Skoda Octavia A7 fog light bulb replacement. Replacing, adjusting and tuning optics: a brief educational program for Skoda drivers What diodes to put in the lighting of the Skoda A7

Lamps installed from the factory last a long time. Their service life depends on the conditions and period of operation of the vehicle. On average, lamps last about 2 years. Replacing low and high beam lamps on a Skoda Octavia A7 will not cause problems even for novice car enthusiasts. No special tools or skills are required, as well as dismantling the headlight.

What lamps are installed in the Skoda Octavia A7

Low beam lamp h7 12v/55W
High beam/running light bulb H15 12v/55/5W

The low beam lamp for the Skoda A7, like most other H7 cars, costs from 100 rubles and more.

PHILIPS H7-12-55 +30% Vision price from 250 rub.
OSRAM H7-12-55 O-64210 price from 220 rub.
Osram H7-12-55 Ultra Life
NARVA H7-12-55 N-48328
PHILIPS H7-12-55 LONGLIFE ECO VISION
BOSCH H7-12-55 Pure Light 1987302071
KOITO H7-12- 55 W Other Brand 0701

If you want your lamps to last as long as possible, we recommend purchasing Osram Ultra Life or philips Long life lamps; these are lamps that are installed from the factory and have an extended service life. If you want the lamps to shine brighter than standard ones, you should purchase lamps with increased brightness:

PHILIPS H7-12-55 +150% RACING VISION price from 1550 RUR set
PHILIPS H7-12-55 +130% X-treme VISION
OSRAM H7-12-55 +110% NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED price from 1700 RUR set
OSRAM H7-12-55 +130% NIGHT BREAKER LASER

The cost of these lamps is noticeably higher than regular lamps, however, they illuminate the road much better than standard lamps.

If you have the maximum equipment Octavia A7, D3S 35W lamps are installed in the low beam. These are standard xenon lamps.

The H15 high beam and running light lamps are not installed on many cars, and their cost is noticeably higher than low beam lamps. This lamp combines high beam and running light. If the running light spiral burns out, you will have to buy a new lamp, even if the high beam spiral works.

PHILIPS H15-12-55 +30% Vision price from 1300 rub.
AVS H15-12-15/55 price from 550 rub.
MAYAK H15-12-15/55 price from 350 rub.
OSRAM H15-12-15/55 price from 1000 rub.

Replacing lamps yourself

Open the hood and see the headlight cover (shown by the red arrow)

Turn the cap half a turn counterclockwise and remove it.

Remove the wire block from the light bulb

To pull out the lamp, you just need to pull it towards yourself, since it is held on by metal brackets

To install a new lamp, simply insert it into the base and press until the brackets click.

Replacing the high beam/running light bulb

Remove the high beam cover by turning it half a turn counterclockwise.

Install the new lamp in reverse order.

Watch an interesting video on this topic

High-quality optics on a car ensure the safety of the driver and passengers while driving. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor its serviceability. The optics of the Octavia A7 include both headlights and rear lights. The article discusses the types of lamps, provides recommendations for selection, instructions for replacing and adjusting headlights, and offers tuning options.

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Description of optics

Skoda cars have 2 headlights and two rear lights. Front headlights include low beam, high beam, DRL, cornering and. The optics have transparent glass that does not scatter the light beam. DRLs are used during the daytime.

Selecting low and high beam lamps

When choosing lamps, you should be guided by their quality characteristics. Cheap products may not illuminate the road well and have a short service life.

The most suitable options for Skoda optics are the following brands:

Phillips;
Narva;
Koito;
Osram (Hammer - for large shopping centers).

It is better to give preference to lamps with yellow and orange light, as it is better perceived by the eyes.

For low beam, it is recommended to use halogen bulbs with H7 base, power 55 W, voltage 12 V. For high beam, light sources with H1 base, power 55 W, voltage 12 V are recommended (video author - Roman PRO).

Replacing lamps

The process of replacing a lamp on a Skoda Octavia A7 consists of the following steps:

First of all, you should open the hood.
You need to remove the protruding white retaining nut from the light bulb body.
Near the radiator grille there is a latch that holds the headlight; it needs to be moved closer to the grille.
Next, you need to pull the headlight towards you and you can remove it.
There is a cover at the back of the light that needs to be removed. Under it there is a cartridge and a reflector.
To remove the cartridge, you must rotate it around its axis.
Next, you should remove the old light bulb and install a new element.
Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

After replacing the lamps, the headlights may need to be adjusted.

Basic adjustment aspects

To adjust the headlights, the car must be placed on a flat horizontal plane at a distance of 5-7 m from a vertical wall or stand. A special marking is applied to the wall, according to which the lights are adjusted. Each headlight is adjusted one by one.

If the light is adjusted correctly, the headlights will illuminate the entire road surface and will not blind oncoming drivers.

Headlight tuning: options

One of the most popular tuning options for a car is headlight tuning.

Optics tuning options:

replacing the standard one with a tuning one;
pads: ;
lensing;
installation of daytime running lights and PTF;
toning;
LED lights are used in DRLs;
angel eyes.

If you tune the optics by installing foglights, then you need them to be provided on the car. In addition, the type and brightness of PTF and DRLs must meet the requirements. LEDs can be used in foglights.

You can equip the optics with a windshield washer; for this you need to use a washer reservoir.

With the help of tuning, the car acquires a stylish look, its safety increases, road lighting improves in bad weather and at night, and the opportunity to express your individuality is provided.

What lamps are installed in the Skoda Octavia A7

Low beam lamp h7 12v/55W
High beam/running light bulb H15 12v/55/5W

The low beam lamp for the Skoda A7 is the same as for most other cars H7 the cost of lamps is from 100 rubles and above.

PHILIPS H7-12-55 +30% Vision price from 250 rub.
OSRAM H7-12-55 O-64210 price from 220 rub.
Osram H7-12-55 Ultra Life
NARVA H7-12-55 N-48328
PHILIPS H7-12-55 LONGLIFE ECO VISION
BOSCH H7-12-55 Pure Light 1987302071
KOITO H7-12- 55 W Other Brand 0701

PHILIPS H7-12-55 +150% RACING VISION price from 1550 RUR set
PHILIPS H7-12-55 +130% X-treme VISION
OSRAM H7-12-55 +110% NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED price from 1700 RUR set
OSRAM H7-12-55 +130% NIGHT BREAKER LASER

The cost of these lamps is noticeably higher than regular lamps, however, they illuminate the road much better than standard lamps.

If you have the maximum equipment of the Octavia A7, lamps are installed in the low beam. These are standard xenon lamps.

High beam and running light lamp H15 They are not installed on many cars, and their cost is noticeably higher than low beam lamps. This lamp combines high beam and running light. If the running light spiral burns out, you will have to buy a new lamp, even if the high beam spiral works.