Which bulbs are better for fog lights on a VAZ 2114?

High-quality fog lights significantly help the driver in poor visibility, in particular when, due to fog, the light from the main optics is completely reflected, forming a “white wall”. And their correct operation depends on what kind of bulbs you installed in the VAZ 2114 foglights.

The VAZ 2114 is not equipped with standard fog lights. But the market now offers a very wide selection of different options that can help solve this problem:

Ready tuning bumper with PTF.
The bumper is from the older model 2115 with sockets for fog lights.
Installation of ready-made PTF and facing elements.

Light bulbs in PTF VAZ 2114
Installation of ready-made PTF with facing elements is extremely popular. When choosing PTFs, pay attention to their power and the types of lamps that can be installed.

What kind of bulbs are installed on 2114?

Lamps used in Lada Samara hatchback VAZ-2113 2114 cars

Light device	Quantity, pcs	Lamp type
High/low beam	2	H4
Front marker light	2	W5W or T4W (depending on the year of manufacture)
Front direction indicators	2	P21W
Front fog lights	2	H3 or H1 (depending on the configuration)

Replacing halogen lamps with analogues

When traveling long distances, the quality of light from halogen lamps may not suit the driver for various reasons. Usually they are replaced with LED or gas-discharge bulbs in the PTF VAZ 2114. However, there are no strict restrictions on the installation of LED bulbs. Conditions and restrictions must be taken into account when installing xenon.

Before upgrading a halogen lamp, it is removed and the base size and brightness are determined. An LED lamp is purchased with a similar base and a brightness of at least 1000 lm. Otherwise, the effect of the replacement will tend to zero.

What types of fogs are there?

Types of foglights

Halogen. Relatively inexpensive light sources, in demand among car enthusiasts. The disadvantages include the short service life of the lamps. ...
Xenon. The characteristics of the light spectrum are better than those of halogen lamps. ...
LED fog lights
. The highest price category.

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The base may be different

Depending on what type of fog lights are installed in YOUR car, there may be a different base. There can be two bases in total: H3 and H11.

To be completely sure, I recommend removing the burnt-out lamp and picking up a similar one at an auto store.

If you know for sure that you have original PTFs manufactured by Kirzhach installed, then the base is H11. Non-original fog lamps, for example, Bosch, work with the H3 socket. But there are also H4s.

In this PTF the base is H4

Installing LED lamps in a standard base

Let's say right away that PTF LED lamps shine worse.

My husband still managed to get the xenon in. Now it’s very cool to drive in the dark, just heaven and earth compared to the factory light.

The lamp base depends on the manufacturer, I personally have Bosch fog lights and have bulbs with an H4 base, but they can also be H3. My light bulbs are made in China, the so-called “halogen xenon”, they shine very well, and most importantly, they are not prohibited in our country.

VAZ doesn’t particularly worry about installing base lamps in the factory fog lights of the VAZ-2114; after all, this is not a premium segment car. The cheapest base light bulbs are available. Therefore, I advise all owners of this model to change them to xenon. Believe me, you will immediately notice a huge difference.

As you know, traffic safety is greatly influenced by the quality of road lighting. At the same time, fog lights can provide a noticeable improvement in visibility in difficult weather conditions (rain, fog, etc.)

Drivers also actively use PTF in the dark as a supplement to the head beam or high beam. However, not all cars are equipped with fog lights from the factory. Unfortunately, the popular VAZ 2114 and VAZ 2115 may not have PTF.

Naturally, owners of such cars often install fog lights themselves. Next, we will look at which fog lights for the VAZ 2114 are better to choose, what to look for when purchasing fog lights for the VAZ 2115, etc.

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Selection of body and main criteria when selecting PTF VAZ

When choosing a PTF VAZ 2114 or for any other car, it is important to consider what kind of lamp will be installed in the fog lights, why fog lights are installed, etc. As a rule, such headlights themselves can be in a plastic, aluminum or magnesium housing. It is quite obvious that aluminum and magnesium are more reliable and durable, but they also cost more.

Fog lights may also have a plastic or glass light diffuser. Plastic products are resistant to damage, but quickly turn yellow and cloudy, and light transmittance decreases. As a result, after just a couple of years the quality of road lighting deteriorates.

We also note that if the car is used actively or in difficult conditions (for example, driving on the highway at high speed or driving on bad roads), when choosing, it is better to choose PTF models, which can be closed with special foglight plugs made of plastic to protect against stones, etc. d.

Now let's move on to the choice. To decide which fog lights to install on the VAZ 2114, first of all, you should choose a reliable housing. As you know, the condition of roads in the Russian Federation and the CIS is poor, so PTF made from a material resistant to damage and temperature changes will be the best solution. If there are protective plugs, this will be an additional plus. The kit should also include good quality fasteners, wires, and relays.

WHY DO YOU NEED ALL-WEATHER MODELS

There are several types of lamps, one of which is all-weather. The key feature of this type is that during manufacturing a special coating is applied to the inner wall of the bulb, which has interference properties, which gives the light a yellowish tint. This is done to improve the contrast of the illuminated area, especially during bad weather. For example, the light of an ordinary H4 light bulb is strongly reflected from falling raindrops, which often blinds the driver, interfering with visibility. Yellowish light has a lower degree of reflectivity and is less irritating to the eye when reflected, which is more beneficial for driving in bad weather.

In addition, a car with all-weather h4 lamps is more visible on the road, both in fog and in pouring rain, which significantly reduces the likelihood of a traffic accident.

Safety is a top priority for all-weather models.

The most common types, as shown by the h4 lamp test, are:

IPF H4 Superbeam,
GENERAL ELECTRIC H4 AllDay,
PHILIPS H4 Weather Vision,
NARVA H4 Azzurro.

The brightest h4 lamps listed are PHILIPS H4 Weather Vision and GENERAL ELECTRIC H4 AllDay. They show the best results among all-weather ones, however they are much more expensive. All of them are bright enough, but it’s up to you to decide which h4 bulbs are best. It all depends on individual requirements.

Installation

The PTF installation process can be divided into three main stages:

Installation of headlights;
Network connection;
Functionality check.

So now we will talk about each stage separately.

Installing headlights

We will consider the option of installing PTF on a standard bumper. Therefore, it does not have holes for new optics. You will have to do them yourself.

To work you will need a certain set of tools and materials:

File;
Drill and drill bits;
Electric jigsaw;
Roulette;
Marker.

Elements for connection
Now about the work itself.

First of all, remove the bumper. Work is performed only if it is disconnected from the seat.
Remove all dirt from the bumper.
Make markings for the installation of future fog optics.
It is best to mount the headlights slightly to the side of the lower air intake. Try to place the PTF strictly under the main optics of your car.
For decorative glasses that have outer and inner halves, make markings. The outer half is decorative, and the inner half is designed to fix the outer part and headlights.
The outer part of the glasses has a protrusion on the inside. With this mounting protrusion, the element should fit into the hole made in the bumper.
To determine the optimal dimensions, you should measure the landing protrusion. This way you can make the appropriate markings on your bumper.
Using an electric jigsaw, holes of the required size and location are cut.
Use a file to file the cut areas.
The outer part of the glasses should eventually fit tightly into the hole.
Fog lights are mounted in the resulting holes. For this purpose, the kit includes special mounting bolts.
Attach decorative glasses to the top of the headlights. The bumper can then be returned to its place.

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Connection

Together with the PTF, a diagram for connecting the devices must be attached. It is not complicated, so even a beginner will be able to understand all the nuances of connecting the components to each other.

You will need to embed the wiring from the foglights into the mounting block, which is located in the engine compartment to the right of the windshield. To do this, just unscrew the bolts from the block, lift it and find the pads marked Ш7 and Ш8.

These blocks are used to connect fog lights, although these lighting devices are not installed standard at the factory. Wiring from the headlights and from the fog lamp relay, which is provided in the purchased PTF kit, is connected to these blocks.

Your job is to make the correct connection. This is done according to the following scheme:

The output wire from pin 87 is ground, so you need to connect it to the car body;
Pin number 85 goes to the block marked Ш7 and is connected to connector number 17;
Pins numbered 30 and 86 go to block Ш8. In this case, connect pin 30 to connector 8, and lead 86 to connector number 1;
Having installed the headlights, stretch the positive wire through the engine compartment, as they are connected to the Ш8 block. But these wires need to be inserted into connectors numbered 2 and 3;
Now connect the block to the mounting block, and return the block to its place;
Select an area near the block where the fog light relay will be installed.

Connection result

Button

Now all you have to do is connect the control system for your PTFs. Included with the fog lights is a corresponding button, which will stand on the panel in the seat provided by the manufacturer.

PTF button

The manufacturer, that is, AvtoVAZ, provided for this. Therefore, under the panel you will find a control block. The panel is removed, the corresponding block is located and the button is connected to it. That's it, the controls are ready.

Examination

The last stage is to check the functionality of your PTFs.

To check the efficiency of the lighting devices, turn on the headlights on your VAZ 2114, then press the button to turn on the fog lights. When the lights are turned off, even if the fog lights button is pressed, they should still go out.

The importance of PTF is difficult to overestimate. They help you see the road better during fog, rain, and snow. Moreover, fog lights are designed to improve the visibility of your car to oncoming and behind vehicles. Therefore, we strongly recommend installing PTF not only in front, but also in the rear.

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How to choose foglights VAZ 2115 and PTF VAZ 2114

Let's start with the fact that there are several types of fog lights. More precisely, there are two types: regular and universal PTFs. It is important to understand that their effectiveness greatly depends on the quality of the fogs themselves.

Let's move on. Standard PTFs can be original or analogues. In any case, they are produced for a specific car model, have similar mounts, housing, etc. Such PTFs are the easiest to install, especially if the bumper already has places for installation, covered with plugs.

Universal PTFs have a mount that allows them to be installed on different car models; such fog lights can be installed in the area of plugs on the bumper, on the radiator grille, hung on the bumper, etc.

Headlights are also divided according to the type of lamps installed: “classic” halogen, more modern xenon or recently introduced LED. PTFs with a halogen lamp are the most affordable, perform well in difficult conditions, provide a soft and warm yellowish glow, which is best suited for rain and fog.

PTFs with a xenon lamp shine brighter than halogen lamps, the service life is also 50-60 or even 80-100% longer (provided that high-quality lamps are used). However, the cost of the equipment is much higher; for such lamps it is also necessary to install separate ignition units, correctly connect xenon, etc.

Also, brighter xenon light, which is better than halogen lights on a dry road, often provides worse visibility in fog and rain, since the color temperature is slightly different from halogen headlights, even for xenon analogues that are as close in characteristics as possible.

It is also worth noting that the brighter xenon glow can cause blinding oncoming drivers. Taking into account this feature, PTFs with xenon need to be lowered lower, constantly monitor their adjustment, keep the headlights clean and do not turn on the fog lights under normal conditions (when there is no fog, snow or rain).

LED PTFs are more economical in terms of energy consumption and place less load on the battery and wiring. The service life of good quality LED PTFs is usually longer than halogen or xenon ones.

The downside is the high cost of high quality products. Additional requirements should be taken into account during installation, since in case of installation errors or poor ventilation, the LED headlights can become very hot, which renders them inoperable.

What's the result?

Taking into account the above information, it becomes clear that the decision to install fog lights on a VAZ 2114 or VAZ 2115 allows you to improve road lighting at night, in difficult weather conditions, etc. As practice shows, the presence of fog lights allows for better illumination of the roadside; when driving in conditions of insufficient natural or artificial lighting, the strain on the driver’s eyes and overall fatigue while driving are noticeably reduced.

The VAZ 2114 is not equipped with standard fog lights. But the market now offers a very wide selection of different options that can help solve this problem:

Ready tuning bumper with PTF.
The bumper is from the older model 2115 with sockets for fog lights.
Installation of ready-made PTF and facing elements.

Installation of ready-made PTF with facing elements is extremely popular. When choosing PTFs, pay attention to their power and the types of lamps that can be installed.

REASONS FOR LACK OF LIGHT

So, we have found out where the headlights and their unit are installed and how they are located in the car, now we will figure out why the low beam does not light up.

The main reasons are:

Lamp failure;
Burnout or failure of fuses;
Oxidation of contacts on wires;
The power button is broken.

The lamps that are equipped with the VAZ 2114 from the factory assembly line are ordinary halogen lamps, with two filaments inside. In fact, the same light bulb is a source of both low and high beam - just one or two filaments are lit at once. Other machines may use different lamps for each type of light, and the diffuser may be movable and controlled by a computer. The solution is simple - replace the light bulb with a new one; we’ll talk about how to do this without breaking anything else.