Kia Sorento: Head Lamps Inspection
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Check-points upon head lamp failure (HID)
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(1) |
Check the battery voltage. (Low beam will be on when the
battery voltage above 9V.)
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(2) |
Check the fuse and relay.
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(3) |
Check the polarity of ballast. (If the polarity are changed,
low beam doesn't lighten)
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(4) |
Check the bulb connector securely.
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(5) |
Visually bulb checking (no filament): damaged glass, damaged
for upper parts and lower parts of glass tube.
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(6) |
After (1)~(5), replace the ballast and the ignitor. (ballast
assembly).
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Service procedure and warning (HID)
No.
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Item
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Service procedures
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Warning
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Remarks
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1
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Replacement of lamp assembly
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Disconnect the power connector from the lamp.
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Remove and replace the lamp assembly.
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3. |
Connect the power connector.
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Disconnect the head lamp power connector to avoid
high voltage.
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Other description is the same as the halogen bulbs.
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2
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Replacement of the Bulb
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Disconnect the power connector from the lamp.
(head lamp, turn signal, head lamp leveling device)
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2. |
Remove the lamp assembly.
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3. |
Remove the ballast and dust cover.
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4. |
Remove the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
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5. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Disconnect the head lamp power connector to avoid
high voltage.
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Be careful not to damage the bulb and use genuine
bulbs only.
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Do not apply excessive force and fit it correctly.
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3
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Replacement of the Ballast (with built-in ignitor)
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Disconnect the power connector from the lamp.
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2. |
Remove the lamp and then the ballast and the dust
cover.
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3. |
Remove the head lamp leveling device and then
the bulb socket.
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4. |
Connect the bulb socket on the replacement ballast
and install the leveling device.
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5. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Disconnect the head lamp power connector to avoid
high voltage.
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Replace the ballast only and install the used
lamp.
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Replace the sub assembly except the ballast.
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4
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Others
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1. |
Power supply should be according to the rated
capacity.
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Use the rated fuse and wire.
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3. |
Bulb socket shall be free from moisture or dirt.
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4. |
Do not apply the ballast severe shock, water,
or extreme
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All parts should be serviced only at specified
service centers.
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HID lamp should not be installed on other cars
(Dangerous, fire may occur.)
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HID lamp shall not be used on other cars.(Fire may occur.)
Fire may occur when HID lamp initially lights due to the
fact that arc-discharge generates high voltage (max. 30,000V)
and high current (12-13A), and are different from the halogen
lamp specification.
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Characteristic
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Durable for vibration as there is no filament.
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HID lamp had a more long life than halogen lamp.
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Does not operate if polarity is changed.
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4. |
Operating input voltage : 9-16V
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1.
Bulb
(1)
Elements
Xenon gas: Xenon gas activates the initial reaction for
rapid illuminating.
Molybdenum ...
Head lamps become very hot during use; do not touch them or any
attaching hardware immediately after they have been turn ...
HID Head Lamp
Head Lamps Removal