This could be the rear lights of the VAZ 2114
The emergence of modern LED elements has led to the creation of a new stage in car tuning. Motorists began to decorate the car interior, doors and, of course, optics. If the front optics are decorated with “angel eyes,” then the owners of VAZ 2114 and other cars prefer to install LED elements on the rear lights. The taillights on the VAZ 2114 are easy to tune, but almost all of them involve the installation of diodes.
Interesting: in addition to the decorative value, LED lighting also has practical benefits: LEDs increase safety, as their glow is brighter than that of incandescent lamps; Riding becomes more comfortable in any weather conditions. Moreover, such tuning is permitted by law in the CIS countries.
Types of tuning rear lights on a VAZ 2114 car
Among the scenarios by which rear lights are most often tuned on VAZ 2114 cars, the following deserve special attention (any of them can be done with your own hands):
- LED overlays. Today, LED overlays are the most common option for tuning taillights with your own hands. At the same time, the vast majority of VAZ 2114 car owners prefer hand-made LED trims. There is a good reason for this - factory-made trims are not visually presentable and, for the most part, are not suitable for the lights of this car. Making LED overlays manually is not so difficult - just stock up on epoxy glue and fiberglass;
LED trims on the taillights of VAZ 2114 diode rings. Since any tuning implies the ability to work with electrical devices, making diode rings should not cause problems even for a novice auto mechanic;
Diode rings
- use of high power lamps. In most cases, this method is used before treating the glass with tint film, because the pure light of this type of lighting is too bright and can blind other road users. The effectiveness that such lamps create is offset by excessive fuel consumption and the prospect of overheating of the wiring. It is better not to use such tuning in relation to the VAZ 2114 car, since the power reserve of this car is below average;
- DIY installation of individual LEDs. This method is the most creative; it opens up a wide field for imagination. Among the disadvantages is the extra time spent, which will inevitably entail developing a design and installing the LEDs themselves on the lights. One of the advantages is the reduced cost of separately purchased LEDs.
LED lamps on the headlight of a VAZ 2114
Headlight tinting and fines
As all car owners know, the country has introduced a ban on too much tinting of car windows. This is done to improve safety, as visibility is reduced and the driver of the car may not notice the brake light or turn signal.
In general, rear lights do not affect the visibility of the road situation in any way, however, if the tinting is done incorrectly, then the car owner faces not only a fine, the amount of which is similar to the fine for tinting glass, but also impeding the movement of other cars from behind. Driver reviews repeatedly confirm this.
When using black taillights, an accident may occur, and in this case the driver who drives with tint will be to blame. Then you will have to pay not only a fine, but also repairs to the damaged car.
How to make overlays
To make LED headlight covers for a VAZ 2114 with your own hands, you will need the following tools, devices and consumables:
Recommended literature on repair and maintenance of the VAZ 2114:
If you have everything you need, you can start tuning. These instructions are suitable for installing LED overlays, both home-made and purchased. The procedure is as follows:
- completely cover the taillights with masking tape;
- Apply fiberglass fabric to the same adhesive tape (it is in it that the LED overlays will be mounted);
- treat the fiberglass with epoxy adhesive liquid (apply it in 2-3 thin layers);
Blanks for overlays
Blanks for overlays before and after sanding and priming
At this point, the tuning of the VAZ 2114 car can be considered complete.
A few words about the law
Guys, just like any ILLEGAL addition to the headlight design - handicraft lenses are not LEGAL. Traffic police officers can easily remove them, and if you take them off you will not pass the technical inspection.
In order to establish legal options, you need to contact a certified organization. Sometimes you have to change the entire headlight. Often, permission from the traffic police is even required to make changes to the design.
Now a short video about how to install it into standard optics, many still install it in their garages.
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| Tuning type | Peculiarities |
| LED overlays | A popular and affordable option. There are many ready-made overlays offered on the market, but you can also make them yourself. To create the overlay you will need fiberglass, LEDs and epoxy glue |
| Diode rings | This modification option involves a complete replacement of the rear optics with diode rings. To manufacture them, you will need serious experience in working with electronic devices. |
| Powerful lamps | This type of modification also involves the use of a tint film for headlights. Due to the tone, bright light will be better focused. But powerful lamps have disadvantages - they increase fuel consumption, load the generator and overheat the wiring. Since the engine power of the VAZ 2114 is not high, it is not entirely reasonable to use this option |
| Individual LED elements | The most original modification option, since it allows you to express your own imagination as much as possible. But you will have to spend time and effort creating a pattern of diodes and installing them |
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Installation of LED lights in taillights
Unlike LED strips, which are installed on the outside of the car's lights, the diodes are inserted directly into the headlights themselves. At the same time, the car owner’s skills in working with a tool such as a soldering iron will be very useful. Before starting tuning, the motorist must prepare the diodes and board. If everything is done correctly, then next time the LEDs will be easily connected to the wiring of the VAZ 2114. Among other things, a stabilization circuit must be installed. For its manufacture, the best choice would be special stabilizer devices, which are sold under code 7812. They are needed so that the LEDs, when operating in side lighting mode, produce a small amount of power, and when idle, the maximum possible power.
If you want to make your car as original as possible, you can install LEDs on the taillight in the form of an arrow pointing to the right and left, respectively. This will look very presentable and is achieved by laying out LED lamps in the required form.
Advantages of tuning lighting elements
When producing equipment, many companies want to make their products as affordable as possible; they try to save on expensive spare parts by equipping models with cheap components. This also applies to lighting structures installed at the Volzhsky enterprise. Independent modification of the optics of the iron horse gives it an attractive appearance. If there is a desire to distinguish equipment from the same type, then a simple modernization of the lights on the VAZ 2114 and tuning the headlights of the VAZ 2115 are allowed. By upgrading these devices and other parts of the car, you will transform the car, getting a unique, interesting car.
Lighting devices are an important part of any car; when modernizing, you need to preserve the functions assigned to them. This will ensure the safety of road users.
How to make a diode ring
In order to make a taillight based on a diode ring, you will need the epoxy-based adhesive mentioned in this article. The basis for creating a lighting device will be the diode rings themselves or the LED strip. The headlight housing will be made from large or small reflectors, which are quite easy to find on the market if desired. You will also, of course, need paint (you can choose based on your personal aesthetic preferences). Most often, to work with VAZ 2114 cars, a coloring agent with a chrome-plated tint is used.
To make a lighting device, follow this algorithm:
- first of all, mount the diode rings in tin cylinders prepared in advance (as a rule, cans left over from drinks or food are used);
- in jars - carefully cut out the holes so that they look like wells. In this case, there should be two wells: external and internal. If, for example, a jar is suitable for an external well, then the internal one can be simply and cheaply made from a painted half-liter plastic glass;
Install a cylinder for mounting diode rings in each internal well with one standard Soviet-made reflector. They, among other things, must create illumination in accordance with the standard scheme: orange conductors, white reversing lights, red fog lights. After this, a large reflector may contain a certain number of elements that will look quite advantageous inside the module. The entire remaining space can be decorated with an LED ring;
Cylinder with mounted diode ring, install diode ring reflectors. At the same time, in order for their adhesion to the body to be normal, you will need fixing ribs made of a substance such as epoxylin;
Installation of reflectors of diode glass rings can be equipped with additional surfaces, also secured with epoxylin.
LED rings on car tail lights
If this algorithm is performed correctly, tuning the VAZ 2114 can be considered complete.
The emergence of modern LED elements has led to the creation of a new stage in car tuning. Motorists began to decorate the car interior, doors and, of course, optics. If the front optics are decorated with “angel eyes,” then the owners of VAZ 2114 and other cars prefer to install LED elements on the rear lights. The taillights on the VAZ 2114 are easy to tune, but almost all of them involve the installation of diodes.
Interesting: in addition to the decorative value, LED lighting also has practical benefits: LEDs increase safety, as their glow is brighter than that of incandescent lamps; Riding becomes more comfortable in any weather conditions. Moreover, such tuning is permitted by law in the CIS countries.
Manufacturing of overlays
To make your own overlays you will need the following tools and materials:
- Working taillights and a set of LEDs;
- Stationery knife;
- Fiberglass;
- Paints and varnishes;
- Masking tape;
- Epoxy adhesive.
The instructions are suitable for homemade decorative decorations or purchased ones. The diode strips are attached with tape or its alternative:
- The taillights need to be covered with masking tape. After this, you need to apply fiberglass cloth to the tape.
- LED overlays will be installed in it, then the fiberglass needs to be impregnated with epoxy glue. It should be applied in 2-3 thin layers. All irregularities must be removed, and then wait for complete drying, which in normal garage conditions lasts 12 hours.
- When the glue has dried, you can remove the workpiece and then outline the contours of the future decoration with tape or a marker. After this, the designed profile is cut out with scissors. Once the two shapes are cut out, you can move on to putty. The dried surface should be sanded with fine-grained sandpaper. Afterwards the primer is applied, and then the main coat of paint.
- After 100% drying, a protective varnish is applied. LED covers are installed on the rear lights. Tuning is complete.
Tip: LED lamps can be used to decorate not only the rear lights. VAZ owners often install LED strips as turn signals and fog lights on the front optics. Another interesting option is to decorate the rims and dashboard.
Installing LEDs in taillights
If LED covers are installed on top of the optics, then the diodes need to be inserted into the headlights - you will need skills in working with electronics and a soldering iron. Before starting the installation, you should prepare the LEDs along with the board; here everything depends on the capabilities and desires of the motorist - in the future, the LEDs should be freely connected to the wiring of the VAZ 2114. It is also necessary to make a stabilizing circuit. Stabilizers sold under the number “7812” are suitable for this. This is necessary so that the lights in the parking mode provide a weaker glow, and in the “STOP” position they provide 100% power.
For those drivers who value creativity, we can advise you to add LED arrows to the rear lights, which will be used in the future to indicate turns. It looks stylish and original. The motorist will need to assemble several boards that will represent an arrow.
This kind of DIY tuning requires a large amount of materials. This is a set of LEDs along with resistors, fasteners for diodes, adhesive film, sealant (preferably silicone), epoxy glue. You may be taken by surprise by the question “How many tuning LEDs does it require?” Here you need to independently study your tail lights, while taking into account the turn relay. You need to buy LEDs with a reserve, since they can burn out over time, and an exact copy may no longer be available. According to motorists, white LEDs are better suited for the role of diffusers, the turn signals are decorated with orange diode elements, the brakes are red, and the reverse gear is transparent.
DIY black optics
The button is first installed and connected. Models 2109 with a high panel have a regular place for the button. The grille is dismantled. The speaker is unscrewed. The latest device has 2 connectors for connecting the PTF power button and an indicator for this power-on.
If the lantern is not sealed, then there are gaps in the joints between its parts. It is recommended to buy tuned flashlights with separate sockets for each bulb. Auto mechanics do not recommend buying tinted rear lights. The quality of light should not affect safety.
To install the upgraded taillights yourself, you will need to remove the plastic panels from the luggage compartment. The electrical connector is disconnected. The nuts intended for fixing the headlight to the body are unscrewed. New optics are installed and screwed to the VAZ body. The connector is connected. To seal the joint, a sealant is used.
Rear lights VAZ 2114, 2115 - connection, modification of fog and headlights
Bi-xenon lenses provide directional light. They are installed on most cars produced in the world. One 4000-6000 K light bulb is inserted into each lens. A bright light spot is provided by a diffusion design. A special curtain switches the operation of the near and far modes.
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Step-by-step instruction
Installation of LEDs on the rear lights is carried out in the following sequence:
- The flashlight must be removed from the car. Next, it needs to be cut into two parts - a high-quality burning device can handle this. The result should be an even and thin seam.
- Now you have access to the reflectors and reflectors - they need to be removed.
- The taillights need to be completely disassembled. It is recommended to mark with a marker the position of future LEDs on external surfaces.
- Inside you need to stick circles of self-adhesive film with a diameter of 15 mm.
- The surface of the side lights and brake lights must be coated with silver paint. When the paint is completely dry, the self-adhesive film can be removed.
- The reflectors are installed on a small layer of epoxy glue. After this, you can coat all joints with sealant as a preventative measure.
- The LED boards are attached to the wiring and placed in the headlight housing.
- A stabilization circuit is installed that will regulate the LED connections.
- The pivot blocks can now be assembled and connected to the taillight. It is necessary to place the modules on epoxy glue. If the optics are working properly, then you can glue the block together - the tuning is complete.
Malfunctions and repairs
To repair a VAZ headlight, it must be removed.
In the case of rear lights, you should replace standard sockets and chips with high-quality ones, and seal the joints with sealant. This will eliminate problems with contacts and improper operation of modules.
If the front lights of the VAZ do not work, then you need to inspect:
If problems are detected in the wiring, the faulty parts are replaced. Burnt-out light elements are removed and new ones are installed. If glass is broken, it is not difficult to re-glue it with sealant or remove the defect using special glue.
If after all the work the headlights do not shine well, then the optics need to be replaced with new ones. To do this, you need to decide on the manufacturer and purchase a set of suitable lamps.
What kind of lighting do you prefer?
Built-in Chandelier
Manufacturing of diode rings
To create taillights with your own hands, you need the same epoxylin and strong glue. The basis is diode rings or tape. The body will be made from small and large reflectors, which can be found on the hardware market. The last element is the paint, which the motorist likes best. Most VAZ 2114 owners choose chrome paint.
- Diode rings must be installed in cylinders, which are best made from tin cans. Coffee or canned food cans are suitable for this.
