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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Removal Of Parts
First find the cause of the problem and then determine whether removal or
disassembly before starting the job.
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Inspection
1.
Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Measure the output voltage of the MAPS at idle and
IG ON.
Specification:
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Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open.
Place your sunglasses with the lenses facing out.
To close the sunglass holder, push it up.
WARNING
Do not keep ...