Headlights With Gas Discharge Bulbs (Up To My2009); Operation And Safety Notes For Gas Discharge Bulbs - Volkswagen Golf Variant 2007 Workshop Manual

Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 07.2010
3 Headlights with gas discharge bulbs
(up to MY2009)
Note
Before working on headlights with gas discharge bulbs, al‐
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ways switch off headlights and remove ignition key.
The automatic headlight range control on headlights with gas
♦
discharge bulbs is equipped with self-diagnosis.
When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to
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understand the functions and the operation of the lighting sys‐
tem ⇒ Operating instructions .
Additional information ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
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finding and Fitting locations.
Fault detection and fault display
Automatic headlight range control and onboard supply control unit
-J519- are equipped with self-diagnosis.
For fault finding, use vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
system -VAS 5051B- in „Guided fault finding" mode.
3.1 Operation and safety notes for gas dis‐
charge bulbs
WARNING
♦ Never change bulbs if you are not familiar with the appro‐
priate procedures, safety precautions and tools.
– If repairs are to be made to the headlights with gas discharge
bulbs, observe the following:
♦ Notes on dangerous high voltage/currents
♦ Notes on pressure/temperature/radiation/arcs
♦ Assembly notes for gas discharge bulbs
♦ Disposal regulations for gas discharge bulbs
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Safety goggles
♦ Gloves
Notes on dangerous high voltage/currents
WARNING
Control units for light systems, connectors and components
pertaining to bulb holders conduct lethally high voltage.
Operating the control unit and the starter unit is permitted only
with the bulb fitted.
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