Volkswagen 8U0941753 Headlamp

Description

This Volkswagen Headlamp is a crucial component of your vehicle's lighting system, ensuring optimal visibility during nighttime driving and adverse weather conditions. It is designed for use in the front of the vehicle, enhancing both safety and style. This headlamp provides a brighter, more focused beam compared to traditional halogen lights, significantly improving driver visibility. It features a robust construction for long-lasting performance and reliable operation. Dimensions are 195 x 310 x 570 mm. MPN: 8U0941753.

Key Features & Benefits

This headlamp, being a Xenon, does exactly what you’d expect – provides the primary forward lighting for your car. But it does it a bit differently than older halogen bulbs. Xenon lamps use gas discharge to create light, which means they’re brighter and produce a whiter light than halogens. They also have a ballast, which is like a transformer, to start and maintain the arc of electricity that makes the light. So, it’s not just the bulb itself, but the whole system working together. It’s pretty straightforward. It’s your main source of illumination while driving at night or in low – visibility conditions. It's part of your vehicle's safety system, helping you see the road and also making sure other drivers can see you. Modern vehicles often have automatic leveling systems connected to these lamps, to adjust the beam and avoid blinding oncoming traffic. It's a core component of safe driving.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, visibility is key when you’re on the road, and a failing headlamp drastically reduces that. You’ll notice if it’s dimming, flickering, or suddenly stops working. Beyond that, a damaged headlamp housing can let moisture in, which then damages the bulb and other electrical components. Also, if your Xenon lamp fails, it could cause issues with the ballast – those can be pricey to replace. If you're looking for a replacement, places like Fixparts Online usually have a good selection of these. Just making sure you’ve got good, reliable headlights is a simple way to improve your safety and keep you legal on the road.

Warranty Information

Volkswagen Headlamp (MPN 8U0941753) comes with a 1-year warranty.