Fog lights for VAZ 2114: select and install

The process of installing xenon in PTF

If we don’t take the tuning option, where xenon-type fog lights are an integral attribute, then consider installing PTF on a standard standard bumper, as most motorists do.

Options

There are several options for installing fog lights, among which the motorist must choose the one that best suits him.

1. Buying a bumper with installed fog lights.
2. Purchase of individual PTF elements and their installation.

Algorithm and necessary tool

So, to complete the process you will need the following tools: a xenon kit (the selection of this product is described below), a drill, drill bits, a jigsaw. Is everything collected? Then we proceed directly to the consideration of the sequential process of installing xenon fog lights on the VAZ-2114:

1. First you need to remove the front bumper.
2. Now, we clean it from dirt, dust and other objects. The best thing to do is wash it and clean it.
3. We carry out markings for future fog lights.
4. Using a drill and jigsaw, we cut out holes for installing fog lights.
5. Using a file, emery and other grinding devices, we process the edges.
6. We fasten the fog lights into the holes using the bolts.
7. The headlights themselves are installed, now you need to secure the xenon ignition units.
8. We do this in the engine compartment, away from water.
9. Wires with light bulbs extend from the blocks, which need to be installed as fog lights.
10. Now, we connect the PTF and xenon to the electrical circuit.
11. At the last stage, performance testing is carried out.

As most motorists and experts recommend, xenon installation should be trusted to a professional. Thus, if a motorist is not sure that he is able to do everything himself and correctly, the best option is to contact a car service center or an auto electrician.

Selection of xenon lamps for VAZ-2114

With the installation process covered, it's worth considering what's included in the xenon fog light kit and where it can be purchased. To begin with, let’s look at what the entire xenon kit in the PTF consists of:

• Headlights;
• Light bulbs;
• Switching relay;
• Set of wires;
• Connection diagram;
• Button to turn on/off PTF.

Where to buy

Now that it’s clear what elements the kit consists of, it’s worth talking about purchasing options:

Chinese xenon, or?

You should not take the Chinese version of xenon, it is better to add a little and buy, albeit cheap, but high-quality branded goods.

As a rule, it has a guarantee, and the quality is certified by certificates. But, as practice shows, China is different from China and you can come across some pretty good and high-quality parts even made in China.

Lighting

Since the staff bumper does not have seats, they must be made by yourself. To do this you may need:

• Drill with a drill;
• Electric puzzle;
• File;
• Measuring instruments (tape measure, ruler, etc.);
• Marker;

Removing the front bumper of a VAZ 2114

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the bumper
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Installation of fog lights is carried out with the bumper removed. Marking is first done on a bumper that has been cleaned of dirt. The optimal installation location is at the level of the lower air intake, but at some distance from it. It is advisable that the PTF be located strictly under the headlights.

First determine the distance at which the fog lights will be removed from the air intake. Then we'll figure out what size holes to cut. Decorative “glasses” will help with this. They consist of two halves. external (decorative) and internal (fixes the external part and the headlights themselves).

The outer half of the glasses has tabs on the inside to fit into the hole in the bumper. To determine the size of the hole, the dimensions of this mounting protrusion are measured. After we place the markings with the appropriate dimensions on the bumper.

Once the markings are complete, we will continue cutting the holes with an electric jigsaw. After this, the edges of the holes must be adjusted using a file

It is important to make sure that the outer part of the glass fits tightly into the hole

In these holes we fix the fog lights with bolted connections. All that remains is to fix the “glasses” headlights.

After installing the fog lights, we install the bumper on the car. This completes the first stage.

Installation methods

There are several ways to equip a VAZ-2114 with fog lights:

1. Purchasing a tuning bumper with fog lights already installed. Such bumpers are usually made in a tuning studio, where they are installed and connected. It's not cheap.
2. Installation of a bumper from the VAZ 2115 model on a car with seats made for fog lamps, followed by the purchase of a PTF kit and their independent installation on the car.
3. Purchasing a set of fog lights and “glasses” - facing elements for these headlights, installing them yourself. Let's look at this method in more detail.

Typically, a PTF kit includes: headlights, bulbs for them, power relay, wiring, connection diagram, power button. When choosing this kit, you should take into account the shape of the headlights; they should fit well into the “glasses”.

For the VAZ 2114, small rectangular headlights produced by Kirzhach are considered optimal.

The optics of this manufacturer are used in the standard installation of PTF on model 2114.

When choosing another manufacturer, there is a risk of purchasing low-quality equipment, in particular light bulbs. As a result, the quality of headlight illumination will be poor.

How to install a PTF: necessary materials and tools

Installation of fog lights, regardless of the chosen installation method, requires the presence of certain parts and tools, without which it is impossible.

What are the button and relay for?

In order to install fog lights on a VAZ, you need to assemble certain parts in advance or purchase a ready-made kit. The cost of such a set rarely exceeds one thousand rubles.

The PTF kit includes:

• wires with blocks and terminals for a specific VAZ model. There are three of them as standard: one connects the headlights, the second goes to the relay from the switch, and the third goes from the relay to the fuse box;
• fog lamp relay;
• power button;
• clips and ties that secure the wires;
• fog lights.

Which PTFs should you prefer? The headlights themselves are chosen by the driver to his taste, but the main thing when choosing is not to make a mistake with the power, so as not to overload the generator and the car’s electrical wiring. It is better not to purchase headlights with xenon: the generator has a certain power reserve, but is not designed for too high loads. Regular light bulbs will be sufficient.

What are fog lamps for?

The main task of the PTF is to illuminate the space in front of the car. Correctly adjusted “fog lights” can illuminate a section of road 10–15 meters long. This distance is quite enough for safe movement by car in poor visibility conditions. The switching on and off of such lighting devices must be fully controlled by the driver.

Adjustment of fog lights is carried out during their installation. The procedure does not take much time, but requires care and precision. You can install the rear and front PTFs yourself.

Preparing for installation

If your VAZ 2114 does not have fog lights provided by the factory, then you can install them yourself. First, you need to buy all the necessary parts and tools, namely:

• Fog lights, along with special wires;
• The framework in which the PTF will be installed;
• Mounting brackets;
• Light bulbs.

Before you start connecting this device, you need to prepare the holes in the bumper. On some models, plugs are installed that you simply need to remove and replace with headlights. But with some samples of the VAZ 2114, the situation is a little more complicated - you need to make the holes for the headlights yourself.

In order to do this work, you will need a stencil. To get it, trace the headlight mounting frames on paper and cut them out. Then, attach the stencil to the place where the fog light will be located. Trace the stencil, leaving a clear outline. Next, using a drill, drill many holes along the contour, close to each other, so that the middle of the plastic falls out and a hole is formed. It is advisable to sand the edges of this hole.

Headlight installation

Since the standard bumper does not have seats, they will have to be done independently. For this you may find it useful:

• Drill with drill;
• Jigsaw;
• Ratfil;
• Measuring tools (tape measure, ruler, etc.);
• Marker;

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The installation of fog lights is carried out with the bumper removed. Markings are first made on a bumper that has been cleaned of dirt. The optimal installation location is at the level of the lower air intake, but at a certain distance to the side of it. It is advisable that PTFs be placed strictly under the headlights.

First, we determine the distance at which the fog lights will be removed from the air intake. Then we figure out what size holes need to be cut. Decorative “glasses” will help with this. They consist of two halves - the outer (which is decorative) and the inner (which secures the outer part and the headlights themselves).

The outer half of the glasses has a fitting ridge that should fit into the hole in the bumper. To determine the size of the hole, the dimensions of this mounting protrusion are measured. Then we apply markings with the appropriate dimensions on the bumper.

Having completed the markings, we proceed to cutting out the holes with a jigsaw. After this, it is advisable to correct the edges of the hole with a file.

It is important to ensure that the outer part of the glasses fits tightly into the hole

We fix the fog lights in these holes using bolted connections. All that remains is to attach the “glasses” over the headlights.

After installing the fog lights, we install the bumper on the car. This completes the first stage.

How to connect fog lights with your own hands

Before directly installing the headlights, their location is determined. In the case of the VAZ 2115 car, the bumper already has standard holes for installing additional lighting fixtures. Similar ones can be cut in the bumpers of VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2114.

There is no need to spoil the appearance of the bumper - fog lights are easily installed on special brackets. Many PTF kits contain special decorative plugs that add attractiveness and neatness to the installed headlights and facilitate the installation process.

Installation and connection algorithm

1. Installation of a power button in the car interior. In the case of the VAZ-2114, the place for the button is on the left side of the driver on the front panel. However, its placement can be arbitrary - the main thing is that it is convenient for the driver to drive the car. Often, PTF power buttons are installed instead of plugs on the control panel.
2. The grille with the speaker is removed from the standard front panel. Behind it there are two connectors - one is for turning on the headlights, the second is for indicating the operation of lighting fixtures and illuminating the key itself.
3. The button is placed in a convenient place, and chips are connected to it. The speaker grill can be returned to its place.
4. Under the hood there should be a mounting block that combines fuses and relays. The PTF relay will be mounted in the same place, so the block must be removed: to do this, unscrew the nuts that secure it and lift it.
5. On the bottom panel of the mounting block there are two blocks - 7 and 8. Each of the blocks is signed during production at the factory, so it is impossible to make mistakes at this stage.
6. The PTF set contains a wiring harness with four contacts. The mentioned wires are pulled to the fuse block from the fog light relay.
7. The relay is mounted in the engine compartment of the car.
8. The wires coming from the PTF relay are connected to connectors 7 and 8 of the mounting block: in connector 7, terminal 8 is connected to terminal 30 from the relay, terminal 87 is connected to connector 1, terminal 85 is connected to connector 17 on terminal 7, terminal 86 is connected to ground . From block 8, terminals 2 and 3 are directed to the left and right fog lights, respectively.
9. The ground wires are connected to the fog lights: they are usually attached to the nuts of the headlights.

Wiring diagram for connectors and terminals of fog lights

The functionality of the entire connection can be checked by turning on the side lights - only then will the fog lights work.

Fog lights only function when the side lights are on

After completing the installation of the PTFs on the car, they only need to be adjusted correctly. The flow of light should not blind drivers in the oncoming lane.

Video: instructions for installing and connecting fog lights

Fog lights are essential lighting equipment on any car, making it easier to travel in conditions of minimal visibility. If there is no PTF on a certain car model, you can install them yourself. The installation procedure does not require special knowledge and can be carried out by the driver without the involvement of third parties.

Basic adjustment aspects

Adjusting VAZ headlights is done without material costs and a lot of time:

1. To make adjustments, you must place the transport on a flat surface.
2. Next, with the headlights on, one of which will be covered by something, you need to open the hood of the car and find the adjusting screws on the back of the headlight unit. One of them is designed to adjust the direction of light on a vertical surface, and the second – on a horizontal one. After adjusting the first headlight, you can proceed to the second.

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Connecting PTF and control keys

The connection diagram that comes with the kit is simple and easy to understand.

First, we cut the wiring of these lighting devices into the mounting block installed under the hood, near the windshield on the right. To do this, unscrew the bolts securing this block and lift it to gain access to the pads, marked Ш7 and Ш8.

These blocks provide for the connection of fog lights, although they are not installed regularly. They connect the wiring from the headlights themselves, as well as from the relay included in the kit. All this needs to be connected correctly, and the diagram is as follows:

• The wire coming out from pin “87” is ground and we connect it to the car body.
• Pin “85” leads to block Ш7 (connects to connector 17).
• Pins “30” and “86” are connected to block Ш8 (pin “30” - to connector 8, and “86” - to connector 1).

From the installed headlights, we lay the “positive” wire through the entire engine compartment, since they are connected to the Ш8 block, but only these wires are inserted into connectors 2 and 3.

Then we connect the pads to the mounting block, install the block itself in place, select a place for mounting the PTF relay not far from the mounting block.

The connection diagram for the foglight control is also simple - the kit includes a button that we install in a seat on the panel.

The factory provided the possibility of connecting these headlights, so there is a control block under the panel. For everything to work, you need to remove the panel, find the required block and connect it to the button. Afterwards the panel is put in place.

To check the functionality, turn on the side lights on the car, and then turn on the PTF. When the headlights are turned off, even if the fog light switch is pressed, they should go out.

Installing this lighting equipment on a VAZ 2114 with the right approach should not take much time. But the presence of working PTFs on a car will significantly improve the illumination of the road at night.

Connection process

Connecting fog lights on a VAZ 2114 should be carried out strictly as shown in the diagram. This process starts from the inside of the car. On the panel of any VAZ 2114, regardless of its configuration, there is a special connector for the button for turning on the fog lights.

After the button is installed, the connection diagram goes into the engine compartment, to the fog lamp relay. This element is sold in a kit for connecting PTF. Its location should be in close proximity to the mounting block. This is explained by the fact that the block contains two terminal blocks that will need to be connected to the relay.

Next, when all the elements are connected, the relay should be connected to the fuse block, according to the order indicated in the diagram. Now, take the positive wire and lay it along the engine compartment, connecting the button contacts to the relay. Also, connect the PTF to this “plus”. The negative wire, in turn, needs to be connected at one end to the headlight, and at the other to the fastening nut, for ground.

Now that the connection is complete, connect the battery and try turning on the PTF. If everything works, then the work can be considered complete, and if not, then you should review the connection diagram again. You may have connected the wires incorrectly, or damaged the wiring when installing parts.

In general, experts recommend leaving as little excess wire length as possible. Since the loose presence of wiring in the engine compartment can cause it to weaken, and as a result, fall away from the relay.

Connecting the PTF on a VAZ 2114 should not be done independently, without the appropriate skills, as it can cause a short circuit and damage some elements of electrical equipment. If the installation of this device is simply necessary, then it is better to contact a specialist for help in connecting it.

What kind of base is in the fog lights of the VAZ-2114, what kind of bulbs are there?

Car: VAZ-2114. Asks: Nikolay Kolesnikov. The essence of the question: What is the base in the fog lights of the VAZ-2114, has one lamp burned out?

Hello! I am the proud owner of a VAZ-2114, which has factory fog lights installed. I saw that many people manage to stick xenon there, but I don’t really want to bother, since there is also an ignition unit that needs to be installed, honestly, I don’t even know how to technically implement this.

The lamp has burned out, I want to install LEDs

In addition, one lamp in the PTF burned out. So I decided to install LED lamps in the PTF. Do you think there will be normal light?

I wanted there to be a bright white light, and not like that from ordinary halogens. I would already try it, but I don’t know what size the base is. I recently installed Bixenon headlights, the size is known there - H4. People, tell me, who knows what base is in standard fog lights and how to replace the lamps correctly?

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: h4 and h21.

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

If you know for sure that you have original PTFs manufactured by Kirzhach installed, then the base is h21. Non-original fog lamps, for example, Bosch, work with the h4 socket. But there are also h5.

In this PTF base h5