What is the ignition and what does it do?

Ignition – this is the part that turns the DC mains car in high voltage necessary for the operation of xenon headlights. This part is sold only in cases where a motorist not bought a full set of xenon lighting. To do without this device it is impossible. The fact that such a lamp when enabled, requires a powerful electrical discharge – only then it will work. Standard 12-volt battery is not able to produce such a strong current, so if you buy a set of xenon headlights, always ask the seller, whether it included the ignition. If not, then today's article will be just for you.

What details release modern manufacturers?

If you had all the ballasts was huge and unreliable, at the moment, almost all firms have made little, high-quality and high voltage parts. The momentum of the parts is about 25-30 thousand volts. Such a charge is able to generate modern ballasts. Xenon can be easily connected to this part, and install it by yourself. Moreover, in addition to the compact dimensions of the parts, simplify the complexity of the work, these elements do not require complete replacement of the wiring. So all you need to connect an advanced block is a minimal set of tools and a few minutes time.

Design Features these items

As this item is the source of strong electric discharges, it must have a high degree of security. To do this, all modern companies supplying ballasts of the xenon special protection from power surges. It can be not only fuses, but also the stabilizers of the voltage. Only in this case the item will be safe and the headlights - effective.

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Function that executes the given item

Based on the foregoing, there are two main functions that are owned by ignition:

- ignition of the gas in the xenon flash lamp;

- maintaining the required power (charge).

And even if one of these functions will cease to run, automotive hid xenon lamp will not work normally.

Price and manufacturers parts for automotive xenon lamps

If you compare modern ballasts are the fifth generation from the first, you will notice not only a big leap in technology (the new smaller and more reliable), but also affordability. So, the average price for this item in Russia varies from 1000 to 1800 rubles. There are of course more expensive options. They are made by the famous company "Hella". The ignition of the production of this company costs about 3-5 thousand rubles. But despite this high cost, many car owners are advised to purchase items from "Hella", since this company was initially engaged in the development and production of parts of lighting technology. The choice is yours, but it is better to buy for your car, only quality parts.