The Vauxhall Opel Mokka ticks all the boxes of a great SUV- from ground clearance to innovative technical features. The Mokka was positioned below two exemplary vehicles, the Antara and the Zafira Tourer, in the Opel lineup, highlighting its high-efficiency powertrains and exceptional handling. Like any car, the Mokka isn’t immune to occasional electrical glitches, such as malfunctions in headlamp levelling or issues with the adaptive lighting system. You may even encounter warning messages, indicating that you need to inspect your xenon ballast or bulb.
A Brief Introduction To The Vauxhall Opel Mokka XJ13
The Opel Mokka XJ13 is a smaller version of the crossover SUV, offering high seating positions, flexible cargo space, and various other features. Produced by the German automaker Opel since 2012, the vehicle is also sold under the Vauxhall brand in the United Kingdom- hence the name. The merger of Opel and Vauxhall in 2017 set the tone for the upcoming second-generation models that continue to evolve with cutting-edge features. This devotion to excellence earned the sister brands, Opel and Vauxhall, Top Gear’s “Design Of The Year” in 2021.
Understanding Xenon Ballast and Its Importance
The ballast of your car is a crucial part of your headlight system. It’s designed to maintain the bulb’s brightness so you can see the road ahead and prevent blinding oncoming drivers. The ballast is the heart of your light system. If your bulbs flicker or shut down, the ballast will automatically restart in a fraction of a second.
However, all technical components are prone to malfunctions or burnout from constant wear and tear. You may experience common warning messages, such as having to distinguish between your ballast and bulb to assess the faulty component. This may lead to errors like “Service AFL Lamp” being faced.
What Does A Faulty Ballast Error Mean?
When you start your car and see the error “Service AFL Lamp,” it may indicate an issue with the Adaptive Forward Lighting System. This means you have a problem with the ballast, which will impact your bulbs as well. Your dipped beam lights won’t work depending on the side of the faulty ballast.
How to determine if you have a faulty ballast:
- Flickering headlights.
- A headlight that fails to turn on.
- Delayed Headlight Ignition
- Dimming lights
Why Does the Service AFL Lamp Warning Message Show Up?
External or water damage, accidents, or the ballast nearing the end of its lifespan are all common causes that lead to the error.
The warning message means that there is some kind of issue with your headlights or the bulb has failed, and you’re in need of a replacement. Failure to address this issue promptly can lead to potentially expensive and complex repairs. A bad ballast can cause your bulbs to overload or fry.
Some of the most common warning messages that you may encounter are:
The most common Vauxhall Opel warning messages
- Service AFL Lamp
- Headlamp Levelling Malfunction
The most common Buick Opel Vauxhall warning messages
- Advanced Front Lighting
- Left Low Beam Failure
- Right Low Beam Failure
Symptoms Of A Failed Ballast
The warning error, “Service AFL Lamp,” may flash brightly when you start your car one day, and the error won't go away even if you’ve restarted it. If you have a bad ballast, you may notice some of the following signs.
- Dipped Beam Doesn't Work
- Xenon lights flicker frequently
- One or both bulbs may fail to turn on completely
- The headlights don’t level correctly
- Humming sounds
To confirm whether the problem lies in the ballast, you can determine you have a bad ballast with a simple test:
- Check the D3S HID bulb and swap it from the non-working side to the working side.
- If the bulb operates fine on the other side, you have a bad ballast
- If the bulb doesn’t work, then it’s time to replace the bulb instead.
How to Fix the Issue
Now that you’ve concluded, you can take the appropriate steps to resolve it. The warning message usually indicates that you need to take a look at your ballast or your bulbs, which you’d need to replace if they don’t function properly. By ignoring the warning message, you risk complex repairs in the future and risk your safety during nighttime driving.
The steps to resolve this issue are pretty straightforward and don’t require any technical expertise. If the problem lies in the ballast, you will most probably need to purchase a replacement ballast that is designed for your specific headlamp system.
You can purchase authentic replacement parts from a trusted supplier like us at Xenons4U. To better serve our customers, we offer a range of replacement parts, like the Osram Xenon Light Control Unit Module or the Valeo Ballast 7Green Xenon Light Control Unit Module, to resolve the error.
However, if you determine the issue lies with the bulb, you will simply need to conduct a bulb replacement process. We offer the D3S Electronic HID Xenon bulb and another reliable alternative, the Philips D3S Xenon Bulb, that helps make the roads clearer and ensures your safety during nighttime driving.
After replacement, there’s no need for any other diagnostic reset. The new addition will function seamlessly with your vehicle’s system.
Part Number & Compatibility List
Here are some of the part numbers and the compatibility car list:
Osram part numbers:
- AA4265100DG
- 35XT6-L-D3/12V
- X635_L_3122_ACA
- A57082B00DG
- 35XT6-L-D3/12V
- X635_L_312_CEB
Opel Vauxhall part numbers
- 95161308
ACDelco part numbers
- 22794558
Buick part numbers
- 9065255
More compatible part numbers:
- A57082B00DG
- 35XT6-L-D3/12V
- X635_L_312_CEB
- AA4265100DG
- X635_L_3122_ACA
Compatible Vauxhall Opel Mokka Xenon headlamps
- GM 95386945
Compatible cars
- Buick Lacrosse Premium II
- 2014 2015 2016
- CX CXL FWD CXS AWD
- 2.4L 3.0L 3.6L
- Petrol Gasoline
- Vauxhall Opel Mokka X J13
- Opel Vauxhall Mokka A J13
- 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
- 1.7 CDTi diesel
- 1.4L Turbo 4x4 petrol gasoline
- Buick Lacrosse Premium II
- 2014 2015 2016
- CX CXL FWD CXS AWD
- 2.4L 3.0L 3.6L
- Petrol Gasoline
- Vauxhall Opel Mokka X J13
- Opel Vauxhall Mokka A J13
- 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
- 1.7 CDTi diesel
- 1.4L Turbo 4x4 petrol gasoline
