Troubleshooting low beam lamps on Lada Kalina

Replacement process

The lamp replacement process lasts 5-10 minutes. Experienced motorists can do it in two. No tools are needed. Let's start the replacement process:

1. Open the hood.
2. We remove the plug from the headlight where the replacement will be carried out. It is not necessary to adjust the headlights after replacing the lamp.

   The plug is marked with an arrow

3. We remove the plus and minus wires for powering the lamp.
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   The plug is removed, the cartridge is close

4. We move the latch aside.

   Move the latch aside

5. We take out the lamp. This should be done carefully enough so as not to break the old light bulb.

   Removing the lamp

6. We carry out the assembly in the reverse order.

Thus, the lamp is replaced and the car is ready for further use.

Lamp selection

Bulb type H7, do not mix it up

The low beam lamp is marked - H7.

It is quite easy to find in the car market or in spare parts stores. The most common manufacturer remains OSRAM.

On the left is a Chinese lighthouse, on the right is a domestic OSRAM

These are domestically produced lamps that have gained popularity due to the price-quality ratio.

Other good manufacturers are:

• Bosch,
• Hella,
• Koito,
• Philips,
• Valeo.

These are already higher quality lamps, which are also more expensive than the popular OSRAM. Thus, the choice of lamps is quite wide, and every car owner will have something to choose from.

LED lamps for low beam

Controversial issue. It is difficult to choose the optimal ones in terms of quality.

Appearance of diode lamps

Light diode lamps view of the hood

Light diode lamps view from the hood

Requirements for DRL according to GOST

Functional electrical diagram:

• DRLs should turn on automatically when the engine start/stop control is turned to the “on” position.
• It must be possible to activate and deactivate the automatic DRL operation without the aid of a tool.
• DRLs must turn off automatically when the headlights are turned on, except when the headlights are turned on for a short period of time to signal road users.

DRL emitters must occupy an area of ​​at least 40 cm and emit light with an intensity of 400 to 800 cd. Moreover, the light should be white, the number of emitters should be 2 pcs.

Self-installation of DRLs is considered as making a change to the design of the car. If the vehicle is not equipped with DRLs, either low beam headlights or fog lights should be used instead during the daytime.

How to replace the low beam lamp Kalina hatchback, sedan, station wagon

The replacement is absolutely easy. You don't need any special knowledge or skills to do this. Even an inexperienced car owner can cope with this task. The only thing is that you need to act consistently and clearly. So, replacing a lamp consists of the following steps:

1. First you need to open the hood.
2. Then turn off the power by removing the terminal from the battery.
3. The washer reservoir should also be removed for convenience.
4. Next, remove the rubber cover-cover.
5. Then you need to pull out the light bulb by squeezing the latch with your fingers.
6. Then the light bulb is pulled out and the terminal is disconnected from it.

This completes the procedure. It is very important to remember how the lamp was located and what wires were connected to it.

Otherwise, you may connect the new headlight incorrectly, which will require you to contact a professional. If you feel that this work is beyond your capabilities, it is better to immediately take the car to a technical service, where all the procedures will be performed for you. Of course, you will have to pay for this, but the result will be maximum.

Connection via a 4-pin relay from a generator or oil sensor

The following two methods have a common basis and imply the operation of daytime running lights only after the engine is started. The circuit for switching on DRL from the generator is based on switching a four-contact relay and a reed switch.

The DRL relay contacts are connected as follows:

• 30 – to the positive terminals of LED modules;
• 85 – to the positive wire to the dimensions;
• 86 – to any reed switch output;
• 87 and the second terminal of the reed switch - to the “+” of the battery.

After checking the reliability of all contacts, proceed to setup. To do this, start the engine and, by moving the reed switch near the generator, achieve its activation and a stable glow of the DRL. Then the reed switch is hidden in a thermal tube and fixed in the found place using nylon ties.

At the moment of starting the engine, and then the generator, the contacts of the reed switch and relay close, supplying power to the LED running lights. In this case, the side lamps remain turned off, since the current through the relay coil is small to light them.

In the absence of a reed switch, you can power the DRL from the oil pressure sensor. In this case, pin 86 is connected to the oil pressure lamp. The rest of the circuitry is duplicated.

Both schemes have a common drawback. They cannot be used if LEDs are installed in the dimensions.

Replacing low beam lamps on Lada Kalina

Before starting work on replacing low beam lamps, it is worth clarifying that the Lada Kalina is equipped with two types of engines, eight- and sixteen-valve, which have different designs, and, therefore, all dismantling/installation manipulations with equipment are somehow related with an engine, will have a slightly different character.

On a sixteen-valve engine, it is more difficult to change the lamps; on the right side, if you do not have sufficient flexibility in your hands or it is large, you need to remove the washer reservoir.

And one more point needs to be clarified: when replacing one lamp, it is very advisable to change the second one (that is, both left and right), and in no case should you take the lamp by the base , since in this case dark spots will remain or it will quickly burn out.

First you need to remove the rubber plug behind which the lamps are located.

Next, the wire contacts from the lamp are disconnected.

The next step is to release the lamp from the spring.

The defective lamp is carefully removed and replaced with a new one, fixed with a holder.

The wire blocks are put in place and the tightness is checked. After replacement, it is better to adjust the headlights.

Connection via 5-pin relay

Now it's time to learn how to connect running lights via a five-pin relay. The scheme is the most universal, and was assembled to eliminate the disadvantages of previous options.

First, about connecting the relay for DRLs:

• 30 – to the positive terminals of LED modules;
• 85 – to the positive wire of the side lamp;
• 86 – on the car body;
• 87a – to “+” from the ignition switch;
• 87 – do not connect (isolate).

The circuit with a five-contact relay works as follows. When you turn the key, +12 V is supplied to the DRLs, thereby turning them on. If you turn on the side lights or headlights, the relay will open contact 87a and close inactive contact 87. As a result, the DRLs will go out and the side lights will turn on. The circuit fully complies with the requirements of GOST and traffic regulations and can work with side lights even based on LEDs.

Reasons for loss of low beam

There are several reasons for the low beam to malfunction, some of which lead to the usual burnout of the lamps. It should be noted that there is a likely tendency for a similar malfunction to recur on Kalina with an enviable frequency - one and a half to two months. Reasons for this:

1. Lack of tightness of the headlight (dust or moisture entering the bulb settles on the reflector mirror and the lamp bulb, which leads to its overheating. You can learn more about the reasons and ways to eliminate fogging of headlights at the link);
2. An upward change in voltage in the vehicle network (a voltage surge also causes the halogen headlight bulb to burn out).

There are other possible problems that cause the lack of low beam:

• failure of the fuse responsible for the proper functioning of optical devices;
• violation of the connection of the lamp plugs (oxidation or burning of contacts).

Which lamps are best to use in low beam headlights?

As a rule, on the Lada Kalina, halogen type H7 lamps from the German company OSRAM (12-volt, 55 Watt) are installed in the low-beam headlights. You can replace it with an equivalent lamp from a German manufacturer or choose, for example, a halogen light source from Philips Extreme Vision, which is distinguished by its brightness and exorbitant price. But you can approach this issue from a less expensive side, purchase, for example, lamps from GE SportLight or even simpler: buy domestic halogens. Despite the low cost, the products are in no way inferior in lighting brightness to their famous competitors.

Despite the low cost, the products are in no way inferior in lighting brightness to their famous competitors

Replacing the low beam lamp on Kalina is quite easy and simple. The main thing is to choose the right lamp, which must be marked H7 . The most common manufacturers chosen by motorists are OSRAM and Philips.

Conclusion

Replacing lamps or restoring their functionality is not a difficult task, so it can be done without involving car service specialists right on the road. To do this, you need to make sure that you always have the necessary spare parts - a set of fuses, a relay and the appropriate light bulb. The video in this article will give you the opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.

Any car enthusiast, even with little driving experience, is well aware of the importance of good lighting on the road. Especially in cases of poor visibility, which include heavy rain, dense fog and other natural phenomena. At the same time, many drivers are interested in the question of which H7 low beam lamps are the best. Most car manufacturers equip their products with this type of headlight lamps. But not every vehicle owner knows what they are.

Installing a new one: sequential instructions

The procedure for removing and installing a headlight, which is located on the right or left side, is not particularly different from each other. It is only important to act strictly according to the instructions. When installing a new light bulb, you must only hold it by the base and do not touch it with your hands. When removed, you can completely hold it in your hands.

Note that for the Lada Kalina (16-valve engine) a lamp with an H7 socket is required. Install the new one as follows:

• Determine the seat so that the protrusion in the base coincides with the groove on the headlight. It must be firmly fixed. Only then will it be clear that the protrusion has fallen into the groove;
• press the latch against the lamp so that the center of the base is between the antennae of the latch;
• snap the latch into place;
• connect both wires to the clamp and close the lid tightly.

After completing this procedure, you need to turn on the headlights at close range and check their operation. If everything is fine, then the installation was completed correctly. Otherwise, you will have to take the car to a car service center and pay money for it. Lamps should only be purchased in special stores. It is advisable to give preference to well-known manufacturers and models with a guarantee. Osram H7 12V 55W headlights for the Lada Kalina Cross are very popular today.

Xenon solutions

In appearance, one can notice the almost complete similarity of gas-discharge lamps with their halogen counterparts. However, both light sources use different technology. In this case, a characteristic feature is the complete absence of an incandescent filament, since a different principle is used.

What are the best H7 low beam lamps for the Duster? Perhaps this is exactly the case, since they have a special operating principle. The luminous flux is created due to the glow of the inert gas xenon, hence the name of the lamps themselves. It is under pressure in a glass flask. There is also a small metal plate located here, which heats the inert medium. Due to the absence of an incandescent filament, such lamps are vibration-free, which is confirmed by many tests. Compared to the classic halogen counterpart, the glow from xenon is three times brighter. This becomes especially important when driving a car in the evening and at high speed.

Low beam lamps, their types and malfunctions

Lada Kalina is a budget project of the domestic AvtoVAZ plant, and as befits an economy-class car, it cannot please you with high-quality components that can last at least a couple of years without interruptions. Most often, low beam lamps fail. There may be several reasons for malfunctions. This:

• The headlight is not sealed, which leads to its clogging. Dust settles in the lamp and leads to destructive overheating.
• Increased voltage in the on-board network, which is directly related to the operation of low beam headlights. In order to find out what voltage the generator produces, you need to diagnose it using a tester. The voltage should not exceed 14.4 V.
• Overvoltage causes the fuse to overheat.
• Violation of the electrical circuits of the right and left lamps.
• Oxidation of contacts.

There are other reasons, but these are the most common.

In order to find out whether the lamp needs to be replaced, or whether the breakdown lies in other parts, for example, in a defective fuse ( F12 and F13 ), you must first check it with a multimeter, put it on a continuity test and touch the parallel contacts on the fuse or lamp if it rings Either it works properly, it is silent, then you need to change the faulty part.

It is important to find out whether voltage is supplied at all to all terminals. If voltage is not supplied, then you need to ring the wire until the cause of the breakdown is discovered .

Here it is worth clarifying that driving without low beam lamps is categorically unacceptable, since in the dark, such an omission can lead to a serious accident.

At the moment there is a wide range of lamps. Experienced motorists put the following on the Lada Kalina:

• Lamps from Osram, which cost about 310 rubles.
• Narva, which cost a little less, 290-300 rubles.
• An excellent option for the Lada Kalina are Philips H7 halogen lamps, costing 290 rubles. a piece.

There are also all kinds of modifications: all-weather lamps, improved visual effect, heavy-duty, designed for round-the-clock operation, etc.

Standard

As a rule, high-strength glass or quartz material is used to make the lamp bulb. In its inner part there is a filament and gas with the inclusion of halogen additives. Currently, such lamps are deservedly popular due to their wide distribution. The use of such products does not require any additional equipment. They create the correct lighting and, most importantly, high-quality lighting.

There are also a number of other advantages that allow you to immediately answer the question of which H7 low-beam lamps are the best for a Priora or other car:

• compact dimensions;
• long service life;
• for the light of the quartz shell they have high strength and heat resistance;
• high light output;
• wide scope of application.

However, there is a significant drawback, which is the strong heating of the lamps during operation and poor tolerance to voltage changes. When replacing lamps, you should absolutely not touch the glass bulb with your hands. Fortunately, there are not many disadvantages, and for this reason, today more than a million cars are driven with such low beam lamps.

How to replace the lamps yourself

Changing a light bulb in Kalina yourself is not difficult. The time spent on the work depends on the skill of the driver and the size of the hands. Some owners change light fixtures in 15-20 minutes without removing the headlight, while others suffer for more than an hour and ultimately dismantle the optics.

When replacing, cloth gloves are used. This helps protect the skin on your hands and also prevents contact with the bulb. When touched, fingerprints remain, which heat up when the light is turned on and after a while burn through the thin glass.

During work, the battery terminal is unscrewed to avoid a short circuit, which will lead to burnout of the fuse link in the fuse box.

Far module

Replacing the high beam lamp is easier than in the low beam module, since the cover is located closer to the radiator grille.

To perform the operation you will need:

1. Turn off the Kalina engine.
2. Open the hood lid.
3. Remove the protective boot on the back of the flashlight.
4. Carefully disconnect the plastic chip.
5. Open the latch.
6. Pull out the lamp.

Assembly is carried out in reverse order. When installing the terminal, you need to check the contacts and, if necessary, clean them using a flat-head screwdriver, sandpaper or a special chemical spray.

Low beam

Replacing a low beam lamp on a Lada Kalina depends on the experience of the owner and is divided into two types:

1. Without removing the headlight.
2. With module dismantling.

Most Kalina owners cannot replace the lamp in the left headlight due to limited space. In this case, you will have to ask a more dexterous friend or dismantle the lighting device yourself for convenience.

To change lamps on installed optics:

1. Unscrew the filter housing near the left headlight and move it towards the engine.
2. Disconnect the washer motor terminal, remove the screws and move the reservoir to the side.
3. Open the light module seals.
4. Remove the block with wires.
5. Remove the spring clip.
6. Remove the part.

Before you start repairs

Before changing the low beam lamp on Kalina, you need to check the integrity of the on-board network:

1. When understanding the causes of failure of any component of electrical equipment, you should first make sure:

• the fuse is in good working order;
• look at the circuit connectors, which should be well secured;
• Often the causes of electrical equipment malfunctions are the oxidized ends of the pads; their terminals should be cleaned.

1. Take a good look at the places where the car is connected to ground. Often, due to the lack of reliable fastening, disturbances in the functioning of electrical equipment occur, so replacing low beam lamps on Kalina may not always help with the problem.

• the equipment will help to find faulty places in the electrical circuit;
• is a combined electrical measuring device.

There are several types of such devices:

• digital, equipped with a liquid crystal display;
• analog;
• universal models, characterized by the presence of a liquid crystal screen and a dial indicator.

Multimeter

During repairs, we recommend using a digital device (in other words, a multimeter), which is small in size.

To check de-energized circuits, the device should be switched to ohmmeter mode:

• if you need to measure very low resistance (for example, within a few Ohms), you should enter a clarification - from the obtained indicator we subtract the internal resistance, the electrical resistance of the probes and multimeter wires (within 0.07 Ohms);
• to determine a more accurate value, the device is switched to the mode for measuring low resistance values ​​(up to two hundred Ohms), then the ends of the probes should be short-circuited.

To check live circuits, the multimeter should be switched to voltmeter mode (the limits of permissible measurements are up to twenty volts). The device is capable of measuring the current consumed by electrical equipment of vehicles (up to ten amperes).

In cases where the task is to find out whether or not there is voltage in a certain section of the circuit, without resorting to measuring the value, you can use a special indicator light designed for twelve volts. You can also use a test lamp.

You can make it yourself:

• you will need a car lamp with a power of up to 4 W;
• take 2 two wires, the length of which is from 500 mm;
• solder them to the lamp.

The car is equipped with 2 headlights, in which halogen lamps are mounted. There are two screws on each to adjust the light beam. They make it possible to change its direction in the vertical and horizontal planes.

The headlights have an electric corrector, which, taking into account the vehicle load, allows you to change the vertical direction of light directly from the cabin. There is also space on the block for the turn signal lamps (orange) and the parking light. Some Lada Kalina cars are equipped with fog lights, which are installed in the holes of the front bumper.

Replacing the relay and fuse

Before repairing the fuse, you need to clarify and correct the cause of the blown.

Work instructions:

1. Prepare the vehicle for the process and disconnect the wire from the negative battery.
2. Pull the tab located on the left side of the instrument panel to open the mounting block.
3. Find the required fuse for the damaged electrical circuit on the housing of the mounting block, following the sequential numbering.
4. Take tweezers and pull it out of the socket.
5. Squeeze the body of the fuse with tweezers. A damaged thread will indicate a used part.
6. Install a new fuse, which is inexpensive, keeping the same rating as the old one.
7. If you need to replace the relay, there is a puller in the mounting block that will help carry out this task. Please note that a part of the same type should be installed.
8. Close the mounting block, connect the battery.

Replacement process

It's time to find out how to replace the low beam lamp on Kalina yourself. Due to the fact that it is not so easy to get to, some of the work will have to be done only by touch.

Replacing the left low beam lamp in a Lada Kalina occurs as follows:

1. Prepare the vehicle for the list of work to be carried out by placing it in first gear, applying the handbrake, and placing a shoe under the wheel.
2. Remove the negative terminal from the battery, or, as a last resort, turn off the outside lighting.

1. Remove the rubber plug from the low beam section.
2. Remove the block with the machine wires from the lamp output.

1. Pull the ends of the spring clip out of the grooves to remove the latter.
2. Remove the damaged lamp from the socket.
3. Replace it with a new one, following the reverse order of work.

Difficult choice

A wide variety of lamps for low beam lighting sometimes confuses when choosing a worthy product. However, it is worth highlighting important criteria for yourself and adhering to them as strictly as possible:

• luminous flux brightness;
• how comfortable the lighting is for the eyes;
• life time;
• Energy consumption;
• price.

At the same time, when deciding which H7 low beam lamps are the best, you should not be guided only by cost and purchase models that do not inspire confidence due to their low price. The personal safety of the driver and his passengers depends on the correct choice. From the total number of manufacturers, several companies can be identified that offer products of decent quality:

When giving preference to one brand or another, it is worth asking what its reputation is. Although there are pleasant exceptions, when products from a little-known company are not inferior in quality to world leaders.

LED alternative

When deciding which H7 low beam lamps are the best for a Nexia, Ford or any other car, many experts unanimously agree that the future lies with LEDs. Moreover, this applies not only to the automotive industry, but also to most other industries where there is a need for high-quality lighting.

Such lamps are the most economical among all other analogues. Compared to incandescent elements, energy consumption is 10 times lower. As for the service life, there is an opinion that LEDs can work up to 100 thousand hours. They also withstand vibrations and shocks, and the luminous flux meets many requirements. Due to the absence of mercury, such lamps are completely harmless, so they can be safely disposed of. There is only one important detail here - their use requires special optics. Due to their characteristics, LEDs cannot shine at a point, which imposes certain difficulties, since conventional optics do not allow you to adjust the luminous flux.

What are the best H7 low beam bulbs in the rain? The choice fell on LEDs, but it is worth knowing about a number of disadvantages. The most important of them is the very high cost, due to which this market segment is not so widespread. Another equally important point is that the stated deadline is completely refuted by practice. Instead of 11 years, the manufacturer itself guarantees good performance for 3-5 years. This is due to one phenomenon called LED degradation. That is, the crystals gradually die off - first they lose their brightness, and then they become completely silent. Another drawback is the unpleasant spectrum. As experts in the field of psychology note, approximately 80% of respondents have a negative opinion regarding the use of such lamps at home.

Osram

This is a leading manufacturer of lighting equipment with a worldwide reputation, which was founded just over a hundred years ago - in 1906 in the city of Munich (Germany). Osram products are widely distributed among most car manufacturers, including the popular Renault concern. The high reputation of the company allows us to once and for all close the question of which H7 low beam lamps are the best for Ford Focus 2. The lamps produced have both standard power and there are models with increased light output. By purchasing light sources for low-beam headlights with the Osram marking, you can be confident in their durable and high-quality operation.