What kind of light bulbs are in the VAZ 2114 headlights and other lighting devices?

Which light bulbs are better to choose?

By default, the VAZ 2114 is equipped with lamps that do not give the required effect in conditions of poor visibility.
In this regard, car owners often replace lighting elements with better models. The choice is made based on the personal readings of the car owner. Before purchasing, you must study the technical specifications of the part. The following models are the most common among motorists: Osram Cool Blue Boost is a high-quality lamp from a German manufacturer. Emits white light, which has a positive effect on visibility in low visibility conditions. The brightness indicators of the model are at a high level. Lighting element power 100/90 W. The service life ranges from 120 to 400 hours of continuous operation. The price of the product differs depending on the region and averages 1100-1200 Russian rubles.

Philips Blue Vision Ultra. The power of the lighting element is 60/50 W. The model is distinguished by high brightness. Cold white light allows you to see the road situation regardless of the level of illumination. The cost of two lamps in this series is 1400 - 1500 Russian rubles.

IPF Titan White are high-quality models from a Japanese manufacturer. A distinctive feature of the product is its high luminous characteristics and long service life. The lamps provide high-quality illumination of the road surface regardless of weather conditions. Power is 55 W. The cost of a product from a Japanese manufacturer averages 2,200 rubles.

The base may be different

Depending on what type of fog lights are installed in YOUR car, there may be a different base. There can be two bases in total: H3 and H11.

To be completely sure, I recommend removing the burnt-out lamp and picking up a similar one at an auto store.

In this PTF the base is H4

Installing LED lamps in a standard base

Let's say right away that PTF LED lamps shine worse.

My husband still managed to get the xenon in. Now it’s very cool to drive in the dark, just heaven and earth compared to the factory light.

The lamp base depends on the manufacturer, I personally have Bosch fog lights and have bulbs with an H4 base, but they can also be H3. My light bulbs are made in China, the so-called “halogen xenon”, they shine very well, and most importantly, they are not prohibited in our country.

If all the lights don't light up

Replacing a low beam lamp on a viburnum

Sometimes on 2114 the dashboard backlight stops turning on completely. Usually, to restore its functionality, you need to change the fuse. In the new type mounting block it is F10 at 7.5 A. The part is green. Its location is shown in the figure below: Replacing the fusible element, as a rule, does not cause difficulties for car enthusiasts. You can change it yourself. Therefore, when the instrument panel stops lighting, you need to remove the fuse and install a working one. If everything works, then the fault has been identified correctly. If in doubt, the part can be checked with a multimeter. But sometimes the tidy may not light up for other reasons. This:

• Burnt out contact board;
• Broken wiring;
• Oxidation of contacts.

They can be diagnosed using a multimeter and visual inspection. You can usually identify and fix these problems yourself. But in some cases, the help of an auto electrician may be required.

Other malfunctions and their elimination (rear and front dimensions of the VAZ 2114)

Replacing low beam lamp Largus video

Quite often the cause of a non-working side light is a blown fuse. You can fix the problem by replacing the fuse that seems suspicious with a new one. If the situation is corrected, then the cause of the breakdown was precisely this element, and if not, then it will be necessary to exclude such a thing as a broken circuit.

Power supply to the side lights of the VAZ 2114 comes together with the headlights. If the headlights (front or rear) do not light up, then most likely there is an open circuit. To identify and eliminate such malfunctions, you will need to contact a specialist who has special equipment and appropriate skills.

It is worthwhile to dwell on how to check the button for turning on the side lights. To understand whether this was the cause of the malfunction, you should remove the button from the panel and then short-circuit the wires. If the lamps light up, it is the button that is causing the breakdown and will need to be replaced.

From the above information it is clear that almost any reason for the breakdown of dimensions on the VAZ 2114 is quite simple to eliminate

It is important to do this in a timely manner, since not only the safety of the driver and passengers, but also the general situation on the road while driving depends on the serviceability of these lights. The lack of clearance may confuse drivers of other vehicles and, as a result, create an emergency situation.

Replacing light bulbs in the dashboard of a VAZ 2114

Replacing light bulbs in the VAZ 2114 dashboard does not require contacting a car service center. You can do it yourself. To do this you will need a Phillips screwdriver and new lamps. Algorithm for performing the procedure:

1. Remove the decorative trim. To do this, you need to unscrew the fasteners with a screwdriver. You should start removing the part from the bottom, pulling it towards you.
2. Disconnect the cigarette lighter wire.
3. Remove the screws from the dashboard trim.
4. Remove the trim.
5. Disconnect the wires from the instrument panel.
6. Unscrew the tidy fasteners. Usually the part is held on by self-tapping screws.
7. Remove the panel.

1. Remove the bulb sockets that have failed. To do this, they must be unscrewed counterclockwise.
2. Remove faulty lamps.
3. Replace light bulbs.
4. Check the functionality of the indicators. If they start working, the fault is identified correctly. If this does not happen, another lamp may have burned out, or the cause of the failure may be different. Sometimes it happens that the new light bulb turns out to be defective. To check it or find a non-lit lamp, you can check them with a multimeter. This is done like this:

• Switch the device to ohmmeter mode;
• Install one probe to the side of the base, and the second to the patch at its end;

If the arrow of the device moves, the element is working. This method is not suitable for testing LED lamps. In this case, for diagnostics, the multimeter should be set to diode mode. Measurements are carried out according to the same principle, but during the process it is necessary to swap the probes. If the lamp is working, the current should only flow in one direction. But usually a burnt-out element can be identified by eye.

1. Assemble the dashboard and other elements. The operation is performed in reverse order.

At the end of the work, it is necessary to check the functionality of the dashboard lamps or the entire panel. Some 2114 owners change the bulbs not because they burn out, but to improve the glow or change the color of the dashboard backlight using LED elements. Driving with the instrument panel or individual indicators not illuminated is not prohibited by law. But this causes noticeable discomfort. Failure of the battery warning lights, oil pressure or fuel level may prevent you from noticing a serious vehicle breakdown or lack of gasoline in time. Therefore, it is recommended that a backlight malfunction be repaired immediately when detected.

Longitudinal slope - road

Longitudinal slope of the road M0, slope of the embankment (u1: 1.5. The plane of the road surface is graded similarly to the previous example. The slope of the road surface is graded as follows.  

If the longitudinal slope of the road is 10 and the slope of the embankment slope r c - - i: 1 5, then the horizontal slopes are drawn through the points of the slope scale, the interval of which is equal to the interval of the embankment slope (Fig. JX. The distance between two projections of adjacent horizontal lines in the direction of the common normal (scales slope) is the same everywhere.  

The noise level of traffic flow is determined by the speed, intensity and composition of the flow, the longitudinal slope of the road, the type of road surface, the width of the dividing strip and other factors.  

In table Table 7.11 shows the approximate values ​​of the correction factors for changes in mileage emissions of carbon monoxide from passenger cars and trucks depending on the longitudinal slope of the road.  

When using type II drainage, transverse outlet pipes are laid under curbs with slopes greater than or equal to the slopes of the bottom of the trough, perpendicular to the axis of the road, if its longitudinal slope does not exceed 20% o, and also at an angle of 85 and 75 with longitudinal slopes of the road, respectively, 40, 60 % about and more. For distances less than 4 m, type III dehumidification is used.  

According to traffic safety conditions, it is necessary to provide inserts with a slope of no more than 2% and a length of not less than 50 m every 500 m of the length of the prolonged slope in the trenches. On small radius curves, the longitudinal slope of the road decreases.  

In Fig. 74 shows a diagram of a drive created on the basis of a unified torque converter. A stepwise increase in Speeds with the number of passes and their stabilization on each pass does not depend on the longitudinal slope of the road. The operating principle of the drive is as follows.  

When assessing the drive system, it is based on external resistances and technological requirements for the road rolling process. These requirements are summarized in the VNII-Stroydormash and are reduced to the following: a) stabilization of the rolling speed on each pass, regardless of the longitudinal slope of the road within 5 30; b) ensuring the possibility of increasing compaction speeds to 1 5 - 4 km / h with an increase in the number of passes; c) ensuring the evenness of the surface and preventing the shift of its layers during the reversal process.  

The withdrawal of agricultural land and forested land is justified by a technical and economic calculation and a comparison of possible options for the construction project. It is prohibited to begin work or other use of the provided land plot until local land management authorities have established the boundaries of this plot in kind (on the ground) and issued a document certifying the right to use the land. Increasing the radii of curves in the plan, softening the longitudinal slopes of the road must be carried out without disturbing the landscape, without causing soil erosion, the development of ravines, changes in drainage in the roadside strip and in compliance with the requirements of land legislation. The costs of land reclamation to restore their fertility (taking into account the costs of removing the fertile soil layer, storing and applying it to reclaimed lands or unproductive lands) during major repairs of roads and transport structures are included in the cost of these objects, and in the development of deposits - to the cost price products. Reclamation of lands whose soil cover is disturbed by land users during road repairs and development of deposits of non-metallic materials is carried out at the expense of land users.  

The longitudinal profile of a road shows its character along its length, taking into account ups and downs, the magnitude of which is characterized by a slope expressed as a percentage. The difference in height between two points of the longitudinal profile is called elevation, and the horizontal distance between these points is called elevation. By dividing the elevation by the elevation, expressed in meters, the value of the longitudinal slope of the road is obtained.  

Replacing the side light lamp of a VAZ-2114

Side light lamps are divided into front and rear. They are located closer to the turn signals. Let's look at the general provisions:

1. The front lamps are usually white, while the rear lamps are bright red.
2. To turn the side lights on or off, you need to press the “side light switch”. The button is located above the central computer display. When the lamps are turned on, the button lights up green.
3. There is also a fuse in all side lighting circuits.

First, let's look at how to replace the front lamps:

• Turn off all the lights so that the car is literally “dark,” then open the hood.
• Find the plastic casing on the headlamp with the non-working lamp and unscrew the screws.
• Now simply remove the lamp socket and replace it.

To replace the rear lamp, you need:

• Usually they are covered with decorative upholstery, remove it. Next you should see and remove the block with wires. There should be side latches under it, squeeze them and pull out the socket with the non-working light bulb.
• That's not all. Find the burnt out bulb, push it in and pull it counterclockwise. Congratulations, the light bulb has been removed. Now all that remains is to install a new, working lamp.

We would also like to add that overheating of a fuse can occur for various reasons, for example, a short circuit in the entire automotive circuit. In this case, we do not recommend repairing it yourself; it is better to contact a mechanic. Or the button does not turn on, the reason here is due to the fact that the oxidized contacts need to be cleaned.

Conventional lamps or xenon: what to choose for VAZ 2114?

In the VAZ 2114, the xenon low beam lamp is changed according to the same scheme as a regular one. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is the need to install special reflectors and light flux dividers in the headlights along with xenon. This will help make the ground clearance lighting correct and comfortable for the driver's eyes. At the same time, a car equipped in this way will not blind oncoming drivers with excessively bright light.

Before changing the light bulb in the headlight of a VAZ 2114 from a regular one to a xenon one, it is worth analyzing all the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution.

Let us list the main features of each type.

Incandescent lamps:

• advantages - affordable cost, no need to install additional equipment;
• Disadvantages - insufficiently bright light, short lifespan (they burn out quite quickly).

Comparison of halogen and xenon lamps

Xenon lamps:

• advantages - long operating period, low energy consumption, noticeably better quality of road surface lighting;
• disadvantages - the need to install additional equipment, expensive price (a xenon lamp is much more expensive than an incandescent lamp).

Types of lighting fixtures

For installation in the headlights of the VAZ 2114, double-filament lamps with an H4 socket are used, the power of which is 60/55 W. They perform simultaneously the functions of high and low beam. This allows you to reduce the size of the headlights and reduce heat. However, such versatility also has negative sides. If one thread burns out, the other can still work. But, since it is impossible to drive without low or high beams, you have to change a partially working lamp. At the same time, headlight bulbs are always installed in pairs to obtain the same glow mode on the left and right sides. It turns out that because of one burnt-out filament, you will have to change two lamps, which is uneconomical.

Halogen lamps are installed at the manufacturer's factory. This is a modification of conventional incandescent lamps, the bulbs of which contain pairs of halogens - iodine and bromine. This makes it possible to increase the heating of the coil and increase the brightness of the glow. However, the temperature of the flask, which has to be made of quartz glass, also increases.

In addition to halogen lamps, the following are installed in the headlights of a VAZ 2114 car:

• incandescent lamps. They are cheap, but dull and short-lived. Currently practically not used;
• xenon lamps. They have increased brightness because the plasma arc glows. They do not have filaments, therefore they are more resistant to stress. The disadvantage of xenon is the need to use an ignition unit, which takes up extra space;
• LEDs. These are relatively new lamps that have managed to win the preference of most car enthusiasts. They are safe, the supply voltage is only 12 V. The service life is up to 50,000 hours (halogen - up to 2000). Practically do not heat up. The disadvantage is the directional emission of the light flux. While halogen or xenon samples shine evenly in all directions, LED lamps emit in one direction, so several crystals mounted on a cylindrical base are used at once. In addition, the LEDs are equipped with diffusion lenses that evenly distribute the flow in all directions.

Despite the clear advantage of LED lamps, it is recommended to choose halogen designs. This is required by regulations that prohibit tampering with the vehicle's structure. Unauthorized replacement of lamps can result in a high fine or deprivation of your driver's license. Bulbs in the VAZ 2114 headlights should be installed only standard ones, which are installed at the manufacturer.

Reasons for failure of dashboard lights

The dashboard lighting performs several important functions in parallel:

• control. The lamps light up when failures or malfunctions of individual components occur;
• informational. Notifies the driver in real time about the status of important vehicle systems;
• decorative In a dark interior, beautiful lighting on the instrument panel decorates and enlivens the front part of the cabin.

The main reason for the failure of light bulbs in the instrument panel is difficult operating conditions - heating, vibration, power surges. This significantly reduces the life of the lamps and causes a lot of problems:

• burnout of filaments in halogen devices, burnout of current-carrying paths in LED lamps;
• broken wires or the appearance of an oxide film on the contacts;
• problems with the fuse box or contact board;
• somewhere shorted to ground.

Before you try to change the lamps, you should accurately determine the cause of the problems that have arisen, otherwise you will not be able to get the expected result

It is important to know the condition of the fuses and the condition of the wires. The insulation on them often frays and begins to short to ground.

It is necessary to inspect the wiring and replace problematic connections. In addition, you need to clean the contacts. The terminals oxidize and the ability to conduct current decreases. This applies not only to Ladas; such danger is a common “disease” of most cars.

Process Features

To ensure that the process of dismantling and replacing the lighting component is successful, make sure that there is no condensation in the reflector unit. If you still find moisture in the block, clean the drainage channel, which you can find near the mounting of the turn signal light (on the left or right of the car).

Also, do not create an emergency situation on the road by leaving your car with failed headlight components on the side of the road.

We can give some more advice to motorists:

• take into account the interval from the moment the vehicle's lighting system is turned off. Do not start work immediately after turning off the lighting system, as this may cause burns;
• Whatever lamp you replace (xenon or halogen), wear protective gloves;
• Do not replace lighting elements with overly powerful ones, as they can lead to failure of the lighting device.

Dashboard lamps

The dashboard provides the driver with a lot of useful information that allows him to monitor the condition of the car, the driving process, diagnose breakdowns in a timely manner and correct them. So, the panel light comes on for the following reasons:

• The battery is not charging.
• For one reason or another, the handbrake is stuck.
• Not enough fuel in the tank.
• The oil pressure has decreased (which indicates the need to urgently stop the engine to avoid more serious consequences).
• Excess water in the filter. To prevent water from entering the pump, which could lead to damage, you need to drain excess water from the filter.
• The fuel system is malfunctioning.
• There was a failure in the propulsion system and much more.

As you can see, the panel lamps allow you to determine what is wrong in the car; if the lamps themselves fail, then you can miss a very important breakdown, which can even lead to an accident

This is why it is so important not to delay replacement (lamps cannot be repaired)

Today, the car market offers a wide range of lamps for the control panel, ranging from the standard version, which is cheaper but also has average characteristics, to modernized versions that give the panel, and therefore the entire atmosphere of the car, a different, more expressive atmosphere.

Professionals also advise replacing standard lamps with LEDs, which largely decorate the panel.

So, we list several of the currently most popular options suitable for the VAZ 2114.

• LED lamps Sho-Me SM-T5 (blue, white and red). Country of origin: Korea, price: 80 rubles. for a couple.
• High-brightness SMD LED module – 20 rubles.
• LED Sho-me SM-T5-cap-super (white) – 50 rub.
• Halogen lamps from Osram and Philips cost approximately 40-80 rubles apiece.

As you can see, prices for lamps are not high. It is worth noting that replacement takes very little time, which we will talk about later.

How to replace all lamps on a VAZ 2113-VAZ 2115?

Note! Before you start, be sure to keep one thing in mind: under no circumstances should you touch the glass bulb with your fingers, otherwise this could cause your light bulb to fail much faster, so we recommend that you replace the light bulbs with clean gloves, but if If you have already touched the glass flask with your fingers, then before installing the lamp, wipe the entire flask from grease and dirt with a clean rag soaked in alcohol! (This information applies only to the halogen lamp, the small side light lamp and the turn signal lamp do not need to follow this procedure, but we still recommend that you use clean gloves when working with the lamps)

Replacing the low and high beam lamp:

1) As was said earlier, there is only one lamp for the low and high beam, but it is two-filament, so to replace it you will need to first open the hood of the car and then find two bolts on the back of the headlight unit (Bolts are indicated by arrows ) that secure the headlight cover, after these bolts come out, unscrew them completely by hand and then, as shown in the small picture below, remove the plastic cover from the headlight block.

Note! After removing the cover from the headlight unit, you will have to work with electronics, so it is recommended to de-energize the battery when working with it, so that no short circuits occur during operation, and for information on how to de-energize the battery, see the article entitled: “Replacing the battery on a VAZ ", paragraph 1!

2) Now that the car is de-energized, disconnect the wire block from the terminal of the halogen lamp and then take it aside.

3) Then take a closer look at the terminals of the halogen lamp, there will be a spring clamp that holds the light bulb while driving so that it does not fall out of the headlight, so using your hand, fold this spring clamp down, as shown in the small photo below and then pull it lamp leads (For clarity, the leads are indicated by red arrows), remove it from the hole in which it is located.

Note! The new halogen lamp is installed in the headlight unit in the reverse order of removal, but when installing, always remember that you cannot touch the glass bulb with your fingers, otherwise your lamp will quickly burn out and will not work!

Replacing the side light bulb:

This lamp is replaced very simply, in order for you to be able to remove the old lamp, you will first need to open the hood and remove the same plastic cover that was discussed just above, in the section “Replacing the low and high beam lamp”, so first remove this completely roof and simply pulling the wires that fit the side light lamp, pull it out of the hole in which it is located and then, holding the lamp itself with your hand, simply remove it from the hole, thereby you will remove it from the chamber, as shown in the small photo slightly below:

Note! In some cars of the Samara family, the optics are slightly changed, so on some cars there are side light headlights that are held simply by tension, and there are those that are specifically fixed in the chamber, those that are held by tension do not need to be turned anywhere, you just need to pull it by force it will come out (This lamp is shown in the small photo above), but those that are specifically attached to the chamber must be turned counterclockwise and only then removed, so before pulling it, try turning it counterclockwise!

Replacing the turn signal lamp:

1) Replacing this lamp will also not be difficult, so as always, first you will need to open the hood of the car and then find the socket that goes with the lamp and is built into the turn signal itself, so after finding the socket, take it with your hand and turn counterclockwise as shown in the figure below, and after turning the socket, pull it and thereby remove it from the turn signal along with the lamp.

2) And finally, when the socket and the lamp are in your hand, press the light bulb itself and turn it in the same way as the socket counterclockwise and then completely remove the lamp from the socket.

Note! This lamp is installed in the reverse order of removal, but only when installing will you pay attention to the two side slides (One of them is indicated by an arrow in the photo below) that are located on the lamp, so install it in such a way that these slides fit into the grooves on the chamber and then Turning the lamp, make sure that it is fixed with these two side slides!

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Types of headlights

The headlight unit on a VAZ can have two design options:

Outwardly they are very similar. Experts distinguish them by small details - the shape of the blender arches or the rotation diffuser. Kirzhach has a long, narrow reflector with a partition and no top wall. Bosch has walls on all sides, and the reflector is short. For an inexperienced person, it is easier to distinguish these designs by the shape of the plug on the back of the headlamp - Bosch products have one and are made in the form of an oval. These subtleties are not accessible to everyone, but only to experienced car enthusiasts.

Important! They have no fundamental difference in design, but installing one instead of the other will not work. Therefore, you should know which headlights will fit the body of a given car, so as not to find yourself in a difficult situation when purchasing. In addition, Kirzhach headlights are more difficult to disassemble than Bosch.

There are also Chinese analogues of headlight units for the VAZ 2114. They can have any shape, since they are not subject to general standards. Purchasing such products is a big risk. You can, with equal probability, get suitable headlights, or have lighting fixtures that do not match the shape of the sockets.

Replacement instructions

The procedure for replacing dashboard lamps is not particularly difficult. The only problem may be disassembly, which allows you to remove the backlight panel and get to the light bulbs. The difficulty is that the fastening screws are located at different points, and you need to know their location. Let's consider the process in order:

Required Tools

To replace the light bulbs in the dashboard you will need:

• a screwdriver with a cross blade;
• a flat-head screwdriver, preferably with a thin blade for unsnapping plugs and fasteners;
• pliers for dismantling cartridges;
• set of replacement lamps.

A small number of necessary tools makes the work convenient and fast. If you plan to make a small tuning - changing the color or brightness of the backlight, then additional devices will be required to remove the factory paint, dismantle the plastic filters and a solvent to clean the remaining paint layer on the back of the instrument panel.

Replacing the backlight

To obtain an even backlight, it is recommended, if possible, to change all the dashboard bulbs at once. Replacing one lamp can create a situation where after a week you will have to repeat the entire procedure in order to change another burnt out lamp. Therefore, experts recommend updating all the lighting at once. It is also advisable to replace incandescent lamps with LEDs - they are economical, have a wide range and provide a large selection of shade and brightness.

How to disassemble the dashboard

First of all, you need to remove the decorative trim from the radio. On the VAZ 2114, the dashboard is mechanically connected to this part, so you need to immediately disconnect it. After this, perform the following steps:

• Using a flathead and Phillips screwdriver, the decorative casing is disconnected. The steering column should be lowered as much as possible so that it does not interfere with the work. You will have to carefully snap off the decorative plugs and unscrew the 5 screws securing the casing. You also need to remove the handles from the sliders and the heater switch;
• After disconnecting the screws, the casing must be pulled towards you. You should act carefully; perhaps not all elements have been removed yet and they can be broken. You don’t have to completely remove the casing; there’s enough room to unscrew the mounting screws;
• To disconnect the dashboard you need a long Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the screws, tilt the shield towards you and pull out the terminal blocks with connecting wires.

Important! After this, the panel will be completely freed and you can work with it freely

Replacing backlight bulbs

To dismantle the cartridges, it is convenient to use small pliers. They grip the flat back. It is carefully turned half a turn counterclockwise, after which the assembly can be removed from the socket. In a similar way, all elements to be replaced are extracted. Then the lamps are removed and new copies are installed in their place. Insert the cartridges into the sockets and turn them half a turn clockwise to secure them. After this, it is recommended to connect the terminal blocks, apply operating voltage and check the functionality of the light bulbs until the casing is assembled. The vehicle systems are checked:

• turn on the ignition and check the operation of the oil pressure, generator and check indicators. Raise the handbrake lever and see if the lamp lights up;
• trigger an alarm to check;
• switch the high and low beam of the headlights and determine whether the indication works;
• include dimensions.

If all elements of the lighting system are operating normally, reassemble the dashboard in the reverse order. This completes the process of replacing the VAZ 2114 dashboard bulbs.

WHY DO YOU NEED ALL-WEATHER MODELS

There are several types of lamps, one of which is all-weather. The key feature of this type is that during manufacturing a special coating is applied to the inner wall of the bulb, which has interference properties, which gives the light a yellowish tint. This is done to improve the contrast of the illuminated area, especially during bad weather. For example, the light of an ordinary H4 light bulb is strongly reflected from falling raindrops, which often blinds the driver, interfering with visibility. Yellowish light has a lower degree of reflectivity and is less irritating to the eye when reflected, which is more beneficial for driving in bad weather.

In addition, a car with all-weather h4 lamps is more visible on the road, both in fog and in pouring rain, which significantly reduces the likelihood of a traffic accident.

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Safety is a top priority for all-weather models.

The most common types, as shown by the h4 lamp test, are:

• IPF H4 Superbeam,
• GENERAL ELECTRIC H4 AllDay,
• PHILIPS H4 Weather Vision,
• NARVA H4 Azzurro.

The brightest h4 lamps listed are PHILIPS H4 Weather Vision and GENERAL ELECTRIC H4 AllDay. They show the best results among all-weather ones, however they are much more expensive. All of them are bright enough, but it’s up to you to decide which h4 bulbs are best. It all depends on individual requirements.

What bulbs to put in the headlights of VAZ 2109, 2112, 2114, 2115

Owners of domestic cars in most cases are faced with the problem of a lack of lighting from those bulbs in the headlights that are installed by the manufacturer. Typically, the VAZ company equips its models with Philips + 30% bulbs. These lamps are of fairly high quality and provide a clear demarcation line on the road. But if these properties are not enough for the car owner, then there are many options for replacing headlight paws.

What kind of bulbs should I put in the headlights of a VAZ?

Standard light bulbs for cars of the VAZ 2109, 2112, 2114 and 2115 brands can be with increased luminous flux brightness. For example, Philips +50%, +80%, +100% or OSRAM +50, +90%. The special composition of the gas in the bulb of these lamps makes it possible to achieve greater light brightness and work much more efficiently in comparison with the factory version. The disadvantage of this product is the relatively shorter service life of these lamps.

Install LED lamps for car headlights

Today, LED headlight bulbs have become especially popular among owners of VAZ 2109, 2112, 2114 and 2115. Installing such bulbs in the headlights of your car is very profitable and economical. Despite the fact that the cost of this product is several times higher than the usual standard options, the service life of such lamps is quite long. In addition, they consume much less electricity and are able to work efficiently at maximum air temperatures. If you install the LED light bulb correctly, it will be very resistant to vibrations and shocks. Installing an LED in a car's brake light will allow the driver of a car catching up with you to clearly see your dimensions on the road.

Halogen lamps for VAZ 2109, 2112, 2114 and 2115 cars

The chemical composition of the gas from halogen lamps in headlights allows for excellent light output during operation. Which is directly a big advantage of these lamps. High-quality illumination of a huge span of the road and a long service life make halogen lamps a popular product for car enthusiasts.

Today on sale you can find “halogen” lamps with increased brightness, all-weather models, with increased power and temperature. The secret of the popularity of this kind of lamps also lies in their cost. High quality products and affordable prices are what every car driver needs.

Xenon headlight bulbs

The beauty of the appearance of xenon headlights speaks of the prestige of the car and the good taste of its owner. But, besides the fact that xenon looks expensive, it also has a number of undeniable advantages over other models. Xenon bulbs for VAZ 2109, 2112, 2114 and 2115 provide the greatest amount of light during operation and also have an unlimited service life.

The light that these lamps provide is clean and bright, which greatly helps the driver on the road at night. The only drawback of such lighting is that it can blind the driver of an oncoming car. But this can be fixed; you need to switch the headlights in time.

In order to finally decide which bulbs to put in the VAZ headlights, you need to weigh all the advantages of each option. This will make it possible to understand which light will be most suitable for you for safe driving.

Tuning headlights

The headlights on the VAZ 2114 can be easily tuned. The improvement of the headlights is manifested in the following modifications:

• The headlight reflector is changed. The light beam is formed by a reflector, and the newer and better the coating, the brighter and more accurate it will be. To replace the headlight reflector, you must remove the headlight itself from the car. Then the glass is removed using a stationery knife. This must be done very carefully, since the sealant connecting the glass to the body is very dense, and the glass may burst. Next, the reflector is replaced with a new one. During assembly, a thick layer of transparent silicone sealant is applied to the edge of the glass, which is pressed against the body. If there are gaps when applying the sealant, the headlight will fog up from the inside. This will cause light scattering and rapid burnout of incandescent lamps.
• Installation of lenses. Instead of the standard headlight reflector 2114, tuning is carried out by installing lenses. This is the best option for improving the brightness and clarity of lighting. The fact is that the lens creates a clear, directional beam, and does not scatter the light, as a standard reflector does. Accordingly, with proper adjustment, headlights with lenses will illuminate the night road well and will not blind drivers of oncoming cars. However, it is not recommended to carry out such tuning yourself, since it is quite difficult to calibrate the headlights. Contact the service.
• "Angel Eyes". A good replacement for standard side lights is the installation of so-called “angel eyes”. They are an LED strip that goes around the edge of the lens. This fashion began with the BMW brand and has deeply entered the life of optics tuning. This modification will not affect the level of the head light in any way, but will give the optics an original look. Also, “angel eyes” act as daytime running lights. Therefore, you can avoid using low beams during the day, which will have a positive effect on the life of the generator and incandescent lamps. RETROFIT.PRO offers service for all types of automotive lighting devices.
• Installation of xenon lamps. This modification significantly improves head lighting. But there are a number of disadvantages here. The installation of non-standard xenon is limited by the legislation of the Russian Federation, since such headlights blind drivers of oncoming cars and can provoke an accident. Therefore, it is necessary to comply with all conditions for installing xenon lamps. They include installing lenses, replacing corrugated glass with smooth glass, installing headlight washers and registering xenon in the vehicle title. You can buy a ready-made set of tuning headlights 2114 for installing xenon. This modification will require high-quality headlight adjustment.
• Installation of LED lamps. LED lamps, unlike xenon, do not require additional modifications. But they are different. Simple lamps, similar to halogen ones, will give a negative effect, but lamps with ignition units and additional radiators will shine no worse than xenon. They also require careful headlight adjustment.

The headlights on all models of the Samara-2 line are the same. If you don’t want to make modifications yourself, then you can buy headlight tuning for VAZ 2113, 2114 and 2115.

Removing and replacing side lamps in the rear light

The replacement process involves sequentially performing the following steps:

• the trunk opens;
• to gain access to the headlight, remove the carpet covering it from the inside;
• the board contacts are disconnected;
• the bar is removed (all the rear light bulbs are on it).

Replaced with a new side light bulb (the side light bulbs on the VAZ 2114 have the smallest size, so it will be difficult to confuse them); The board with the new light bulb is installed in its original place.

If replacing the light bulb in the front/rear marker does not produce results and the side lights still do not work, then you need to check the appropriate fuses or look for other causes of the malfunction.

Light at night is the “head” of everything

Visibility of the highway at night depends on the quality of light

Definitely, the quality of light affects the viewing range of the route. Behind all this is a reflector and diffuser in the lighting unit .

The VAZ-2114 is equipped with a BOSCH instrument unit, the directional beam of which is incomparable with previous domestic analogues.

Why do light bulbs fail?

The main reason for the relatively rapid burnout is rather difficult operating conditions. Reduce resource:

• voltage fluctuations;
• vibration;
• overheating (in a closed space of the instrument panel this is normal).

In addition, filaments have a short service life of only 1500 hours.

In addition, lamps may stop working due to:

• wiring damage;
• destruction of board tracks;
• contact oxidation;
• blown fuses due to short circuit, etc.

For this reason, before replacing a light bulb in a Lada 2114, it is advisable to find out why it stopped working. Until the root cause is identified, the situation cannot be corrected.

How many lamps does the VAZ-2114 dashboard contain?

Now we will tell you how many lighting elements are installed on the dashboard of the VAZ model in question. This will allow you to estimate upcoming expenses and immediately purchase the required volume.

So, the instrument lighting is provided by 7 lamps. In addition, there are other indicators:

• left and right turn signals – 2 pcs.;
• emergency oil pressure – 1;
• handbrake activation – 1;
• battery charge – 1;
• alarm - 1;
• malfunction of the motor control system - 1;
• high beam - 1;
• brake fluid level – 1;
• external lighting – 1;
• fuel reserve – 1.

In total, the VAZ-2114 has a total of 18 units. Experts recommend that even when one incandescent light bulb has burned out, immediately change everything. This ensures that the operation does not have to be performed again in the near future.

Which modification is better?

H4 halogen lamps installed on the VAZ-2114 are divided into:

1. Standard.
2. Enhanced light beam.
3. Improved visual overview.
4. All-weather.
5. Increased power.

They are two filaments for low and high beam lighting. Lamps with a power of 60/55W are considered optimal among them .

Standard

Standard H4 lamp

Such lamps are mounted on every car of this VAZ model.

High beam lamp

High light flux lamp +30%

They are designated as +30%, 50% and so on. In addition to consuming “their” 55W and percent, they produce brighter light . But the duration of their operation is not long, although the price is more expensive.

Improved visual overview

Illuminated with white light familiar to the eye. Consuming the usual 55 W, they illuminate brighter, despite the bluish tint of the bulb.

They provide an excellent background light on snowy and dry roads. On a wet road it is better to use yellow fog lights. Doesn't blind oncoming cars. The service life of these does not differ from standard ones, despite the inflated price . Manufacturers prefer lamps with a yellow or bluish tint.

All weather

All-weather yellow lamp

The lamps are specially coated with a yellowish tint, which allows the light to achieve the contrast of the area in bad weather, especially cloudy (foggy). Yellow light has less reflection.

Increased power

They are in demand among owners who do not particularly know the “subject of the dispute.”

The manufacturer does not equip the VAZ-2114 with powerful lamps and does not recommend them, since this is associated with mandatory overheating and melting of wires, contacts, and headlight reflectors.

High-power lamps lead to consequences such as blinding an oncoming car and causing an accident.