How you can improve the headlights on a VAZ-2110 yourself

Probably everyone understands that the safety of not only the driver and passengers, but also pedestrians and oncoming cars depends on how the headlights are set in any car, including the VAZ-2110. Adjusting the light can be done quite simply if you follow the recommendations of experts and carry out this step in stages. In this article we will try to analyze how to independently improve the headlights on a VAZ-2110 in just a few hours.

Do-it-yourself options for tuning front and rear headlights on a VAZ 2110 (2112)

Many owners of domestically produced cars are faced with the problem of low quality standard optics. Most often it is necessary to change the lights in the tenth family “LADA 110”, which consists of 4 brands (VAZ 2110, 2111, 2112, 21123 - three-door coupe). As an alternative, in order not to change the factory equipment, they use VAZ 2112 headlight tuning, which allows you to increase the light output of the optics by 25 - 30%.

Most car owners try to correct incorrect lighting themselves and replace parts. Tuning VAZ 2110 headlights allows you to save on reinstalling standard optics.

Let's talk about remodeling

For those who decide to upgrade their lighting, products from the Kirzhach brand are the most suitable option. They allow several modification options, and there is also the possibility of installing xenon. Thanks to such modifications, the efficiency of the headlight and its light output increases. Having the skills to work with various plumbing tools, you can perform such alterations yourself.

In order to begin upgrading these products, you must first remove the headlights from the car. Next, you will need to completely disassemble the removed optical elements. First of all, you need to carefully separate the glass from the headlight housing. It is attached to the body using a special sealant. This work must be done carefully so as not to damage the glass, otherwise you will have to buy a new one.

Lighting market offers for VAZ 2110 - 2112

Finding high quality headlights is not easy. Spare parts often come to markets from China and Taiwan. According to the results of inspections, the durability and quality of such copies is 5-6 times inferior to standard factory ones. The only way out is to convert to headlights from well-known manufacturers.

The most popular brands:

1. Kirzhach.
2. Bosch.

Kirzhach headlights from Avtosvet cost 2,700 rubles. have high warranty characteristics and are designed for installation of standard halogen lamps. For low beam, a lens is installed in the headlamp unit, which provides soft, even light and good illumination of roadsides.

Bosch headlights do not have such advantages. Provide a standard beam of light in a strictly limited area. Cost - from 3000 rubles. In the low beam the roadsides are poorly illuminated. The advantage of the configuration is the high quality of lighting in rainy weather due to the glass seal

If you can’t afford to pay for new optics, you can improve the old one. You can do headlight tuning on a VAZ 2110 yourself. There is an option to contact the service station.

Good optics improve driving safety; tuning a VAZ does not have any difficult aspects and does not require the purchase of expensive equipment.

What LED strips are there for cars?

Of course, they can be divided according to the light of the glow: red, blue, yellow, green, etc. You saw our color recommendations above. Let's dwell on what kind of lamps generally exist and their features.

Each lamp is in a separate silicone cylinder.

Sealed LED strip SMD 5050, mounted only on the bottom side.

Tape placed in a PVC tube.

Remember, the tape must be waterproof. Choose only those that have protection IP 65 and IP 68. If the tape is installed directly into the headlight, then you can choose less protection.

How to disassemble and improve headlights

Tuning of optics is carried out in specific cases:

1. Improving the appearance of the car.
2. Improving the quality of lighting.

To dismantle the headlight unit, you will need a standard set of tools: a screwdriver, a wrench, and a rag. The work is carried out in stages:

1. Disconnect the terminals from the battery.
2. Unscrew the bolts from the radiator grille.
3. Unsnap the hydraulic corrector cylinder and turn it clockwise until it stops.
4. Unscrew the 3 fastening nuts, move the trim to the center, and move the headlight unit back.
5. Unscrew the buffer bolts.
6. Remove the bottom bolt and remove the lighting.
7. Disconnect the turn signal from the power supply.
8. Unscrew the fastening bolts or remove the sealant, depending on the model and configuration.

Installation of the headlight unit is carried out in the reverse order, after tuning or other modernization has been carried out.

How to connect the tape to car electricity

Connection using a block

The LED strip for headlights is connected quite simply in this way. In this case, the connection occurs directly from the battery, this allows the tape to remain independent from all the car’s electricity. The functions with this connection are similar to daytime running lights, the principle of operation of the unit is similar.

In this case, you can use a controller for a car LED strip, so you can independently regulate the frequency of the glow; if the strip is multi-colored, you can select the required color. Using the controller you can create modern lighting that is unlikely to be found anywhere else. However, you must understand that the controller costs money, and a lot of it.

Parallel connection

To carry out such an installation, you need to completely disassemble the headlight, while paying attention, the tape should shine outward. If it shines in the wrong direction, such illumination will be of no use.

Connection without lamp

Here we simply remove our standard lamp for running lights, and replace it with an LED strip for headlights.

To connect, you should use a connector, this will make it easier to connect everything together. The connector for cars is a socket for the tape, and a socket that will be screwed in instead of the running lamp.

You can also solder the wires of the tape to the cartridge, but in this case the cartridge itself will be visible, and this is ugly.

Related article: How to connect an LED strip from a 220 Volt network.

Tuning headlights - main options

Some motorists call the reinstallation of standard halogen lamps to xenon and higher-power halogen lamps the main type of tuning. Factory optics provide minimal light flow and quickly burn out, so many motorists are considering replacing headlights with alternative light sources.

When choosing, it is important to install lamps of the appropriate base and optimal color temperature:

1. The Nord YADA “Clear” lamp is a budget option, costs approx. 100 rub. a piece. Service life - 2 - 3 months.
2. Beacon H1 12V 55W Super Light +50% “ULTRA” - 240 rub. The optics provide increased brightness, the service life does not exceed the factory one.
3. Bosch P1+90. Price - 1000 rub. Durable, suitable for low and high beam. The maximum service life is up to 12 - 18 months.
4. OSRAM ULTRA LIFE 12V 55W H1 - inexpensive but good lamps. They last longer than standard ones.
5. Osram H1 Night Breaker + 90% is ideal for rainy weather.
6. Philips X-treme Vision +130% H1 12V 55W. 130 percent increased brightness. Good glow effect and long service life.

When replacing the lamp in one headlight, it is recommended to change the second one, since the service life of the optics is the same.

Type of LEDs in the strip

The type and size of the LED is hidden under the marking:

SMD - contacts to the LEDs are soldered into the strip itself. Designed for installation on various surfaces.

The numbers indicate the dimensions of the LEDs themselves:

• 2.8 x 3.5 mm - for horizontal glow strips with a power of up to 0.08 W.
• 1x3 mm – used in side-illuminated tapes with a power of up to 0.08 W.
• 5x5 mm - in lamps with three crystals with a high brightness level. The highest power is 0.24 W.

When installing an LED strip in a car, the main parameter to choose is the IP protection class. The most common is IP65. But for installation in headlights, it is better to give preference to tapes with a high degree of protection - IP68. And the brightness of the glow is selected according to GOST R 41.48-2004 and should be in the range of 400 – 800 candelas.

Tinting and replacing factory lamps

You can replace the factory headlights on a VAZ 2110 in the garage; the operation takes 20 minutes and does not require any special tools.

Replacing standard lamps is carried out in the following steps:

1. Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Remove the plug located near the wing.
3. Unfasten the spring clip that holds the lamp.
4. Disconnect the fastener and remove the lamp.
5. Install the new light element in reverse order.

On a VAZ 2110, tuning often involves tinting the headlight housing. Film, painting, and tinting varnishes are used. Tinting of lighting equipment is carried out by tuning studios; the question of whether the procedure is legal or illegal remains open.

According to the rules for operating lighting devices on cars in the Russian Federation, shading of individual parts of the lens can only be carried out by the manufacturer. Set luminous flux color:

• for low and high beams – white, selective yellow;
• all turn lamps are orange;
• rear lights – red.

When tinting the headlight unit, it is not allowed to radically change the color of the lampshade. There is no separate regulatory act that regulates the degree of tinting. There is an official document GOST R 51709–2001 - “Safety requirements for technical. condition of the vehicle and methods of verification.” In 2009, the document removed the ban on installing any type of tinting, film, or additional optical elements on the lens, but did not provide additional clarification as to what type of tuning is allowed to be used for commercial optics. Motorists modernize headlights, adhering to general recommendations - do not change the main lighting parameters of headlights and additional lights.

Installing bi-xenon lenses

Installing bi-xenon headlights is one way to improve road lighting. With their help, visibility in low and high beams in the dark is improved, without blinding oncoming drivers. The difficulty of reinstalling the headlight unit from standard halogen to bi-xenon lies in the different operating principle of xenon lamps.

It is necessary to install ignition units, adapters, and change the headlight design. DIY algorithm for replacing bi-xenon lenses in VAZ 2110 headlights:

1. Disconnect the wires from the battery.
2. Disassemble the headlight.
3. Remove the reflector and old lens.
4. Make an adapter from a rigid metal plate, which will be adjusted to the place where the bolts are attached to the module.
5. Screw the lamp into the module, connect it to the ignition blocks and screw the block to the frame.
6. To connect the ignition unit, follow the instructions that come with the lamp.
7. Reassemble and replace the unit in reverse order.
8. Reconnect the battery terminals.
9. Check functionality and make adjustments.

Installing xenon is not difficult, the main thing is to do it correctly. Installation of bi-xenon on any generation of VAZ is technically possible, but requires permission and legalization from the traffic police with a mark in the technical passport.

An administrative offense for illegally re-equipping a car's optical devices is a fine of 2,500 rubles or deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for a period of 6 months to 1 year. Prohibited devices will be confiscated.

Headlight lenses are faded - solves the problem by polishing or replacing

Dull headlight lenses are one of the serious problems for motorists. Yellow glass or a dark inner side are troubles that indicate a malfunction of the optics mechanism itself or a too long service life. Yellowed and scratched glass can be polished if it is smooth using the following options:

• buy a special polish for car glass, do not skimp on this product, otherwise it will not help remove microcracks and various other minor problems;
• prepare the headlight in a garage or other dry place for polishing, wash it and wipe it dry (it is not necessary to remove the optical device);
• Next, apply the required amount of polishing paste to the glass and rub it with a soft cloth over the entire surface; you can first polish a small area;
• then rub the polish into the glass surface with quick circular movements and watch for changes in the appearance of the headlight; the procedure can take quite a long time.

Tuning taillights - main options

Tuning tail lights on a VAZ is most often:

• painting rear lights;
• use of tint film;
• installation of LEDs.

The surface is covered with glossy or matte vinyl film. It can be applied completely, partially in a certain place on the glass and removed at any time. Tinting material is produced in different colors and shades. The film has a protective function and can be used to protect the element from mechanical impacts of small stones.

The film is applied to the outer surface of the headlight in stages:

1. Wash and dry the headlight unit.
2. Wet the surface with soapy water.
3. Cut the film to the required size.
4. Remove the backing and apply it to the surface of the lampshade.
5. Carefully smooth out from the center to the edges.
6. Dry with a hairdryer.
7. Remove excess film.

Varnish or paint is an economical option, but not always effective if you apply it yourself. To use, you need to wash and dry the lanterns well, then degrease and varnish.

Tinting should not reduce the brightness of lights by more than 15%. Although the traffic rules do not contain clear instructions on tuning rear optics, questions from the inspector may arise.

Tuning LED headlights have increased brightness and clearly define the dimensions of the car. More often, diode strips are used, which are installed around the perimeter of the rear stop.

Using LEDs

To tune the rear lights of the VAZ 2110, installing LEDs and painting the lampshade are most often used. LEDs are mounted in plastic reflectors after dismantling the headlight unit. For the VAZ 2110 it is recommended to choose two colors: red and yellow. The tapes are soldered and placed on the base inside the headlight unit.

To make the light as bright as possible, the base of the headlight is painted black. Tuning procedure step by step.

1. Dismantle the headlight, remove the glass, remove the lamps.
2. Fill the inside of the block with a thin layer of polyurethane foam.
3. Give the foam the desired shape by determining the areas for installing the LED strip.
4. Glue the LEDs onto the base inside the headlight.
5. Install glass, connect wiring.

When installing LEDs at 6 Volt dimensions, stops and turns at 12 Volt, capacitors are installed, this prevents overheating of the optics.

LED characteristics

Modern single LEDs, matrix blocks, diode strips produced by well-known companies are distinguished by their high service life and reliability. Technical characteristics of LED blocks:

• service life more than 4000 hours;
• operate at minimum on-board voltage;
• good light data;
• no overheating occurs;
• are not subject to vibration and mechanical effects;
• variety of colors.

The luminous flux of such lamps does not dazzle the eyes and is visible from a great distance. Availability allows for inexpensive and high-quality repairs.

DIY LED tuning of rear lights

To perform LED tuning of rear lights you will need a minimum set of tools and an LED strip of the required length. Do-it-yourself tuning of rear lights on a VAZ 2110 step by step:

1. Disassemble the headlight.
2. Pull out the diffuser.
3. Paint the reflectors black.
4. Prepare the site and glue the LEDs.
5. Solder stabilizers and wires from old lamps to the tape.
6. Place the reflector on top of the diodes.
7. Assemble the tuned spotlights and install in the reverse order.

LED pinout

Before connecting the wires, you need to pinout the LEDs. To make them glow, you need to pass an electric current through them in the direction from the anode to the cathode. To do this, a positive charge must be applied to the anode, and a minus charge must be directed to the cathode.

It is recommended to check the LED strip before installing it on the car.

Light requirements

Example from Ford Focus To ensure that the headlight looks consistent and does not shine in discord, pay special attention to color temperature.
If you have halogen light bulbs with a color temperature of 3200K, and you insert them with cold white light with a temperature of 6000K, then it will look foreign and you can immediately see that you made the collective farm with your own hands. This is what most people who do car tuning think. After all, the manufacturer will not design light with different temperatures. I do not recommend using diode strip inside without moisture-resistant protection according to the IP67, IP68 standard. Headlights often sweat and condensation accumulates on the glass, despite the fact that a sealing cap is installed on the back side. On my new Renault Duster I started sweating right away, although this has never happened on a Kalina.

How to disassemble and improve headlights on a VAZ-2110: tuning

Tuning the headlights on your VAZ-2110 with your own hands will not be difficult if you approach this procedure wisely. In this case, the result will please the owner, and his previously unattractive car will look much more modern. The main thing in this matter is to strictly follow the instructions in order to avoid mistakes.

This brand, as a rule, has optics of such types as “Kirzhach” and “Bosch”. The procedure for dismantling old headlights consists of the following steps:

1. First you need to disconnect the blocks with wires and remove the upper part from the radiator grille. To do this, take a key of 10.
2. After this, you need to remove the boxes with the wires connected to the direction indicators. Immediately after this, the headlight hydraulic corrector is pulled out using a special latch.
3. Next, you need to unscrew the headlight mounting bolts and remove the edge from the place where it engages with the wing.
4. After completing this work, the headlight of the car is carefully pulled out.

We looked at the procedure for removing a Bosch headlight. Now let’s find out how to remove the Kirzhach optics. This work consists of the following stages:

• A flat screwdriver is inserted into the corner of the headlight, as well as a utility knife, which is used to cut off the sealant. If you can’t cut with this tool, you can use a hair dryer;
• then we proceed to remove the reflector. This is done like this: unscrew 3 bolts around the perimeter and unfasten 4 latches;
• then the headlights are carefully removed.

As we can see, removing the headlights on a VAZ-2110 car is absolutely easy.

The situation is different with the modernization of optics. It is very important to understand what is suitable in a particular case and what is not. Let's try to understand this issue.

Where can I place the ribbon?

An LED strip with a voltage of 12 volts (as well as 24 volt models) can be used as illumination for any vehicle for several purposes:

• interior dashboard lighting. This kind of interior lighting is very common, since using an LED strip you can illuminate any area of ​​the dashboard well. What products should be chosen for interior lighting will be discussed in the next section;

LED instrument panel lighting

• You can install an LED strip in your car headlights yourself. Popularly this type of tuning is called “angel eyes”. Here you need to use either separate LEDs, or simply run a strip around the headlight. In this case, LEDs can occupy different locations in the headlight. In this case, it is possible to increase the lighting capabilities of the headlights several times, due to which they will begin to refresh the roadway much better in the evening and night hours;

Note! Many foreign car models are often already equipped with angel eyes tuning. But for cars of the domestic auto industry they are made with their own hands.

• full tuning of the car body. In this case, the 12 volt tape will be installed at the bottom of the body. As a result, the car will be illuminated from below, which will create the effect of “floating”.

Any type of lighting can be done independently. The main thing here is the correct connection of the lighting product. In this case, the connection for all options will be carried out almost identically. In order for your homemade car lighting, implemented using a 12-volt LED strip, to work for a long time and with high quality, you need to choose the right light source.

Do-it-yourself headlight tuning on a VAZ-2110: tinting

After dismantling the old headlights, it is necessary to remove the spring in the hydraulic corrector hole. Next, the adjusting screw is unscrewed, after which the optics module with reflector is removed. Before you start painting the part, you need to clean it thoroughly. A degreasing primer is suitable for this. It is not advisable to paint with enamel, since the temperature inside the headlight is always very high. In this case, heat-resistant paint is perfect. It is advisable to carry out the painting procedure itself in a dry room, very carefully, keeping this part at a distance from you.

Reasons for reflector damage

First of all, damage to the mirror layer occurs due to physical wear of the reflector. Its service life is not infinite. Even if you take good care of your car, it is impossible to avoid temperature changes in winter. Therefore, the possibility of encountering this problem cannot be excluded.

Often the cause of damage to the reflector is a leak in the seal. Small particles of dust and moisture get inside, which lead to loss of shine of the reflector. As a result, the quality of the light flux gradually decreases.

Loss of reflective properties can also be caused by installing non-standard lamps of higher wattage. The temperature inside the headlight reaches a critical value, after which a burnt-out spot forms on the surface of the reflector.

Whatever the reason, the reflector must either be replaced or restored. The cost of restoring one reflector in a car repair shop is at least 1 thousand rubles, which is not acceptable for every car enthusiast. Therefore, we suggest considering several simple ways to restore a headlight reflector with your own hands.

“Angel Eyes” - a new type of tuning

Installing “angel eyes” on a car yourself is not at all difficult. There are several options for this procedure:

• buy finished products;
• make them yourself using LED strip;
• make it yourself using a transparent tube.

As practice shows, it is much better to make “angel eyes” yourself, since stores sell very low-quality and short-lived products. You can buy a ready-made LED strip and glue it to the inside of the optics with special glue or sealant. But it will still be more effective and brighter if you use an LED ring made of a plastic tube.

The work in this case consists of the following stages:

1. To begin with, the plastic tube is heated using a hair dryer. This must be done so that it bends well. However, you also need to understand that if the product is overheated, it will become deformed.
2. After this, use pliers to bend the tube around the can, so you get an even circle.
3. When the part has cooled, the edges are sawed off.
4. Resistors and LEDs are assembled using the same scheme. It is important to sand the ends thoroughly.
5. Then, using a hacksaw, notches are made around the perimeter at approximately a distance of 2-2.5 mm. The ends are covered with foil and a special tube.
6. Next, the made ring is attached with glue around the optic lens. It is important that the notches are on the inside.

If you clearly follow the instructions and correctly carry out all stages of the work, the updated headlight will have a very presentable appearance and will be able to last about 7 years without replacement.

Sources

• ladaautos.ru/vaz-2110/kak-razobrat-i-uluchshit-fary-na-vaz-2110-tyuning.html
• infokuzov.ru/tuning/tyuning-fary-vaz-2110
• drive2.ru/l/458665674647048737/

Problems with the generator - the light dims due to lack of voltage

Many car owners drive with poor lighting and do not even suspect that the culprit is not the lamps or the headlights themselves, but the electrical circuit in the car. The first step is to check the generator, which produces a certain voltage during the trip and is the main source of electricity after the engine has been started. If the generator does not work well and does not produce the required voltage, the following troubles are possible:

• all elements of electricity consumption will not work very well, many may not turn on at all due to the lack of normal network operating conditions in the car;
• instead of the required 12V, 8-9V is supplied to the headlights at a constant network load, this can be checked by turning on the headlights with the engine off (if the light is normal, the generator is to blame);
• Also, if the generator malfunctions, fuel consumption increases, since the computer increases engine speed in order to obtain a more or less normal voltage in the network;
• Also, the poor quality of the generator is due to the fact that when you press the gas pedal, all lighting elements, as well as fans and other electrical appliances, begin to work better.

If your car has a non-original generator, the most logical solution would be to install a factory version of this device. Often, for various modifications, the plant offers a more powerful version of the generator. This is an excellent solution, but remember that it may somewhat spoil the impression of the machine. In particular, fuel consumption may increase. Otherwise, only native generators can seriously change the situation.

Self-recovery methods

To get to the reflector, the headlight removed from the car must be disassembled. The first option involves repeatedly passing the hot air of a hair dryer over the seam. The second option involves leaving the headlight in an oven preheated to 100°C for 20 minutes. After opening, all parts are cleaned of sealant residues, washed without using alcohol-containing liquids and dried.

The sealant holding the headlight components together begins to deteriorate when exposed to temperatures above 75°C.

Using metallic tape

Let's start with how to restore the reflector on a headlight using tape foil. All you need is metallized tape, purchased at a hardware store for about 30 rubles. Its adhesive base copes well with high and low temperatures, and the aluminum film is very wear-resistant.

In order to obtain a smooth surface with a minimum of seams after gluing the tape on the reflector, first, pieces of the most suitable shape are formed from several strips. Then remove the protective film and carefully stick it on. The whole procedure takes about half an hour.

Immediately before gluing, the surface must be degreased.

Advantages of the method: durability, low cost, ease of implementation.

Disadvantages: when gluing, irregularities and seams remain, which impair the properties of the reflector.

Using metal foil

Aluminum foil is highly reflective, which allows it to be used in the restoration of headlight reflectors. You will also need some epoxy resin. To maintain a perfectly smooth surface of the foil, the entire pattern is made from plain paper. Then the parts are duplicated from aluminum sheet, a thin layer of resin is applied to the reflector and glued, removing excess resin.

Advantages: withstands any temperature changes.

Disadvantages: being between the metal foil and the plastic base, epoxy glue lacks air and takes a very long time to dry. It is almost impossible to remove dried glue. Therefore, such a reflector is not suitable for repeated restoration. With the advent of tape foil, this method is practically not used.

Using chrome paint

Headlight reflector repair using chrome paint is the most popular. No need to cut and glue anything. Paint is sprayed onto the degreased surface of the reflector from a can of white chrome until a uniform, uniform layer is obtained. After painting, the headlight is dried according to the instructions on the can.

Benefits: Provides a smooth surface. You can even spray paint onto metal tape, thus increasing the reflective effect.

Quickly remove stain

There is another, faster way to clean the inside of a headlight without disassembling it. However, we immediately note that the method is not suitable for large contaminants. So, we need two magnets and a soft, clean cloth. We pre-moisten the latter in the cleaning liquid and attach it to a fishing line in the housing through the hole for the lamps. Using the second magnet we will move the internal one. Thus, we will go through all the necessary areas with a rag. At the end of the work, the rag can be pulled out by the same fishing line.

If this is not available, you can use thin wire. Please note that the second magnet (with which we will work from the outside) also needs to be wrapped in fabric. Otherwise, we will simply scratch the coating of the optics. The cleanliness of this rag is not necessary, the main thing is its presence.