Gazelle business fog lights: installation, connection diagram

Almost every car owner asks the question of improving roadway lighting. Drivers of Gazelle Business trucks, which are used exclusively for commercial transportation, will not be an exception. Considering weather conditions and cramped loading and unloading areas, equipping additional light sources will add convenience and safety.

The places under the PTF are closed with plastic plugs

Instructions - how to connect fog lights via a relay and a button using the example of a Chevrolet Niva

So, we install Gazelle Business fog lights ourselves. Let's start with the place where such an additional option can be mounted. However, if you pay attention to the traffic regulations, which state that fog lamps should not be placed above the main beam headlights, it turns out that the surface of the front bumper should be considered the only acceptable place.

Color illustration of electrical components

One of the key requirements for the installation and operation of PTF is autonomous inclusion:

This is due to the high power of the lamps, which should dissipate the fog near the road surface.
For this reason, an intermediate relay is used.
To further secure the circuit, fuses are used.

How to connect PTF correctly

Wiring diagram for fog lights

To improve visibility in foggy conditions in summer, and during snowstorms in winter, fog lights are used. Previously, these headlights had yellow glass, but in the near future, thanks to an increase in the luminous power of the lamps, they are being made with transparent reflectors (glass). Fog lights are not an essential lighting device and therefore not all trim levels of cars are installed with them.

For this reason, the installation, if desired, has to be done by the owners themselves or contacted by a car service center. The main requirement for connecting fog lights is the presence of a separate switch. Because the power of the lamps is quite high, and the current switched by the existing buttons and keys is small, an intermediate relay must be used when connecting.

Let's take a look at the connection diagram for the fog lights of the VAZ 2110. According to the connection diagram proposed by the factory, presented below, the fog lights turn on after the side lights are turned on. The disadvantage of this circuit is the lack of dependence on the ignition switch. This can lead to leaving the headlights on while the engine is not running for a long time.

At the request of workers, more details on how to connect the fog lights to the DSP instead of the rear fog lights.

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When installing fog lights on a VAZ 2114 and modifications, on cars after 2005, in the cabin you will most likely find a connector for connecting the button connected to the mounting block. Therefore, you will only need to assemble the circuit in the engine compartment. The complete connection diagram is shown below.

The disadvantage of this scheme is the same as that of the VAZ 2110 and I propose the same solution. The connection diagram for GAZ 3110 fog lights does not suffer from the disadvantages of circuits for VAZs, and almost all cars are equipped with these headlights. Unlike the Volga, its closest “relative”, the Gazelle, is practically not equipped with fog lights.

Therefore, you have to make the connection yourself. When connecting, it should be taken into account that on new panels the central light switch used may have a position for turning on the fog lights and it can be used when connecting, so as not to install an additional button or key. The simplest connection diagram is shown below. The same scheme can be used for other cars.

As can be seen from the diagram above, to connect the fog lights you will need:

PTF themselves;
fog lamp relay;
headlight on/off button;
fuse 10 A;
wires and connecting terminals.

You will also need some tools for the job: screwdrivers, a sharp wire stripper and electrical tape.

We carry out the work of installing and connecting fog lights via a relay and a button in the following sequence (let's look at the example of a Chevrolet Niva):

Determine the location of the relay. Since this component is small in size, it can be easily hidden behind the dashboard.
We determine the location of the PTF on/off button;
We measure the length of wires required for connection;
Next, we stretch the copper wire from pin 30 to the battery (), after installing a 10 Amp fuse in a convenient place;
We connect the fog lamp button to pin 85 and install it in the selected location. As a rule, the front PTF button is installed in place of the standard buttons, where the plug is located;
Relay contact 86 is connected to ground in any convenient place;
We install fog lights. Manufacturers have made sure that those owners who wish to install fog lights do not invent a “bicycle”. The front bumpers of the Chevrolet Niva have special niches for this purpose, which are closed with plugs. In order to remove them, you need to unscrew the screws on the inside of the bumper. We insert the headlights and look at the wire markings.
We supply the positive wire to them from pin 87, the negative wire from the car body;
We are testing.

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When choosing the fog lights themselves and the location for their location, you should carefully read the accepted standards, which are strictly prescribed in the traffic rules.

Thus, in Russia, only factory-certified PTFs are allowed to be installed. This is confirmed by the E22 sign in a circle, which is applied to the PTF body.

There should be two fog lights themselves - no more and no less.
They should be installed at a distance of no more than 40 cm from the edge of the side marker diffuser and no lower than 25 cm from the level of the road surface. Most modern cars have standard places on the bumper for installing PTF.
If fog lights are not included in this package, plugs are installed in their place, which are easily removed and PTFs are installed in their place.

Most fog lights on the market use a standard H1 category single filament bulb. The PTF should only turn on together with the side lights.

Improper installation of fog lights can lead to an accident or cause discomfort to drivers of oncoming cars. Follow all the rules and you will never get into an unpleasant situation.

Fog lights on Gazelle are installed not for beauty, but out of the need to improve visibility on the road during fog or rain and snow. However, some models are not equipped with them from the manufacturer. How to choose, install and connect the headlights yourself will be discussed below.

Conventional headlights are of little use in fog, rain, or heavy snowfall: they make the space in front of the car not visible and are limited by a whitish veil, especially in long-distance mode. This happens due to the reflection of light from drops of fog, rain, and snowflakes.

In such a situation, an indispensable assistant is a fog lamp unit (FTL), the installation of which on any car will allow you to evenly illuminate the road and avoid dangerous situations.

But it is important not to forget that headlights are different, and knowing something about this will not hurt any driver.

Russian fog lights produced at the Bosch-Ryazan and Avtosvet enterprises have good characteristics. Quite a budget price is another advantage of such products.

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Headlights from Asian companies Al Khateeb and Saca are more attractive in appearance, but their cost is twice as high as Russian ones, and high power often leads to overheating and deformation of plastic parts.

The devices of the German company Hella are considered to be the highest quality fog optics, but this pleasure is not available to every driver due to the cost.

When purchasing, first of all, pay attention to the appearance of the headlight (set): “fog lights” have a marker in the shape of the letter “B”. Next, the tightness between the diffuser and the reflector (housing) is checked. Violation of the tightness of this connection will reduce the life of the headlight.

Based on their shape, Gazelle fog lights are divided into rectangular, square and oval, but the shape of the body does not play a special role and does not give any special advantages to one over the other.

“Fog lights” may differ in optical designs. Thanks to the use of different options, the issue of the optimal ratio of the maximum luminous flux and the minimum power consumed to provide it is resolved to varying degrees.

The most widely used headlights are those with a parabolic reflector. With this scheme, the installation location of the light bulb is aligned with the focal point, which allows the luminous flux to be formed in the form of a horizontal strip. A special screen limits its upward spread. The headlight efficiency is 27%.

Fog lights with a free-form reflector have higher efficiency (up to 45%). The design allows the use of a significant amount of light, providing a maximum area of its distribution. However, headlights with this optical design are expensive and have not yet become widespread.

An important point in the configuration of any car is the installation of fog lights. "Gazelle" is no exception in this matter, taking into account the commercial all-weather nature of its operation.

There are two options for installing headlights on the Gazelle: on the bumper and on the roof. Traditionally the first one is used.

The second option does not fit well with the traffic rules, since this document establishes restrictions on the placement on the vehicle of lighting equipment not provided by the factory. Installation of headlights on the roof is permitted only if the vehicle is operated in difficult conditions: gravel road surface, off-road.

About fog lights

Each car has its own use, largely depending on the owner. But if the conversation turns to Gazelle, then almost always we are talking about commercial transportation.

Moreover, the routes often end far from illuminated city streets.

Installing fog lights - Gazelle gets more luminous flux

Therefore, the issue of improving roadway lighting is more relevant than ever:

After all, standard headlights are not enough to maneuver in tight yards for loading and unloading operations;
And if we take into account weather conditions, then installing fog lights on a Gazelle is a conscious necessity, designed to protect the vehicle’s movement in poor visibility conditions.

Installation location

Since the Traffic Rules must be strictly observed, the only correct place for installing fog lights can be the front bumper of the car.

In the photo - fog lights built into the bumper

Please note! Traffic regulations prescribe restrictions on the location of additional lighting fixtures on the car. In particular, Gazelle fog lights should not be located above the low and high beam headlights.

Also, they should not protrude more than 400 mm beyond the external dimensions, and the distance from the road surface to the headlights should be at least 25 cm.

The traffic rules and GOST 8769-75 allow the installation of fog lights and additional headlights on the roof, provided that the vehicle is operated in difficult road conditions:

On gravel roads where there is a high risk of headlight damage (quarries, road construction, etc.);
Off-road;
On four-wheel drive vehicles participating in sports competitions.

On such routes, headlights with low mounting will not last long.

Advice: if you don’t want to explain yourself at every traffic police post about the “chandelier” on the cab, motivating your decision with concern for the safety of the headlights, then install fog lights only on the front bumper. And making headlight stickers from a special polymer film will protect the glass from gravel stones.

Installation process

To install the kit yourself, you can:

Use the places in the front bumper designated by the manufacturer;
Choose the mounting location on the bumper yourself (taking into account traffic regulations).

The fact is that the shape of the fog lights is different both in size and shape. Therefore, the connection of fog lights on the Gazelle will be carried out by you based on the dimensions of the selected lighting devices.

Today you can find the following products on sale:

Rectangular shape;
Square shape;
Oval shape.

There are no restrictions on the shape of the headlights - the owner himself determines which ones to purchase

And the question after purchasing the set you like is how to install lighting fixtures in places not intended for them. The thing is that companies strive to produce universal lighting devices, while there is no uniform standard among automotive manufacturers.

The difficulty is that the standard front bumper does not have slots for installing additional lighting fixtures.

Therefore, Gazelle owners have two options:

Cut them out yourself, or install fog lights on top of the bumper;
Buy an improved bumper.

Buying a new bumper with a grille and slots makes it easier to install additional headlights

Advice! If the second option seems too expensive for you, since price is a decisive factor, then you still have the option of installing fog lights directly on the bumper using homemade fasteners.

Having figured out the mounting location, you have to connect the electrical components into a single circuit and integrate it into the standard one.

Traditional wiring kit for fog lights

The work algorithm will be as follows:

We connect the installed headlights with wires;
We bring the wiring harness into the engine compartment;
We determine the location of the relay installation;

The relay in the fog light circuit must be installed

Advice! If the kit does not include a relay, then purchase one from Gazelle 3302 - this relay is responsible for the operation of the rear foglights.

We connect the wires to the relay from the headlights;
We start the wires from the relay through the technological hole into the passenger compartment;
We determine the installation location of the power button;
We install it and connect it to the standard Gazelle wiring diagram.

Let's figure out how to connect the wires to the relay. The fact is that the relay itself is required to protect the power button, since it is not designed for the current that powerful fog lights consume.

Color diagram for connecting fog lights on a Gazelle

Having assembled the entire circuit together, check that the wires are connected correctly to the relay installed under the hood:

Contact 86 – relay coil circuit;
Contact 87 – to “plus” via a button;
Pin 30 – to “plus” through a fuse;
Contact 85 – ground (“minus”).

Finally

We hope that we have covered in sufficient detail the process of installing fog lights on cars of the Gazelle family (see also the article Where to place fog lights on a Gazelle Business). And following our advice, you will avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses. In the video presented in this article you will find additional information on this topic.

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The places under the PTF are closed with plastic plugs

Trucks used for business are often driven 24 hours a day. And since weather conditions significantly affect not only traffic safety, but can also limit the speed of cargo delivery, car owners prefer to improve some of the vehicle’s characteristics.

For example, install fog lights - Gazelle Business does not have them in the basic configuration, while single-platform vehicles from the Gorky Automobile Plant are equipped with similar lighting devices.

In the photo - fog lights integrated into the Gazelle bumper

Installation location

The traditional location for installing additional headlights, including fog lights, is the front bumper.

This is due to several factors:

Traffic regulations that limit their location on the car;
Maximum proximity to the road surface, hidden from view by dense fog;
Features of operation of cars of the Gazelle family.

The size of the headlights is not limited by the size of the seat. Please note! Gazelle vehicles are designed for transporting goods on paved roads.

Therefore, there is often no need to install them on the roof, as is done for vehicles operating in difficult off-road conditions.

In most cases, the owner himself determines where the fog lights, or rather their luminous flux, will bring him more benefit:

Being installed in the front bumper;
Fixed to the roof (when working in difficult conditions).

Fog lights allow better illumination of driveways at night

Where to post

We need to start by choosing the place where our new foglights will be located. Traditionally, either a car bumper or a cab roof is used for these purposes. However, with the second option there may be difficulties in coordinating with traffic rules.

Note! According to these standards, the use of the roof is permitted for vehicles with all-wheel drive or in difficult operating conditions - dirt roads, potholes, etc.

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Additionally, you need to know other requirements of the traffic police rules.

So, the installation of Gazelle fog lights must meet the following standards:

Among other nuances that can be caused by installing fog lights on a Gazelle, you should pay attention to the shape of the products, as they can be rectangular, square, oval, etc. Place them in the places recommended by the manufacturer.

If this does not work, then you can cut holes in the existing bumper or buy a new one, specially prepared for this. The price of purchasing a new bumper may not be acceptable for every Gazelle owner, so we will further discuss how to do this without extra costs.

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Judging by the reviews, drivers unanimously welcome the installation of fog lights. The only question is what kind of headlights to put on the Gazelle. The automotive industry has only now “grown up” to install them, and the first models were deprived of this. Therefore, drivers most often address this problem in specialized forums.

Drivers also believe that it is better to use yellow fog lights, but they should not skimp on good PFCs.

They recommend Osram All lamps for fog, and Night Breaker or Bosch lamps for snow.

Judging by the reviews, drivers unanimously welcome the installation of fog lights. The only question is what kind of headlights to put on the Gazelle. The automotive industry has only now “grown up” to install them, and the first models were deprived of this. Therefore, drivers most often address this problem in specialized forums.

Drivers also believe that it is better to use yellow fog lights, but they should not skimp on good PFCs.

They recommend Osram All lamps for fog, and Night Breaker or Bosch lamps for snow.

Choosing a location for installing headlights

Since the Traffic Rules must be strictly observed, the only correct place for installing fog lights can be the front bumper of the car.

When choosing a PTF, you need to pay attention to the appearance of the kit; the product marking must contain the letter “B”. Particular attention should be paid to the tightness between the housing and the diffuser. If the seal is broken in this place, this will lead to a reduction in the life of the optics.

Fog lights on Gazelle differ in their design. They can be square, round and oval. PTFs differ in optical designs, in which minimum power consumption is used to achieve maximum luminous flux (video author - ZapPri TV).

The most popular are fog lights with a parabolic reflector, thanks to which the luminous flux is formed in the form of a horizontal strip. The efficiency of such headlights reaches 27%. Fog lights with a free-form reflector have a higher efficiency of up to 45%, but due to their high cost they are not widely used.

To increase safety on the road, there are various ways, for example, installing snow chains (TSN) in winter weather. Xenon is used to increase the brightness of the light.

If visibility is poor during snow, fog, or rain, fog lights are installed. On some models, the headlight on Gazelle cars is not equipped with fog lights at the factory.

The article describes PTFs, provides recommendations for selection and installation instructions.

Front optics are used to illuminate the road. If visibility is poor during precipitation, conventional optics do not perform their function well, even if xenon is installed. This happens because the light is reflected from raindrops, fog, etc., creating a white veil in front of the car, which limits visibility.

In this situation, the solution is to install fog lights. They illuminate the road evenly and reduce the risk of dangerous situations on the road. On Gazelle Next, fog lights are installed at the factory. You can install xenon in the PTF.

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The installed daytime running light (DRL) helps to determine the position of the vehicle during the daytime. You can install fog lights with DRLs. The rear lights on the Gazelle perform the functions of warning and signaling drivers moving behind the car about braking, turning, etc.

In addition, cars are equipped with a license plate light so that it can be seen at night. Thus, the Gazelle rear light serves to improve road safety and prevent dangerous situations.

LEDs in the rear lights

Many drivers are not satisfied with the standard lighting, so they install LED lights or xenon lights instead of incandescent lamps. However, after replacing the headlight bulbs with xenon, the headlights may need to be adjusted. The headlight range control is designed for these purposes.

The most common cause of headlight failure is corrosion and oxidation.

In addition, there are a number of malfunctions that are possible with PTF:

fuse is blown;
the light bulb burned out;
relay is faulty;
PTF switch does not work;
poor ground to the body from the relay or from the fog lights;
there is no power, the integrity of the wiring may be damaged.

Defective parts should be replaced.

PTF selection

To install, you first need to decide on the installation location. According to the rules, fog lights must be located below the head light, so they are installed on the front bumper.

An important requirement when installing and operating a PTF is autonomous activation. This is due to the high power of the lamps required to diffuse light along the road surface. An intermediate relay is used for this purpose.

It is better to purchase a bumper with an improved design. This will simplify installation and eliminate unnecessary steps.

1. PTF connection diagram 2. Kit for installing fog lights 3. Connecting PTF to the control unit

Installation and connection of fog lights consists of a sequence of actions:

First of all, you should install the PTF on the seats.
Installed headlights must be connected with wires.
The block with wires is led out into the engine compartment.
Next, you should mark the place where the interrupting relay will be installed.
Then you need to install an interrupt relay.
Next, the PTFs are connected to the ECU.
The next step is to connect the relay and headlights.
A technological hole is provided for connecting wiring to the cabin.
If there is no position for fog lights in the switch on the dashboard, then you need to mount the button and connect it to the standard electrical circuit.

After installing the PTFs and connecting them to the on-board network, you need to check the system for functionality and correct connection.

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This video demonstrates how to install fog lights on a Gazelle (the author of the video is prosto gazelle).

Connecting "foglights"

After the fog lights are installed on the Gazelle, you need to connect them to the on-board electrical network. This work requires certain knowledge, otherwise not only electrical but also fire safety standards may be violated. To correctly complete this step, you will need a wiring diagram for fog lights (Gazelle must be equipped with an on-board network diagram).

First of all, you should check the proportionality of the cross-sections of the wires of the on-board network and the wires included in the headlights. A minimum cross-section of up to 0.75 mm is allowed. If you use wires of a smaller cross-section, they will overheat and then catch fire.

It is mandatory to disconnect the on-board battery. This measure is necessary in case of erroneous connection of the PTF and a short circuit in the circuit.

If the set of headlights does not provide a relay for turning them on, you should purchase and install one, since a regular button may not ensure normal operation of the PTF due to the high current of their power supply and the burning of its contacts.

PTF power is supplied only through dedicated fuses, otherwise a malfunction of the headlights and their wiring will lead to a shutdown of the entire on-board electrical network of the Gazelle.

The headlights can be considered fully installed if, after completing their installation and connecting the battery, all vehicle devices, including lighting fixtures, work normally.

What to consider when connecting

When connecting, keep in mind that the new Gazelle instrument panels are equipped with a central switch, which has a separate position for the fog lights, so you don’t have to embed a separate button.

A number of points regulate where and how additional lighting fixtures should be installed:

First of all, this is the height, which must be at least 25 centimeters from the surface of the roadway.
Fog lights should be installed in such a way as to maintain symmetry with the axis of the vehicle itself.
These and any other devices cannot protrude beyond the external dimensions of the machine by more than 40 cm.
And in any case, the flow of light cannot be higher than the flow of the main low-beam headlights.

In some cases, traffic regulations allow the installation of fog lights on the roof of a vehicle. For example, if we are talking about an all-wheel drive vehicle with high cross-country ability. Or its operating conditions are so harsh that even making stickers for the headlights is not able to protect them from stones.

PTF before installation

At the same time, in the first photo you can see that the manufacturer has already designated places for future foglight mounts in the bumper. You can choose another place, not forgetting the recommendations of the traffic police officers stated above.

Again, there is quite a variety of headlights on the market, based on shape and size. Most often, headlights of rectangular, square or oval shape are installed on Gazelle. But after the purchase you will have to decide where your lighting fixtures can be placed.

For example, a Gazelle Business fog light will require mounting holes, but the front bumper does not always provide this. Therefore, there are 3 main ways out of this situation:

cut the required hole with your own hands;
attach the fog lights to the top of the bumper;
buy a bumper prepared for the installation of fog lights.

So, if we have established for ourselves the mounting location for the foglights, then it’s time to assemble the electrical circuit, and then introduce it into the standard one. Each kit, which is designed for additional lighting in bad weather conditions, includes not only headlights, but also electrical wiring to connect them, as well as an interrupt relay and a button to start the lighting.

The kit usually also contains instructions that help you correctly connect and route the wiring to the Gazelle - this will also be useful.

We fix the relay in the engine compartment

The work itself on connecting the fog lights to the Business Gazelle will be carried out as follows:

Installed headlights must be connected with wires.
The block with wires must be brought under the hood.
We mark a place for installing the interrupting relay (this element must be included in the circuit, so if your kit does not have it, purchase it separately).

The main stages of connection work

First of all, in symmetrical places on the bumper we cut out two holes in which the light sources will be attached and thoroughly lubricate them with an anti-corrosion agent.
We connect the purchased pair of foglights with wires. Check that the cross-section of the main wiring of the car is the same as that supplied with the headlights. It is generally accepted that the minimum cross-section diameter should be at least 0.75 mm.
We de-energize the car battery.
Wiring is carried out in accordance with the diagram that comes with the package.

You need to open the housing of each headlight and pull out its optical element. This will be required so that you can carefully insert the halogen light bulb and not damage the housing with glass during the installation process.
After tightening the headlight housings, install the contact relay with the wiring facing down. This way we will protect it from moisture.
When you insert a halogen lamp into its optical element, do not allow your fingers to contact the surface of the bulb. Wear gloves or even wrap a rag around the flask. Grease on the surface of the bulb will significantly shorten the life of the light bulb.
We connect the wiring kit to the lamp and install the optical element.
Gazelle fog lights will be considered installed when you have completed all stages of work and provided power to the battery again. Now you can check the functionality of the device. Turn on the headlight only after complete assembly. The video in this article will give you the opportunity to visually see some of the work.

The role of relays and buttons

Note! The wiring harness is not only possible, but also necessary to be routed into the space under the hood.

After this, decide on the place where the breaker relay will be attached:

The wiring from the relay will be led into the cabin through a specially designed technological hole.
You now need to find out where the button that turns on the fog light will be located in order to find out how to connect it to the standard electrical wiring of the Gazelle.
We need a relay for the reason that it saves the button - it may not withstand the current consumed by the fog lights. Some are used to connect a 3-position key: 1 wire is stretched to the dimensions circuit, the 2nd to the ignition, and the 3rd to the relay itself. This achieves 3 operating modes.

Installation Guidelines

Fog lights on the Gazelle are installed with the obligatory consideration of the power of their flow. The use of PTF is prohibited if this indicator exceeds the power of the main light sources.

Headlights must be installed symmetrically relative to the axis of the car.

If the factory has already provided and marked on the bumper the installation locations for fog lights, then you should follow the factory recommendations and install the headlights in these areas.

After fixing the PTFs, the correctness of their adjustment must be checked. It is advisable that this be done at a service station by a qualified electrician. This step is perhaps the most important of the previous ones, since the quality of the fog lights depends on it. Only in this case will they be useful equipment.

The main stages of connection work

First of all, in symmetrical places on the bumper we cut out two holes in which the light sources will be attached and thoroughly lubricate them with an anti-corrosion agent.
We connect the purchased pair of foglights with wires. Check that the cross-section of the main wiring of the car is the same as that supplied with the headlights. It is generally accepted that the minimum cross-section diameter should be at least 0.75 mm.
We de-energize the car battery.
Wiring is carried out in accordance with the diagram that comes with the package.

You need to open the housing of each headlight and pull out its optical element. This will be required so that you can carefully insert the halogen light bulb and not damage the housing with glass during the installation process.
After tightening the headlight housings, install the contact relay with the wiring facing down. This way we will protect it from moisture.
When you insert a halogen lamp into its optical element, do not allow your fingers to contact the surface of the bulb. Wear gloves or even wrap a rag around the flask. Grease on the surface of the bulb will significantly shorten the life of the light bulb.
We connect the wiring kit to the lamp and install the optical element.
Gazelle fog lights will be considered installed when you have completed all stages of work and provided power to the battery again. Now you can check the functionality of the device. Turn on the headlight only after complete assembly. The video in this article will give you the opportunity to visually see some of the work.

How to Connect Fog Lights to a Gazelle

Installation process

Installing fog lights on your own begins with developing a connection diagram. A properly designed circuit avoids unnecessary wires and ensures reliable operation of the electrical circuit. It is recommended to carry out installation work in the garage, although many owners install it outdoors.

There are three installation methods:

into standard openings;
on the outer bracket;
into a blank bumper not intended for installing headlights.

The setup is done using the homemade template presented below. The template is installed perpendicularly at a distance of 5 m from the car headlights. The adjustment is made until the top edge of the light spot coincides. The matching line is located 100 mm below the height of the center of the lamps.

Approximate view of the template for customization

Adjusting your fog lights increases driver visibility and reduces the risk of blinding oncoming drivers.

Adjustment

When the installation of fog lights is completed, the Gazelle is driven onto a horizontal platform to adjust them. To perform this work efficiently, you should:

bring the tire pressure to normal;
fill the fuel tank completely;
load the car to normal condition;
on a vertical screen (located 10 m from the car), a vertical (car axis) and two parallel lines are marked (the upper one is the distance from the center of the headlights to the surface of the site, the lower one is 100 mm).

Each headlight is adjusted separately according to the lines marked on the screen.

PTF connection diagram for gazelle business

Today is the second day I've been fiddling with the PTF. In the morning I went into town to look for the button and wiring. I still found a button, but not for the PTF, but for the interior lighting from the Farmer. I decided to assemble the wiring myself, for this I needed: 1) 7 meters of wire (6 m green and 1 m black) 2) 2 tails for an H11 lamp 3) A fuse in the casing 4) 4 power rings 5) 5 “mothers” 6) Relay with a block 7) 5 meters of corrugation 8 ) 20cm of heat shrink. From all this I soldered the wiring, crimped the ends and inserted them into the relay block so that there were fewer “twists” and “soldering”.

Above the radio in the cockpit there are 2 unused blocks with wires. Here block number 2 suits us.

The 2 lower wires, brown (it powers the button backlight) and black, are “ ” from the dimensions and minus, respectively. 2 perpendicular wires are the opening of the button. Let's parallel the brown wire with any of the vertical ones.

We connect the remaining vertical wire with the wire that comes from the relay. And voila, everything should work!

Spent 2 hours of time including wiring.
Wiring diagram for fog lights

Fog lights are not an essential lighting device and therefore not all trim levels of cars are installed with them. For this reason, the installation, if desired, has to be done by the owners themselves or contacted by a car service center.

When connecting, do not forget about protecting the circuits with fuses. A common mistake is connecting fog lights specifically to the side lights in the headlights. The headlight switch and wires are not designed for the current consumed by the lights.

Let's take a look at the connection diagram for the fog lights of the VAZ 2110. According to the connection diagram proposed by the factory, presented below, the fog lights turn on after the side lights are turned on. The disadvantage of this circuit is the lack of dependence on the ignition switch.

This can lead to leaving the headlights on while the engine is not running for a long time. To prevent this, I recommend connecting the wire to the headlights switch not to pin 58, but to pin “X”.

In this case, switching on will occur regardless of external lighting, but when the ignition is turned on.

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The problem of safe driving in difficult weather conditions gives rise to the following question: “Which fog lights (Gazelle-Business - your car) should I buy? Is it possible to install PTFs designed for other cars?”

The difficulty lies in mounting the headlights specifically for this car. A mistake in choice can be costly for the owner of Gazelle Business. According to the majority of drivers and car service specialists, the best option may be the Lada-Priora fog lights, although the mount will still have to be modified: an adapter will be required.

The fog lights installed on the Gazelle-Next will not create problems for the driver similar to those encountered by the Gazelle-Business.

This model is equipped with anti-fog devices from the manufacturer.

Installation location

If PTFs are inoperative

Let's briefly consider the main reasons for the failure of fog lights or problems in the operation of control mechanisms (see photo). Unfortunately, long-term use and not always favorable climate cause corrosion and oxidation of wires and contacts.

Each fog light has its own fuse located in a block under the hood. Check first to see if it is faulty. If both headlights do not work at once, then the problem is different, since the fuses do not fail in pairs.
If the lamps burn out, you can’t think of anything else other than replacing them, and the reason may be in the breaker relay. There should be a clicking sound when the headlights are turned on. If not, then either it is not working, or there is no power to it, or, as an option, there is no normal mass on the body, or from the relay.

Requirements for installing fog lights

It is permissible to locate fog lamps directly in the headlights.

The rules for installing headlights are regulated by two regulations:

GOST 8769-75 or SEV standard 4122-83;
state standard of the Russian Federation GOST R 41.48-2004, corresponding to UNECE Rules No. 48.

Location of fog lights on a car

The general requirements are as follows:

The installation location is located at a distance of no more than 400 mm from the side surface of the vehicle body. The distance is measured between the side plane and the outside of the headlight.
It is permissible to install only two fog lights. The standards separately stipulate the mandatory installation of fog lights on tourist buses, as well as on vehicles operated on mountain roads.
The lower edge of the fog lighting device is located at a distance of at least 250 mm from the road surface.
Fog lights should have a horizontal viewing angle ranging from 15º to -10º, and a vertical viewing angle from 45º to -10º. It is unacceptable to block the headlights with vehicle parts within the specified angles.
Fog lights must be connected in parallel with side lights.
The lenses of the fog lamps must produce a beam of light located below the flow given by the low beam lamps.
It is acceptable to use transparent filters or selective yellow color. It is unacceptable to use glass of different colors on the same car.

The standards do not have special requirements for installing fog lights on a car, so the owner can install the kit himself.