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Headlights on VAZ 2109 — types and construction. Replacement of dipped beam lamps

March 2, 2020

Front lights on VAZ 2109, however, as in models 2108 or 21099, are performed in a single body, which combines such lighting devices:

  • DHO;
  • low beam;
  • far lighting;
  • dimensions;
  • turn signals.

Low beam VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 should illuminate the road surface, so that the driver can see road users at a short distance. The dipped beam lights up somewhat asymmetrically — when driving on the right, the left side of the road is lit a little worse.

Low beam VAZ 2109

Farah vase 2114 very similar to the headlights of a vase 2109 and consist of:

  • plastic case. Other lighting elements are placed on it. Halogens act as a lighting source, gas discharge and other types of lamps;
  • reflector. Forms a beam of light and can have a parabolic or other shape. It consists of plastic, and to create a mirror effect, a thin layer of aluminum is glued to it;
  • scatterer. It is responsible for the passage of the light stream and refracts it, and also protects lighting from external influences. It is made of glass or plastic;
  • contact board (lamp holder);
  • sealing gasket. It is located between the car body and the headlight unit.

When operating the lighting system of a VAZ car 2108, 2109 and 21099 the driver may encounter that, that the headlight is not lit.

Front headlight VAZ 2109

Reasons for failure

What are the reasons for that?, that the headlight is not lit:

  • the fuse blows. This is due to shaking while driving or power surges. To repair the lighting system, it will be enough for you to replace only the fuse itself, which can be found in the diagram, presented on the cover of the unit;
  • light bulbs burn out;
  • the dipped beam relay is in a faulty state;
  • fuse contacts are oxidized;
  • there is a deformation of the sockets of the headlight switch lever latches;
  • the lever mechanism jams.

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The breakdown may be accompanied by the lack of operation of the lighting system or its incorrect operation. Even if you only have one broken headlight (left or right), this will significantly reduce visibility and increase the likelihood of an accident.

Reasons for headlights to fail

To fix the problem, you need to replace the front lights of the car completely or their components. To do this, you need to know, which components of the lighting system can be installed on a VAZ 2109.

Types of lamps

All light bulbs, which can be put on VAZ 2108, 2109 and 21099, are divided into 2 categories:

  • main lighting models. They are used for front left and right headlights to illuminate the road ahead;
  • additional lighting models. Represented by side lights, brake lights and other non-essential light sources.

Types of automotive lamps

Ordinary incandescent bulbs, which are used in Vaz 2109, are of the following types:

  • AKG 12-60/55 (60/55 W). Are halogen, secured 2 spirals of near and far lighting, have an H4 base. They usually light up in the front headlights of a car. On sale there are varieties with a painted bulb (green, blue, yellow color), however, when driving with them in rainy or foggy weather, such a bulb will only reduce visibility;

AKG car lamp 12-60+55

  • A 12-21-3 (21 W). One of the most popular headlights in VAZs. Put in stop lights, turn signals, rear lights. There are various LED analogs for replacement;
  • A 12-10 (10 W). They are used on dimensions. Their analogues are smd LEDs;
  • A 12-4-1 (4 W). They are used in the left and right block headlights, on the dimensions, and also for lighting the luggage compartment in the cabin;
  • AS 12-5-1 (5 W). Such a model often lights up in the rear license plate lights of the car, and also in the cabin;

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Car lamp A-12-5-1

  • A 12-5-2 (5 W). The model is used for left or right turn signal.

In addition to incandescent lamps, in Vaz 2109 LEDs are widely used as a profitable replacement. LED lighting sources are several times more durable, shine brighter (while providing a cool glow), sold with different plinths.