Hyundai Elantra: Lighting System / Head Lamps Description and Operation
1. |
Bulb
(1) |
Elements
Xenon gas : Xenon gas activates the initial reaction for rapid illuminating.
Molybdenum electrode: anode arcing
Metal halide salts : color composing component |
(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. |
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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Components
[Standard]
1. Head lamp (Low)2. Head lamp (High)3. Turn signal lamp4. Dust cap5. Position lamp6. Side marker
[HID]
1. Head lamp (Low - HID)2. Head lamp (High)3. Turn signal lamp ...
Head Lamp Aiming Instructions
[Mechanical Aiming]
The head lamps should be aimed with the proper beam-setting
equipment, and in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's
instructions.
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