Rear lights do not light up on a VAZ 2114, how to solve this problem

Like all not new cars that have been removed from the production line a long time ago, second-generation Samaras are subject to minor breakdowns over the years, which, among other things, affect lighting devices. For this reason, many drivers are faced with the fact that the rear lights on their VAZ 2114 do not light up, which can lead to dangerous situations on the road if the problem is not solved in time.

Rear dimensions of VAZ 2114

Characteristics of side lights VAZ-2114

VAZ-2114 belongs to the Samara modification of the second generation. The side lights in them are located, in accordance with technical regulations, at the edge of the front and rear parts of the body, next to the turn signals. These lamps are included in the headlight units.

Unlike the front side lights, the rear ones are painted red.
The button to turn on these headlights is located in the exterior lighting control unit. It is located in the center of the dashboard above the on-board computer. If the dimensions are turned on, the green light on the switch lights up.

In the engine compartment under the hood of the car there is a mounting block with fuses. If your lights only on the left or right side do not work, then most likely one of the fuses has failed. The easiest way to notice a malfunction is element F10, since it is responsible not only for the operation of the right side of the side lights, but also for the warning lamp to perform its duties.

If the lights refuse to work on the left side, then fuse F11 must be replaced.

Where does it short out most often?

I will try to make it a little easier for you to find the location of the short circuit, if, of course, this is appropriate in your case. But if all of the above methods do not lead to a positive result, this is the only option left. The wires going to the license plate lights, as well as to the trunk roof, most often fray and short out there. This wiring needs to be treated with electrical tape and nothing else.

Another problem area is the wiring from the rear of the fender under the carpet. There, too, you need to look carefully at everything and, if necessary, wrap it with electrical tape. Yes, there are cases when both bulbs burn out, but drivers refuse to believe this, checking everything, but not the headlights themselves. Start with them. That's all, good luck!

Why might the tail light not light up?

Not a single motorist is insured against faulty side lights. It is important to quickly understand what the reason is and carry out repairs. Most often one of the lamps fails, then we can assume the reason for the failure:

she burned out;
poor contact;
breakdown in the wiring leading to this lamp.

The first occurs most often; in this case, it is enough to replace the failed lamp. If the lamp only works if you hit it, then there is a problem with the contacts (although physical impact does not always help). If during testing you find that the light bulb is intact, and there is no oxidation or carbon deposits in the socket, then you need to check the conductors.

Replacing a damaged lamp in the rear headlight unit is carried out according to the instructions:

turn off the lights and open the trunk;
remove decorative upholstery;
squeeze the latches and pull out the flashlight contact panel;
click on the burnt out lamp and turn it counterclockwise;
Check the light bulb on the tester and install a new one if necessary.

Assembling the lanterns is carried out in the reverse order. The lamp can also be replaced as an assembly. To do this, it is only important to purchase a high-quality version that is no different from the original. Car enthusiasts often recommend purchasing stock components or paying attention to. We recommend replacing the assembly if there is significant damage to the structure.

Often, taillight lamps do not immediately burn out or refuse to work, but indicate problems with a faint glow. First, clean the group of contacts located in the mounting block, and then, if the fault cannot be corrected, check the groups leading to each lamp.

Rear lights VAZ 2106

Each of the two rear lights of the “six” is a unit consisting of several lighting fixtures that perform separate tasks.

Rear light functions

Rear lights are used for:

designations of vehicle dimensions in the dark, as well as in conditions of limited visibility;
indicating the direction of movement of the machine when turning, turning;
warnings to drivers driving behind about braking;
lighting the road surface when reversing;
car license plate lights.

Taillights perform several functions at once

Rear light design

The VAZ 2106 is equipped with two rear headlights. They are located on the rear of the luggage compartment, just above the bumper.

Each headlight consists of:

plastic case;
lantern dimensions;
direction indicator;
brake light;
reversing lamp;
license plate light.

The headlight housing is divided into five sections. In each of them, except for the middle one, there is a lamp installed that is responsible for performing one or another function. The body is closed with a diffuser (lid), made of colored translucent plastic, and also divided into five parts:

yellow (turn indicator);
red (dimensions);
white (reversing light);
red (brake warning light);
red (reflective).

1 — direction indicator; 2 — dimensions; 3 — reversing lamp; 4 - brake light; 5 — number plate illumination

The license plate illumination is located in the inner protrusion of the housing (black).

What is especially important to control at the rear dimensions

If the control light on the key does not light up, but the dimensions work, then first look at the panel wiring. Remove the key block from the socket, then wipe the contacts with alcohol. If the dimensions on the right side do not work simultaneously with the warning lamp, then check the fuse. It is worth noting that they rarely fail, since the VAZ-2114 began to install wide options that have a reliable contact pad.

If F10 or F11 still breaks down frequently, then it is necessary to check the mounting block; it may be faulty. If this unit is in working order, then check the entire electrical circuit. Sometimes constant failure of fuses indicates a short circuit in the wiring, which can lead to a car fire for no apparent reason.

Additional Tips

Sometimes VAZ 2114 owners are faced with the opposite situation, when the rear lights themselves work, but the indicator on the power button does not: this is almost always a sign of a faulty wiring in the interior panel. You can deal with the problem by removing the entire key block and thoroughly wiping its contacts.

In general, the side lights on this VAZ model should not often fail, since the contact pads for their fuses were specially increased in width in order to ensure a tight connection.

In addition, experts advise that in frequent breakdowns of dimensions there is a malfunction in the mounting block itself or its electrical circuit. Such a problem must be eliminated as soon as possible to eliminate the risk of a wiring fire.

Finally, you should pay attention to the tightness of the entire rear light unit and prevent moisture from getting inside, which can easily cause the lamp contacts to sour.

We repair damage to the front and rear side lights on a VAZ 2114

Any car, according to today's standards of traffic regulations, must be equipped with a certain set of lights of various colors and sizes. This includes brake lights, low beam and high beam headlights. But the dimensions of the VAZ 2114 are of most interest:

Front right and left;
Likewise the rear ones.

Tail lights

The engineers positioned them so that they could be seen from any side, that is, from each side of the car. Their purpose is to notify drivers about the presence of a car in a particular place with constantly burning yellow lights. In addition, side lights must be turned on along with low beam headlights when driving according to today's traffic rules. Accordingly, their absence entails the imposition of a fine, so it is necessary to monitor the condition of the dimensions regularly, and repair breakdowns in a timely manner. Let's figure out why the dimensions of the VAZ 2114 do not work and how this issue can be resolved in any case.

Technical device

In some situations, it happens that the rear lights of a VAZ 2114 do not light up, in other cases only the front ones, but their structure and operating principle are identical. The side lights are located in the turn signal housing, while the front and rear lights find a place in the headlight housing in the same area. There is a special button for the side lights on the dashboard, which allows you to control them; next to it there are headlight switches and other lighting. When the driver touches this button and turns them on, at the same time the corresponding light on the dashboard lights up, which will not allow the driver to forget about the action taken.

Replacing the headlight bulb

Replacing the size lamp in the rear lights of a VAZ 2110 is quite simple. First of all, we dismantle the board with the lamps in the same way as we did when troubleshooting: we bend the upholstery flap, squeeze the two latches and remove the board from the lamp (see above). In this case, the power supply does not need to be disconnected - the length of the wires is quite enough to replace light bulbs. Before us are three lamps - one small and two large. We need the first one.

The side light bulb in the rear light is the smallest

We press it down slightly and, turning it counterclockwise, remove it from the socket. In place of the burnt one, we install a new one, also drowning and turning, but clockwise. Turn on the side light and check the result of the work. If everything is in order, we install the board in place, making sure that both latches work, and close the canopy with the upholstery flap.

Circuit breakers

To protect against voltage surges and other influences on the electrical component, a side light fuse is also included in the circuit along with the light bulbs and the button. At the moment of overvoltage, it burns out, but due to this everything else in the circuit remains intact. It is usually located in the engine compartment, where in the VAZ 2114 there is a place for a whole fuse block for all electrical networks in the car.

Since all of them have markings, we can easily find the parts that we need: F10 is responsible for the safety of the lamps on the left side of the car, and F11 for the right. Thus, in the event of a failure of one half, for example, when the rear left indicator does not light up, the right side of the car will remain operational and will do its job. And if the size fuse blows, then replacing it is, in principle, quite simple - this is considered the simplest malfunction of this kind.

Diagram and location of fuses on the VAZ 2114 (also on 2113 and 2115)

Fuse box and brake light switch on the brake pedal

You need to locate the fuse or power distribution center (PDC). The fuse board is located under the instrument panel and the PDC is under the hood. The brake light switch is also located under the dash, and check carefully to see if it touches the brake pedal lever. Any problems with the fuse box and switch will affect the operation of the beacons.

If the fuse is blown, replace it with a new one. Remember that the new one must have the same amperage as the old one. You should also try to find the cause of the blown fuse. Otherwise it will light up again.

Malfunctions and their elimination (rear and front dimensions)

Now we just have to figure out why such problems occur and how to solve them, for example, how to replace a side lamp on a VAZ 2114 in any part of the car. So, first of all, let’s figure out why the lights don’t light up and what reasons there could be for this:

No voltage on headlights;
The lamps are burnt out;
The fuse has blown;
The fuse box has failed;
The button to turn on the lights is broken.

So, now we need to understand each specific option in more detail, for example, why the left rear light does not light up. The first and most logical reason is that the lamp simply expired and burned out, just as happens with ordinary household light bulbs. Now it needs to be replaced; this is done in the same way in all parts of the car:

First you need to find where the headlight housing or collar housing is located from the inside and remove the protective cover; on the VAZ 2114 it is clearly written on it how this is done. Everything will come out together with the base;
Now you need to find the size in the base and carefully pull it out;
We take out the lamp, it is simply inserted here with a latch;
We insert the new one so that it clicks and assemble everything in the reverse order.

As for the fuses, if the rear right indicator light does not light, then in order to do without special tools and diagnose the cause, you just need to replace the suspicious fuse with a new one and see if the situation improves. If the lamps light up, then it was the problem, but if not, then you will have to look for the cause further. The tail light is always off. A very weak point is a design flaw in the contact group in the headlight.

To understand why the rear lights on a VAZ 2114 don’t light up, you need to look at the car’s electrical circuit; power to the lights goes along with the headlights, and if they don’t light up only at the front or rear, then it’s the wiring. It will have to be checked, but without the special knowledge of an electrician, it is unlikely that you will be able to find an open circuit or some other reason on your own. But if the right indicator light on a VAZ 2114 or only the left one does not light up, then it’s all a matter of fuses, replacing them is simple - take out the old ones and insert new ones in the same place. Checking the button is also quite simple - you need to remove it from the panel and short-circuit the wires; if the lamps light up, then it’s the problem. You will need to find a new button that will fit there and install it.

Parts prices

There is also a separate section for prices for all the parts that may be needed when repairing this part of the car, because if the side lights on a VAZ 2114 or the fuses have blown, they will still have to be replaced with new ones. In any case, all the components are quite cheap, all we might need:

Marker lamp;
Fuse;
Power button;
A whole fuse block.

Today, an ordinary white light bulb costs up to 30 rubles; of course, the price depends on the individual pricing policy of a particular seller. Individual fuses can be selected for up to 50 rubles, unless, of course, you want to install a higher quality option. Button, if you look for exactly the same one as the original one, you will have to pay up to 300 rubles. In some situations, more serious problems may arise and you will have to change the entire unit, this is quite an expensive proposition, together with all the wires it will cost up to 1000 rubles.

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