According to traffic rules, by car, moving along the route, the dipped-beam headlamps must be switched on. It, certainly, reduces the service life of lamps, which causes them to fail frequently. On VAZ models 2114 or VAZ 2115 lighting is used as in daylight, and in the dark, which requires vigilance and control over the integrity and quality of the lighting system.
To diagnose lighting fixtures in time, you need to inspect your car regularly.
We make an inspection of the car
Once you find a breakdown of high beam or low beam products, start troubleshooting - replacing the item. Contact a specialist at the service station or carry out the replacement yourself, which will save you money.
There is a headlight on the VAZ 2114 of such components:
- housing (plastic);
- Light diffusers;
- reflector.
On the model 2114 mobile and fixed lighting systems can be installed with one- or double-filament light bulbs.
Headlamp block for VAZ 2114
Types of lighting fixtures
There are several types of light sources for VAZ 2114:
- xenon. Presented by models with a glass flask, inside which is gas (xenon). Provide higher brightness in comparison with currently losing popularity incandescent bulbs. In the absence of lenses to adjust the light flux can blind drivers of oncoming cars;
xenon bulb
- incandescent lamps. Is relatively dim, wear out quickly, however, they are inexpensive;
Incandescent lamps for car optics
- halogen. Presented in a wide range - from very bright models to universal (all-weather). The latter have a coating on the inner wall of the flask, which provides a yellowish tint of light flux for better visibility in bad weather (fog, snowfall). Example, the usual model of the lighting system will reflect falling raindrops, that will dazzle the driver. A light yellowish hue is less reflective, therefore does not irritate the driver's eyes while driving in a VAZ. Also all-weather models will allow the car VAZ 2114 be more visible on the road during bad weather, which will reduce the risk of accidents.
Headlight tuning on KIA cars
Halogen bulb for auto
Exist 2 the most popular manufacturer of all-weather halogen lighting systems:
- Kirzhach. Domestic manufacturer produces long and narrow models without a top wall and with a partition inside;
- Bosch. Has a wide reflector, provided with walls on all sides.
So that motorists can easily choose, which high beam bulb you need to put in your VAZ, specialists in the field of automotive lighting, guided by the results of numerous tests, compiled a list of some of the most popular models of the type
H4. They are suitable for use in the low beam or high beam system on the model 2114.
The list includes the following brands:
- IPF (model Superbeam);
IPF Superbeam light bulb
- Narva (model Azzurro);
Bulb Narva H4 Azzurro Rally Contrast +
- General Electric (AllDay model). The quality of the product justifies its high cost, according to Autotest;
Light Bulb General Electric AllDay
- Philips (Model Weather Vision). Is the brightest model, which can be installed in the low beam or high beam system.
Philips Weather Vision bulbs
The process of changing the product
To replace the failed component of the low beam or high beam system under the power of each. You will need the following tools:
- awl (thin screwdriver);
- magnet, equipped with a long handle (optional).
First of all, to replace you will need to remove the negative wire from the battery. If you don't, it is possible to receive an electric shock.
Then follow the instructions:
- Open the hood with the car ignition off. Find the headlights on both sides of the car.
- Unscrew the protective box of the light source on the headlight on both sides. After removing the lid, you will see a pad with three contacts under it, which are responsible for powering the lighting system, as well as the owner of the spring type.
- Turn off the pad, and then release the lighting element with the squeezing motion of the product mount. You can get it from the regular mounting location.
Daytime running lights Prior: installation tips
To replace and replace another product, which provides bright light, correct in reverse order.
features of the process
That the process of dismantling and replacing the lighting component was successful, make sure, that there is no condensate in the reflector unit. If you find moisture in the unit, clean the drainage channel, which you can find near the light bulb mount (left or right car).
Also, do not create an accident on the road, leaving your car with failed headlight components on the roadside.
You can give some more advice to motorists:
- take into account the interval from the moment the car lighting system is switched off. Do not start work immediately after switching off the lighting system, as this may cause burns;
- whatever lamp you replace (xenon or halogen), work in protective gloves;
- do not replace with too powerful lighting elements, as they may cause the lighting fixture to fail.