Hyundai Solaris

Hyundai Solaris is a very popular car in our market. It was introduced in Russia in September 2010, and the first cars found their owners in January 2011. In June 2011, a version with a hatchback body appeared. Hyundai Solaris is the continuation of the Accent family, its fourth incarnation. The car shares its platform with the third generation Kia Rio. They were almost no different from a technical point of view. The assembly of both models was carried out on a full cycle near St. Petersburg. In 2014, the model was updated. Cosmetic changes are noticeable in the front and rear of the car. In 2017, there was a change of generations.

Engines

Solaris was equipped with two engines of the Gamma series with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters. There are real instances that have covered 300-500,000 km without interference with the engine and gearbox. The motors are equipped with a reliable chain type valve timing drive. At the same time, it is worth noting that at the run of 150-200 thousand km there were isolated cases of jumping the HRM chain due to a defective hydraulic tensioner. Some people are angry about the engine. But this is just a feature caused by the work of fuel injectors. In the process of operation there are difficulties with a cold start. Also, often car owners notice detonation when increasing the speed to 2800 - 3000 rpm. The manufacturer, fighting the problem, released updated software. Unexpected overheating in traffic jams with the arrival of heat is a phenomenon that occurs after 40,000 km. There are several reasons. The first is a radiator, "overgrown" with all sorts of garbage, leaves and down. The second, no less common - flying impeller cooling fan radiator. Luft impellers do not give themselves out, since there is no extraneous noise. The reason for the appearance of backlash is spontaneous unwinding of the nut of the impeller fastening. Diagnosing a malfunction can only be done by moving the impeller itself. Some owners after 50-70 thousand km noticed oil leaks at the junction of the gearbox and engine. One of the culprits is a poorly twisted plug of the technological hole in the cylinder block. It's located behind the flywheel. Less often, the source of leak becomes the obilus of the primary shaft.

Transmission

Before restyling, the engines were combined with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. After restyling, the 1.6-liter engines were aggregated with 6-band manual transmission and automatic transmission. On instances with a manual transmission, only passing the run-in, the first and rear gears were not always easy. The reason is the lack of synchronizers. When difficulties appeared, it was enough to re-squeeze the clutch. In the future, the mechanism of the box was rubbed and such problems practically did not arise. Sometimes the box began to make extraneous sounds - grinding at launch or "scratching" after warming up. The reason is the rolling clip of the primary shaft bearing in the seat on the box body. Temporarily, the bearing can be planted on a sealant. But, in a good way, you need to replace the lid of the box and bearing. Crunch when switching to the third gear sometimes arose due to the failure of the plastic synchronizer. Journalists from the newspaper “AvtoRevue” faced a similar problem during the resource tests of Hyundai Solaris. Many people had a hum when driving in rear gear. The technical bulletin, in such a case, prescribed the replacement of the basket and the clutch disc. In other cases, the clutch is able to pass more than 150-200 thousand km. Owners of cars with a 4-speed automatic transmission often noted strong “shocks” at the time of switching or when trying to pass back. Initially, dealers changed the box. Later, the manufacturer ordered to change only the hydroblock.

Walking

About the suspension Hyundai Solaris, a lot has already been written. The February 2012 upgrade made the car more assembled, but also stiffer. It is worth admitting that at speeds permitted by the rules of the road, you can not worry about the exchange rate stability. A buzzing front hub bearing after 20,000 km is not an isolated case. On average, the life of bearings on the front axle is about 100-120 thousand km, and on the rear - more than 150-200 thousand km. The first Hyundai Solaris walked with plastic washers in drive shafts. They were intended for transportation of the unit, and when installed on the car had to be removed. But for some unseen reason, it wasn't done. During operation, noise and backlash of the hub bearings appeared. Later, after learning about his mistake, Hyundai sent dealers a technical bulletin, prescribing during maintenance to remove plastic washers from the leading shafts. It is worth noting that the key elements of the suspension last a long time. Ball supports and silent blocks of levers do not require attention to 120-170 thousand km. The steering rack, sometimes, begins to knock already on the first thousand kilometers. Those who were lucky enough to replace the rake, rejoiced not long. Soon the knocking returned again, although dealers assured that the new racks had been refined. Later, in April 2012, a technical bulletin and a remake of the rake were released. The reason for the knocks is a large gap in the stopper and stopper of the steering rack. In practice, the most common cause of knocking in the rack is wear of the right sleeve.

Bodywork

The body of Hyundai Solaris is fully galvanized, except for the roof. The bare metal at the chipping site usually does not bloom. But there are instances that after wintering disappointed their owners with small rust spots on the roof, wings, hood and trunk lid. Over time, it will climb the inside of the outer door handle. On hatchbacks, paint is often bulged in the area of the larva of the trunk door lock. In addition, after 3-5 years, the rubber of the boot opening button breaks. Moisture gets inside, contacts are oxidized, and the button completely fails.

Due to flimsy mounts, the front and rear bumpers pop out of the seats. Even a light contact of the bumper with a foreign object leads to unpleasant consequences - broken mounts and a "stretched" corner. From strong vibrations when driving on uneven roads can give up and fastenings "foghead", and the headlight itself can fall out of the bumper. The same is expected to take into account PTF stubs. In addition, sometimes the upper layer of PTF glass will climb. Dealers in this case make a replacement headlights under warranty.

Sometimes the complaints are not slammed from the first time the trunk lid. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the lock loop, raising it up. The screeching of an opening door is a frequent occurrence. The source is the limiter of the opening angle, which must be lubricated.

Over time, the headlights start to sweat a lot. Replace optics within the guarantee is possible when there is a whole sea.

Interior

After a while, in almost every salon settles "cracker", but he chooses different places. More often it is plastic skin and rubber seals of doors. Over time, the material designed to eliminate the creaking of the toad (the outer plastic lining at the bottom of the windshield) is destroyed, or fine sand falls between the lining and the glass, which leads to extraneous sounds. Scream in the glove compartment can be caused by the intake valve of the ventilation system on the cabin filter cover. Soon the back shelf begins to rattle because of clips that came out of the landing holes.

The frame around the tapestor can also creak. And the glossy linings around the tape recorder and gear selector automatic transmission easily scratch. In addition, after 50-60 thousand km, the steering wheel and silver inserts are often wiped.

When rattling appears in the steering wheel, most likely, you will need a stretch of the bolts of the airbag attachment. Often creak the front seats with manual adjustment. To eliminate the sound, the locking loop of the seat sled must be lubricated.

Electrician.

An interesting feature is that the washing liquid level sensor does not work if ordinary water is poured into the tank. Many people mistakenly assume that the sensor has broken.

Problems with direction indicators may arise due to the dipping in the half-pressed position of the alarm button. In this condition, it blocks the operation of direction indicator lamps and the signal for unfastened seat belts.

Magnetola can sometimes, for no apparent reason, reset tuned radio frequencies. And after 60-80 thousand km, the heating of the driver's seat often fails. Sometimes he even burns the chair. The manufacturer claims that the shortfall was eliminated in 2014.

The generator wears out to 150-200 thousand km. To restore it, you will have to replace bearings or brush assembly.

Due to the icing of the air conditioner evaporator, after 1-2 hours of constant operation of the climate control in the cooling mode, air ceases to flow into the cabin. The technical bulletin prescribes the finalization of the contact wire.

Engines

• The manufacturer, fighting the problem, released updated software.
• Luft impellers do not give themselves out, since there is no extraneous noise.
• The reason for the appearance of backlash is spontaneous unwinding of the nut of the impeller fastening.
• Diagnosing a malfunction can only be done by moving the impeller itself.
• The engine is not repairable, it must be replaced.

Transmission

• In the future, the mechanism of the box was rubbed and such problems practically did not arise.
• But, in a good way, you need to replace the lid of the box and bearing.
• Journalists from the newspaper “AvtoRevue” faced a similar problem during the resource tests of Hyundai Solaris.
• Total: for repair in the post-warranty period will require about 40 000 rubles.
• First, dealers made a replacement of the selector in the collection, and later came out a technical bulletin recommending to waste the hole under the stock of the fixator.

Walking

• During operation, noise and backlash of the hub bearings appeared.
• Soon the knocking returned again, although dealers assured that the new racks had been refined.
• The reason for the knocks is a large gap in the stopper and stopper of the steering rack.
• In practice, the most common cause of knocking in the rack is wear of the right sleeve.
• A grid of small cracks appears on the inner folds, and the anther soon breaks, letting dirt and dust through.

Bodywork

• But there are instances that after wintering disappointed their owners with small rust spots on the roof, wings, hood and trunk lid.
• Moisture gets inside, contacts are oxidized, and the button completely fails.
• In this case, it is necessary to adjust the lock loop, raising it up.
• The source is the limiter of the opening angle, which must be lubricated.
• Over time, the headlights start to sweat a lot.

Interior

• Over time, the material designed to eliminate the creaking of the toad (the outer plastic lining at the bottom of the windshield) is destroyed, or fine sand falls between the lining and the glass, which leads to extraneous sounds.
• The frame around the tapestor can also creak.
• And the glossy linings around the tape recorder and gear selector automatic transmission easily scratch. Besides, after 50-60 thousand.
• To eliminate the sound, the locking loop of the seat sled must be lubricated.

Electrician.

• Problems with direction indicators may arise due to the dipping in the half-pressed position of the alarm button.
• Magnetola can sometimes, for no apparent reason, reset tuned radio frequencies. And after 60,000-80,000.
• The driver's seat is often heated.

Hyundai Solaris from the first days appeared before the buyers not in the best shape. Add fuel to the fire and dealers, not always ready to admit the problem. However, it is worth admitting that Hyundai is trying to quickly respond to emerging problems and selflessly eliminate them. Inspiration and instances worked in a taxi for 300-500 thousand km without serious technical malfunctions.

• Engines: The manufacturer has released updated software to combat the problem.
• Transmission: In the future, the mechanism of the box was rubbed and there were practically no such problems.
• Driving: During operation, noise and backlash of the hub bearings appeared.
• Body: But there are instances that after wintering disappointed their owners with small rust spots on the roof, wings, hood and trunk lid.
• Interior: Over time, a material designed to eliminate the creaking of the toad (the outer plastic lining at the bottom of the windshield) collapses, or fine sand falls between the lining and the glass, leading to extraneous sounds.
• Electrical: Problems with direction indicators may arise due to the dipping in the half-pressed position of the alarm button.

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