Headlamp light patterns / light distribution | HELLA

Halogen headlamps

 

Ford Kuga, model year: 2017

The measurement results of the light distribution of the halogen headlamp of a Ford Kuga produced in 2017 serve as the example. In this case, too, prior to carrying out the test, the correct location for beamsetting is to be selected and all requirements met.

Light patterns / light distribution with acceptable adjustment.

- Low beam + high beam

- Beamsetter analog + digital

Fig.1

Fig.1: Vehicle front view

Beamsetter: analog

Light patterns - light distribution

Beamsetter / analog

Fig.2: - Low beam; H7;

Fig.3: - High beam; H15;

Fig.2; Low beam; left

Fig.3 High beam; left

Light patterns - light distribution

Beamsetter / analog

Fig.4: - Low beam; H7;

Fig.5: - High beam; H15;

Fig.4; Low beam; right

Fig.5; High beam; right

 

Ford Kuga = Halogen - version

Beam setting: mechanical

H7/H15

Hella article no.

8GH 007 157-xxx

8GJ 168 119-001

The vehicle must stand on a level test surface and comply with country-specific regulations.

Observe vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.

Headlamp adjustment location

Beamsetter: digital / camera-based

Light patterns - light distribution

Beamsetter /

digital/ camera-based

Fig.6: - Low beam; H7;

Fig.7: - High beam; H15;

Fig.6; Low beam; left

Fig.;7; High beam; left

 

 

Light patterns - light distribution

Beamsetter /

digital/ camera-based

Fig.8: - Low beam; H7;

Fig.9: - High beam; H15;

Fig.8; Low beam; right

Fig.9; High beam; right

Important:

- Ensure correct battery voltage, connect charger if necessary (Fig.10).

Fig.11

Inclination 1%

Fig.10

Fig.11

Important:

- Perform visual inspection and technical check of headlamp.

Recommendation:

- Replace faulty light sources in pairs

Beamsetter IV -- analog --

Beamsetter V – digital --

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