A car equipped with fog lights will come in handy for traveling in conditions of limited visibility, fog and other adverse weather conditions. Another important step will be the proper installation and adjustment of these external lighting elements. Despite the fact that fog lights were not installed from the factory in all trim levels of the Lada Grant, installing them yourself will not be difficult.
Read about how to correctly and safely implement fog lights on a Lada Granta into your lighting system with your own hands and get tangible results from all this, read below in our material.
Preparatory stage (selection of PTF for Lada Granta)
In order to install the PTF in the Lada Granta, special installation locations will be required. Fortunately, the standard bumper already has such standard places from the factory. Their dimensions are completely similar and identical to the PTF from Kalina and have two different types.
Bosch brand and has a flat glass headlight block, and headlights with convex glass are produced under production in Kirzhach. These two types of headlights have the same mounts, so choose for yourself which headlights to buy for yourself.
Although, according to Grantovodov, glass from Bosch is much stronger.
On the left side there is a PTF from “Bosch” (LUCH), on the right side there is “Kirzhach”.
If you don’t want to “bother” with installing “Stock” elements, you can install standard PTFs; fortunately, you can also find a place for them in the front bumper.
First stage of installation
First of all, before installation, prepare the workplace for work, check the set of fog lights for integrity and also the set for connecting the PTF for the presence of all wires, relays and fuses. If you have never installed such lighting elements yourself before, then carefully study the car’s electrical wiring diagram and the PTF connection diagram.
Installation
Required
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- buy PTF (articles: 21900-3743011-00 and 21900-3743010-00), for example here. For Lada Granta FL, PTF catalog number: 261500097R.
- PTF activation button (article 759.3710-07.01A or 995.3710-07.06).
Where can I buy?
This and other accessories are presented at the lowest prices in our online store (PTF Grants, PTF Kalina, PTF Priora).
To install the PTF in the bumper, it must be removed. Then cut holes of the required diameter. Sand the sawn edges with sandpaper. And secure it to the fog lights in the bumper using screws. There shouldn't be any difficulties at this stage.
The whole process is also shown in the video:
Step-by-step preparation process
- First of all, remove the minus terminal from the battery.
- To make the PTF installation much easier, you need to remove the bumper.
- To do this, we unscrew 4 screws on the wheel arches, 2 self-tapping screws on the mount at the bottom of the bumper, as well as all the nuts that secure the engine crankcase protection or boot, which come from the manufacturer's factory. After this, unscrew the radiator grille.
Hooray! Removed!
- And only after completing all this work will it be possible to easily dismantle the front bumper. And this must be done very carefully so as not to damage the mounting points and the body itself: first of all, we pull off each of the corners, and then, prying the bumper from below, we take it out of the fixing points.
Reviews
| from 2800 | |
| Kit 21900-3743011 | —/— |
| —/— 2190-3743011 | —/— |
| —/— 2190-3743010 | —/— |
| PTF wiring kit for LADA Granta (2190 2874498) | from 600 |
| PTF "LUCH" set 1118-3743010/11 | from 1800 |
| PTF glass (02B08507) Granta / Kalina 2 / Largus, Datsun | from 750 |
| AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING / BOSCH (982469641) | from 2000 |
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Kirill , 36 years old: after purchasing a Lada Grant from the showroom, I immediately purchased a PTF from OSRAM 21900-3743010. I didn’t install it at the service station because I can do it myself. In general, I am satisfied with the quality of lighting, no complaints. |
| 2. | Vitaly , 29 years old: it is obvious that there are not enough foglights out of the box. I often drive at night and need a good view of the road. Since I don’t understand manufacturers, I entrusted it to a specialist at a service station. PTF Lada Granta liftback - my advice. |
| 3. | Georgiy , 37 years old: I’ve been working as a taxi driver for the second year, my shift often ends after one in the morning. The disadvantage of the standard lighting system is obvious. I bought a “LUCH” set 1118-3743010/11 at the market. The cost is 1850 rubles, the quality is good, installation couldn’t be simpler. |
| 4. | Victor , 25 years old: I work as an entrepreneur, purchasing goods from hundreds of kilometers away. By morning the products should be on the counter. To help the standard headlights, I installed PTF. Second week, no complaints. |
| 5. | Maxim , 28 years old: I leave my positive review of BOSCH fog lights (982469641). Special thanks to the store manager for his practical advice. |
| 6. | Konstantin , 37 years old: during scheduled maintenance, he ordered the service of installing a PTF from a technician. I chose OSRAM 21900-3743010 because the price and quality are at a decent level. Numerous positive reviews. |
| 7. | Vladimir , 48 years old: I was a little upset by the lack of fog lights from the box on the Lada Granta liftback. I had to install it myself last weekend. The lighting is good, no complaints. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Alexander , 36 years old: not only are fog lights not included in the kit, but they also provide poor lighting. We are talking about a domestic manufacturer. Installed by BOSCH (982469641). I use it myself and recommend it to others. |
| 2. | Vitaly , 39 years old: installed domestic PTF OSRAM 21900-3743010. I regretted buying it, wasted money. The quality is below average, the angle of inclination is several degrees. I don't recommend it. |
| 3. | Vyacheslav , 37 years old: not happy with the installed fog lights, they don’t cover the side of the road, visibility is mediocre, the light is dim. |
Conclusion Every product has its own buyer. If you don’t find fault with a budget car, which is the Lada Granta Liftback, the quality of PTF lighting is good, it is enough for visibility. Of course, when compared with headlights from foreign brands in the premium segment, the advantage of the latter is obvious. In order to increase the service life of accessories, purchase products exclusively from certified points of sale. Require the provision of documents, check the functionality on site.
Tools and accessories
In order to install fog lights on the Grant, you will need the following tools and accessories:
- PTF kit for installation on Lada Granta or Kalina cars.
- Electrical kit to connect lighting lamps.
- Phillips and flathead screwdrivers.
- A screwdriver and a small drill. Its diameter should be no more than 5-6 mm.
- Stationery knife, wire cutters.
- A set of keys.
- Round file, fine-grained sandpaper or other tool for cleaning surfaces.
In addition, you may need to have a multimeter, scissors, electrical tape, and heat shrink insulation.
Connection
Below is a universal diagram for connecting a PTF using an additional button. The PTF kit contains everything necessary for installation and connection. In some cases, it may be necessary to lengthen the wires (cross-section of at least 0.75 sq. mm), be prepared for this.
It is recommended to hide the wiring under the hood in corrugation (cambric). We route the wires from the engine compartment to the passenger compartment through standard holes in the engine panel (the hole above the pedals). It is most convenient to place the relay inside the panel, behind the light control module (LCM). Plus, for switching the PTF, we take it from the battery or in the mounting block (most often this is a thick pink wire). Other useful contacts can be found in the table from the article on installing an alarm system. We install the button in any place convenient for you.
From the factory, the PTF is controlled via the light control module, diagram:
In our case, a separate, new button will be used to turn on the fog lights. The advantage of such a universal PTF connection is that the installation process is very simple and does not require much time and money. The disadvantage is that there is no indication of the fog lights on the dashboard, but this can all be solved by modifying the panel. By the way, the whole process is in many ways similar to installing a PTF on an old Kalina.
A car equipped with fog lights will come in handy for traveling in conditions of limited visibility, fog and other adverse weather conditions. Another important step will be the proper installation and adjustment of these external lighting elements. Despite the fact that fog lights were not installed from the factory in all trim levels of the Lada Grant, installing them yourself will not be difficult.
Read about how to correctly and safely implement fog lights on a Lada Granta into your lighting system with your own hands and get tangible results from all this, read below in our material.
Installation of fog lights
If you have a new car, then the holes for the fog lights on the Grant are equipped with plugs that are simply pulled out by pressing. But if you have an old car, you will have to perform the following manipulations:
- Holes must be made in a circle using a drill.
- Use a knife to remove the plug.
- Unfortunately, the edges in these holes will be uneven, so they will need to be smoothed using a round file.
- After you completely align the edges of the hole, you can install the fog lights and secure their housings using simple self-tapping screws.
Where to install fog lights?
There are special holes for fog lights on the Grant. Take a close look at the front bumper. In it, at the very bottom, there are stamped seats for installing foglights. On more modern cars, plugs are installed here, which can be easily squeezed out by hand. On early models, you will have to cut holes to mount the headlights. It is not recommended to install standard type fog lights on your car, as they will only spoil the appearance of the car.
