What kind of bulbs are in the foglights of the Lada Granta?

Necessary tool for flashlight replacement

So, how to remove the rear light on a liftback: for these purposes you will need time, tools, a platform (platform), and a set of new consumables.

• A set of automotive tools, in particular: a flat-tip screwdriver, an “8” socket, a socket wrench of the same size;
• Rags, liquid for removing rust and corrosion WD - 40;
• New optics;
• Lighting lamps if necessary.

Replacement algorithm

• We turn off the engine, squeeze the handbrake;
• Open the back door;
• Depending on the model year, the sequence of actions differs. In the first generation (until 2015), unfasten the casing flap and provide free access to the back of the optics. In the second generation, remove the plastic latch, remove the lamps, unscrew the three nuts.

We replace the reflector, lamps, and assemble the structure in the reverse order.

Elements of tuning optical devices

Recently, installation of LEDs has become popular. There are many advantages with analogues: long service life, direction of the light beam, brightness, resistance to high plus and minus temperatures.

And the main trump card is cost, availability, and a wide range of color shades.

The installation process is somewhat different from the usual, as it is necessary:

1. dismantle the standard illuminator (lamp);
2. depressurize the lantern, remove the rubber seal;
3. cover the seat with LED strip of the required length;
4. connect the contact board;
5. Reassemble the structure in reverse order.

Recently, it has become popular to install fog lights on the rear bumper. This improves visibility when passing backwards and prevents accidents. Replacing the rear fog light of a Lada Granta liftback is carried out by analogy.

Which fog lights are better for Granta: Kirzhach or Bosch

In more expensive trim levels, the Lada Granta is equipped from the factory with a set of fog lights produced by Avtosvet LLC, Kirzhach. Judging by the reviews of the owners, they work well. There is also a set produced in Tolyatti, which was also equipped with factory cars. Its catalog number is 2190-3743010 and 2190-3743011. The average price of good domestic fog lights is about 40-50 dollars.

What is included in the PTF Grant kit

The PTF kit for Granta includes:

1. Fog light relay.
2. Connecting wires complete with connectors.
3. PTF power button.
4. About three meters of corrugation.
5. Fog lights.

In some cases, you will have to purchase additional inserts for the front bumper, matching the body color, or unpainted. On sedans, as a rule, there are no inserts and you have to cut the holes for the foglights yourself.

Bosch, Kirzhach, or SE?

There are a lot of opinions on choosing the best fog lights for Granta. As a rule, the public does not have much trust in inexpensive Chinese brands, of which there are also plenty on the market. They are preferred by PTF LLC Avtosvet (Kirzhach) and Ryazan Bosch. There is an opinion that:

• Bosch fog lights are equipped with thicker glass and have valves to remove moisture;
• the distance from the lamp to the glass in Ryazan PTF is greater, so the glass does not heat up as much and does not break;
• PTF Kirzhach often suffer from glass damage, both due to temperature changes and mechanical damage.

Typical signs of a lighting system malfunction

• lack of indication on the dashboard when the turn signals, high/low beam lever, and brake light are activated;
• frequent indication of the above indicators;
• the high/low beam lever does not activate the lamps;
• insufficient brightness of lamps and flashlight reflector.

The above signs indicate damage, deformation, or a break in the electrical circuit of the lighting system. To troubleshoot problems, you will need comprehensive diagnostics, identification of the breakdown, and subsequent replacement of elements. You can do this either independently or by contacting a service center for help from specialists.

Reasons for a non-working headlight

Often, replacing low beam lamps on a Lada Granta sedan or liftback is carried out in the event of a burnout of the filaments.

But we note that the headlight may not work due to a blown fuse or damage to the wiring that powers it.

Therefore, if you detect inoperative headlights on the Lada Granta, you should check the corresponding fusible elements in the safety block, as well as the integrity of the wiring.

Even if the lamps are in good working order, they must be changed every 3-4 years of vehicle operation. This is due to the fact that the bulb of the element gradually becomes cloudy, due to which the intensity of the glow decreases.

Analysis of reviews from Lada Granta liftback owners

• Grant-Eject (https://www.drive2.ru/l/6512513/): the sedan's lamps are different from those of the liftback. In the first modification they are combined, in the liftback they are separate.
• Diyk: taillights often sweat on sedans, the problem has been eliminated in the liftback;
• Silica Gel: to quickly remove moisture, attach a moisture absorber for shoes to double-sided tape. It doesn't last long, but it's effective. Improving the sealing of the rear lights is an alternative option.
• Grant-Eject: insufficient fixation contributed to the flashlight falling out during movement.
• LADA Granta 2012 (https://www.zr.ru/content/articles/832528-lampy-primenyaemye-v-avtomobile-lada-granta/): the car is reliable, unpretentious, subject to a moderate driving style. Over a period of five years of operation, breakdowns are typical and characteristic.

Types of lamps for PTF

If PTFs are installed by the automaker, then they use standard halogen lamps. Many motorists are not satisfied with them, which forces them to look for replacement options. There are currently three types of lamps on the market that can be used for fog lights:

• halogen;

LED;

• gas-discharge, or xenon.

Before choosing the final replacement option, you should determine which bulbs are in the foglights. The main difficulty for most drivers is to correctly decide which lamps are best to install in fog lights - each of them has certain advantages and disadvantages.

Halogen

The most common type for fog lights, which has an affordable cost as its main advantage. Such elements ensure acceptable PTF efficiency in foggy conditions, and when properly configured, do not cause blinding oncoming drivers. Among the disadvantages of halogen lighting is a short working life, and replacing a bulb in a fog lamp is not always an easy task. In addition, the headlight becomes very hot, which, if it cools suddenly, can cause the glass to crack. If the power of the standard lamps for the driver is insufficient, when replacing the lamps in the fog lights with more powerful ones, there is a high risk of the control unit overheating and the headlights automatically turning off.

LED

A more acceptable option for most. They feature a wide range of colors, brightness and low power consumption. The LED fog lamp heats up very little due to its unique operating principle. This allows you to avoid melting of the internal parts of the headlight during prolonged operation of the PTF. They almost never cause blindness to oncoming drivers. The disadvantages include higher cost, as well as the need to carefully select the lamp itself - they are not suitable for every headlight.

Gas discharge

Xenon allows you to make fog lights as bright and effective as possible. The service life of high-quality xenon is about three years, but xenon can be used for foglights only in accordance with strict rules, violation of which will not result in a fine, but in deprivation of rights for up to one year. So, for xenon, you can only use special headlights marked “D”, and an automatic corrector is required. Self-installation of xenon in fog lights is more complex than other types of lamps, but if installed correctly, the result will please you for several years in a row. The disadvantages of gas-discharge lamps, in addition to their high cost, include the need to replace both lamps if only one burns out.

Check list

• Turn off the engine, squeeze the parking brake lever;
• Open the liftback cover;
• Remove the plastic protection / sound insulation layer. The choice depends on the model year. More details are described at the beginning of the article;
• Unscrew the lamps, three nuts;
• Replacement of Grant liftback taillight lamps, carry out related preventive maintenance;
• Reassemble the structure in reverse order.

Conclusion based on the results of the replacement The design and fixation of optical devices is not at all complicated. Every car owner can do the replacement; there is no need to contact a service center. Only as a last resort, when a global breakdown is identified or surgical intervention by a specialist is required. After reading the instructions provided, the owner knows exactly how to change the Granta liftback taillight with minimal time.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing lamps in the rear lights of a Lada Granta

1. Open the trunk and unfasten the pocket from the desired side.

The pocket is designed for easy replacement of lamps.

2. Next, grab the desired cartridge with your hand and turn it counterclockwise 45 degrees. After turning it, we take out the cartridge.

Arrangement of cartridges (top to bottom):

1. brake light lamp
2. turn signal lamp
3. reverse lamp

3. Remove the old lamp and install a new one.

keys on the lamp , make sure they match when installing the lamp.

4. Install the socket with the new lamp in place.

It needs to be inserted and rotated 45 degrees clockwise.

5. Close the pocket and the job is done.

The process for replacing tail light bulbs is similar.

Parts and consumables:

• Lamp P21/5W – 2 pcs.
• Lamp P21W – 2 pcs.
• Lamp PY21W – 2 pcs.

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Comments 18

I drove these myself for 2 years, installed fog breakers, and it got even better.

allseason supposedly installed yellow ones, I like the different lamps, there were some transitional models, my relatives had one, one Osram lamp, the other Philips, and I read something like this on the internet many times

I installed Allseason before the new year (available in the BZ) - I tested it on two excursions during the New Year holidays, both times with bad weather: the first - a snowstorm, the second - a half-damp track with ice and snow suspension. The result is good light.

I agree 100%. I installed these on Megan’s near-range H7, now I’ll install the same on the far-range H1))