Hyundai Solaris is a popular car model in Russia. It sells well, as can be seen from the statistics, and is not surprising, since it has excellent characteristics in the price-quality ratio. And there is always a demand for it in the secondary market, due to the availability of spare parts.
But, if it is necessary to replace the battery, sellers in a car dealership cannot always suggest a worthy analogue, despite the popularity of the “Korean”. The article will talk about what kind of battery is in the Hyundai Solaris, how to replace it and what to consider when choosing an analogue.
What kind of battery does the Hyundai Solaris have from the factory?
New machines coming off the assembly line are equipped with standard DELKOR65D23L/75D23L batteries
When choosing a new battery, motorists are faced with a problem - a lack of data on the technical and operational characteristics of the device. New machines coming off the production line are equipped with standard DELKOR65D23L/75D23L batteries with the following parameters:
- capacity – 60 A/h;
- starting current – 550 A;
- polarity – reverse;
- dimensions – 232 x 173 x 225 (including terminals);
- body – Asian;
- fastening - front and back (no side protrusions).
The original battery that is installed on the Solaris is of high quality from the factory and, if you follow the rules of its operation, will last at least 3 years without any problems.
If the battery you are replacing has the same markings, it is suitable. If not, you need to study the characteristics.
Battery removal process
To replace the battery on Solaris 1.6, you can contact a specialized service, or, saving money, carry out all the procedures yourself, and you should carefully study the simple instructions. It is not necessary for the battery to run out before replacement; it is important to comply with safety precautions and the full cycle of measures taken; the main stages include:
- turning off the ignition and all electrical systems;
- disconnecting the output cables, you should start with the negative terminal;
- removing the air duct and disconnecting the connector of the battery air flow sensor;
- removing the breather hose, air hose and air cleaner of the device;
- removing the battery insulation pad and mounting bracket;
- removing the battery and installing a new device in the reverse order.
Removing the battery
It is imperative to check the connection of the terminals and the secure fastening of the fixing pad; this will increase the safety of operation of the Hyundai Solaris and prevent the possibility of fire. There should be no open sources of fire near the connected battery or device that is being installed or removed; if the old battery is dead, do not forget about safety precautions.
After a competent and correct replacement of the battery on a Hyundai Solaris, the car’s power will not increase, but a vehicle with a new battery will be able to start in any, even the most unfavorable weather. To carry out such a procedure, in accordance with all the rules, attention should be paid to the choice of a unit installed to replace the factory model, and offered in a wide variety on the market.
Rules for selecting a battery for Hyundai Solaris
Sometimes a car enthusiast finds the right battery, but it turns out that the battery does not fit into the dimensions
One of the features of a standard battery is that it has fastenings on the front and back, and not on the sides. If you know the physical and mechanical properties of the battery you are looking for, it is not difficult to find a replacement. Selection rules:
- the device must correspond to the dimensions and seating position in the car;
- take into account the polarity and how the positive terminal is placed;
- required capacity – 52 – 65 A/h;
- starting current value is no more than 550 A.
Sometimes a car enthusiast finds the right battery with suitable characteristics, but it turns out that the battery does not fit into the dimensions. Often in such a situation, the fasteners are filed with a file, but this voids the warranty on the device.
How to charge the battery on a Hyundai Solaris
The battery must be charged after first removing it from the vehicle. How to do this, read below. After dismantling, the battery should be inspected for any visible damage and cleaned of dirt (you may have to clean the terminals with sandpaper to remove any oxides that have formed).
If the battery is discharged relatively quickly (for example, you left the headlights on), charging must be carried out with low currents in a gentle mode (from 10 hours).
If the battery ran out gradually during the operation of the car (for example, due to short trips when the generator did not have time to restore the nominal capacity), the Solaris battery can be quickly charged (2–3 hours) with currents of 20–25 A.
Under normal conditions, it is recommended to charge the battery with a current of 10% of the nominal capacity. The process should continue until gas evolution intensifies, at which the voltage at the terminals and the density of the electrolyte cease to change for 3 hours.
Periodically during charging, it is necessary to check the temperature of the electrolyte - it should not exceed 40 ° C. If this happens, the charging current should be halved; if this measure does not help, interrupt the charging process and let the liquid cool to 25–27 ° C.
After the electrolyte begins to boil, voltage and density measurements are carried out every hour.
If before or during charging the electrolyte density turns out to be higher than normal (1.4 g/cm3), it is necessary to use a bulb with a long spout to remove some of the liquid and add distilled water to the level. After this operation, to ensure proper mixing of the electrolyte, it is necessary to continue charging for 30 minutes.
After disconnecting the charger, it is necessary to check the liquid level in all cans; if the level is exceeded, remove the excess with a rubber bulb; if the level is insufficient, add distilled water.
Which battery is better
There are many companies on the market, both domestic and foreign, that produce analogues of “native” batteries, sometimes with superior performance characteristics.
Selection options
Battery life is 3-5 years
In order not to make a mistake when purchasing, you need to take into account a number of nuances:
- The appearance of the battery will say a lot. The case must be intact, without cracks or damage, such as scratches;
- The polarity of the batteries varies. It’s better to immediately see how the plus and minus terminals are located on the “native” device. The Solaris power supply is made with an Asian housing, where the polarity is reversed;
- The capacity of the factory battery is 60 A/h. The maximum value for replacement is 65 A/h. Here they start from the parameters of the generator. If the battery is constantly undercharged or overcharged, this will negatively affect its condition and it will quickly fail;
- starting current. The higher the value, the better the engine starts. This is especially noticeable at sub-zero temperatures. For Solaris this is 500 - 600 A;
- take into account the dimensions, otherwise the new battery simply will not fit into the seat;
- The date of manufacture is important. Battery life is 3 – 5 years. Moreover, the report starts from the release date, and not after installation under the hood;
- There are 2 types of batteries: serviced and maintenance-free. Hyundai Solaris comes second;
- To ensure the quality of the product you are purchasing, you should ask the seller for certificates and a guarantee.
It would be good if, when purchasing a new power source, it would be possible to measure the density of the electrolyte and check the charging.
Popular options
ZORG 75D23L
In addition to the “native” battery, there are many analogues for the 2013 Solaris from domestic and foreign manufacturers. Features and prices vary. Well-known companies include: Varta, Bosch, Solite, Absolut, Swed, Zorg, Medalist and others. Suitable replacements:
- MEDALIST 75D23L. Country of origin: Korea. The dimensions of this battery are 3 mm larger than the stock one. The starting current is 580 A, capacity is 65 A/h. This is enough to get you started even in the harsh winter. The power supply is maintenance-free; there are mostly positive reviews about it online;
- ZORG 75D23L. Also from South Korea, but more expensive compared to the previous one;
- Tyumen Battery Asia (6CT-60L). Lead-acid battery produced by a Russian manufacturer. The seat size is suitable for Solaris, while being accessible;
- Bosch 60 Ah S4 Manufactured in the Czech Republic. The product has a 2-year warranty;
- Westa 65D23L. Manufacturer – South Korea. Warranty – 3 years;
- Mutlu Mega 55D23FL. Manufacturer – Türkiye. Warranty – 2 years;
- Exide Premium 65R. Manufactured in Poland;
- Storm Asia 60R. Also from Poland;
- Solite 75D23L. Manufacturer – Sungwoo Automotive, country – South Korea;
- Tab Polar S 60R D23. Manufacturer – Slovenia. The battery is expensive, but it comes with a 4-year warranty;
- Moratti Asia 65RD23L. Country: Macedonia. Warranty – 4 years.
There is plenty to choose from, the main thing is to take into account the operational parameters.
Top 5. Akom Asia 65E
The characteristics of the Akom Asia 65E battery and its market value demonstrate the most favorable ratio for the buyer.
- Average price: 5410 rub.
- Country Russia
- Starting current, A: 570
- Capacity, Ah: 65
A frequent choice of Hyundai Solaris 1.6 owners who decide to replace the original with a more budget-friendly analogue. The Akom Asia 65E car battery can surprise you with its quality - most of the reviews speak about positive operating experience. This is confirmed by the long warranty period. In winter conditions it proved to be a reliable power source, easily starting the engine at temperatures below -35. Alloying the plates using Ca+ technology increases resistance to vibration and operating loads. The battery quickly gains capacity and does not run out during long periods of inactivity, and recovers well after a critical discharge. At the same time, many owners consider the cost to be overpriced, despite the operational advantages of the model.
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Expert recommendations
If the standard battery fails, this is not a problem - a replacement can easily be found, especially since dozens of batteries with similar characteristics are produced. The main thing is that the power source is intact and not damaged, then it will last the allotted time. The driver decides which replacement option to choose.
A situation often occurs when the analogue battery differs in size from the “native” battery. For example, the terminals are located differently, and the fastenings look different. We solve the problem - remake the seat. But it is a rare car owner who will agree to this, and such an opportunity is not always available.
If we omit the characteristics, then experts recommend taking maintenance-free batteries that are unpretentious - you do not need to monitor the density of the electrolyte.
When installing a new power source, you should make sure that its terminals are in good condition - without oxides. There are cleaning lubricants that should not be neglected - they neutralize current leakage.
The battery is an element of the car, without which it simply will not start. To make it last longer, you should charge it on time and avoid undercharging or overcharging. But even a failed power supply can be replaced with a new one; fortunately, there are many analogues with suitable characteristics, or even superior ones. With good batteries, the car starts easily even in cold winter.
Hyundai Solaris battery: preparing a sleigh in the summer!
It's time to change the Hyundai Solaris battery. I recommend installing a battery on a small-capacity Solaris. There’s this thing: the big one is constantly undercharging, and this is death for the battery. Moreover, you will also energize the generator quite a bit.
Red summer is just the time to do major repairs, and then, in winter, drive calmly, not knowing grief and trouble. Remembering this “golden” rule, I decided to replace the battery. Because in frosts down to 30 degrees, I often couldn’t start the car. To do this, the ignition was constantly on. And so I bought a battery for the long-awaited Solaris.
We checked the voltage without load - 12.8 V. And with load it turned out - a little more than ten - 10.6. Experienced riders said that everything was fine. It was impossible to reach the bottom bolt of the battery, so I had to add a 12mm head. What can I say, the battery on the Hyundai Solaris fits perfectly! And the sizes are snug to snug.
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I really hope for his longevity)))
You need to try not to plant Akum in the cold. Yes, and add some mileage so that it can be charged. Now you can have peace of mind for five years. But I have this thing: I go on business trips all the time. It happens that a car sits in the cold for up to 3 weeks. That’s why I decided, so as not to look again, to replace the battery with a solaris before winter.
Here are some additional tips for you. Hyundai Solaris cars have Asian batteries. This means that its terminals are slightly raised above the top cover. And its polarity is reversed: plus is on the right, minus is on the left (if you turn the terminals of the battery towards you).
Here are the dimensions of the Solaris battery: 229*172*225 millimeters (-2 mm)
Capacity: 60 Ah (65 Ah is possible).
Starting current: approximately 500-600 Amperes.
65D23L or 75D23L is the article number of the factory battery for the Hyundai Solaris.
Yes! You need to attach it to the bottom side. Without this protrusion nothing will work. Therefore, some batteries - Varta or Bosch - need to be clarified whether they have a protrusion or not.
Just, for the sake of G-d, don’t take it from the bazaar; bazaar sellers usually do not comply with storage conditions, and this is very important! I can say that a friend of mine checked the battery on a Hyundai Solaris this way: I have a reliable electrician.
With a tester, he checked the generator in the light: plus a stove, plus music. There is power - everything is fine, you can put Akum on Solaris and not worry. But I bought it in a normal store, so before selling it, the sellers do all this themselves. And all this is noted on my warranty receipt. Don't miss this moment!
If the battery suddenly runs out and has plugs (it is not serviceable), then they say that you can still unscrew it by purchasing a oreometer in advance to measure the density. The level should be 1.25-1.27. Then you can put it on charge by adding distilled water (not from the tap). Turn off charging at night, then turn it on again for about six hours and measure the density again.
Conclusion
Naturally, after five to six years, which is the average life of a standard factory Hyundai Solaris battery, every owner of such a wonderful device has problems with rapid battery discharge, or even wear and destruction of the lead plates.
The Hyundai Solaris car relatively recently appeared on the Russian market. However, this model quickly took the leading position in sales in the budget car segment. The low cost of spare parts and their availability made this car a bestseller on the secondary market. Therefore, choosing a battery or something else for the Hyundai Solaris will not be difficult.
How to remove the old one and install the new one
Replacing a car battery should begin by turning off all electrical appliances and turning off the ignition. Then remove the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. Priority disconnection of the negative pole of the power supply is required to avoid a short circuit during similar operation with the positive terminal. In the photo, a wrench and a 10-mm socket are needed for this purpose, but this can also be done with an open-end wrench having the same dimensions.
Loosening of the negative terminal
Loosen the fastening and remove the terminal of the positive pole wire.
Release the positive terminal
The battery is attached to the seat using a bolt and bracket, which are located in a very inconvenient place for work. Of course, they can be removed with a little pain in this position. But we propose to simplify the task.
Bracket bolt
To do this, you need to disconnect the air filter.
Release the first air filter mount
Release the second air filter mount
We remove the freed filter to the side, thereby freeing up the working area.
Removing the air filter
Next, take a wrench with an extension and a 13mm socket and easily unscrew the bracket mounting bolt.
Unscrew the bracket fastening bolt
We move the bracket and bolt to the side.
Removing the bracket
We remove the battery.
Before installing a new battery, you should thoroughly clean the seat and the working surface of the terminals, to which apply a special lubricant. That's it, let's do the installation in reverse order. We especially emphasize that we first connect the positive terminal of the battery to the wires.
How to choose the best battery: parameters and recommendations
- When choosing, first pay attention to the size compliance with respect to the landing site, especially when it comes into contact with a distant corner of the site, because in front it is fixed with an overlay and a bolt. Compared to a “stock” battery, the analogue can be 2 centimeters longer, since the landing site allows this.
- Also, a minor problem is with polarity , in other words, the placement of the positive terminal, when positioned “towards you” should be on the right side.
- The current of the “native” battery is about 420 amperes and the capacity is 55Ah , when choosing analogues, you can choose models with a capacity from 52 to 65 Ah , with a starting current of up to 550 amperes , since the higher it is, the easier it will be to start the engine, but overdo it it's not worth it.
Using the battery selection service
The application for selecting batteries for Hyundai cars is located here. It is very easy to use, but just in case there are short instructions.
The screenshot below shows the result in table form.
Examples of battery selection for Hyundai Solaris
Let's look at several examples of battery selection for different modifications of Solaris.
1) Here, for example, for a Solaris sedan with a petrol G4FC (1.6 l., 123 hp) and a “mechanics”, which was produced from 2011 to 2014.
2) Still from the first generation. 5-door modification hatchback with G4FA engine (1.4 l., 107 hp) and automatic transmission. Years of production: from 2014 to 2022.
3) Now Hyundai Solaris from the second generation with G4FG (1.6 l., 123 hp) under the hood, with 6-speed. mechanics, which was updated in 2020.
The service for selecting starter batteries for Hyundai cars is in the testing stage. Information on various models and modifications is gradually being added. There may be some inaccuracies and errors and lack of modifications. If you find something similar, please report it in this topic on our forum. There you can leave feedback on the application. Thank you! Return to content
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Engines and modifications
Hyundai has been producing the Solaris model for the Russian market since 2010. The second generation came out in 2022, and this year a restyling was introduced. Cars of the first generation were offered in sedan and 5-door hatchback bodies, and the second - only a sedan.
The engines were equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission. All modifications are front-wheel drive. After restyling in 2014, 6-speed transmissions began to be installed on Solaris.
Motors of the same volume were installed on Solaris II (HCR).
Hyundai Solaris power units have a modest volume and low power. Therefore, on all modifications the manufacturer installed starter batteries with a nominal capacity of 60 Ah and a starting current of 540 amperes. How to find out the dimensions, polarity, article number of the original Solaris batteries installed during assembly, read below. Return to content
