Installing xenon in PTF VAZ 2110

The latest VAZ 2110 models received fog lights, but most cars were left without this useful element. PTF significantly increases safety on the road, because the driver feels confident in foggy weather. As a result, there are fewer accidents. Installation of fog lights can be carried out either in a car workshop or on your own. Some motorists prefer to upgrade their optics with xenon, after installing which the glow becomes even more spectacular.

When choosing a set of PTFs, you need to start from the dashboard. If it is EURO model, then the kit for model 2115 will be suitable. For the old dashboard, the standard VAZ 2110 kit will be suitable.

So, fog lights have the following advantages:

A flat luminous flux that spreads higher and spreads over the road surface;
Improved visibility of markings and roadsides due to the width of the PTF;
The light from the fog lights does not blind oncoming drivers, but the car is clearly visible to other road users.

Necessary tools and elements

Before purchasing everything you need, decide on the color. Today, white optics are most popular among VAZ 2110 owners, but you can also find classic yellow. Now to the purchase: some people prefer to take a ready-made kit, which includes wiring, while others choose the parts separately. The second option is not only cheaper, but also provides more installation options.

To work we will need:

Headlight kit;
Key as well as indication;
Relay;
Plastic pads;
Headlight frames;
Terminals called “male/female.” Recommended to be purchased separately, no wiring included;
The terminal that will go to ground;
Wiring.

The wires of the VAZ 2110 need to be given special attention. It is recommended to go to a specialized electronics store to get them. We need an option with two copper cores, as well as double insulation. As for the cross section, here you need to build on the power of the lamp. If the power indicator is high, then it is better to take 0.75 millimeters. At normal power, 0.5 mm wires are used.

Legal requirements

When purchasing headlights, an auto parts store offers a huge variety of fog components in different formats and sizes. GOST 8769-75 forces VAZ-2110 drivers to control themselves and install headlights that meet certain legal requirements:

You cannot install just one fog light; fixation involves installing a kit consisting of 2 parts.
If you measure the distance from the side marker, the headlight is in 400 mm increments, and the measurements are taken along the outside of the diffuser.
The step from the road surface to the bottom edge to the dissipative product cannot be less than 150 mm.
It is not permissible to install headlights higher than the headlight.

Tools and materials required for installation To install PTF, you must purchase the entire set of materials and tools in advance:

A set of fog lights, note that the VAZ-2110 dashboard is an older model, so the headlights for Euro models should be put aside.
Lamp for monitoring the procedure.
A multimeter that allows you to test the correctness of individual stages of work.
Double connectors, among experts they are also called “mother and father”, 1 set is enough.
8 pieces of female connectors.
Insulating tape.
Packaging material for heat shrinking.

Connection process

The connection of fog lights begins with determining the area of their installation. If the car is quite old, then there will be no regular place on the body - it will have to be mounted under the bumper. The diagram should come with the kit - we will do the work according to it. If you have skills in working with electrical engineering, then the circuit can be changed, because you need to take care of the adjustment.

The installation proceeds as follows:

First of all, we must lay the wiring to the fog lights. The process is carried out under the hood. You can make the laying parallel to the standard wires.
Supplying power to the button on the dashboard. The factory diagram says that connections are made from the fuse on the side lights on the right.

As an alternative, you can take power from the terminal from the ignition switch or from the button responsible for the lighting. Using this method, the new headlights will only work when the ignition is on. If you wish, you can go according to the standard scheme, that is, take power for the PTF from the dimensions. Then you need to carefully monitor the fog lights turning on and off so as not to drain the battery.

The final stage is connecting the optics to the plug.

If everything is done according to the diagram, then light should already appear. All that remains is to make the adjustment. Ideally, the PTFs should look slightly downward, while illuminating both the side of the road and the road. In this case, they will not blind other motorists.

Under what traffic regulations can fog lights be turned on?

For reference, section 19 of the traffic rules prescribes certain conditions when you can drive (or stand) with the fog lights on. Such cases include:

dark time, but only together with near or distant lights and exclusively on unlit roads,
stopping or parking on unlit roads in the dark or in cloudy/foggy weather,
driving in cloudy weather or fog (exclusively with low or high beams),
use as an alternative to low beam headlights or instead of daytime running lights during daylight hours.

Xenon installation

It is very important that the headlights themselves have the letter “D” - this is what indicates that xenon can be inserted into the headlights. If the letter “H” is written, then problems may arise with the authorities. Before installing xenon in the VAZ 2110, it is necessary to remove the standard block lamps. The xenon is dismantled and installed according to the following scheme:

Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
All connectors from the headlights must be disconnected.
Carefully unscrew the bolts securing the optics unit.
We dismantle the radiator grille.
There will be a bolt at the bottom that secures the headlight from below. Pry up the cover and remove it completely.
Using the 10th wrench, unscrew the nut securing the block to the bracket.
The block can then be removed.
The next step is to turn the lock, which belongs to the hydraulic corrector cylinder. Now we remove it completely.
Before installation begins, it is necessary to remove the turn signal - it is held in place by several bolts.

To avoid problems with the law, it is better to install a legal xenon module. Alternatively, you can take headlights from Hella. Both the first and second generation models are suitable. They are designated by the name Lens G2; headlights are standardly installed on BMW E60, so there can be no questions about quality.

Legal modules for legal installation

To carry out a legal installation, it is advisable to buy a good legal module. For example, headlights from Hella work great, but they must be of the second generation, since they have fairly wide lenses. The designation of these headlights is Lens G2. They are installed standard on the BMW E60, i.e. the quality is excellent.

But there are minor differences with those installed on the VAZ 2110, as a result of which they should be slightly modified.

You will need two pieces:

Bi-xenon lamps.
Ignition block.
Ignitor.
Hella lenses.

Prerequisites

Including xenon in the fog lights of a VAZ-2110 vehicle is a fairly popular and practical tuning solution today. The operation can be attributed to the modernization of the optical elements of the car structure. When installing xenon in VAZ-2110 foglights, it is necessary to comply with all operating conditions established by the maintenance regulations. It will be necessary to keep the glass optics of the VAZ-2110 car clean; if this is not done, a “dazzler” effect may appear, which will become a noticeable obstacle to the safety of oncoming cars and will reduce the efficiency of the fog lights.

Note

When the owner of a VAZ-2110 car decides to carry out tuning and install xenon in the foglights, it is important to first understand the desired effect obtained from this operation. It should be warned that if you need to change both the high and low beams, it is important to take into account that these bi-xenon lamps are quite long and may not fit into the headlights of all vehicles, which in turn will require the selection of alternative solutions. As part of their design, the main element of lensed headlights has a special cap, through which the direct light of the lamp is covered. It is this cap that can interfere with the process of installing xenon in the fog lights of a VAZ-2110 car, making tuning the optics sometimes simply impossible.

Color of light beams

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Fog lights can be in several colors. Bulbs made from tungsten - Halogen bulbs work better for illuminating the ground at short distances. These bulbs are yellow, blue, orange or snow-white. Yellow lights are more useful and non-hazardous. Some fog lights use a blue color that can absorb light from fog and snow. Snow-white tinted bulbs that are close to daylight are also a good option for PTF. From time to time, fog lights may appear green.

The best light bulbs for car fog lights are sources with snow-white or selective yellow light.

White light

Snow-white light in fog lamps, which are made using xenon gas, they are highly durable and durable. In addition, they are significantly brighter than their halogen counterparts. Choose lamps with snow-white light, they do not produce blue waves that cause glare.

Selective yellow light

The selective yellow light of the bulb improves visibility during adverse weather conditions by reducing short wavelengths emitted by blue light.

Coating for selective yellow light lamps

If you want to make these lamps better, you can purchase a special coating that limits the amount of blue light emitted.

Required Tools

When carrying out tuning, you need to use a special set of power tools, which includes pliers with a protective case that meet all safety requirements when working with electrical equipment. Also, the tool kit must include a screwdriver with attachments for various bolt connections, with which you can easily unscrew the element with a slight movement. It is first important to check that there is no power supply to the element, which will avoid electric shock.

Alternative to xenon

It is also important to note the fact that tuning using xenon and LED lamps should include a study of the individual characteristics of the vehicle’s headlights. For example, some optics glasses can be made corrugated, which in turn will require preliminary preparation of the structure for the subsequent installation of LED elements. The preparatory process includes preliminary polishing of the surface, or if it is not possible to perform this operation, you can choose an alternative solution, namely the search for a smooth structure, which is relevant in the case when the decision to install bi-xenon lamps is chosen.

Subtleties of installation and operation

In the same case, when installing conventional xenon or bi-xenon, in other words, installing a set of adaptive equipment, there is no need to change the glass or polish them. This is due to the fact that bi-xenon is simply not compatible with the corrugated type of optical elements. This condition is determined by the fact that when bi-xenon is installed in this type of structure, the light becomes diffused, and subsequently, when turned on while driving along the road, causes a kind of discomfort to drivers of vehicles in the oncoming lane. Consequently, incorrect selection of elements reduces the level of traffic safety on the road, thus increasing the likelihood of a car getting into an accident.

It should be noted that the installation of the element is relevant in the PTF, which also concerns the subsequent effectiveness of both high and low lighting modes. In this case, a budget option can be called the use of special lamps with an H1 type base. If necessary, a more modern, high-power product can be selected. The use of modern designs will ensure the safety of lighting for drivers of oncoming vehicles. It is recommended that lenses be installed in a specialized workshop, where professionals will select the optimal solution for a specific car model.

It is no secret that the quality of vehicle lighting has a direct impact on the level of safety. Both for the motorist and his passengers, and for other sections of the road.

Many believe that xenon on the VAZ 2110 is installed illegally, and any inspector can fine you a tidy sum of money. Today we will talk about the legality of xenon and the features of its installation on the domestic “ten”.

Legal equipment

Therefore, to install xenon as fog lights and main headlights, you will need to purchase a set of legal equipment. There must be an inscription in the form of the letter D on the headlight glass. It indicates that bi-xenon lights are connected to these headlights. Consequently, everything is legal, and therefore there is no need to fear the traffic police post.

If you have xenons but have an H on your headlight glass, you will have problems. This is because such an inscription indicates that halogen lamps must be located under the glass.

Bi-xenon does an excellent job of illuminating the roadway and adjacent areas. This applies to both headlights and fog lights. A characteristic feature of xenon is that it emits bright white light with a blue tint.

Xenon in headlights and PTF

Fog lights from Bosch, which are installed on the VAZ 2110, do not have lenses. Instead, reflectors are provided here. This makes the beam of light not low enough.

Therefore, when installing xenon, it is very important to install focusing lenses so that the bi-xenon behaves appropriately. That is, it illuminated the road efficiently and did not blind oncoming cars.

Set

Of course, without dismantling the old headlights it will be impossible to install xenon devices. Dismantling is performed as follows.

The vehicle is deprived of power by removing the negative terminal from the battery.
The connectors going to the headlights are disconnected. All without exception.
The fasteners are removed from the top mount. The bolts are located there.
The radiator grille is dismantled.
The bolt that holds the headlight unit in its lower part is removed. He's there alone.
Next, pry up the cover using a flat-head screwdriver and remove it.
Now take a 10 mm wrench and use it to remove the fixing nut to the bracket.
All that remains is to remove the headlight unit.
Do not forget to pry the hydraulic correction cylinder retainer using the same flat-head screwdriver to remove the unit.
The direction indicators are removed. To do this, simply unscrew a couple of bolts.

If you want the installation of xenon on a VAZ 2110 to be carried out within the law, buy a new approved module.

Kirzhach in analysis

Just be sure to take into account the fact that the “Bavarian” Hella Lens G2 modules are suitable for the VAZ 2110. This is a second generation module with wider lenses. The first generation is not suitable for us.

Of course, the cars are structurally different, so the installation will have to be slightly adjusted.

To get started, purchase the necessary materials. Just two pieces:

If you take used lenses rather than new ones, purchasing the entire set will cost you about 3.5 thousand rubles. Since you will install them yourself, there should be no additional financial costs.

The revision process looks like this.

Measure the size of the seat where the standard Kirzhach module is mounted. Now the Hella module will be located there. The place should be prepared in advance.
The standard wiring is connected to the wiring from the bi-xenon optics. There are no problems here, since everything matches perfectly.
Now the new bi-xenon module is put in place.
You can fix the ignition unit in any way convenient for you, since there is more than enough space for installation in the VAZ 2110.

General information

The xenon lighting system is quite complex and consists of slightly different parts than other types of standard lighting.

Despite the fact that the main element remains the xenon-filled bulb, there are no less important technical devices, the main one of which is the ignition unit.

It comes in a variety of powers that can be combined with certain lamps, but the specific choice depends on the driver's needs and the expected brightness of the devices.

Basically, concern about the ignition unit occurs when a motorist wants to change the standard light, which shines poorly and does not meet the driver’s expectations.

Thus, he must understand what devices will be needed for this, and what specific power should be selected to ensure maximum performance.

The ignition unit itself, which makes the lamps work, is technically complex and also consists of many devices that together provide the proper result.

Initial data

To ensure the operation of automobile lighting, an ignition unit is simply necessary, because only it can produce a voltage of 25 thousand volts necessary to ignite the lamp, but it does this for a couple of seconds, and then simply maintains a stable voltage of 80 volts.

But the peak starting energy supply must be coupled with a high level of safety, and the developers of the ignition units have provided all possible options, and even if the light bulb is removed during operation, the unit will recognize this and will not try to ignite again, so as not to harm the user.

Safety precautions before turning on

It is necessary to start the procedure for turning on the ignition unit only when the lamp is connected to it.

Moreover, the block itself is placed on a surface with a non-conductive coating, as well as as far as possible from objects that can easily catch fire.

Under no circumstances should you touch the unit with your hands when starting work, since the voltage in it at the moment of ignition is from 20 to 30 thousand volts, and this can cause fatal harm to a person, although in terms of power it is similar to the impact of a stun gun.

If the driver is working on installing the unit, then before starting work the battery should be disconnected so that there is no possible false operation of the unit, which can cause damage.

It is necessary to provide insulation for all wires and check the connections so that the wires fit securely to the power poles.

You need to select a lamp for a specific ignition unit so that they match in power, otherwise these two devices may not work correctly with each other.

The legislative framework

The legislative framework does not stipulate which devices should be used and what characteristics, but it is very important to understand that in some sense the very use of xenon light is limited.

So, such lighting can only be used when standard headlights are intended for this, or a person has carried out a legal conversion, which is noted in the technical documents. Such standards are established by the Rules for the Operation of Vehicles.

When xenon equipment is installed illegally in a car or the light bulb is simply built into a headlight that is not intended for this purpose, then the norms of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation come into force.

Its article 12.5, part 3 states that if a person has allowed improper operation of a car in terms of technical equipment, then certain sanctions may be applied to him, which consist of a ban on driving a car for a period of 6 months to a year, but the specific period depends on the circumstances .

What is the imperfection of the VAZ 2110 headlights

The stream of light yellow beams emitted by ordinary low and high beams deserves many-sided criticism in many respects. Quite often you can meet a "tens" driver who claims that it is impossible to adjust the direction of the beam, usually even in bench conditions.

It is worth noting that the headlights for the VAZ 2110 were manufactured by two companies

:
Bosch and Kirzhach
. The former show slightly better lighting, although not perfect. The Russian block has a lens in its composition, the beam of which is too narrow. In this case, it is recommended to use PTF to improve the situation a little.

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By installing good halogen lamps in Bosch lighting elements, you can try to achieve an acceptable level of illumination. Kirzhach defects cannot fix even the upper halogen

. This is explained:

poor headlight seal, resulting in the inside of the lens being dirty (lost efficiency up to 40%),
non-functional optical design (focal length is quite large)
no headlight washers.

Diary of VAZ 2110 | Choice of fog lights. PTF Kirzhach

Enjoy watching everyone, I hope my video helped someone with their choice or technical questions) Spare parts

The discharge lamp has no filaments in its design. Here the luminescence process is based on the principle of a light arc. the inert gas glows. There is no field focusing feature for that matter. Thus, an additional element must be used. lens. But this minus is blocked by the light output, which increases several times compared to halogen lamps.

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Thus

, it is not possible
to install an Xe bulb in a headlight using a simple reflector.
Due to improper scattering of the rays, the correct effect will not be obtained. However, this is not the most important thing. It is dangerous that ignoring an important requirement (the presence of a lens in the design) will lead to the appearance of other road users. Possibility of installing xenon in PTF. big question. The direct purpose of fog lights is to highlight the vehicle in low visibility conditions. This light is most fully encountered with light of a yellowish tint. Using these lamps at night serves as a minor addition to the headlight as it illuminates the area directly in front of the car.

In general, a significant increase in comfort and safety while driving will allow us to list the following manipulations with Kirzhakh headlights

installation of gas discharge lamps;
minor modification of optics design;
cleaning the lens surface;
installation of a headlight washing system.

Causes of possible malfunctions

Here are the main reasons that can often occur when the xenon lighting ignition unit in a car malfunctions:

Frozen or broken insulation on the system's electrical wiring can lead to a short circuit when moisture, lint, or dust gets on the exposed sections of the wires.
Corrosion or soldering of electrical wiring that occurs after the oxidation of certain components. Such elements move away from the solder area and can fly out.
This happens due to poor quality assembly of the ballast structures, or due to the constant ingress of moisture and dust inside, under the housing.
The transistor has burned out. Usually in such cases, the ignition unit emits a characteristic smell of something burnt (plastic, metal), and during testing the device does not show transistor activity. The appearance of the transistor is usually swollen.
If the lights begin to blink or do not light up at all, then this is a sure sign that the integrity of the unit’s body and its tightness have been compromised. Oxygen along with moisture, dust, combustion products, fuel oil - all this, getting inside, disables the device.
The controller control signal disappears when a “breakdown” is noticed in the transformer windings (the same applies to the multiplier).
Parts falling out due to rust.
There is no control signal that should come from the controller.

A burnt transformer, transistors, resistor, or damaged integrity of the sealant of the unit - in almost all cases, this is the main reason for the breakdown of the ignition unit.

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How to install xenon in the fogs of a VAZ 2110 with your own hands?

Xenon in PTF To carry out an inspection, you must purchase a set of international H3 gas discharge lamps

. This is due to the compatibility of the element bases. In addition, the improved glow kit must have an ignition unit (energy converter). In practice, everything looks simple:

disconnect the usual wire block;
remove the base;
replace the lamp;
insert the base back;
connect the wiring to the on-board power supply system through the ignition unit ;
adjust the headlights.

Thus , since the wiring has been slightly changed, it is necessary to slightly correct the control line of the xenon fog lights in the VAZ 2110 interior. The energy converter (ignition unit) is connected in accordance with the instructions. This is a very dangerous component of the system, as it generates a voltage of about 25 kV, depending on the modification.

By correcting defects in the factory design of headlights, you can significantly improve driving comfort in the dark. Properly installed fog lights will help harmoniously complement the night lighting picture.