Kia Optima: Head Lamps. Description and Operation
HID Head Lamp
1. |
Bulb
(1) |
Elements Xenon gas:
Xenon gas activates the initial reaction for rapid illuminating.
Molybdenum electrode: anode arcingMetal halide salts: color composing
component
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(2) |
Lightening principle
When Xenon gas and metal halide salt will discharge the molybdenum
anode in a capsule, it emits light.
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2. |
Ignitor Ignitor (A) is an electromagnetic
transformer that receives current from ballast and boost voltage to light
on the arc light source in any environment.

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3. |
Ballast
(1) |
Ballast (A) delivers
an instant high voltage pulse to the ignitor electrode, to initialize
discharge in the source. |
(2) |
Ballast supplies the
stable power to the bulb and the ignitor during initialization and
normal state of arc.

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4. |
Stability
(1) |
Durable for vibration
as there is no filament. |
(2) |
Does not operate if polarity
are changed. |
(3) |
Doesn't operate if the
input voltage is not in the range of 10-16V. |
(4) |
Doesn't operate if the
circuit is short. |
(5) |
Doesn't operate if the
bulb burnt out. |
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Component(1)
1. Head lamp assembly lens & housing
2. Head lamp (High) lamp
3. Dust cap
4. Socket
5. Turn signal/ Position lamp
6. Head lamp (Low) lamp
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See also:
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock/unlock the door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock
automatically ...
To Reset at a Slower Speed
1. Press the COAST/SET switch and hold it. While the switch is pressed, the vehicle
speed will gradually decrease.
2. When the desired speed is obtained, release the COAST/SET switch.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve,
remove the PCV valve. Visually check for a collapsed vapor hose or hose
leaks.
2.
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