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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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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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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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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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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Replacement of the Ballast (with built-in ignitor)
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Disconnect the power connector from the lamp.
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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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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 ...
See also:
Shift Cable Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Set shift lever and inhibitor ...
Component Location
1. Panorama sunroof (Panorama)
2. Panorama sunroof switch
3. Panorama sunroof motor & controller (Master)
4. Roller blind motor & controller (Slave)
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Relay Box (Passenger Compartment) Inspection
Fuse
1.
Be sure there is no play in the fuse holders, and that the fuses
are held securely.
2.
Are the fuse capacities for each circuit ...
HID Head Lamp
Head Lamps Removal