Toyota Hiace Corner Light Comparison: YH51 vs. YH65

Introduction

The Toyota Hiace is one of Toyota’s longest-running and most widely used commercial vehicles. First introduced in 1967, the Hiace has now been in production for nearly 60 years. Thanks to its excellent parts availability, relatively low maintenance costs, and worldwide popularity, a large number of Hiace vehicles are still in service across different markets today.

We frequently receive inquiries from customers who are unsure about the correct corner light for the YH51 and YH65 models. In some cases, customers even place the wrong order and need additional confirmation before we can determine exactly which part they require.

After reviewing products offered by other sellers, we also found that some listings incorrectly show the orientation of the corner light, with the lens installed upside down.

To help buyers identify the correct part more easily, we have prepared this detailed comparison of several Toyota Hiace corner lights that are commonly confused with one another.

Toyota Hiace Corner Light Applications

SKU	Model	Year	Headlight Configuration
—	YH50	1982–1984	Round Headlights
SYA8056	YH51	1985–1986	Square Headlights
SYZ1095	YH65	1987–1988	Separated Headlights

YH50 — 1982–1984

Round Headlights

The 1982–1984 Toyota Hiace YH50 is equipped with round headlights.

The corresponding corner light features an amber upper section and a white lower section.

Because the YH50 is an older model, it is less frequently requested compared with the later YH51 and YH65 models.

YH51 — 1985–1986

Square Headlights

The 1985–1986 Toyota Hiace YH51 is equipped with square headlights.

The corner light is an integrated design, and its lens is arranged as follows:

Upper: Amber
Lower: White

This model is identified by SKU SYA8056.

YH65 — 1987–1988

Separated Headlights

The 1987–1988 Toyota Hiace YH65 features a separated-headlight design.

Unlike the YH51, the corner lights are mounted separately within the headlight surround. One of the most noticeable identification features is the divider line between the headlight sections.

The YH65 corner light uses the following lens arrangement:

Upper: White
Lower: Amber

This model is identified by SKU SYZ1095.

Detailed Comparison: SYA8056 vs. SYZ1095

Although there are three different corner light applications mentioned above, the YH50 (1982–1984) is an older model and is requested less frequently.

Therefore, this comparison focuses primarily on the two later models that are more commonly confused:

SYA8056 — Toyota Hiace YH51, 1985–1986

The easiest way to identify the YH51 is its square headlights.

The corner light uses an integrated design, meaning the light is incorporated into the overall headlight assembly.

SYZ1095 — Toyota Hiace YH65, 1987–1988

The easiest way to identify the YH65 is its separated-headlight configuration.

The corner lights are mounted separately within the headlight surround. Pay particular attention to the divider line in the center of the headlight surround, which is an important visual identification feature.

Size and Appearance Differences

The dimensions provide another reliable way to distinguish these two corner lights.

SYA8056 measures approximately:

Length: 20 cm
Width: 14 cm

SYZ1095 measures approximately:

Length: 25 cm
Width: 15 cm

The SYZ1095 is therefore noticeably larger than the SYA8056.

Another major difference is the lens color orientation.

The two parts have the colors arranged in completely opposite positions:

SYA8056 — YH51

Upper: Amber
Lower: White

SYZ1095 — YH65

Upper: White
Lower: Amber

This is one of the quickest ways to visually distinguish the two parts.

Both assemblies utilize dual-bulb sockets on the back; however, the wiring harness connectors are distinct and non-interchangeable.

Quick Comparison Table

SKU	Length	Width	Design	Appearance
SYA8056	20 cm	14 cm	Smaller / Integrated	Upper: Amber Lower: White
SYZ1095	25 cm	15 cm	Larger / Separated	Upper: White Lower: Amber

Conclusion

The Toyota Hiace SYA8056 and SYZ1095 can be surprisingly easy to confuse if the vehicle’s headlight configuration and corner light details are not carefully checked.

If you have any questions about Toyota Hiace corner lights or are unsure which application is correct for your vehicle, please Contact Us and provide photos of your original part and vehicle. Our team will be happy to help you confirm the correct application.

Video Guide

For more details, please refer to the video below: