We improve the headlights on a VAZ-2114 with our own hands
In order to actually improve the glow of the headlights, you can try installing new lamps from PHILIPS or OSRAM manufacturers. Some lamp models have the highest degree of luminescence, which will allow the road to be illuminated most clearly.
Thanks to this visualization, you can clearly see how the above-mentioned headlights shine.
Polishing headlight glass
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Also, budget-friendly ways to improve the glow of headlights include cleaning and polishing the glass. You can do this either on your own using special kits, or contact a specialized workshop. Inspect the reflector for integrity, because after five years of using the car, it could become rusty.
Due to such deposits, not a single headlight will shine normally.
Installation of tuned headlights
For cars of the Samara and Samara-2 family, similar sports headlights are provided, in which the low and high beam are separated from each other, and an additional lens is mounted, which will provide a much clearer and more even light output. A budget option for such a headlight, making and modifying it yourself.
Such a headlight not only shines well, but also looks better.
How can you upgrade optics?
When considering tuning, which involves changing the headlights, one should take into account their purpose: indicating the direction of movement, braking, identifying the vehicle in poor visibility and illuminating the roadway. It is impossible to reduce the effectiveness of headlights in relation to the performance of their tasks, as this significantly reduces traffic safety.
Therefore, there are certain restrictions that apply to the modernization of headlights. Among the most common methods for changing headlights are the following:
1. Installation of new optics, which are produced by companies specializing in the sale of spare parts for tuning vehicles.
2. Changing the standard optics by polishing the glass, installing LEDs, and applying a film that tints the glass.
Among the above methods of changing headlights, we note the first one, since it allows you to change the vehicle almost beyond recognition.
Causes of poor headlights
This is what we should strive for
You need to look for the reason:
- Faulty lamp.
- Dirty glass.
- damaged or peeling reflector.
- Insufficient voltage.
- The direction of the light flow is not adjusted.
Replacing a dim lamp
The lamp is replaced with a screwdriver (thin) or an awl. The protection box is removed by unscrewing the screws on the headlight unit. Under the cover you can see the holder mechanism and the three-pin block.
Changing the lamp
The procedure begins by disconnecting the terminal block
. Next, pressing on the fastening spring, the lamp is removed and then replaced. At the same time, condensation is removed from the reflector block. The presence of this disables the lighting device. Moisture is removed through the drainage duct, after preliminary cleaning. Installation of the lamp, assembly is carried out in the reverse order.
Dirty headlights and cloudy windows
Dirty headlights reduce road illumination by 50%. Moreover, glass ages and becomes cloudy over time. Wiping with a dirty cloth contributes to this, which causes microscopic scratches.
The brightness of a car's light depends 50% on the condition of the headlight glass.
It is possible that there are cracks that allow dust particles and water to pass through (during washing). They settle on the outer and inner surface of the glass, the reflector and lead to low transmission of light rays.
An irreparable mark on the glass is left by specks of dust, grains of sand, and pebbles flying out from under the wheels of oncoming or passing cars. Scratches and microcracks refract and scatter light in different directions
, resulting in loss of beam directionality.
Replacing glass in headlights
The option of gluing with transparent film is not a technical solution. The obvious solution is to replace the glass.
Lamps and glass cannot produce any effect if the reflector has peeled off due to prolonged use. On domestic VAZ-2114 cars, it is possible to replace the reflector, for which you should:
Lamp voltage low
Low voltage at headlight terminals can cause dim light
Low voltage occurs due to a malfunction of the current generator, oxidation or broken contacts
. When checking this unit, you need to ensure that the voltage, including at the lamp contacts, is 13.8÷14.2 V. Low voltage can be detected by ringing the circuit and finding a defect and eliminating it.
A typical cause of dim headlights is often the xenon lamps used on the car.
Distorted headlight position
The wrong direction of the beams is due to the distorted position of the headlights.
This happens as a result of a minor impact, even a light touch of the bumper, for example, with a wall when parking, a tree or a curb.
Adjusting the headlights is accompanied by placing the car on a flat area in front of a smooth wall at a distance of 7–10 meters. The accuracy of the beam direction can be obtained provided the tank is filled (more than 50%)
, normatively inflated tires. The machine is loaded as it is normally used.
Two headlight adjustment screws
On the wall, draw with chalk the center of one headlight (the other is covered, for example, with a piece of cardboard) and the center of the body. A second line is made 12 cm lower. The third line is drawn 22 cm below the first. Based on these three projections, a vertical line is drawn covering the center of the headlight and the body. One of the two screws located inside the headlight adjusts the tilt of the light, and the second forms a directed beam.
You will get a projection on the second line. Having completed the procedure with the second headlight, you get an adjusted low beam. In this case, the high beam will also be adjusted.
Video about adjusting headlights on a VAZ
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Do not replace while the engine is running.
- Maintain the time from the moment the lamp is turned off, as it has a high degree of incandescence.
- Remove the lamp without jerking or pressing, as it often bursts into small particles with a scatter that is dangerous not only for the eyes.
- Do not create congestion by stopping on the roadway or shoulder as a result of an unexpected loss of light. Continue to the nearest service point.
- Do not overuse the installation of xenon lamps. These blind drivers of oncoming cars, aggravating the occurrence of road accidents. By the way, in some CIS countries these are prohibited.
The headlight shines low
Headlights shine "to the floor"
If the headlight shines downwards “to the floor”, then the headlight hydraulic corrector mechanism is to blame. This is a VAZ-2114 disease.
Headlight control knob depending on vehicle load
You can identify the malfunction if you change the position of the headlight range control from the interior. If the headlight does not change the height of the beam, then the hydraulic corrector is faulty.
Hydraulic corrector pusher
If you need to drive urgently, you can remove the hydraulic corrector mechanism from the headlight, cut off the hose, and insert a plastic dowel from a nail there.
Headlights are part of a car's lighting equipment and play an important role in ensuring traffic safety, especially at night or in difficult weather conditions. Their main purpose is to illuminate the road ahead of the car without blinding oncoming drivers. It is also important for the car owner that the headlights fit organically into the design concept of the car, giving it uniqueness.
Characteristics of standard VAZ 2115 headlights
Flashlights for the VAZ line can be divided according to their functional purpose into the following categories:
- low beam headlights;
- long-distance lighting devices;
- fog lights;
- additional.
Low beam is the main one: it allows you to illuminate the road and roadsides at a distance of up to 60 meters without dazzling the driver of oncoming traffic. High beam is designed to illuminate the road ahead of the car and the side of the road at a distance of up to 300 meters. It is advisable to use it at night in the absence of intense oncoming traffic.
Fog lights are used in situations of limited visibility - for example, in difficult weather conditions: rain, fog and snow. The beam of light in them is directed downwards, under the lower layer of fog. It has a narrow vertical directionality (about 5 degrees) and a wide range horizontally (up to 60 degrees). This design of the fog lamp allows you to illuminate the road ahead of the car and minimize the reflection of light entering the eyes of the driver of oncoming traffic.
Additional lighting devices, as a rule, are spotlights with a narrow directional beam. They are installed to improve visibility when driving on highways and forest roads, as well as to illuminate a parking space at night.
Existing types of headlights for cars
The headlights available on the market for the VAZ 2115 are mainly a monoblock consisting of a plastic housing, a high and low beam source, reflectors and direction indicators, protected by a glass element. It also includes a device that allows you to adjust the focal length of the optical system, its tilt angle and other parameters. All models, regardless of manufacturer, have markings; deciphering them is very important for replacing the unit in case of damage. Basic designations:
- The letter “E” in a circle with a digital index at the bottom means “European standard”, and the index corresponds to the country of the headlight manufacturer. For example, E1 - Germany, E2 - France, E22 - Russia, etc.
- DCR - two modes, high and low beam devices with gas-discharge lamps.
- HCR - two modes, high and low beam with halogen lamps.
- PL - plastic diffuser.
- Numbers to the left or right of the letter E in a circle, such as 7.5; 10; 12.5; 17.5 (up to 50), show illumination in lumens.
- A horizontal arrow (if present) pointing to the right or left indicates whether the headlight is designed for right-hand or left-hand traffic.
Standard optics for the VAZ 2115 are supplied by several manufacturers, including Avtosvet, OSVAR, Bosch and Hella.
Sources of light
It is important to know which light sources are used in the vehicle's optical system. Basic indicators such as luminous intensity, illumination and brightness depend on their type. They are divided into four groups:
- incandescent lamps;
- halogen;
- gas discharge;
- LED
Incandescent bulbs in the main high and low beam headlights are still found in older model cars. Their only advantage is their low price.
Halogen lamps are the most common; about 60% of the optical systems of modern cars are equipped with them. Its illumination is 2 times greater and is about 1600 lumens with the same power as an incandescent lamp (50 watts), and its service life reaches 1000 hours. Disadvantages include high temperature, sensitivity to power surges and the need for special measures during maintenance - the device cannot be touched with bare hands.
Gas discharge lamps are filled with xenon and do not have an incandescent filament. The glow of this inert gas occurs when an electric arc appears between the electrodes. To ignite such a lamp, a voltage of about 15 volts is required, and to maintain normal operation - about 80 volts. Therefore, special electronic equipment is required to ensure the operation of xenon light sources.
Despite this significant drawback, gas-discharge lamps have become widely used in automobile lighting due to their high luminous flux (up to 3200 lumens) with lower power consumption (30-35 watts). At the same time, the service life of a xenon lamp is longer than that of a halogen lamp. Note that a high degree of illumination also has a negative side: a large luminous flux blinds oncoming drivers, therefore the use of gas-discharge lamps is prohibited in lighting devices not adapted for their use. In other words, you cannot install a xenon bulb instead of a halogen bulb if the optical system does not provide for this. Another big drawback is the high price.
LED lighting devices represent an innovative class of light sources, fundamentally different from all previously known types. The emission of light flux in them occurs as a result of the passage of current in the silicon semiconductor. LEDs are the most efficient light sources and have a lifespan of approximately 8,000 hours. To emit the same luminous flux, they need only 15 watts, while for halogen lamps this figure is 65 watts, and for xenon lamps - 35.
Despite the obvious advantages, LED light sources have a number of disadvantages that limit their use. You cannot simply replace a halogen or xenon lamp with an LED source: it requires a special design of the optical system with lenses. Otherwise, it will shine brightly anywhere but on the road.
The cost of LED lighting devices is very high. As a rule, they are mounted in one sealed unit, damage to which will require its complete replacement.
Characteristics of modern LEDs
The advantages of LEDs over conventional light sources are the following:
1. Long service life. If high-quality diodes were used, the production of which was not defective, their service life is calculated in years and even decades. That is why they are so popular and are installed on many cars. Such a long service life is primarily due to the design features of the diode. At the same time, do not forget that several diodes are installed in the headlights at once, which means that if one of them fails, the headlight can continue to be used.
2. High degree of illumination. Diodes can have different shades. Quite often, when tuning, motorists choose a cool shade of white. Note that it is not natural, and over time it can begin to irritate not only drivers of oncoming cars, but also the driver himself. The level of illumination increases significantly when using headlights with LEDs.
3. The design of the light source in question does not respond to environmental influences. Thus, we can say that high humidity, strong shaking while driving and many other points do not affect the service life of the headlights. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the diodes are protected from high humidity - a common problem with conventional light sources is high humidity, which oxidizes the contacts.
4. Small overall dimensions determine the possibility of reducing the size of the structure, as well as the possibility of installing several diodes to increase the degree of illumination of the roadway.
5. When using diodes, you can achieve a truly unusual effect that transforms the exterior of the car. This is due to the fact that the light flow has a certain direction; from a certain angle you can see burning lights, which attract attention.
This list of advantages entirely determines the popularity of optics that are based on LEDs. At the same time, there are practically no disadvantages. For a long time, a negative attitude was formed regarding the light source in question, which was associated with the spread of low-quality versions. With short-term use they burned out. Therefore, we recommend purchasing optics only from trusted suppliers.
Headlight tuning
The market for lighting systems is flooded with various types of headlight units for all existing car models, including the VAZ 2115. Tuning headlights are manufactured in accordance with factory standards and can be installed using standard mounts. Unfortunately, not all headlamp models are equipped with hydraulic or electrical correctors that allow adjustment of the devices.
Quite often, such a popular tuning model as angel eyes is installed on the VAZ 2115. These devices have a unique design, unique appearance and high lighting performance. The optical system is equipped with high-quality reflectors with two lenses that focus the light flux in the desired direction. Bright neon rings surround the lenses. Angel eyes not only give the car a unique appearance, but also emphasize its dimensions, which is especially important at night.
Another popular option for tuning VAZ 2115 headlights is the “Audi A5” style. The headlights are made in a classic black color, with LED turn indicators, running lights and a marker strip. This transforms the car, giving it refined shapes and unique elegance.
The cilia on the VAZ 2115 give a special piquancy to the appearance of the car, which are small visors above the headlights, which are easy to install according to the instructions supplied with them.
Adjusting headlights on a VAZ 2113, VAZ 2114
, VAZ 2115
Welcome!
The headlights
have to be adjusted, especially after buying a used car, sometimes old owners adjust
the light
to suit themselves and therefore when driving such a car, you either start to blind the eyes of oncoming drivers, or the headlights are lowered so low that you can’t really see the road , but in fact, they need to be adjusted after replacing the lamps, since different lamps shine differently, in other words, some lamps are very bright, and some are not.
Summary:
What modifications are prohibited?
It should be taken into account that the optics parameters are standardized. This is because it performs important functions and the signals must be easy to read. Therefore, some modifications are prohibited and lead to significant fines. These include:
1. Changing the color of signals and headlights. Headlights should shine exclusively white light, as a different color will cause confusion among oncoming drivers. Stops and markers should be red, and turn signals yellow. In this case, the turn signals must blink, and not just light up.
2. It is prohibited to significantly reduce the size of the optics by gluing or painting over part of the protective glass. All information must be easy to read and expensive to cover.
In general, we can say that, in general, many popular improvements are available for implementation. When carrying out work, it is also worth remembering that movement without optics is prohibited. Therefore, attention should be paid to reliability, and not just attractiveness.
How to adjust headlights on a VAZ 2113-VAZ 2115?
Note!
In fact, the headlights are not at all difficult to adjust on these cars, but if you take the classics, then in order to adjust the headlights there, you will need to take a screwdriver and turn the adjusting screws with it, but on cars of the Samara 2 family everything is simple, you just need gloves on your hands put on clothes so as not to get dirty and also stock up on chalk, it is necessary to draw a diagram on the wall on which you will adjust the headlights, if you don’t understand something, if you have a question: “What kind of wall is needed and why draw a diagram on it? » then in this case, just read the annotation further and you will understand everything!
1) Before you start making adjustments, think about how you will do it (True or by eye), if by eye you don’t need to draw any diagram, just turn the screws and that’s it (More on these screws a little later), but if you want correctly point the beam of headlights, then in this case, first find a flat surface on which you can place the car (Asphalt is ideal) and opposite this surface there should be a strictly vertical wall, as you see in the photo below
, you will need to place the car from this wall at a distance of 5 meters (Not counting the wall, you can use sheets of plywood or anything else that comes to mind), then draw three vertical lines with chalk on the plywood or on the wall stripes, one of these lines, as you can already see from the photo, should be in the very center (In the central part of the front of the car) and go all the way to the bottom (Line “O” is), the 2nd stripes are side stripes (They should be drawn, strictly from the center of the headlights) in the photo they are also indicated by the signs “A” and “B”, the same with the horizontal line 1, which should also be drawn starting from the center of the headlights, and the last line is the horizontal number 2, which is indicated, it is
slightly lower than
the first stripes (650 mm) must be drawn.
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But there is one But! Before you start all this adjustment, so that it is clearer, first check how your tires are inflated, if necessary, inflate them to the appropriate level, in addition, wipe off all the dirt from the headlights so that they shine perfectly, and also refuel the car ( If you are not able to fill it completely, then at least fill half the tank) and put your friend or someone weighing approximately 75 kilograms behind the wheel, and finally, rock the car on the side so that the suspension springs are installed!
Oh yes, what else will need to be done, set the headlight hydro-corrector knob to the one driver position (This is the number 0), below we have attached a photo in which the hydro-corrector knob is indicated by a red arrow (This was made for those who do not know what it is headlight range control), this knob is for you and you will need to turn it to position 0, unfortunately it is not visible in the photo, since this figure is on top and the panel closes the upper part, besides this, in the photo everything is shown on the example of a VAZ 2110 car and not VAZ 2114
, because the corrector knob you have is slightly different, but we will explain to you in a nutshell where it is located, and specifically it is located on a car with a VAZ
2114
near the deflector on the left side (If you sit in the driver’s seat), about this there is one more corrector handle, you will immediately find it after you sit in the driver’s seat in the interior of your own car!
2) Now let’s actually move on to the adjustments, first close one headlight on your own car (with a black rag you can) and then move on to adjusting the headlight that is not covered with a rag. To adjust it, open the hood of the car and on the back side of the headlight unit find two manual screws, one of which is needed to adjust the light beam along the vertical plane (This is screw 1), and the other along the horizontal plane (This is screw 2), do not touch everything that is indicated by numbers 3, 4, 5 in the photo, so here you go use these screws to adjust the light
headlights in the same way as shown in the photo (meaning in the diagram) a little higher, and specifically pay your attention especially to the points “E”, which appeared as a means of passing lines (“A”, “B”) and stripe “2”.
According to traffic rules, a car driving on a highway must have low-beam headlights on. This, of course, shortens the life of the lamps, which causes their frequent failure. On the VAZ 2114 or VAZ 2115 models, lighting is used both during the day and at night, which requires vigilance and control over the integrity and quality of the lighting system.
In order to diagnose breakdowns of lighting fixtures in a timely manner, you need to regularly inspect your car.
We inspect the car.
Once you have discovered a breakdown of the high or low beam products, proceed to fix the problem - replacing the element. Contact specialists at a service station or replace it yourself, which will save your money.
The headlight unit on the VAZ 2114 consists of the following components:
- housing (plastic);
- diffuser;
- reflector.
Model 2114 can be equipped with movable and fixed lighting systems with single or double filament bulbs.
Headlight block for VAZ 2114
Tuning services
If you really want to significantly transform your car, you can contact a car repair shop that specializes in tuning. However, attention should be paid to the fact that quite often the workshop also uses ready-made kits that are sold by online stores.
Their job is only to select and install optics, which you can do yourself.
Types of lighting fixtures
There are several types of light sources for the VAZ 2114:
- xenon
Available in models with a glass bulb containing gas (xenon). They provide higher brightness compared to incandescent light bulbs, which are currently losing popularity. In the absence of lenses to adjust the flow of light, oncoming drivers may be dazzled;
Xenon bulb
- incandescent lamps
. They are relatively dull, wear out quickly, but are inexpensive;
Incandescent lamps for auto optics
- halogen
_ They are presented in a wide range - from very bright models to universal (all-weather). The latter have a coating on the inner wall of the bulb that provides a yellowish tint to the light stream for better visibility during bad weather conditions (fog, snowfall). For example, a conventional lighting system will reflect falling raindrops, which will blind the driver. And light of a yellowish tint is characterized by less reflectivity, and therefore does not irritate the driver’s eyes while driving in a VAZ. Also, all-weather models will allow the VAZ 2114 to be more visible on the road surface during bad weather, which will reduce the risk of an accident.
Halogen bulb for cars
There are 2 most popular manufacturers of all-weather halogen lighting systems:
- Kirzhach
. The domestic manufacturer produces long and narrow models without a top wall and with a partition inside; - Bosch.
It has a wide reflector with walls on all sides.
So that motorists can easily choose which high beam bulb to install in their VAZ, experts in the field of automotive lighting, guided by the results of numerous tests, have compiled a list of some of the most popular models of the type
H4. They are suitable for use with the low beam or high beam system on the 2114.
The list includes the following brands:
- IPF (Superbeam model);
IPF Superbeam bulb
- Narva (Azzurro model);
Bulb Narva H4 Azzurro Rally Contrast+
- General Electric (AllDay model). The quality of the product justifies its high cost, according to auto tests;
General Electric AllDay Light Bulb
- Philips (Weather Vision model). It is the brightest model that can be installed in a low or high beam system.
Philips Weather Vision bulbs
LEDs as a modern approach to road lighting
All modern optics are based on the use of LEDs. Note that there are quite a few different LEDs that have different characteristics.
Expensive cars are equipped with more advanced diodes, which are rarely found in headlights intended for tuning. However, in comparison with a classic light source, even simple diodes are superior in almost all performance characteristics.
Product change process
Anyone can replace a failed component of the low or high beam system. You will need the following tools:
- awl (thin screwdriver);
- magnet equipped with a long handle (optional).
First of all, to replace you will need to remove the negative cable from the battery. If you do not do this, you may receive an electric shock.
After this, follow the instructions:
- Open the hood with the car's ignition off. Find the headlight units on both sides of the car.
- Unscrew the protective box of the light source on the headlamp from both sides. After removing the box cover, you will see under it a block with three contacts that are responsible for powering the lighting system, as well as a spring-type holder.
- Disconnect the block, and then, using a squeezing movement of the product fasteners, release the lighting element. You can remove it from the standard mounting location.
To replace and replace with another bright light product, follow the instructions in reverse order.
Expert opinion
Vitaly. If you need to significantly change the exterior of the car, then you need to start with optics. It is this that is quite easy to replace and significantly transforms the car. I note that recently tuning work has become significantly simplified, since it has become possible to purchase ready-made kits and have them installed within a short period of time.
Alexei. I've been driving this car for a long time, and over time I've changed and modified various systems. This is the move for optics, which look good, but are still inferior to those that can be found on foreign cars of the same year of manufacture. Friends advised not to waste time on independent modifications, but to install a ready-made kit. I listened to the advice, saved up some money, and almost regretted my choice.
