Replacing the fog lamp for Lada 2114 (VAZ 2114)

The process of installing xenon in PTF

If we don’t take the tuning option, where xenon-type fog lights are an integral attribute, then consider installing PTF on a standard standard bumper, as most motorists do.

Options

There are several options for installing fog lights, among which the motorist must choose the one that best suits him.

1. Buying a bumper with installed fog lights.
2. Purchase of individual PTF elements and their installation.

Algorithm and necessary tool

So, to complete the process you will need the following tools: a xenon kit (the selection of this product is described below), a drill, drill bits, a jigsaw. Is everything collected? Then we proceed directly to the consideration of the sequential process of installing xenon fog lights on the VAZ-2114:

1. First you need to remove the front bumper.
2. Now, we clean it from dirt, dust and other objects. The best thing to do is wash it and clean it.
3. We carry out markings for future fog lights.
4. Using a drill and jigsaw, we cut out holes for installing fog lights.
5. Using a file, emery and other grinding devices, we process the edges.
6. We fasten the fog lights into the holes using the bolts.
7. The headlights themselves are installed, now you need to secure the xenon ignition units.
8. We do this in the engine compartment, away from water.
9. Wires with light bulbs extend from the blocks, which need to be installed as fog lights.
10. Now, we connect the PTF and xenon to the electrical circuit.
11. At the last stage, performance testing is carried out.

As most motorists and experts recommend, xenon installation should be trusted to a professional. Thus, if a motorist is not sure that he is able to do everything himself and correctly, the best option is to contact a car service center or an auto electrician.

Selection of xenon lamps for VAZ-2114

With the installation process covered, it's worth considering what's included in the xenon fog light kit and where it can be purchased. To begin with, let’s look at what the entire xenon kit in the PTF consists of:

• Headlights;
• Light bulbs;
• Switching relay;
• Set of wires;
• Connection diagram;
• Button to turn on/off PTF.

Where to buy

Now that it’s clear what elements the kit consists of, it’s worth talking about purchasing options:

Chinese xenon, or?

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As a rule, it has a guarantee, and the quality is certified by certificates. But, as practice shows, China is different from China and you can come across some pretty good and high-quality parts even made in China.

Tuning VAZ 2112 headlights - how to achieve the best effect?

Many experts consider poor road lighting to be one of the main flaws of every domestic car without exception. To get rid of this problem, and at the same time make the car even more attractive, we will look at tuning the front and rear headlights using the example of the VAZ 2112 model.

1 How to dismantle and disassemble headlights?

The first question we need to answer is how to remove and disassemble the headlight on a VAZ 2112? You don't need to buy modern equipment for this. We will need a set of screwdrivers and wrenches, which every car owner has. At the beginning of the dismantling work, we disconnect the pads and all wires from the car headlights. Next, remove the upper part of the radiator grille. After this, we disconnect the wires and blocks from the direction indicators on the car, and also dismantle the hydraulic corrector. To remove it, we need to press the fastening latch and turn the part 90˚ to the right.

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Next, unscrew the bolts holding the headlight and move it back. The number of fasteners is the same for both the front and rear optics of the car. After this, we move the part closer to the center by about 4 cm. Subsequently, the lower part of the “eyelash” of the headlight should jump out of the latch that secures it to the wing of the car. At the next stage of dismantling the front and rear lights, we will need to loosen the bolts holding the upper part of the optical buffer of the VAZ 2112.

After this, press on the lower part of the pad so that the upper flange of the “eyelash” pops out of engagement with the buffer. At the final stage of tuning, unscrew the last mounting bolts and remove the car headlight. The entire dismantling operation will not take much time and effort. However, when doing the work you must be extremely careful, because both the buffer and the overlay are very delicate elements. Any wrong movement can cause them to break.

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By dismantling the front and rear optics with our own hands, each of us can save a lot of money. In a similar way, you can remove the headlights on other domestic cars. For example, work is also carried out to disassemble the optics of the Priora model for the purpose of further tuning of this car.

2 Replacing lamps in the optics of a VAZ 2112

To complete the work we will need:

• lamps for automotive optics H7. Parts from Narva or Novator are best suited;
• set of wrenches;
• screwdriver;
• pliers;
• wiring;
• round file;
• soldering iron

We already know how to remove the front and rear optics from the VAZ 2112 model. After dismantling the headlights, we will need to greatly widen the hole for the reflector. Without doing this, we will not be able to install the H7 lamp. To drill a wider hole, you can use a drill with a special roller, but it is better to use a round file. When using it, much less dust is generated. While drilling, it is necessary to regularly apply a lamp to the hole.

After the lamp has gone out, you need to disconnect the “-” and “+” terminals. Instead, we solder other terminals to which we connect new wires and lamps. Next, install the car headlights in place. At the final stage of tuning, it is necessary to re-adjust the already modernized VAZ 2112 headlights.

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At the beginning of the work, we dismantle the PTF by unscrewing 2 screws. After this, we remove the turns of the car. Next, remove the glass from the corners and PTF. Taking this opportunity, you can check the condition of the reflector in the PTF of the car. If rust has formed there, the part needs to be cleaned.

Then we take the fog light and use pliers to clamp the contact, which is located at the back of the element. Having loosened the wire a little, we break it, after which we glue the rear ring with a window seal. After this, insert the lamp and socket inside the fog lamp. Next, we assemble the entire headlight structure, lubricating its edges with sealant.

4 Installation of ProSport optics

Before installing a set of optics of this brand, we will need to change some parts of the headlights. In this way, it is possible to achieve more efficient road illumination at night and make the appearance of the devices much more beautiful.

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You can tune ProSport optics before installing it on a VAZ 2112 by painting the headlight substrates. To do this, we disassemble the part and take out the lamps. Under them there is a silver-colored backing. Take paint of a different shade and get to work. Changing the color of the substrate requires several stages. After each of them, you will need to wait for the material to dry completely. Among the entire range of coloring compounds, aerosol enamel is best suited for this operation, which is also used when tinting car headlights.

Another method of tuning ProSport optics is additional lens illumination. The essence of the work is to install an LED strip behind the headlight lens.

Doing this with your own hands is not difficult for anyone. The main thing is to place the tape so that it evenly illuminates the entire headlight. To make ProSport parts stand out from others, you can change the color of the standard lighting. For this we need new LEDs. We unscrew the headlight, and then remove the standard backlight lamps. Next, install LEDs of any color and assemble the part structure in reverse order.

After we have tuned the new headlights, we can begin installing them. We already know how to dismantle the front and rear standard optics of a VAZ 2112. After removing the part, we clean the place where it was located and install ProSport headlights.

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Installation methods

There are several ways to equip a VAZ-2114 with fog lights:

1. Purchasing a tuning bumper with fog lights already installed. Such bumpers are usually made in a tuning studio, where they are installed and connected. It's not cheap.
2. Installation of a bumper from the VAZ 2115 model on a car with seats made for fog lamps, followed by the purchase of a PTF kit and their independent installation on the car.
3. Purchasing a set of fog lights and “glasses” - facing elements for these headlights, installing them yourself. Let's look at this method in more detail.

Typically, a PTF kit includes: headlights, bulbs for them, power relay, wiring, connection diagram, power button. When choosing this kit, you should take into account the shape of the headlights; they should fit well into the “glasses”.

For the VAZ 2114, small rectangular headlights produced by Kirzhach are considered optimal.

The optics of this manufacturer are used in the standard installation of PTF on model 2114.

When choosing another manufacturer, there is a risk of purchasing low-quality equipment, in particular light bulbs. As a result, the quality of headlight illumination will be poor.

Installation diagram of fog lights

The connection of fog lights is carried out according to certain rules. They, first of all, relate to the placement of PTF on the car. The locations for installing headlights are strictly defined.

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Manufacturers of modern car models pre-mark the PTF installation locations on the bumpers. As a rule, such lighting elements are most often available in the luxury version of the car. If the headlights themselves are missing, then their installation sites are closed with special plugs.

Distance at which fog lights can be placed

How to install a PTF: necessary materials and tools

Installation of fog lights, regardless of the chosen installation method, requires the presence of certain parts and tools, without which it is impossible.

What are the button and relay for?

In order to install fog lights on a VAZ, you need to assemble certain parts in advance or purchase a ready-made kit. The cost of such a set rarely exceeds one thousand rubles.

The PTF kit includes:

• wires with blocks and terminals for a specific VAZ model. There are three of them as standard: one connects the headlights, the second goes to the relay from the switch, and the third goes from the relay to the fuse box;
• fog lamp relay;
• power button;
• clips and ties that secure the wires;
• fog lights.

Which PTFs should you prefer? The headlights themselves are chosen by the driver to his taste, but the main thing when choosing is not to make a mistake with the power, so as not to overload the generator and the car’s electrical wiring. It is better not to purchase headlights with xenon: the generator has a certain power reserve, but is not designed for too high loads. Regular light bulbs will be sufficient.

How can you install PTF on a VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

Installation of fog lights on a car can be done in different ways. The car owner chooses a specific option based on his own capabilities, preferences and wishes. There are three main ways to install PTF:

1. Purchasing a bumper with pre-installed fog lights. Similar parts are presented in a wide variety at tuning studios, where they can be purchased and installed immediately. Adjustment and connection are carried out by service specialists. The disadvantage of this method is that the cost of the work is too high.

   

   One way to install foglights is to buy a bumper with already built-in PTFs

2. Buying a bumper with holes for headlights. A bumper model with holes for fog lamps and a set of headlights are purchased. In this case, only the PTF is installed and the bumper is mounted.

   
   Front bumper VAZ 2115 with holes for fog lights

3. Purchasing a set of “foglights” and facing elements. The most popular and simplest method - installation is easy and quick, does not require large expenses, both financially and in terms of labor costs.

   
   Purchase and subsequent installation of a set of “fog lights” from the PTF kit

What are fog lamps for?

The main task of the PTF is to illuminate the space in front of the car. Correctly adjusted “fog lights” can illuminate a section of road 10–15 meters long. This distance is quite enough for safe movement by car in poor visibility conditions. The switching on and off of such lighting devices must be fully controlled by the driver.

Adjustment of fog lights is carried out during their installation. The procedure does not take much time, but requires care and precision. You can install the rear and front PTFs yourself.

Preparing for installation

If your VAZ 2114 does not have fog lights provided by the factory, then you can install them yourself. First, you need to buy all the necessary parts and tools, namely:

• Fog lights, along with special wires;
• The framework in which the PTF will be installed;
• Mounting brackets;
• Light bulbs.

Before you start connecting this device, you need to prepare the holes in the bumper. On some models, plugs are installed that you simply need to remove and replace with headlights. But with some samples of the VAZ 2114, the situation is a little more complicated - you need to make the holes for the headlights yourself.

In order to do this work, you will need a stencil. To get it, trace the headlight mounting frames on paper and cut them out. Then, attach the stencil to the place where the fog light will be located. Trace the stencil, leaving a clear outline. Next, using a drill, drill many holes along the contour, close to each other, so that the middle of the plastic falls out and a hole is formed. It is advisable to sand the edges of this hole.

Step-by-step instruction

Adjusting the headlights of a VAZ 2114 or 2115 with your own hands is a simple procedure. With proper preparation of the car, you can achieve optimal results that will not differ from adjustments on an optical machine.

1. Install the VAZ 2114 at a distance of 5 meters from the wall. The measurement is made strictly from the headlight glass.
2. The height of the lamp relative to the asphalt is measured with a tape measure.
3. The value is marked on the wall with a horizontal line.
4. A vertical stripe marks the center of the car.
5. From the horizontal mark, an indentation is made downwards by 65 mm and a mark is made where the cut-off strip should be located.
6. To identify the center of the beam, the transition points into daws are used.
7. The centers of the jackdaws are marked on the wall with vertical lines, the distance between which should be 964 mm.

A schematic sketch is recommended by the manufacturer as the most accurate method for adjusting the optics.

1. Turn off the car engine.
2. Turn on low beam.
3. Set the headlight hydraulic adjustment lever to position 0.
4. Open the hood.
5. Cover one headlight with cardboard or a thick rag. This improves the visibility of the beam boundary.
6. Using the built-in screws, adjust the direction of light first on one headlight, then on the other.
7. Rock the car and check that the settings are correct again.

When performing work, the vehicle must be without passengers. You can put a load weighing 50-70 kilograms on the driver's seat, but this is not necessary. Installation on the handbrake often changes the position of the body relative to the road surface, so you should use a wheel support or a regular stick.

By adjusting each headlight separately, you can achieve the most accurate result of the beam position. Correctly configured VAZ optics will not blind oncoming traffic participants and provide high-quality illumination of the road surface.

How to connect fog lights with your own hands

Before directly installing the headlights, their location is determined. In the case of the VAZ 2115 car, the bumper already has standard holes for installing additional lighting fixtures. Similar ones can be cut in the bumpers of VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2114.

There is no need to spoil the appearance of the bumper - fog lights are easily installed on special brackets. Many PTF kits contain special decorative plugs that add attractiveness and neatness to the installed headlights and facilitate the installation process.

Installation and connection algorithm

1. Installation of a power button in the car interior. In the case of the VAZ-2114, the place for the button is on the left side of the driver on the front panel. However, its placement can be arbitrary - the main thing is that it is convenient for the driver to drive the car. Often, PTF power buttons are installed instead of plugs on the control panel.
2. The grille with the speaker is removed from the standard front panel. Behind it there are two connectors - one is for turning on the headlights, the second is for indicating the operation of lighting fixtures and illuminating the key itself.
3. The button is placed in a convenient place, and chips are connected to it. The speaker grill can be returned to its place.
4. Under the hood there should be a mounting block that combines fuses and relays. The PTF relay will be mounted in the same place, so the block must be removed: to do this, unscrew the nuts that secure it and lift it.
5. On the bottom panel of the mounting block there are two blocks - 7 and 8. Each of the blocks is signed during production at the factory, so it is impossible to make mistakes at this stage.
6. The PTF set contains a wiring harness with four contacts. The mentioned wires are pulled to the fuse block from the fog light relay.
7. The relay is mounted in the engine compartment of the car.
8. The wires coming from the PTF relay are connected to connectors 7 and 8 of the mounting block: in connector 7, terminal 8 is connected to terminal 30 from the relay, terminal 87 is connected to connector 1, terminal 85 is connected to connector 17 on terminal 7, terminal 86 is connected to ground . From block 8, terminals 2 and 3 are directed to the left and right fog lights, respectively.
9. The ground wires are connected to the fog lights: they are usually attached to the nuts of the headlights.

Wiring diagram for connectors and terminals of fog lights

The functionality of the entire connection can be checked by turning on the side lights - only then will the fog lights work.

Fog lights only function when the side lights are on

After completing the installation of the PTFs on the car, they only need to be adjusted correctly. The flow of light should not blind drivers in the oncoming lane.

Video: instructions for installing and connecting fog lights

Fog lights are essential lighting equipment on any car, making it easier to travel in conditions of minimal visibility. If there is no PTF on a certain car model, you can install them yourself. The installation procedure does not require special knowledge and can be carried out by the driver without the involvement of third parties.

Basic adjustment aspects

Adjusting VAZ headlights is done without material costs and a lot of time:

1. To make adjustments, you must place the transport on a flat surface.
2. Next, with the headlights on, one of which will be covered by something, you need to open the hood of the car and find the adjusting screws on the back of the headlight unit. One of them is designed to adjust the direction of light on a vertical surface, and the second – on a horizontal one. After adjusting the first headlight, you can proceed to the second.

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Connecting PTF and control keys

The connection diagram that comes with the kit is simple and easy to understand.

First, we cut the wiring of these lighting devices into the mounting block installed under the hood, near the windshield on the right. To do this, unscrew the bolts securing this block and lift it to gain access to the pads, marked Ш7 and Ш8.

These blocks provide for the connection of fog lights, although they are not installed regularly. They connect the wiring from the headlights themselves, as well as from the relay included in the kit. All this needs to be connected correctly, and the diagram is as follows:

• The wire coming out from pin “87” is ground and we connect it to the car body.
• Pin “85” leads to block Ш7 (connects to connector 17).
• Pins “30” and “86” are connected to block Ш8 (pin “30” - to connector 8, and “86” - to connector 1).

From the installed headlights, we lay the “positive” wire through the entire engine compartment, since they are connected to the Ш8 block, but only these wires are inserted into connectors 2 and 3.

Then we connect the pads to the mounting block, install the block itself in place, select a place for mounting the PTF relay not far from the mounting block.

The connection diagram for the foglight control is also simple - the kit includes a button that we install in a seat on the panel.

The factory provided the possibility of connecting these headlights, so there is a control block under the panel. For everything to work, you need to remove the panel, find the required block and connect it to the button. Afterwards the panel is put in place.

To check the functionality, turn on the side lights on the car, and then turn on the PTF. When the headlights are turned off, even if the fog light switch is pressed, they should go out.

Installing this lighting equipment on a VAZ 2114 with the right approach should not take much time. But the presence of working PTFs on a car will significantly improve the illumination of the road at night.

Preparatory work

To adjust the headlights yourself, you need to carefully prepare the car and tools. This will help you avoid distractions while working and reduce adjustment time.

Finding a location is an important step. The site must meet the following requirements:

• to be level;
• be in a dark place without unnecessary glare from flashlights;
• the site must have a flat wall, gate, fence, garage door.

All of these factors affect the accuracy of the adjustments. High-precision adjustments can be achieved without special optical instruments only if all instructions are followed.

The car is prepared as follows:

1. Using a high-pressure washer, all dirt is washed off from the body and fender liners.
2. The luggage compartment is cleared of all unnecessary items. If the spare wheel is missing, it must be replaced.
3. The fuel tank is filled to the cut-off point.
4. The tire pressure is checked and adjusted to the standard values ​​of 2.0 or 2.1 bar.
5. The optics are inspected for cracks, chips and defects on the surface of the glass and reflector.

You should also check the attachment of the headlights to the body. If free play is detected, the optics must be firmly tightened with standard bolts. A faulty part with cracks and other defects must be replaced, since broken glass refracts rays and blinds oncoming drivers.

To work you will need tools:

• rag;
• thick fabric or cardboard;
• cleaning composition for windows;
• felt-tip pen;
• roulette;
• construction level;
• a shoe or stick to support the wheel.

To independently adjust the light on a VAZ 2114, 2115, you do not need special tools. The built-in plastic thumbwheels on the back of the optics are easy to scroll with your fingers.

To carry out work, you need to choose a warm day without precipitation or strong wind. Droplets on the optics cause refraction and will interfere with proper adjustment.

Connection process

Connecting fog lights on a VAZ 2114 should be carried out strictly as shown in the diagram. This process starts from the inside of the car. On the panel of any VAZ 2114, regardless of its configuration, there is a special connector for the button for turning on the fog lights.

After the button is installed, the connection diagram goes into the engine compartment, to the fog lamp relay. This element is sold in a kit for connecting PTF. Its location should be in close proximity to the mounting block. This is explained by the fact that the block contains two terminal blocks that will need to be connected to the relay.

Next, when all the elements are connected, the relay should be connected to the fuse block, according to the order indicated in the diagram. Now, take the positive wire and lay it along the engine compartment, connecting the button contacts to the relay. Also, connect the PTF to this “plus”. The negative wire, in turn, needs to be connected at one end to the headlight, and at the other to the fastening nut, for ground.

Now that the connection is complete, connect the battery and try turning on the PTF. If everything works, then the work can be considered complete, and if not, then you should review the connection diagram again. You may have connected the wires incorrectly, or damaged the wiring when installing parts.

In general, experts recommend leaving as little excess wire length as possible. Since the loose presence of wiring in the engine compartment can cause it to weaken, and as a result, fall away from the relay.

Connecting the PTF on a VAZ 2114 should not be done independently, without the appropriate skills, as it can cause a short circuit and damage some elements of electrical equipment. If the installation of this device is simply necessary, then it is better to contact a specialist for help in connecting it.