The Volkswagen Arteon is the largest and most luxurious passenger car available from VW on the local market today and as such is a platform for the Wolfsburg company to showcase their latest technological advances.
One of these advances is LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology that has allowed several benefits.
VW uses LEDs in the Arteon headlights, turn signals and rear taillight elements as well as in other areas of the cabin.
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Here are some of the advantages of employing LED in modern motor vehicles:
1. Efficiency
LED units consume a lot less energy than regular halogen bulbs. This alleviates stress on the electrical system as they draw considerably less current than traditional bulbs.
2. Smaller footprint
The compact design of LED units allows greater freedom for designers, allowing them to streamline the bodies of their designs, improving the aerodynamics and improving the overall efficiency.
3. Increased lifespan
As LEDs do not have traditional filaments, their lifespan is significantly greater than that of Halogen-type bulbs. They are more stable than gas-discharge bulbs such as Xenon as well. Where a traditional halogen bulb has a lifespan of 1 000-hours, an LED unit has a lifespan of over 15 000-hours. This translates into approximately 11- to 22-years of service.
4. Shorter warm-up time
LEDs are capable of illuminating almost instantly, immediately providing their maximum light output. This is beneficial in terms of cycling the lights as well - very effective for sudden changes in lighting and automatic headlight activation.
5. Shock resistant
LEDs are not plagued by broken filaments and their solid construction makes them shock resistant. Where traditional halogen bulbs were susceptible to filament damage when subjected to a sudden jolt. LED units eliminate this risk.
Conclusion
Considering the above, the Volkswagen Arteon should not be experiencing issues with its LED lighting. LED bulbs cannot be changed individually without serious effort and will usually be replaced as an entire lighting unit.
Should you be experiencing an issue with an LED element on your Volkswagen Arteon, it's best to revert to a dealership to diagnose where the problem resides. This could be traced to an error in programming, a poor connection or another fault. It's best to consult the professionals for an accurate assessment and solution.
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