A little over 20 years ago, a light revolution quietly took place in the automotive world. Instead of the long-familiar halogen lighting, auto manufacturers (mainly European and Japanese) began en masse to install xenon lamps in the optics of low and high beam headlights. Of course, they are much brighter, the luminous flux of such lamps is more powerful and, unlike yellow halogen lamps, it can be varied - white, blue, indigo and even violet. The shades of such lighting depend on the internal temperature of the xenon contained in the glass bulb of the lamp, which, being a gas of noble natural origin, heats up differently.
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Some time ago, my right low beam stopped working (I have standard xenon).
Naturally, I immediately reached under the hood and swapped the bulbs - but to no avail. It became clear that the problem was either in the wiring or in the so-called xenon ignition unit (as far as I understand, it’s just a voltage converter with a control unit: when turned on, a huge voltage of around 500 volts is supplied to the light bulb, and then 85 volts to maintain the light) . So, a couple of weeks after the problem arose, we got around to localizing it. I removed both headlights and brought them home. They are removed quite simply: first, two bolts on the headlight itself, then one bolt on the bumper near the headlight. Before doing this, you should disconnect the 2 connectors going to the headlights. After which you need to slightly bend the bumper towards you and carefully pull out the headlight (just be careful, otherwise you can scratch the bumper). Here is a photo with the bolt locations marked:
Well, a more detailed photo:
So, I brought the headlights home and decided to first disassemble and clean them. Pre-restyling headlights are easy to disassemble, since the lens is attached to the body with latches (in restyling, they say, adhesive-sealant is used for this purpose).
The diffuser itself was quite dirty. I decided to wash it first with WD-40, then with degreaser. For washing I used old rags and cotton pads. As for the reflector, it is recommended to handle it with extreme caution, because there is a risk of removing the reflective layer by chemicals or friction. In this regard, I just gently wiped it with a dry cotton pad.
It has gotten better, but still far from ideal. The headlights have been polished more than once, but MB itself does not recommend doing this, because they have a special protective layer applied to them, which is erased with polishing, and the headlights become more susceptible to stones. Well, during pre-restyling you can easily replace the lenses, so maybe I’ll replace them somehow (who needs it: for xenon, the article numbers for the lenses are A 220 826 15 90 and A).
Along the way, I noticed some yellow stuff inside the headlight. It turned out that these were pieces of film from the turn signal lamp. The turn signal lamp of the other headlight was not the same type at all and was somehow screwed into the connector.
Finally, I got to the ignition unit, which is located at the bottom of the headlight. I sniffed one - everything was OK, sniffed the second one (which just didn’t work) - and the problem became clear. He smelled like he was burned. To check, I swapped them around - and the problem jumped to the other headlight.
I ordered a new ignition unit from Exist, article number A2208208326. What's interesting... I looked at several stores, and the price range for them varies greatly. There are options for 4 thousand, there are options for 30. And everywhere the original with the same article number! I ordered it for 4000 rubles. Perhaps these are leftovers from a warehouse or something else. By the way, at the moment options 4 are already gone. At disassembly sites, the ignition unit costs about 6,000. Of course, I also took turn signal bulbs (OSRAM 7507) plus a jack stand from below, because the previous one was lost (IMS 02023970).
Xenon bulbs for VAZ 2110: their advantages and installation
Xenon on the VAZ 2110
As you know, xenon bulbs on the VAZ 2110 have been installed more and more often lately. And there are many reasons for such love for these light sources. Xenon lamps in the VAZ 2110 can significantly improve the light characteristics of the headlights and the driver will be able to see the road at night, almost as well as during the day. You don’t need to know any outstanding knowledge or secrets to install these lamps on your car. This article will provide step-by-step instructions on how to quickly do this.
Actually, I don’t like xenon, and I want regular headlights! Is it really possible to do this?
It’s strange that it’s usually the other way around, change the optics to something that’s not xenon, well, it’s expensive, or buy a chip and do some farming, another option is to use the headlights.
I used to think xenon was cool, now I drove with it, the conclusion is that nothing is visible! It doesn't illuminate anymore!
Something is wrong with your xenon. Strange conclusions.
Really strange conclusions. Possibly a visual impairment. The simplest thing is to go up to the owner of the 1.8 and offer to wave the headlights, so he will also give you a drink.
I am the owner of 1.8! I'm ready to flash my headlights and drink vodka!
Damn, here he is. The author has a chord and I have a torneo. won't fit. it's a pity.
I think this is in the area of why the Zubaro is better than the Honda and vice versa. Provocation and observation! Burn the thread and the author!
or maybe you have a 9000k show-off light and it’s not visible, but it glows beautifully blue
or something with the eyes. sell xenon buy glasses)
No, my eyesight is good =) Just now I went out and turned it on, it seems to be shining brightly, I can see the house! =)))) But on the way I’m driving around 10-11 pm, and the view, by golly, is worse than it was on the previous car, which had ordinary headlights!
Heck, maybe we need to get used to it!
Can xenon itself somehow shine worse when dying? Or does it shine the same way, but if it’s dead, it doesn’t shine at all? =)
By the way, please tell me the prices of the light bulbs (or what needs to be changed) so that it is clearly visible and the price is not too high!
Where can I read about xenon?
By the way, please tell me the prices of the light bulbs (or what needs to be changed) so that it is clearly visible and the price is not too high!
Where can I read about xenon?
Go through Yandex and you’ll find out everything about xenon. if the light is bad, then either the optics are cloudy or the lamps are loose. polish the optics with tooth powder (FAK should have the info, if not, then ask Sanya - Librus), replacing lamps will be more expensive, Korean ones in Perm cost a mower, Philips costs one and a half. Replacing the lamps changed the light for me.
The light on my saber was bad. It turned out that the lamps were really dead. I changed it and a miracle happened
