Budget segment car manufacturers rarely equip their cars with fog lights. This fate befell Vesta and X-Ray in the minimum configuration, but many owners solve this problem by buying non-original Lada Vesta PTFs.
The market for auto parts and additional equipment sells many parts from unofficial manufacturers. Their purchase and installation allows you to save money, but there may be a risk of a factory defect or poor-quality assembly, in which case it is necessary to choose equipment from trusted manufacturers with a guarantee.
Over the 5 years of production of the Lada Vesta, some models of foglights have already proven themselves well during long-term use and are in high demand among owners.
How do fog lights work?
The presence of fog lights in a car gives the driver the opportunity to feel calmer while driving in poor visibility and fog. Due to the location of the PTF in the lower part of the bumper and below the level of the head light (and fog, as you know, spreads above half a meter from the road), the light passes through the curtain and is visible to other road users.
LED fog lights for Vesta. Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/476399147935597172
Also, such headlights have a clear cut-off line due to their placement and the shape of the reflector, and the light-optical design has a screen of direct rays that prevents light from scattering and reflecting from small drops.
Installing LED bulbs in halogen headlights
First, let's look at the simplest option. You have a car equipped with standard halogen light bulbs. Accordingly, the headlights themselves (reflectors) are designed to work with halogen lamps. The driver finds LED bulbs with a similar base and installs them in the headlights.
3.1. The number, type, color, location and operating mode of external lighting devices do not meet the requirements of the vehicle design.
Deprivation of rights for diode lamps until 2022
Until mid-2022, the courts considered the installation of LED light bulbs as a violation under Part 3 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses:
3. Driving a vehicle on the front of which there are installed lighting devices with red lights or red reflective devices, as well as lighting devices, the color of the lights and the mode of operation of which do not comply with the requirements of the Basic Regulations for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials ensuring road safety, -
entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of six months to one year with confiscation of the specified instruments and accessories.
Which fog lights to choose for Vesta
Owners of Lada models: Vesta, SW Cross from 2022, X-ray are faced with the lack of standard foglights in all trim levels except Comfort Winter, Luxe and Exclusive. According to forecasts, restyled cars will also not have PTF. Owners of the “classic start” and “comfort” versions have to select and install the necessary equipment themselves. So far, no leader has been identified on the market, so the choice of model depends on the budget and specific wishes. Among the popular brands of foglights on Vesta are:
- Wesem;
- Gamma;
- Luch;
- NSP
- Valeo;
- Vestatec;
- "Osvar"
- "SeViEm" ("Sivy").
In addition to the brand, the owner needs to choose the light source of the headlights. There is no definite correct option here either, since many people prefer to install halogen lamps due to affordability, but LED LED lamps are considered more technologically advanced. Opinions agree on one thing - xenon and bi-xenon with a bi-module, installed in Vesta fog lights, not only do not work according to the standards, but also blind oncoming traffic, so their installation is prohibited by law.
There is also a choice between single-mode and dual-mode headlights, which are often represented by diode lensed PTFs. When turned on they shine with a rich white light, but when turned off and re-activated they switch to yellow diffused lighting.
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The automotive industry does not stand still; vehicle designs are constantly being improved. This process also affected lighting devices. Traditional halogen bulbs were first replaced by xenon headlights, and then even more advanced LED bulbs began to appear.
Currently, LED headlights are installed mainly on expensive car models, so many car owners want to install LEDs themselves. This article will discuss fines for diode bulbs in headlights , which can be received in different situations.
Review of Manufacturer Prices
Lada Vesta fog lights vary in characteristics and price. Often the difference in cost can be due to the popularity of the brand, as is the case with Valeo. For information, you can refer to the site with reviews, the DiaLUCH catalog with detailed photos or videos, reviewers, for example, Kulagin. There are prices and article numbers of different PTF models:
- for PTF Wesem on Vesta, sellers ask from 1650 rubles (article number - 46100);
- Gamma – 980 (GM-FL-15432);
- "LLC Luch" - 1650 (132532123);
- NSP – 1900 (nsp07261500097r);
- Valeo – 3800 (088358);
- "Osvar" - 1940 (36020374300000);
- "SeViEm" - 1700 (261500097).
All prices indicated are approximate and are calculated for a set of 2 headlight brackets, wires and trims, chrome or plastic. It is better to find out how much the price of fog lights for Vesta will be in stores.
How much does it cost for a dealer to install fog lights for a Lada Vesta?
The installation of fog lights on a Lada Vesta by an official representative of AvtoVAZ is considered as a partial upgrade of the car’s equipment to a top-end one. Typically, such a procedure costs no less than 60 thousand rubles.
This exorbitant amount is due to the complexity of installation using the “dealer” method and the need to use original parts from AvtoVAZ. The dashboard wires alone will cost about 20 thousand rubles.
Therefore, installing it yourself will allow you to save a lot of money. The only trouble is that in this case, the car’s warranty support may be voided.
Cost of installation kit for connecting PTF
Many drivers, wanting to install additional equipment on their car, try to save money and do not turn to official dealers, but do everything themselves. To ensure that installing a PTF on a Vesta with your own hands does not turn out to be a failure, auto tuning companies or additional production companies. equipment and other components are produced in mounting kits. They include detailed instructions for proper installation and connection of headlights, wiring harnesses, connection board, standard center console switch button and power relay.
The following sets are common:
- set with article number 235816;
- “Assemble it yourself” set with active block (7ml19121801302);
- kit "DiaLUCH" (pv273-v1).
Using catalog kits helps you avoid buying counterfeits, gives you an understanding of headlights, and teaches you how to do it yourself, which can save you money.
Using LED headlights
There are 3 possible options for using LED headlights:
- Installation of LED headlights at the factory. In this case, the lighting devices are installed completely legally and the driver will not face fines.
- Installation of LED headlights on a car, if such headlights are installed by the manufacturer on cars of a similar model.
- Installation of LED headlights on a car, if the manufacturer did not provide for such an installation.
In this article we will talk about the second and third situations.
How to turn on the fog lights on Vesta
Depending on the configuration of the Vesta, the foglights will be controlled differently. In the top version of the car, you can activate their operation by turning the ring on the left steering column switch. When you turn one notch, the headlights start working, and when you turn two, the front and rear lights start to work.
Fog lamp. Photo source: https://spares63.ru/catalog/optika_vaz/protivotumannye_fary_vaz/protivotumannye_fary_na_lada_vesta/protivotumannye_fary_na_lada_vesta_xray_original.html
In trim levels where there is no PTF in the database, owners have a choice of how to connect the PTF. The most common option is to connect via a button on the center console. For this purpose, the installation kits contain a block of buttons and a frame so that the owner himself can assemble and adjust the operation of the headlights. Another option for non-luxury versions is to buy a steering column switch assembly from the top-end Vesta.
Is it legal to install xenon
There is no official prohibition at the legislative level. However, there are clear conditions regarding the compliance of lighting fixtures with the criteria. The main criterion is the marking of the lampshade. If the initial letter of the code is D, such a lamp is allowed to be used. If the initial letter is H, operation is prohibited.
Xenon on Lada vesta can be used in two cases:
- installation of xenon fog lights produced by the manufacturer;
- the use of headlights whose markings begin with the Latin alphabet symbol D.
Red lighting is also prohibited.
To the question of whether it is possible to install xenon on the West, the answer is yes. However, violation of the requirements of the law entails an administrative violation - a fine.
How to adjust PTF on Vesta
A new car usually doesn't need any adjustments, but over time something goes wrong and the light hits the road unevenly. To correct this situation, the designers have provided the ability to adjust the PTF light level using an adjusting screw, accessible through a hole in the bumper. You can do this yourself by following the procedure:
- Place the car with the light on opposite the wall at a distance of about 5 meters.
- Place an assistant in the front seat or place a load weighing 70 kg.
- You need to make markings on the wall or place a screen to adjust the light.
- Cover one of the fogs with a sheet of cardboard to properly adjust the second one.
- Turn the adjusting screw through the hole in the bumper and align the upper limit of the light with the horizontal marking line.
- The same operation with the second fog.
If the adjustment is unsuccessful, you need to check the correct installation of the bumper, the housing of the fog lights and the light bulbs themselves and, if necessary, replace them.
How to install fog lights on Vesta with your own hands
Replacement or initial installation of PTF on Vesta should be carried out in specialized workshops, but if it is not possible to go there, then you can do the work yourself:
- Remove the button cover on the central panel above the climate control and dismantle the board.
- Replace the board with a four-button one and install all the buttons in place, including the new one for controlling the fog lights
- Remove the bumper by unscrewing 2 screws on the fender liners, 4 screws near the wings and the same number in front of the protection below.
- Next, unscrew the 2 screws numbered and 5 under the hood, but leave one to hold the bumper.
- By removing the clips under the headlights and disconnecting the ambient temperature sensor, you can unscrew the last screw of the bumper and remove it completely.
- In place of the plugs, install the cladding assembly.
- Attach the brackets to the press washers, and the headlights themselves to the screws, but the bottom one should be shorter so as not to damage the frame.
- First install the bumper and, using a set of radio components and electrics, connect the wiring according to the formula.
- Install a square-shaped relay, pulse if desired, into the fuse block, making a tap from fuse f10.
- Finally install the bumper.
When performing these operations, inexperienced car enthusiasts may encounter a number of problems.
