The Vauxhall Opel Insignia is a large family car that was primarily introduced in 2008, representing a blend of innovative design, advanced technology, and practicality. It was at first manufactured by Opel in Germany, and the Insignia is a flagship model in its lineup, which is positioned above the Astra and Corsa. It has a great reputation for versatility and is also available as a four-door sedan, five-door liftback, and estate versions.
The Insignia is known and marketed under different names worldwide. Vauxhall Insignia in the UK, Buick Regal in North America and Latin America, and Holden Commodore in Australia until 2020. Because it has very modern engineering and offers a smooth ride, it remains as one of the most popular choices among car enthusiasts.
However, like in all vehicles, you may face some issues or errors. One of which includes the low beam failure.
What Is a Xenon Ballast? What Does Its Failure Mean?
A xenon ballast is an important component in HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlight systems. It regulates the electrical power needed to ignite and maintain the operation of xenon bulbs. Essentially, it converts your car’s battery voltage to the high voltage required to power the HID bulb.
When the ballast fails, the headlamp ceases to function. Some common reasons for failure include:
- Insufficient voltage supply.
- Faulty ground connections.
- Internal electronic malfunctions within the ballast.
If you have a failed ballast, it will result in a complete loss of headlamp functionality, which will eventually lead to some warning messages or errors that are displayed on your dashboard.
What Does The Error Mean?
When you receive a low-beam failure warning message, it indicates that the xenon light on either the left or right side is no longer functioning. This issue specifically affects the dipped (low beam) lights.
For Porsche Cayenne 958 92A:
- Check front left dipped headlight.
- Check front right dipped headlight.
For Opel Vauxhall Insignia G09 A Facelift:
- Service.
- Left Low Beam Failure.
- Right Low Beam Failure.
- Advanced Front Lighting.
- Headlamp Leveling Malfunction.
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Symptoms Of A Faulty Xenon Headlight
When a xenon headlight fails, you may notice specific symptoms:
- Xenon lights stop functioning: This can occur on either the left or right side.
- Warning messages: Dashboard notifications indicating headlight or low beam failure.
- Dimming Lights: If the headlights appear dimmer than usual, it could mean the ballast is not supplying sufficient power to the HID bulb.
- Complete Headlight Failure: Total loss of light from the headlamp, especially if bulb replacement doesn’t resolve the issue, points to a faulty ballast.
Why Do Xenon Ballasts Fail?
A Xenon ballast can fail due to various reasons. Some of the most common causes of this failure are:
- Normal Lifespan or Aging: Over time, the electronic components wear out, which majorly leads to failure.
- Water Damage or Moisture Exposure: Ballasts are highly sensitive to moisture. Water infiltration can cause short circuits too.
How To Fix The Issue
To resolve the low-beam failure issue, replacing the faulty xenon ballast is the best choice.
First, you need to identify the Faulty Component. Inspect the D3S HID bulb and ballast. Then swap sides to determine if the issue lies with the ballast or the bulb. You may then purchase a replacement ballast compatible with your vehicle model. All you need to do is ensure that it is of high quality and meets the specifications of your car.
For the Vauxhall Opel Insignia G09 Facelift model and Porsche Cayenne 958 SUV with D3S HID headlights, the 5DV009932-00 Xenon Ballast is a direct factory-fitted replacement.
There is no diagnostics required. Once the ballast is replaced, the warning message should clear automatically.
Compatibility List:
Hella Xenius 5DV009932-00 specification
- 12V D3S DOT 2000h
- DC: 1100V
- AC: 42V P: 35W
- Mat: Al 99.5
Hella part numbers
- 5DV 009 932-00
- 5DV009932-00
OEM part numbers
- GM 13434020
- Opel 1207255 13434016 3278005 1232335
- Porsche 95863159701 958.631.597.01
Compatible Porsche Cayenne 92A 958 Facelift D3S Xenon headlamps
- 7P5.941.751.H 7P5941751H
- 1ZT011745-81
- 7P5.941.752.H 7P5941752H
- 1ZT011745-82
- 7P5.941.751.G 7P5941751G
- 1ZT011745-63
Compatible Vauxhall Opel Insignia G09 A Facelift D3S Xenon headlamps
- 1ZT011166-731
- 13432959 13432958
- 1ZT011166-03 GM 13426665LH
Compatibility list
- Vauxhall Opel Insignia G09 A MK1 Facelift
- Saloon Sedan Sports Tourer estate
- 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
- 1.6 2.0 CDTi diesel
- OPC Sports Tourer Elite Nav
- S SE SRi Elite VXR VX-Line 4x4
- Porsche Cayenne E2 92A 958 Facelift
- 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
- 4.2 TD V8 S Triptronic 4WD
- Cayenne Turbo S GTS E-Hybrid
- Cayenne Diesel
- Platinum Edition
- Petrol Gasoline
