Kia Optima: Head Lamps. Description and Operation
HID Head Lamp
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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:
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with
a recovery/charging station.
3.
Disconnect the A/C pressure transduc ...
Installation
Sensor Fit
•
Handle the sensor with
care.
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Avoid lubricant contact.
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Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear and
deterioration.
2.
Check the rear lower arm for
deformation.
3.
Check the coil spring and spring
pad for deterior ...
Head Lamps. Components and Components Location