the removed luggage compartment lamp).
5. Insert a new lamp and replace the cover.

In most cases, low beam problems on a Volkswagen Polo are due to burnt out lamps. Thanks to convenient access to the rear side of the headlights, you can replace the lighting elements very quickly, without any difficulties. The only thing is that we first recommend that you familiarize yourself with the main nuances of this operation and the procedure that we will consider in this article.

Choice

As a rule, replacing a low beam lamp with a Volkswagen Polo Sedan for beginners begins with their choice. It should be said right away that this car uses H4 double-filament halogen lamps, i.e. they are also high-beam lamps. You can distinguish them from single-filament ones by the presence of three contacts on the base.

The auto parts market offers a wide range of such lamps from a variety of manufacturers. Moreover, the price of a product is often not a guarantee of quality. Therefore, when choosing, first of all, you need to focus on the following characteristics of the lighting element:

Advice!
On sale you can find pseudo-xenon bulbs.
These are the same "halogens", however, they provide light blue light close to daylight.
Such lamps illuminate the space well in dry weather, but in rain or snow they are inferior to ordinary ones.

Of course, lighting elements can only be purchased in large specialized stores, despite the fact that their cost may be higher than from market sellers. However, in this case, there is less chance of acquiring a fake that will quickly burn out or shine poorly.

As for manufacturers, it is better to give preference to well-known brands such as

Bosch;
Philips;
Osram etc.

It should be noted that domestic light bulbs "Mayak" have recently been popular among motorists. They are cheaper than imported analogues, but at the same time they are not inferior to them in quality.

Advice!
Before purchasing a particular lamp model, it is advisable to read reviews about it on the Internet.

Having decided on the type of lighting element, you can make a purchase. Moreover, it is better to buy lamps in pairs. The fact is that the light of different models usually differs, and this is clearly noticeable during their operation.

In addition, the durability of light bulbs is approximately the same. Therefore, if the dipped beam on the Volkswagen Polo is not on in one headlight, then, most likely, in the near future it will also go out in the second headlight.

Procedure

So, replacing a low beam bulb with a Volkswagen Polo sedan is carried out in the following sequence:

First of all, you need to open the hood and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Then you need to disconnect the block from the base contacts. To do this, you need to pull it towards you, slightly swaying from side to side.
Next, you need to dismantle the rubber plug.
After that, access to the spring latch will open. to be released by pulling it towards you. (See also the article.)

Now you can remove the old light bulb and install a new one in its place.. It is better to replace the lamp with gloves so as not to touch its glass with your own hands. Otherwise, grease spots will remain on the bulb, which will lead to overheating and rapid failure of the lighting element.
Further work is carried out in reverse order- the base is fixed with a spring, the anther is put in place and then the block is put on the contacts.

Here, in fact, is the entire instruction. Even for beginners, this work takes 10-15 minutes.

Advice!
If you touch the glass bulb of a light bulb with your bare hands, you can wipe it with alcohol.

According to this scheme, the Volkswagen low beam lamp is changed to the Polo Sedan both on the left and on the right side.

Replacing fuses

Sometimes it happens that even after replacing the low beam lamp on the Volkswagen Polo does not light up. This is usually caused by blown fuses. Changing them is even easier than changing bulbs.

The mounting block is located on the instrument panel, lower left side. You need to open the cover to access it.

In this case, we are interested in the following fuses:

BS39 - responsible for the right block headlight;
BS59 - responsible for the left block headlight.

Often, a fuse failure cannot be visually determined. Therefore, even if it does not have external signs of defects, it is necessary to check its performance with the device, or install a new fuse.

Note!
The cause of a low beam malfunction can also be oxidized or burnt contacts in the block or relay.
The problem is solved by cleaning the contacts.

Conclusion

The low beam lamp on the Polo Sedan is changed by performing a few simple steps. In this case, the recommendations given above must be followed so that the process is safe and does not affect the durability of the new lamp. If the replacement of the lighting elements did not give the desired results, it is necessary to check the fuses.

You can find useful information on the topic indicated above from the video in this article.

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.

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
turning	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 lighting equipment (alarms, instrument lighting 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 node. 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 performed 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 puller into the hole for adjusting the headlights, carefully pull out the decorative trim, remove it, overcoming the resistance of the latches;
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.

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