Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 183

HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMPS

GENERAL INFORMATION 

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD), FUNCTION 

The automatic vertical headlight beam adjusting control module of the HID headlight system is controlled by an 
internal microprocessor with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capability. If malfunctions occur in monitored 
components, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) will be stored in memory. 

Troubleshoot system malfunctions, code control modules or perform basic settings with OBD program. Use 
VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Diagnostic and Service 
System in mode "Guided Fault Finding". 

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Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm.  

After the DTC memory of all control modules has been checked: 

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Press "Go to" button  

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Select "Function / Component Selection"  

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Select: "Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50 to 97)"  

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Select: "Electrical System (Repair Group 01; 27; 90 to 97)"  

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Select: "01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems"  

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Select: "Automatic vertical headlight aim control" 

WARNING:

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HIGH VOLTAGE!  

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Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to servicing 
any parts of the HID lamp system marked with the yellow "HIGH 
VOLTAG!"symbol.  

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After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in 
order to discharge any residual voltage.  

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The physical and mechanical properties of HID bulbs are very 
sensitive. Internal pressure of HID glass bulb may exceed 100 bar (in 
operation). Bulb temperature may exceed 700 degrees Celsius.  

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The control modules for HID lamps must never be operated 
(headlights turned on) without an HID lamp.  

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HID bulbs must only be operated (headlights turned on) when 
installed in the headlight housing.  

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Always wear safety glasses and gloves when removing and 
installing HID bulb.  

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Never look directly at an operating HID bulb. The UV emissions of an 
HID bulb are approximately 2.5 times that of a comparable halogen 
bulb.  

 

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Select: appropriate option  

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Follow tester prompts  

HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMPS, SYSTEM OVERVIEW 

1. Left/Right Control Module for High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp -J343- / -J344- 

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Integrated with headlight unit.  

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Modules cannot be replaced separately; replace complete headlight housing, See HEADLIGHT 
HOUSING WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING .  

2. Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- 

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Removing and installing, See LEFT FRONT LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G78-, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Adjusting, See LEFT FRONT LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G78-, ADJUSTING . 

3. Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- 

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Removing and installing, See LEFT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76-, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Checking adjustment, See LEFT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76-, 
CHECKING .  

4. Left/Right High Intensity Gas-discharge Lamp (with range control) Control Module -J567- / -J568-

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-J567- (left) is "master" control module.  

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Location: left front wheel housing  

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Removing and installing, See LEFT HIGH INTENSITY GAS-DISCHARGE LAMP (WITH 
RANGE CONTROL) CONTROL MODULE -J567-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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-J568- (right) is "slave" control module  

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Location: right front/inner long member.  

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Removing and installing, See RIGHT HIGH INTENSITY GAS-DISCHARGE LAMP (WITH 
RANGE CONTROL) CONTROL MODULE -J568-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system: 

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Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.  

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.  

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Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.  

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When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all 
applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on 
performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as 
specified. See BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 18 .

 

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5. Headlight housing 

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Removing and installing, See HEADLIGHT HOUSING WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS 
DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

6. Parking light bulb 

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Halogen bulb 12 V, 6W  

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Removing and installing, See PARKING LIGHT BULBS, REMOVING .  

7. Sealing cap 

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Removing and installing, See HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE 
(HID) LAMP, REPLACING BULBS .  

8. High beam bulb 

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H7 12V, 55 W  

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Removing and installing, See HIGH BEAM BULB, REMOVING .  

9. High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) lamp 

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Used for low beam  

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Type DS2, 35W  

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Operating voltage 80V to 117V  

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Removing and installing, See HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE 
(HID) LAMP, REPLACING BULBS .  

10. Headlight beam adjusting motor -V48- / -V49- 

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Removing and installing, See HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTING MOTOR -V48- / -V49-, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

 

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Fig. 18: Identifying Headlights With High Intensity Gas Discharge (Hid) Lamps 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REPLACING BULBS 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle