Replacing light bulbs on Lada Vesta: saving on service

DRL lamps and dimensions

The 2180's daytime running and side lights use LED bulbs. Their undoubted advantages include high brightness and low electricity consumption. This allows you to significantly reduce the load on the car's generator. LED lights are resistant to impacts: shaking, vibration on the road.

To replace burnt out tail light bulbs:

1. Disconnect the ground;
2. We gain access to the headlight by unscrewing part of the inner trunk lining opposite the rear lights;
3. We disconnect the wires from the cartridge we need, remove it by turning clockwise;
4. We remove the burnt out light bulbs;
5. The entire rear optics are removed after unscrewing the fastening nuts with a size 8 wrench.
6. Reassemble in reverse order.

How to replace bulbs in a taillight?

1. Turn off the "mass".
2. Inside the trunk, opposite the rear walls of the headlight housings, we bend the decorative upholstery of the body.
3. We find the cartridge we need and disconnect the connector with wires from it.
4. We rotate the cartridge in the clockwise direction, and then remove it.
5. We take out the burnt out lamp and replace it with a new analogue.

If you need to dismantle the entire headlight unit, then this procedure is quite simple to perform. You will need a size 8 wrench. We unscrew all the nuts and disconnect the electrical connectors. We take out the assembled housing and then conduct our “experiments” on it.

How does a rain sensor work?

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The principle of operation of the rain sensor

The described device consists of an LED and several photosensitive elements (photodiodes). The light emanating from the LED is reflected from the glass surface and returned to the light-sensitive elements. If there is rain or snow on the surface, the degree of reflection changes and the sensor turns on the wipers.

The more wet the windshield is, the less refracted light will be reflected. Photocells react to the change and after that the wipers turn on. This is why false alarms may occur when insects get on the glass or if there are defects on the surface. To prevent untimely activation of the wipers, it is enough to turn off the sensor in dry weather and install the device only on undamaged glass.

Why do DRLs not work on Vesta?

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Daytime running lights on Lada Vesta may fail for the following reasons:

• The lamp has burned out - after checking, if necessary, you need to replace it with a new one.
• The fuse has blown - the daytime running lights will not work if the fuse is faulty. It is located in the Lada Vesta mounting block.
• There is a break in the wiring - the fault can be identified using a multimeter switched to voltmeter mode. It is also worth checking the reliability of the contacts.
• An additional body electronics unit has broken down - the fault can be eliminated by completely replacing the broken component (Lada Vesta is equipped with units with part numbers 231A08052R or 231A03142R as standard).
• Electronic short circuit protection has tripped - unsuccessful replacement of the DRL lamps on the Vesta with LED ones is the cause of this malfunction. The DRL lamps and headlights will not light up even after reinstalling the standard elements. To disable triggered protection, you must reboot the EMM unit. AvtoVAZ has issued a special instruction for such cases. In addition, you can use the Grade-X scanner (the device is sold by official Lada dealers).

DRLs do not work on Vesta

To check the integrity of the fuse, you will need to open the car's mounting block. The element responsible for the Vesta DRL is marked F39.

Is it worth installing LEDs?

The standard running light bulbs on the Lada Vesta are also being replaced with LED ones. Diodes have a longer service life and are immune to shaking and vibrations that occur while the car is moving. LEDs have lower power consumption, which reduces the load on the generator.

You can buy LED DRLs on Aliexpress. Daytime running lights from Philips (price from 1500-2000 rubles), Vanssi (price from 500 rubles) are available for purchase.

Before replacing the standard DRLs on the Vesta, you need to visually compare the light coming from incandescent lamps and LEDs. To do this, you can leave a standard lighting element in one car headlight, and install an LED in another. Only after a visual comparison can you begin to replace the daytime running lights on the Lada Vesta.

After purchasing a Lada Vesta, many of its owners are seriously thinking about replacing the lamps in the head optics and license plate lights. Many people try to install diodes, because with them the sedan looks much more attractive. But all this usually turns into very unpleasant consequences.

What is necessary

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To scan a car you must perform the following operations:

1. Python 2.7 and PyQt4 are installed (32/64 depending on the version of Python, depending on the version of Windows);
2. install DDT4ALL (the program is constantly improving), unpack it to drive “C” in Python27Scriptsddt4all;
3. install the latest DDT database and unpack it into the program installation folder;
4. run ddt4all.py on the command line;
5. In the main window, click search; after scanning is completed, blocks will be displayed on the left.

To install the software database, copy the special “ecus” directory from your database and move it to the root of the source code tree. After this, ddt4all.py is launched.

Changing the high beam lamp of Lada Vesta

Replacing a high beam bulb on a Lada Vesta is no different from replacing a low beam bulb. The only difference is the type of lamp itself and its location. And the high beam lamp is located closer to the edge of the car. If Vesta uses H7 lamps for low beam, then H1 for high beam. Otherwise, the replacement procedure is completely identical.

To put it very briefly, we unscrew the plastic casing, remove the wire plug, bend the latch and take out the lamp. We put a new one in its place. Here is the sequence of work for replacing the bulb in the high beam headlights on a Lada Vesta. I think comments here will be superfluous.

Let's sum it up

The domestic manufacturer very prudently took care of its fans, who became the owners of promising Vestas, since the light bulbs used are only from famous world brands. These are Osram, BOSCH, and Philips. There are no problems with purchasing, since the market is saturated with various modifications of lamps with different light spectrums, which are regulated by regulations. Replacing the low beam bulb is now effortless. The Togliatti team also managed to simplify the design aspects of the LADA Vesta optics as much as possible, which makes it possible to replace a lamp that has become unusable even in “field” conditions. And finally: a couple of lamps in stock for the road will never be superfluous.

Step-by-step instruction

The right and left lamps change according to the same principle, but there is a slight difference. It is better to replace the low beam on the left by removing the battery. This will make it easier to get to the headlights in the engine compartment.

Running lights

On the Lada Vesta, these lamps are combined with side lighting and have two spirals. One of them has a power of 21, and the other - 5 watts.

Operating procedure:

1. To remove the running light, turn the cartridge body counterclockwise. There is a flag on the chuck for rotation. See the direction of rotation when looking from behind the headlight.
2. Pull the cartridge out along with the connected wires.
3. Remove the burnt out bulb and insert the new one as far as it will go.
4. Inspect the rubber seal on the cartridge. If it is damaged, replace it with a new one, otherwise dust and dirt will get inside the headlight.
5. Install the chuck and turn until it stops.

Turn signal lamps

On Vesta, the turn signal bulbs have a single spiral with a power of 21 watts.

Reinstallation procedure:

1. Similar to the running lights, rotate and remove the socket.
2. Push the bulb in, then twist and pull it out of the socket.
3. Insert a new one, making sure that the protrusions coincide with the grooves of the cartridge.
4. Check the serviceability of the rubber gasket, replace if necessary.
5. Install the cartridge.

The glass of the turn signal light is orange, so it needs to be replaced with a similar model.

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Lamps used on the vest

All optics on the Lada vesta comply with established international standards and perfectly complement the appearance of the car. As mentioned earlier, halogen bulbs of standard H1 and H7 are used for high and low beam. The H7 model is 20% brighter than the H1, but their light output does not blind oncoming drivers.

Daytime running lights for Lada vesta use 5W, and side lights use W21. These are baseless two-pin incandescent lamps. The brake light also shows a two-pin light fixture, but with a metal socket. The model of this lighting fixture is P21. Reverse gear is indicated by the W16W lamp. The most commonly used lamps for 2180 are Osram, BOSCH, and Philips. You can purchase them yourself in spare parts stores, and then replace them without turning to service centers. This will significantly reduce the time and money spent on servicing the 2180 car.

Main light

In the Lada Vesta, the low and high beam bulbs are covered in the headlight with plastic covers. Low beam - closer to the center of the car.

Do not touch the glass with your hands, this will cause it to darken and quickly fail.

They have a lot of power, so they get very hot during operation. When replacing, be careful not to break the expensive light bulb, otherwise you will have to spend money on buying a new one.

Replacement instructions:

1. Turn and remove the plastic cover.
2. Remove the electrical block.
3. Press the retaining spring and disconnect it from the reflector hook.
4. Move the spring to the side.
5. Pull the bulb out of the headlight without touching the glass.
6. Install the new light bulb in reverse order.

Pay attention to the cleanliness and condition of the new lamp: the glass must be perfectly clean. High-quality packaging in a store should ensure the cleanliness of the product

In extreme cases, the glass can be wiped with a clean cloth moistened with alcohol.

High-quality packaging in the store should ensure the cleanliness of the product. In extreme cases, the glass can be wiped with a clean cloth moistened with alcohol.

How to choose the right lamp

Nowadays, it would be correct to use lamps with a base from H4 to H7. The choice is determined by the model of your car.

Lamp types:

• Halogen lamps. You will have to pay a lot out of your wallet for them, but they are good because they have a long service life and good light.

• Tungsten filament lamps. They are inexpensive, which clearly indicates a minimum resource and low quality of light. Unfortunately, replacing lamps with a similar option would be an unjustified solution.

• Xenon. Not all types can be used. They cost more and shine very brightly. They can blind other drivers. Therefore, many of them are prohibited for use on the road. You should not purchase the most budget options, since it is imperative to install not only high-quality units, but also lenses in the headlights.

• LED. Not the cheapest pleasure, but they shine brightly and consume little energy, have a huge resource, and with the appropriate firmware, they will become a real assistant on the road.

It is worth remembering that it is allowed to use lamps with a power of no more than 55 watts. It should also be noted that the wrong choice can damage the electronic control unit of the vehicle systems.

To avoid this, before buying a new lamp, it makes sense to take the old one with you.

The store's consultants will help you find something suitable, focusing on the parameters of the old one.

The choice of manufacturer depends only on your preferences. It is difficult to find the ideal price-quality ratio. However, by taking a closer look at the market leaders, you can choose a worthy solution: Osram, Philips, Bosch, Svetana - this is not a complete list of brands that you should get acquainted with before changing a light bulb. Even domestic brands are able to offer durable and truly high-quality options for everyone.

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How to remove protection?

To independently remove the protection (reboot) in the EMM block, AVTOVAZ has issued a special instruction. In short, it says that to remove the blocking, it is enough to apply +12 volts to the 3rd contact (free) of the white block of the block for 2-3 seconds with the ignition on, and then reset the errors of the comfort block controller. After this, performance should be restored.

Detailed instructions for removing protection:

1. Remove the glove compartment lid to gain access to the comfort unit.
2. Connect a connector with a wire at least 50 cm long to the free pin 3 of the white block.
3. Apply +12V to the other end, for example from the green wire of the glove compartment lighting block.
4. Turn on the ignition for 3 seconds.
5. Turn off the ignition and remove the installed circuit, returning everything to its original state.
6. Reset the EMM unit errors using a Grade-X scanner (or any other available method).
7. Check the functionality of the circuits.

There is a more humane way - you can remove the protection using a special Grade-X scanner, which is now available at official Lada dealers. It is enough to find the corresponding parameters in the list that are responsible for unlocking the right and left sides of the car, respectively. After activation and complete reset of the unit, lighting functionality is usually restored.

Grade-X Scanner

If these instructions do not bring the desired result, this indicates that one or more driver channels are damaged. In this case, there are two options for eliminating the malfunction - repairing the unit or replacing it with a new one. If you are comfortable with a soldering iron, then you can easily figure out the circuit diagram of the unit and, using inexpensive attachments (installing additional relays), cheaply repair the electronics. If it is possible to purchase new driver chips, then repairing the unit will come down to replacing them.

For those interested, we provide sample diagrams for repairs using the installation of an additional relay.

As a conclusion, it is worth noting that interfering with normally functioning car components is always fraught with unexpected problems, and before replacing a simple working light bulb, think 10 times - whether all this will result in expensive repairs and a lot of wasted time.

Problems

There is one big problem - the risk of burning out the electronics unit, which, by the way, happened to many Vesta owners. For example, if you put LEDs in the DRL of a sedan, then after a short time they will simply stop shining. As a rule, in such cases, the fuses are replaced, which are marked in the instructions with the symbols F16 and F17.

Replacement must be done carefully

However, there are none under the cover that covers the fuse box. In the end, it all ends with a burnt-out electronics unit, which has to be replaced. It's all about the higher resistance of the diodes, which is why Vesta's electronics unit cannot withstand it.

The most unpleasant thing is that this is not a warranty case, so contacting the dealership for a warranty replacement will not help. You have to buy the unit yourself, and it is quite expensive - it is not always possible to find a part even for 8,000 rubles, and sometimes the price tag for an element reaches 19,000 rubles!

Moreover, such a problem can arise not only because of LEDs. If you thoughtlessly select and install components, it is more than possible to end up with a burnt-out unit.

Lada vesta has quite a lot of functions that almost no one knows about

In addition to those described above, you can change the settings for power windows, daytime running lights, brush sweep, and belt buzzer. There is also a hidden menu for MMS, radio and testing. The connection occurs via Bluetooth.

You can customize the car for yourself, but remember that all work is performed at your own risk. If you are not confident in your strengths and capabilities, then contact specialists.

There are a lot of additional functions and settings - this is good and interesting. However, the manufacturer decided to remain silent about some of them, although they could make life easier for drivers and make AVTOVAZ products more attractive to potential buyers. Not all functions are necessary or required, but they can be useful in different cases. Therefore, it is worth learning about them in more detail and deciding for yourself whether to use them or not.

What are the dimensions of the car?

The car, which is formally a replacement for the Lada Priora model, is larger than the VAZ “veteran” in all dimensions - length, width, height and wheelbase. The dimensions of the new sedan will be 4,410 x 1,764 x 1,497 mm. The wheelbase size is 2,635 mm. Track - 1,510 mm. Ground clearance - 178 mm.

Trunk volume - 480 l Fuel tank volume - 55 l. Curb weight - 1230 kg. Gross weight - 1670 kg. Wheel size - 185 / 65 / R15; 195 / 55 / R16 Front suspension type - independent, spring Rear suspension type - semi-independent, spring Front brakes - ventilated disc Rear brakes - drum

Vesta has become one of the largest cars in the B segment, with a spacious interior and the ability to transform already in the basic version.

Changing the parameters of the center

You can change the following parameters:

• The “BCM” block (on the left), the “Doorlock” function (below the block) and in the same place “Doorlock - Configuration”.
• Enabling “AntiHiJack” in the line “ANTI_HIJACK_CF (-)”, specify the required value, click “TRUE”, “Send”. Initially, AntiHiJack is deactivated on the machine. If you activate it, then with one click on the key fob the car will be disarmed, and with a second click it will be unlocked. When opening a door from the inside, only one door will open, the others will be closed, provided the central locking is activated. You can deactivate the functions by selecting the “FALSE” command and then “Send”.
• Speed ​​threshold for activating a signal about an unlocked door - go to “DOOR_WARNING_SPEED_THRESH_TP (km/h)”, specify the required speed on the right and click “Send”.
• Changing the speed threshold for automatic central locking - go to “LWS_SPEED_THRESH__CF (km/h)”, specify the required speed, click “Send”.
• Auto-arming timeout (triggered when the system is turned off by the key fob or if the door is not closed) for this period of time in “AUTO_RELOCK_TIMEOUT_CF (min)” specify the required number of minutes, then click “Send”.

A little background

One sunny day you got bored and decided to do some easy tuning of your Lada Vesta, which, as you know, starts with the light bulbs.

It's no secret that standard DRL lamps look somewhat depressing, with a yellowish tint. It’s especially sad that they decided to make LED running lights on the X-ray’s sibling.

So, you bought Chinese white LED bulbs with huge declared lumens to embellish the appearance of your pet. You start dismantling the old ones, install new lamps and, in anticipation of white rays of light, start the car and get... no light.

After slight bewilderment, you try to return everything to its original state - install the incandescent lamps back in place and again check the operation of the running lights. But a miracle does not happen, the light is still missing and you begin to sort through ideas, look for the reason for what happened. Usually the first thought that comes to a car owner’s mind is “The fuse has blown!” You open the fuse table, find the required F39 and are perplexed - it is intact.