What to choose and how to connect fog lights to Kalina correctly

The domestic auto industry always requires attention from its owners.

One would be interested in tinkering with the maintenance of the power unit on their own, another would be interested in doing a little tuning of the appearance, and a third would be interested in connecting fog lights to Kalina.

The automaker only equips the “sport” modification with fog lights.

Indeed, to make driving in bad weather conditions safer, owners can:

1. Purchase a freely available kit for connecting fog lights to Kalina;
2. Install them yourself.

Preparing for work

Before going to an auto parts store and choosing fog lights (FFL), car owners should know that the procedure for installing them is regulated by the Road Traffic Rules.

In particular, the installation of PTF on a car must be carried out in places specified by the car manufacturer.

In relation to AvtoVAZ wiring products, the connection diagram for fog lights on Kalina implies their installation in the front bumper:

1. For this purpose, it has special places covered with plastic plugs;
2. The package of purchased headlights must have all the necessary elements for proper connection (wiring, terminal blocks, power button, fuse and relay).

Seat for PTF in the front bumper of Lada Kalina

Note! Purchased headlights are always smaller in size than the standard installation location. Therefore, plastic sidelights should also be included with the PTF.

What can you buy for Kalina?

A wide variety of foglights for cars amazes the imagination with their appearance and shapes:

1. Round;
2. Oval;
3. Square;
4. Twin;
5. Recessed;
6. For outdoor installation, etc.

Not all PTFs are suitable for Lada Kalina, which forces owners to redo the mount themselves

However, only a few PTFs produced by different manufacturers are suitable for Lada Kalina.

In particular, these are:

• Bosch products, characterized by flat glass headlights and sold only in pairs;
• Fog lamps “Kirzhach” with lens-shaped (convex) glass;
• Fog lights “Luch” are an analogue of German products. The price is lower, but so is the quality;
• Products of Chinese companies under the ProSport brand.

Note! This list is not an expert list. Simply, the products of the listed companies are installed in the standard places of the Lada Kalina without any additional modifications. And the complete set of kits is selected exclusively for this AvtoVAZ model.

PTF ProSport in chrome configuration

How can I install

There are 2 ways to install fog lights on a Lada Kalina car:

1. Without removing the front bumper;
2. With bumper removed.

Advice! If you do not have sufficient skills in working with plastic parts, then it is better to completely remove the bumper. In this way you will protect it from breaking off latches and fasteners due to negligence.

The factory instructions provide detailed information on all mounting points for the front bumper

What is needed for installation and connection

Standard PTFs are included in some Kalina configurations; they are installed on the lower bumper. The lighting quality of standard optics is not always optimal - many mechanics recommend purchasing a higher-quality kit and installing it on the car. The designers have provided for the possibility of replacing such headlights; repairs do not require completely removing the front bumper.

Which PTF is better to install?

Manufacturers offer different sets of optics in terms of price and quality. It is worth noting the most suitable options for Kalina:

1. Bosch optics have flat glass and are sold in a set of 2 devices. Has high build quality and long service life.
2. Kirzhach headlights can be purchased one at a time - they use convex glass in the shape of a lens.
3. Luch foglights are of good quality, but the design does not include a fogging valve.
4. ProSport headlights, despite the manufacturing country of China, are of good quality at a low price.

   

   PTFs from different manufacturers differ in price and quality

Advice: It is worth noting that domestic manufacturers are practically not inferior in quality to foreign companies. They also offer a good warranty on their devices.

Tools and materials

Besides the optics itself? you will need to purchase a mounting kit for connection. It includes:

• relay;
• headlight switch;
• several wires with connectors;
• connectors;
• self-tapping screws;
• instructions with installation diagram.

Everything you need is included in the installation kit for connecting PTF

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The kit must have a special marking 1119. This means that all parts are intended for installation in the prepared location of the mounting block.

PTFs can be sold with or without external frames. Before installing the frame, you need to paint it to match the body color or purchase ready-made ones in a suitable color scheme. The tool you will need is a standard 8mm wrench and a good screwdriver. Work can be carried out both with the front bumper installed and with it removed.

Installation of PTF

If you bought fully equipped headlights, then integrating them into the front bumper will not be particularly difficult.

You will only need:

1. Install PTF in regular places;
2. Secure them with self-tapping screws;
3. Install incandescent lamps in the headlights;
4. Connect the plug and lead the wires into the engine compartment.

Advice! For additional glass protection, order the production of headlight stickers. This transparent film can protect fog lights from stones and plant branches.

Detailed instructions for replacing fog lights

Installation of fog lights on Kalina can be done either by specialists or in a garage. If you are reading this article, then most likely you are planning to install optics yourself. We are ready to help you with this - below are detailed instructions for installing lanterns, as well as a list of tools that you will need. In addition, you will need a wiring diagram for fog lights, usually it comes with the optics.

Tools and materials

To perform the work, prepare the following tool:

• set with a screwdriver - with Phillips and flat tips;
• a set of wrenches, in particular, you will need wrenches for 8 and 10, but you may need others;
• wire cutters;
• insulating tape.

Connecting contacts to relay terminals in the block

Step-by-step instruction

So, installation of fog lights is carried out as follows:

1. First you need to open the hood, disconnect the battery, then unscrew the fasteners and remove the front bumper.
2. Then, using a flat-blade screwdriver, you will need to bend the latches and remove the plugs from their seats. Then take the purchased fog lights and secure each of them with three self-tapping screws. Make sure that the optics are securely installed in the installation location - they should not be subject to vibrations while driving, as this will cause them to fail faster.
3. Then climb into the car. There is a special seal under the clutch pedal; it must be removed. Once you have access to the access hole, you can push the wiring from the fog lights into the cabin.
4. Now you need to connect the optics to the on-board network. If you want it to be activated separately from the main light, then you will need to move the button into the cabin and install it on the console in the car. In this case, you only need to connect the wiring from the fog lights to the main headlights, this will require cutting into their circuit. After connecting the wire, insulate the divided area with electrical tape, this will prevent possible short circuits in the future. After connecting, all wires must be secured with zip ties or the same electrical tape.
5. There is another wire coming from the fog lights - ground. The negative leads must be connected to the bolts installed on the body of the car. They also need to be securely fixed, otherwise if they become detached while riding, the optics will not work.
6. The next step will be to install a control button with a relay; it would be best to embed it into the center console. After the button is installed, the pink cable from the unit should be connected to the relay.
7. When connecting, it is advisable to use a 15 amp safety device. The power relay contacts are also connected to this element, as well as the wiring from the fog lights; they are marked with numbers 30 and 87.
8. When the headlights are installed, you need to diagnose the correct installation. Again, check the quality of fixation of the lights on the bumper, as this is very important. Check the functionality of the optics; if you did not make any mistakes during installation and connection, the lights will work.
9. Now all you have to do is carefully assemble and reinstall the bumper. When installing, be careful not to damage the wiring. After installing the bumper, we recommend checking the functionality of the optics again.

Price issue

The cost of optics directly depends on its quality, efficiency and manufacturer. As you know, Chinese analogs are always an order of magnitude cheaper than more expensive European headlights. But you need to remember that cheaper headlights will work less efficiently, and their service life is usually shorter than that of their more expensive counterparts. Please take this into account when purchasing.

1. A set of fog lights from the manufacturer BOSCH for Lada Kalina (price - about 1800 rubles)

2. Set of fog lights Luch for Kalina (price - approximately 1550 rubles)

3. One of the most affordable options is PTF from DLAA (price - around 550 rubles)

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Installation of electrical components

More technically complex is the operation of installing and integrating electrical components into standard wiring.

To successfully complete the work, the owner must solve the following tasks:

1. Correctly connect the PTF to the fuse block;
2. Install a button for activating fog lights in the car interior.

Original wiring diagram for fog lights on Kalina

If you use the wiring and the attached electrical diagram from the PTF kit, the connection will be reduced to:

1. Installing a fuse in the block;
2. A relay responsible for the operation of the power button is also installed there;
3. Connecting the fog lights themselves and the standard electrical wiring into a single electrical network;
4. Outputting control of their work to a button.

The photo shows a proprietary set of electronic components that does not require modifications. It is easy to connect to the standard electrical wiring system

Installing the PTF button

The button for turning on Kalina's fog lights can be installed at the request of the car owner:

1. On the tunnel between the seats;
2. On the instrument panel for Kalina equipment without air conditioning (installed instead of the air conditioning button);
3. In the external lighting control unit.

The light control module (LCM) of the Lada Kalina car has a fog lamp button, which is responsible for the operation of the rear lights. The fuse box is also hidden behind it.

The most difficult option for connecting a button will be connecting it to an existing one in the ICC. To do this, you will have to cut into the wiring harness and isolate the connection. (see also the article Wiring VAZ 2114: differences from its predecessor)

Under No. 4 in the photo there is a button to activate the PTF operation

Less difficult to install would be options with connecting and outputting a button near the cigarette lighter on the tunnel, or with installing a button in a socket on the instrument panel provided for turning on the air conditioner (in versions without it).

How to install fog lights on a Kalina car?

Installation is carried out without the need to dismantle the bumper. In order to perform installation, you only need to unscrew and remove the front parts of the fender liners. The bumper plug can be removed using a flathead screwdriver. The manufacturer often includes a special frame mount in the kit. It is installed instead of a plug in the bumper. The optics themselves are installed and secured last.

But there is an installation method where it is necessary to dismantle the bumper. To do this, first unscrew the screws and the mounting bolt, and then remove the sides of the bumper from under the wheel arches. Next, the plugs are removed and fog lights are installed. "Kalina" continues to stand still. From the inside, the PTF is secured to the bumper with three self-tapping screws. Outside, until it clicks, a decorative frame is installed in place of the plug.

Which headlights to choose

Factory technology provides for the installation of headlights in a luxury configuration. Indeed, today such products are produced by many manufacturers, large and small.

Advice: it is better to opt for products that are made in Ryazan and Kirzhach. They still have a longer service life compared to their Chinese counterparts.

If you want to install fog lights with your own hands, you will need a wiring diagram for fog lights on Kalina.

Color diagram of electrical equipment (clickable 2000x1340) Lada Kalina

We will delight car enthusiasts with the fact that there is no need to cut or drill the bumper. You simply remove the protective caps and the covers are designed to fit into the cutouts on the bumper.

Standard fog lights are equipped with an H11 type cartridge. Therefore, the entire installation will involve dismantling the front bumper, after which it will be necessary to pull the wiring in the car from the headlights into the interior. Install the headlight switch button and connect the power.