Headlight design for Kirzhach VAZ 2110

Typical headlight malfunctions

Now let's briefly talk about the malfunctions. In accordance with the operating diagram, Bosch VAZ 2110 or Kirzhach headlights operate on the same principle. The same goes for other optical elements, be it turn signals on a VAZ 2110, Bosch fog lights, DRLs on a VAZ 2110, or brake lights.

So, what malfunctions are typical for optics:

The rear lights of the VAZ 2110 stopped working. Since these lights turn on when reverse gear is activated, there can be several reasons for their failure. This is the wiring, the inoperability of the lamp itself, as well as the failure of the reverse sensor. If two light bulbs stop working at once, then you do not need to immediately disassemble the rear lights on the VAZ; you need to check the functionality of the sensor.
The side lights or dimensions in the turn signals of the VAZ 2110 do not work. In this case, you need to check the relay and fuse located in the block. If the problem is not with them, then check the wiring and the lamps themselves.
The running lights on the VAZ 2110 refuse to work. You should also check the functionality of the fuse and the wiring with the bulbs. But if, in addition to the DRL, all other lights work, it would not be a bad idea to diagnose the steering column switch.
Feet don't work. Recently, owners of “ten” cars have installed so-called stick lights in their stop signals. The sticks are so called because the glass on them is made in the shape of a hockey stick. And it often happens that the stops do not turn on after replacing the optics. If you have changed the lights, then first of all you should check the quality of all connections and the functionality of the brake light bulbs. If everything is fine with them, look for a problem in the wiring.
Only the high beam or only the low beam or both do not work. If all optics are working properly, but only the high or low beams are not functioning, check the bulbs first. Further according to the diagram, the wiring, quality of contacts, and fuses are checked. If all components work, it is necessary to diagnose the steering column switches. It is possible that when one or another light is turned on, a contact on the switch circuit comes off.
If you have xenon installed on a VAZ 2110, then the cause of the malfunction may be a failure of the ignition unit.

Why film

The main reason is failure, failure to perform the direct functions of the device. There may be a lot of reasons for replacing the headlights on a Prior. Broken outer glass, loss of tightness, fogging of lenses from the inside, deterioration of the reflector itself, breakdown of fixing elements. Replacement, repair of old contacts, installation of a new type of light bulbs. To solve them, you will have to unscrew the entire module from the car body, which will make it more convenient to repair and modernize optical devices. The block is not completely dismountable: to separate the glass from the body, it is better to heat the joint with a hair dryer until the sealant softens. Next, remove the melted sealant as much as possible using improvised means. We try to separate the glass with a screwdriver, clean all the separated parts from the old glue with a knife and sandpaper. The glass is seated back onto the sealant.

Suggested options

As mentioned above, for car owners of the “dozen” the market offers only two options for headlights - domestically produced Kirzhach and original Bosch VAZ 2110 headlights. Of course, most consumers prefer German-made products, especially considering that their cost is lower than Russian optics ( author - channel Aleks B).

Which headlights are better?

Before removing and installing new optics, let's figure out which manufacturer to give preference to. Despite the fact that German-made products have always been famous for their quality, in reality, domestic experts recommend installing Kirzhach flashlights on the “tens”.

Let's see why this is so:

It is clear that the purpose of the lights is to provide better visibility of the road surface when driving at night, while they should not blind oncoming drivers. These functions are performed normally by both Kirzhach and Bosch devices.
Russian-made flashlights have a lens for near lighting and a reflector for distant lighting. As for German-made lanterns, they are equipped with two reflectors. The level of illumination of the road surface is generally identical in both cases, but the Bosch ones shine an order of magnitude brighter.
In any case, lenses are better than reflectors because they provide a clearer line of light. In addition, their operation allows the use of xenon.
Judging by the reviews of our compatriots, Bosch flashlights have poorer illumination, in particular in low beam conditions.
German-made devices have an important feature - the road surface is illuminated much better in cloudy weather and rain, unlike Kirzhach. This is ensured by the fact that their design uses a larger reflector. However, due to this same feature, installing xenon in Bosch will be impossible.

Which ones to choose

Domestic headlights Kirzhach

produces headlights for the VAZ Kirzhach. Standard equipment of the headlamp unit:

glass;
reflector;
hydrocorrector;
hydraulic corrector springs;
lenses included;
curtains;
standard lamps with H1 socket;
fastening screws.

The main advantage of the Russian model is its affordable price. Additional benefits include:

Available in any store in Russia.
Provide good visibility at night.
Improved brightness.
Possibility of installing xenon.

Among the disadvantages, sometimes they note a not very clear glow and the need to additionally adjust the DRLs.

Headlights made by Bosch

Lighting devices from a well-known German company are included in the line of standard VAZ optics and are recommended as a replacement. Advantages:

Expanded reflector surface (Bosch headlights shine well in bad weather).
Optimal lighting brightness.
The price is 10–20% lower than that of Kirzhach.

Otherwise, only disadvantages are noted, especially in comparison with domestic products:

"Bosch" are deprived of the possibility of tuning (for example, it is problematic to install xenon optics on them).
Low beam has worse illumination.

The service life is similar to the Russian model.

Headlight adjustment

Briefly about the adjustment:

To ensure the correct setting, you need to fill up a full tank of gas, wash the lights, inflate the tires to normal and put everything in the car that should be in it. We are talking about a spare tire, tools, fire extinguisher, etc. The car should be driven to a level fence or wall, and the surface on which the car is standing should also be level. The wall must be marked as shown in the photo.
Place the car five meters from the wall.
Turn on the lights.
The headlamp control should be set to position 1.
Set up the lighting as shown in the diagram.

How to move the lens?

This operation is carried out to move the lens to reduce its area that receives illumination from the lamp. This achieves a decrease in the curvature of the lens. This can be done this way:

It is necessary to completely disassemble the module and remove the lenses from it. Cuttings must be made at the proposed new location for installing the module. At this time, it is necessary to carefully monitor the position of the curtain; it should always be at a distance of 50 mm;
In the marked place, you need to saw off the module and strengthen the lens; for this, previously made cuts are used, and the module becomes somewhat shorter. It is important to take this point into account; the lens heats up, so the optimal approximation size will be 10 mm.

Review of lighting market offers for VAZ 2110-2112

If you also agree with the opinion that the existing VAZ lighting system could work better, then you will probably be interested in the next section of the article, dedicated to specific offers that exist today in the automotive lighting market for the VAZ 2110. It is also interesting that the large assortment Alternative headlights allow you not only to modify the lighting system, but also to emphasize the expressiveness of your car thanks to its stylish design.

Wanting to buy original headlights for a VAZ 2110-2112, a motorist comes across branded offers from the domestic Avtosvet plant, known under the Kirzhach brand, as well as imported optics from Bosch. There is no clear answer as to which manufacturer is better for VAZ 2110-2112 cars. But the main advantages of the proposed product items can really be considered.

Headlights KIRZHACH (AUTOSVET)

Let's start with Kirzhach headlights from the Avtosvet plant. They cost about 2,500 rubles for VAZ 2110-2112 cars and differ in that they have a built-in lens for low beam, which significantly improves the focusing of the light flux. Kirzhach headlights lend themselves perfectly to all sorts of tuning and modification options. A big plus can also be considered the possibility of legal installation of xenon lamps in this optics.

Stock headlights from Bosch for the VAZ 2110 (2112) do not have all the above-mentioned advantages. There are practically no possible modifications of this optics for the general public. But they are somewhat cheaper (the difference in price can be up to 400 rubles). If you are not planning on further modification of the optics, they will turn out to be a more rational choice.

Bosch headlights

In addition, the “Bosch” headlights of the VAZ 2110 (2112) are more resistant to pollution, since the working area of the low beam reflector is much larger than that of the Kirzhach headlights. The headlight lens glass from Bosch is mounted on seals, while Avtosvet's is mounted on silicone. Obviously, the first option is much more convenient to maintain. We suggest you make your own conclusion about which headlights are interesting to you.

Review of offers of alternative (tuned) optics for VAZ 2110-2112 from ProSport and Hella

It’s worth mentioning right away that such exotics are quite expensive. On average, this kind of offer will cost 2 or 3 times more than the original optics. But all this pays off with the many design delights and sophistication of tuning offered. With alternative headlights from ProSport and Hella, your VAZ 2110 (2112) will look truly impressive and expressive.

Hella 2110 headlights

The problem is that this kind of optics on the VAZ 2110 often does not have better lighting characteristics and does not guarantee high reliability. Therefore, such headlights for the VAZ 2110 (2112) are good only from an aesthetic point of view. The headlights from the ProSport Aggressor and Hella series have proven themselves best in terms of durability.

If you like the idea of installing tuned optics on your VAZ 2110 (2112), you should also take into account the fact that it is compatible with different modifications of the car. For example, the optics on the VAZ 2112 from ProSport are not installed on coupe-type bodies, and the ProSport series is not suitable for the VAZ 2110 M series.

ProSport Aggressor headlights

Due to the highly controversial advantages of alternative optics on VAZ 2110-2112 cars and its high price, most motorists do not consider purchasing ready-made headlight modifications, preferring to independently tune the original VAZ lighting equipment. In this regard, undoubtedly, TM Kirzhach headlights remain the leader.

Changing the type of optics (tuning)

Car enthusiasts often tune their car headlights to improve their appearance. High-quality tuning gives the car a fashionable look and beauty. If you choose the right accessory, the appearance of dozens will change completely . The most popular among car enthusiasts is tuning headlights in the form of tinting. It is carried out in a variety of ways that have virtually no effect on the brightness and quality of road lighting. Types of headlight tinting:

Painting of the headlight mask;
Glass painting;
Glass tinting film.

The process of such tinting is best shown in a video. For those who don't want to paint or tint their headlights themselves, there are ProSport headlights. They are already sold in black or chrome. You just need to install them instead of the standard headlights. Only they cannot boast of high quality or bright light.

Moving the lens closer to the reflector and modernizing the curtains on the headlights of the Kirzhach VAZ 2110 (2112)

On a disassembled headlight, it is proposed to cut off the low beam lens holders, but no more than 1 cm, since bringing the lens too close to the light source can lead to its overheating. Now the light beam has significantly increased in area, covering a much wider distance of the roadway in front of it and illuminating somewhat further.

We are making a new curtain. Any flat sheet of metal will do. Pay special attention to the central cut that determines the light of the headlight. The curtain is attached directly to the reflector itself. It is advisable to also wrap it in foil, which will significantly increase the luminosity of the headlight on the VAZ 2110 (2112).

A little about the improvement

The purpose of such an operation can be only one, improving the illumination of the roadway. Experts break it down into several stages, they can be as follows:

Work to move the lens closer to the reflectors;
Refinement of curtains;
Changing the shape for the reflector.

Only carrying out all stages of refinement can lead to achieving the desired results in improving Kirzhach optics. We need to talk about these stages separately

Choosing an optical system for Lada 2110

One of the most popular models of optical systems on the market today is the “Pro sport” system.

However, this model of headlights has a number of disadvantages that cannot be left unnoticed, since the safety of both the driver and passengers directly depends on the quality of the lighting emitted by the car. Based on reviews on the Internet, we can conclude that the “Pro sport” headlight emits low quality lighting and is unable to properly provide visibility of the track at night. Therefore, it is worth considering purchasing a Kirzhach headlight.

Example of headlight packaging

After unpacking the headlights and checking the package, the question arises: “Where to start?” In this case, You Tube will be your best assistant. On this site you can find many interesting videos on the topics of tuning headlights, fine-tuning lights, etc. Even if these videos differ from your vision of the work process, do not be upset, since each master uses a variety of approaches and materials in his work. Your task in this case is to emphasize for yourself the basic principles and approaches to installing headlights and get a high level of motivation, since without it it will be very difficult to achieve the desired result.

Removal

Set

Of course, without dismantling the old headlights it will be impossible to install xenon devices. Dismantling is performed as follows.

The vehicle is deprived of power by removing the negative terminal from the battery.
The connectors going to the headlights are disconnected. All without exception.
The fasteners are removed from the top mount. The bolts are located there.
The radiator grille is dismantled.
The bolt that holds the headlight unit in its lower part is removed. He's there alone.
Next, pry up the cover using a flat-head screwdriver and remove it.
Now take a 10 mm wrench and use it to remove the fixing nut to the bracket.
All that remains is to remove the headlight unit.
Do not forget to pry the hydraulic correction cylinder retainer using the same flat-head screwdriver to remove the unit.
The direction indicators are removed. To do this, simply unscrew a couple of bolts.

We carry out preparatory work for installing headlights on fret 2110

Initially, you need to disassemble the turn signals and separate the glass from them. To do this, you can use a stationery knife with a retractable blade.

The difficulty is that the manufacturer solders the glass with the turn signal and separating them is quite problematic. Therefore, this process may take some time, most often from 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Using a utility knife, you need to make a gap between the glass and the turn signal. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the glass. Next, you need to insert a screwdriver into the resulting hole, while continuing to cut the gaps with a stationery knife. The next step is to remove the headlight mask; to do this, insert a utility knife into the hole and cut through the sealant. The procedure is not complicated, and in a few minutes the mask will be in your hands. When working with a stationery knife, you must follow safety precautions to avoid injuries and cuts.

In the process of work, we need a battery; if necessary, it must be recharged.

The masks are coated with chrome plating; sandpaper can be used to remove it; when cleaning the masks, all chrome plating must be removed as much as possible. Let's move on to painting. First you need to prepare and arrange a place for painting masks; any basement is perfect for this. Before painting, seal the glass of the headlight mask with masking tape.

It is better to paint turn signals in several layers; the best result will be obtained by painting in 3 layers. Leave for some time for the paint to dry. We assemble the turn signals and attach the glass to them, we use liquid nails for fastening, this is very convenient in our case, since in the future we will have to re-disassemble the headlight to implant a yellow LED strip into it, or, as it is also called, “angel eyes”.

The work with the turn signals is completed at this stage. Next, it is necessary to fine-tune the headlights, since most manufacturers do not always pay due attention to this small but very important aspect. In the photo below you can see how the new factory headlight shines before fine tuning.

Replacement instructions

Since the cost of a new hydraulic corrector is 200-300 rubles, most car enthusiasts do not get tired of manual repairs. To replace the device we will need:

Flat head screwdriver;
Wrench with extended head.

The first step is to remove the old hydraulic corrector:

Open the hood and remove the actuator cylinders from the inside of the headlights. To do this, simply turn the cylinder counterclockwise until it clicks.

To get to the actuator cylinders, you need to open the hood and go down to the headlight mounting area

Remove the adjusting knob by pulling it towards you

The fastening nut is removed with a socket wrench

Press the button to open the cover and gain access to the main cylinder of the hydraulic corrector

Pull the main cylinder through the hole

Tip: If snagging occurs when removing the pipes, you will need to loosen the fastening clamps under the hood or remove the water tank.

Installing a new kit is done in the same way, only in reverse order. The tubes must be supplied from the passenger compartment through a special hole, as shown in the photo.

We pull the tubes through a special hole in the cabin

Fine-tuning headlights on Lada 2110

This can be done without disassembling the headlight, but simply by adjusting the curtain. When the location of the curtain changes, the light also changes.

If you cannot achieve the ideal effect right away, you can experiment, for example, turning the curtain while the headlights are on. At the same time, remember at what position of the curtain the light emitted by the headlights suits you best.

As you can see in the photo above, it is necessary to perform various manipulations with the curtain in order to achieve the highest quality light and remove all unnecessary “tails” and “rainbows”.

By following all the recommendations, you can achieve the highest quality light and ensure a good view of the route at any time of the day and in almost any weather conditions. At the same time, spending only 5,148 rubles on such lighting.

After you have set up the light, you need to move on to working with the mask, by which time the paint should already be dry. I would like to add that you need to approach the process seriously, do everything carefully and do it with love. Approximately all work with headlights will take about 4 days.

Other manufacturers and types of lamps

Of course, many are trying to install other types of light sources and other types of lamps. All headlights discussed above have a halogen lamp. That is, it is actually the same incandescent lamp, but its filament operates in a gas environment (bromine or iodine halogens).

There are also alternative fog lights.

Xenon PTF

Standard PTFs converted to xenon fog lights.

The old xenon PTFs worked on lamps D1 and D2, the new ones received lamps D3 and D4 without the use of mercury vapor. Theoretically, the efficiency of such fog lights and the luminous intensity are higher than those of halogen lights. However, do not forget about the specificity of PTF - not to cause reflection of the beam from the water suspension. And all inexpensive xenon headlights require very precise adjustment of the light beam and are not able to provide a low horizontal stripe to combat fog.

In addition, the maximum color temperature for the effectiveness of fog lights is 3000-4500 K, otherwise they will be of no use and blinding light will be provided for oncoming drivers. The prices of such foglights are not lower than 5-7 thousand (Hella Micro DE, for example). Anything cheaper is useless and even dangerous.

LED PTF

Intelligent LED PTFs are very expensive, and it makes no sense to buy cheap ones.

The main disadvantage of effective LED fog lights is their huge price and low efficiency.

The low efficiency is explained by the fact that a regular LED produces light that is bright and pleasant to the human eye with a temperature of about 6000 K. For head optics this is not bad, but not for PTF. However, there are exceptions. For example, Osram LEDriving FOG 101 headlights. A high-tech device with LEDs of a proprietary proprietary design with a color temperature of about 3000 K, which is just suitable for PTF.

Installing angel eyes headlights on fret 2110

We move on to the final stage of work - this is the actual installation of the headlights. Before installation, you must carefully check the headlights for flaws and defects. Since it is much easier to find flaws at this stage, because if a defect is discovered after installation, then many problems will arise associated with disassembling the headlights. Installation should begin by drilling 22 mm holes in the covers. This is necessary to remove the wires from the xenon. It happens that it is not always possible to drill holes all the way, so the missing length can be made with a knife.

We insert the wires into the holes and install the lamps in the desired position.

2 xenon lamps and 2 blocks will cost approximately 1850 rubles. You can install them according to the example in the photo below.

We connect all the necessary elements, if difficulties arise with one of the headlights due to a mismatch in the sizes of the holes and fasteners, it can be installed a little lower, since there are usually additional holes for fasteners there.

An example of headlights in the daytime.

An example using xenon during daylight hours.

Example in the dark.

Only “angel eyes” are included, without the use of low beam.

Only the right headlight is on.

Only the left headlight.

Both headlights are on.

Work is done! As we can see, installing Kirzhach headlights using xenon lamps and LED strips on a Lada 2110 car is not an easy task. However, anyone can cope with it. The main thing is to pay attention to the little things, double-check the dimensions of the workpieces, identify the presence of flaws and defects, take the work seriously and do it with love. If you follow all the recommendations given in this article, you will become the proud owner of a car with “angel eyes”. And in gratitude for your work, you will receive a comfortable stay on the highway at any time of the day and in any weather conditions, since the use of Kirzhach headlights in combination with LED strips and xenon gives a very large viewing radius on the highway. This reduces the risk of getting into an emergency and also gives you greater confidence when driving. And as we said earlier, the safety of you and your passengers is the most important thing on the highway.