Hyundai Elantra AD Quiz
Body Electrical System

Headlamp Description and Operation

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 60Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 90Automatic Transmission — 92Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 31Steering — 20Restraints — 50Brake System — 63Body (Interior and Exterior) — 214Body Electrical System — 221Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 71
3steps
~18min
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HIDDEN Headlamp

  1. Lamp
    1. Xenon Gas Elements: Xenon gas provides the initial reaction for rapid illumination. Molybdenum electrode: anode arcing. Metal halide salts: color-forming component
    2. Lighting Principle: When xenon gas and metal halide salt are discharged through the molybdenum anode in the capsule, it emits light.
  2. Igniter: The igniter (A) is an electromagnetic converter that receives current from the ballast and additional voltage to light the arc light source in any environment.
  3. Ballast
    1. The ballast (A) supplies an instantaneous high-voltage pulse to the igniter electrode to initiate discharge in the source.
    2. The ballast provides stable power to the bulb and igniter during initiation and normal arc operation.

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