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Hid Headlight System 1. General: Body Electrical - Lighting BE-13

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BODY ELECTRICAL — LIGHTING BE-13

JHID HEADLIGHT SYSTEM


1. General
The HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlight system uses a discharge bulb as its light source for the Hi/Lo
beam. Discharge bulbs are superior to halogen bulbs.
D Discharge bulbs have the following features.
- The light emitted by the bulb is close in color to sunlight. The light shines ahead over a broader area
and further forward, increasing the area visible to the driver.
- Less power is consumed.
D This system consists of discharge bulbs and light control ECUs.
D Light control ECU transforms the voltage that is input from the battery to a high voltage of up to 20,000V
and applies it to the discharge bulbs in order to illuminate them.
D A fail-safe function is provided as a countermeasure against the high voltage that is generated in case that
a problem occurs in the headlight system.

" System Diagram A

Headlight Unit (LH) Combination Switch


· Light Control Switch
Light Control ECU

Discharge Bulb High Voltage Headlight Relay


Generate Circuit
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Headlight Unit (RH)

Light Control ECU

Discharge Bulb High Voltage


Generate Circuit

Approx. 20,000 V
Voltage
Approx. 42 V

Time
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2. Layout of Main Components

Headlight Unit Cross Section


Front Discharge Bulb

Light Control ECU

Headlight Unit
· Light Control ECU
· Discharge Bulb

Combination Switch
· Light Control Switch

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3. Discharge Bulb
Instead of the filament contained in an incandescent bulb, a discharge bulb contains an arc tube, which is filled
with xenon gas, and metal halide.

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4. Fail-Safe Function
The light control ECU executes the fail-safe actions listed below in accordance with the problem that has been
detected.
Problem Outline
If the voltage that is input to the light control ECU deviates from the normal
operating voltage (9 - 16 volts), the light control ECU stops illuminating the
headlights. It resumes illuminating the headlights once the voltage reverts
Detection of Abnormal
to the operating voltage range.
Input Voltage
However, if the input voltage decreases after the headlights have
illuminated, the headlights will remain illuminated until the input voltage
is insufficient to light the bulbs.
If an abnormal condition (open or short) occurs in the voltage that is output
Detection of Abnormal
by the light control ECU, or if the bulb flashes, the light control ECU stops
Output (Open Circuit or
illuminating the headlights and will maintain this state until the power is
Short Circuit) or
reinstated. Power is reinstated by turning the light control switch from OFF
Flashing Bulb
to ON.
If a bulb is not inserted in its socket, the light control ECU stops generating
high voltage until the bulb is inserted correctly and the power is reinstated.
Detection of Bulb Open
Power is reinstated by turning the light control switch from OFF to ON or
turning the power source* from OFF to IG-ON.
*: The power source condition can be changed by operating the engine switch on models with smart entry
and start system, and the ignition switch on models without smart entry and start system.

5. Precautions for HID Headlight System


D When the HID headlights illuminate, a high voltage (approximately 20,000V) is applied momentarily to
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the bulb sockets, which could lead to a serious accident. Never connect the tester to the high voltage socket
of HID headlight for measurement, as this may lead to a serious accident because of high voltage.
D Whenever inspecting the HID headlight system, make sure water or rain is not present in order to prevent
electric shock, the light control switch is OFF, the battery terminal is removed, and the connector of the
light control ECU is disconnected.
D Whenever operating the HID headlight, make sure it is only after assembly has been completed and never
operate without bulbs installed.
D Do not operate the HID headlight using any power source other than the vehicle’s.
D When there is a defect in the HID headlight or any shock has been applied to it, replace the bulb with a
new one.
D A discharge bulb reaches a high temperature when it is illuminated. For this reason, the life of the bulb
could be shortened if any oil comes in contact with the glass portion of the bulb. Do not touch the glass
portion of a bulb with bare hands.

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