Installation and connection of fog lights on Lada 4×4 (VAZ 2121, 2131)

High-quality lighting increases the safety of the driver and other road users. Thanks to modern technologies, more powerful and reliable light sources have become available. Many drivers tune their Niva headlights, improving not only the quality of light, but also giving their car individuality. The article is devoted to Niva optics: which one is better to choose, how to change light bulbs, what tuning options exist.

Description of optics

Vehicle optics can be external or internal. External includes:

• headlights;
• front lights: turn signals, daytime running and side lights, PTF;
• rear lights: PTF, turn signals, brake lights, side lights, turn indicators, fog lights, reverse lights;
• rear room lighting.

Internal optics include lighting inside the cabin, lighting of instruments, doors, and other elements of the cabin.

Interior lighting

Each optical element performs specific functions. Front optics are designed to illuminate the road in poor visibility and at night. Turn signals and tail lights play a warning role.

Attachments

Chandelier

An arc with additional headlights, called a “chandelier” among car enthusiasts, is sold in car dealerships. True, its price is not always adequate to the parts used, which forces car owners to use ingenuity and their own hands.

It is quite possible to make a similar mount for headlights yourself.

If you are one of these handy drivers, then the following information will allow you to make and correctly install this attachment yourself .

Note! To ensure that the electrical wiring on the Niva is not damaged, you should take a reasonable approach to the power of the purchased headlights or fog lights.

The arc itself can be made from:

1. Old trunk. You can buy it at a car flea market;
2. Or use existing fasteners;
3. Use furniture fittings.

We will not dwell on this in detail, but will focus on the correct connection of additional lighting devices.

A homemade arc, if done carefully, is no different from purchased products

Connection features

The first thing you should arm yourself with is a high-quality wiring diagram for the Niva 21213. It is shown in the photo below. Firstly, such a diagram is useful for maintenance, and secondly, with its help it is easy to determine the location for connecting the wiring harness.

Factory color scheme of electrical equipment VAZ 21213

The second important point is the frequency of use of the chandelier:

1. Constantly, including traffic in urban environments;
2. Only when driving outside urban and suburban highways (off-road). And here a proven diagram is absolutely necessary for an off-road vehicle.

The chandelier control output can be connected to a standard switch.
The most preferable is a removable option, which provides for quick installation and dismantling of the chandelier, as well as its safe connection to the standard electrical wiring. The video in the article clearly demonstrates this process. Connection instructions are presented above.

But what you should pay attention to is the adjustment of the light flux. The fact is that when driving off-road, the hood of a car is often covered with dirt, which in the dark glares in the headlights, blinding the driver.

Criterias of choice

The quality of light largely depends on the lamps installed in the headlights.

The following types of light bulbs are used in modern optics:

The most popular until recently, halogen lamps are gradually being replaced by xenon lamps, as they have a more intense light beam and a longer service life. LED bulbs have become popular among owners of the Niva 21214 SUV. They are often used as DRLs on the Niva, as well as a source of main lighting. They have brighter light, consume minimal energy, and are less susceptible to mechanical damage (video author – UniversalMAN).

A large number of optics with high-quality flashlights have appeared on the modern automotive market. Therefore, the owner of an SUV has the opportunity to purchase VAZ 2121 crystal, tank, lens headlights.

Recommendations

When performing work, you should follow simple recommendations:

• when changing optics, you need to replace them on both sides to avoid an uneven light spot;
• If the bolts somewhere cannot be unscrewed, you should treat them with an anti-corrosion compound and leave for 15 minutes. It is advisable to use more reliable tools with heads so as not to “lick” the edges;
• all manipulations should be performed without strong pressure or jerking;
• During work, you should avoid using a hammer and other heavy tools;
• Replacement should only be carried out with the power turned off;
• You should work with gloves to avoid injuring your hands.

On the Niva-21214 car, all lighting fixtures can be removed and installed quite simply, with a minimum amount of additional disassembly. If you install and dismantle carefully and calmly, there should be no problems; you can do everything yourself.

Lamp replacement procedure

To replace the lamp in the headlight unit, you need to unscrew the screws securing the decorative radiator protection and remove it. Next, loosen the screws securing the rim, you need to turn it counterclockwise and remove it. Then disconnect the wire block, unclip the spring latch and remove the light bulb. Then install a new one and reassemble.

To replace the lamp in the rear light, you need to remove the plastic plug from inside the trunk, disconnect the wiring block, release the latches and remove the assembly with the bulbs. To remove the lamp from the socket, you need to unscrew it counterclockwise.

To change a light bulb in the cabin, you need to remove the lampshade, which is held in place by two springs. The bulbs in the headlight and side turn signal are replaced by removing the socket from the engine compartment side. Indicator lamps and instrument lighting lamps are changed after dismantling the instrument panel.

Tail lights

1) OSVAR, DAAZ - regular suppliers of AvtoVAZ, they are characterized by the “correct” brightness. Article - 21213-3716011-00 for 21213 and 21214.

Article - 21060-3716011-00 for 2121.

2) ProSport - crystal alternative optics of the Niva, which creates a rich glow due to the configuration of the glass and the presence of light tinting. It has LED configurations. 2) ProSport - crystal alternative optics of the Niva, which creates a rich glow due to the configuration of the glass and the presence of light tinting. Has LED configurations. Art. RS-09569 for 21213 onwards.

Art. RS-05685 for tuning VAZ 2121.

Remove the wire block by first pressing towards yourself.

Unscrew a pair of "8" nuts from the inside with a convenient tool.

Carry out the same operation on three bolts of the same size from the outside.

Trouble-free installation of rear optics is only possible when choosing the factory option. Any similar solutions most often turn out to be larger or smaller in size. When purchasing Niva taillights, you should focus on the products of the following manufacturers:

1. OSVAR, DAAZ. , and the consumables they sell are characterized by optimal brightness.
2. ProSport - crystal headlights that provide bright illumination of the road surface due to the glass configuration.

You can change the rear lights in the following order:

1. Remove the wiring harness.
2. Unscrew several "8" nuts from the inside.
3. Repeat the procedure outside.
4. Pull the released optics towards you.
5. Remove the bulbs from the headlight housing by pressing them and turning them counterclockwise.
6. Replace the headlights with new ones and install in the reverse order.

When replacing optics on a Niva, you should comply with the requirements of the Basic Regulations for the approval of vehicles for operation.

Basic adjustment aspects

Correctly adjusted optics illuminate the road well and do not blind oncoming drivers.

Before adjustment, you need to inflate the tires, place a person in the front seat or place a load weighing about 80 kg in the driver’s seat. Thus creating normal operating conditions for the car.

The machine must then be installed horizontally. At a distance of 5 meters from the car, you need to place a screen or drive the car away from a flat wall at this distance. You need to apply markings on the screen or wall according to which the headlights will be adjusted.

Scheme for adjustment

Then, using the adjusting screws, the light is adjusted according to the markings.

Ideas for tuning headlights and their implementation

The most common tuning options for Niva:

1. Replacing standard optics with a new alternative.
2. Installation of lensed optics.
3. Darkening optics.
4. Creating the effect of angel eyes.
5. Installing headlight covers.
6. DRL installation.

To improve the quality of light, many drivers install xenon on the Niva. LED headlights have become popular.

LED headlights on Niva

They shine well, give the car an attractive appearance, and are easily installed on all modifications of the Niva. As a tuning option, an additional daytime running light is installed on the rear lights.

Dismantling

In some cases, in order to correctly adjust the light beam or as a result of mechanical damage, you need to remove the headlight, this is also due to the fact that over time the lamps become cloudy, as a result the power of the luminous flux deteriorates. If you don’t know how to remove a headlight on a Chevrolet Niva, you need to prepare a standard set of tools and do the following:

1. Remove the terminals from the battery;
2. The decorative lining of the radiator is removed; to do this, self-tapping screws are unscrewed from its mounting, which is located under the license plate;
3. The power wires are disconnected from the light element;
4. The wires from the hydraulic light corrector are disconnected;
5. The front and right mounting screws are unscrewed from the headlight; for this, a ten key is used;
6. The screws that secure the decorative trim of the headlight are unscrewed, after which it is removed;
7. Unscrew the screws that are located under the cladding;
8. The headlight is removed from the seat; if the fastenings are difficult to press out, you can use a screwdriver.

At this point, all work can be considered completed. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

You should know that when replacing halogen lamps, it is not advisable to touch the bulb with your fingers, so you need to work with clean gloves, otherwise they will begin to become cloudy; if you do touch it, you need to wipe it with an alcohol rag.

Video “Installing LED headlights”

This video demonstrates how to install LED headlights on a Niva (the author of the video is Two in the Niva).

All optical elements and headlights are designed for installation on Niva 2121, 21213, 21214 modifications. Installing (replacing) headlights on a Niva will radically improve the quality of light from headlights on a Niva.

Alternative optics for replacing standard headlights on cars of the NIVA 2121x family. Crystal headlights for Niva, lensed headlights, tuning optics, headlights with clear glass, headlights with lenses for Niva

Russian compact SUVs Niva or Lada 4x4 2121, 21213, 21214 and their modern versions Urban and Bronto perform well in city and off-road conditions. Replacing the standard headlights with LED headlights is used for modern tuning, increasing the level of safety and easy driving in poor visibility. Alternative LED optics allow you to seriously engage in off-road work and provide excellent visibility.

The Wesem Light store offers to buy LED headlights for Niva with different characteristics and designs. LOYO brand optics are reliable, last several times longer and shine brighter than classic halogen and xenon lenses.

Advantages of our LED headlights:

• Installation without modifications on all modifications of the Niva (including Urban and Bronto) according to the “set and forget” principle due to the absence of the need for maintenance.
• A wide range of options - angel eyes, turn signals, increased power, headlights or stripe-style DRLs.
• Dense fill in low and high beam modes with a wide beam and side zone coverage.

Is it possible to install additional high beams?

The rules do not prohibit such “remodeling” of a car. But remember that additional headlights can only be used off-road. While the car is driving along the highway, they must be turned off or covered with light-proof covers.

The T-1 standard does not indicate how to connect additional high-beam headlights on a car. The answer to this question will be given by the instructions for the products. It is also important to comply with the requirements of the relevant GOSTs.

Many car owners are interested in additional high beam headlights – which ones are better and which ones to choose for an SUV. There are no strict requirements here. The main thing is that they are powerful, bright and cope with their tasks. Therefore, give preference to products from reliable manufacturers.

What headlights to put on a car

Thanks to the headlights and all the optics of the car, in conditions of limited visibility, the route and all objects on it are perfectly visible; in the dark, you can always illuminate the interior and other necessary parts of the car, and convey to other drivers the necessary information about what maneuver the driver is going to perform and what is being done on the road. road. That is why a lot depends on the quality of the headlights of the VAZ 2121 Niva when driving, and each performs its own special function.

A wide variety of lamps can be used in headlights. These are gas discharge, which come in the following types:

• xenon - for low and high beam;
• tungsten - inexpensive and with low light intensity;
• halogen incandescent lamps, which are most common, serve as a source of low and high beam in the headlight.

But lately, drivers have preferred LED lamps, and not only for signaling functions, but increasingly as a source of head light. They are about 3 times brighter than halogen and xenon, and the light density is much better.

LED headlights are suitable for cars that have headlights of 7 inches, including the Niva.

The latest tuning headlights are easy to install, but over time, the need to replace the headlights of the VAZ 2131 inevitably arises, including the headlights for the Niva 21214.

Lately, more and more companies have been trying to boast excellent headlights on the automotive market.

But increasingly, VAZ 2131 drivers prefer headlights, which eliminate many problems that arise with headlights, and replacing them does not require much effort. These are wesem headlights with a 178mm reflector. They are bought and exchanged for standard ones.

They are ideal for the Niva, diode headlights can be installed within 15 minutes, and they provide much better light: you can safely drive around the city even in the darkest time of day.

They are perfect for models such as Niva 21214 and VAZ 2131 to adjust the head light or to replace standard optical elements. When purchasing wesem diode headlights, you will need to buy a lamp for it - 12 or 24 volts.

A little history.

The first Niva was released in the late 70s. Despite its breakthrough design for those years, the Niva inherited optical instruments from the VAZ 2101, and if we delve deeper into the roots, we will come to the first electric headlights!

A headlight with a diameter of 7 inches with a lamp with two incandescent filaments was patented by Bosh in 1919. Of course, it was somewhat modified, but its mountings remained unchanged.

And today, standard 7-inch headlights are still used in the automotive industry... it doesn’t matter whether it’s a tribute to fashion, marketing or a whim...

All this opens up vast possibilities for us to improve the light of our favorite SUVs. Of course, you could just replace the headlight bulbs with LED ones (and risk your license). But it is much more correct to install modern LED optics because it does not require any modifications, everything is installed with a bolt!

Tuning of optical elements of Niva 21214

In many cars, including those like the Niva 4x4, quite often it is necessary to replace only the glass on the headlight or the headlight reflector.

But if the contacts are completely burnt, and the headlight has acquired a cloudy color, then it must be changed completely. You can do the tuning yourself.

To do this, remove the headlight from the VAZ 2121 Niva, for which you need to remove the rim, and very carefully, so as not to damage it, remove the reflector. To do this, you will need to unscrew 3 screws and unscrew 4 bolts, then the housing can be easily removed. The steps are as follows:

Rear fog lights, after tuning has been done, are connected quite simply.

The plastic panels on the trunk are removed and the electrical connector is disconnected.

There is an optical element inside the body, and you need to unscrew the nuts that secure it. Install a new headlight by screwing it to the body. Now you need to connect the connector to the on-board electrical network.

There is such an excellent device for the VAZ 21214 - an electric corrector for headlights. It is designed to change the angle of the light beam depending on the load of the machine. This optical element includes a regulator that fixes the position of the headlights, several mechanisms that contain O-rings, and electrical wires. When installing it, it is secured like a regular hydraulic one. It is more reliable and can work in very cold seasons and when the air temperature is high.

Headlight glasses are installed on the Niva, usually they are transparent, made of polycarbonate, but there are special ones for lensed modules, with a 1-mm thickness - reinforced, which greatly increases their performance.

When tuning is completed, the optics should look perfect. Niva drivers often replace standard optics with xenon lenses. Some misunderstandings may arise in this case, as the headlight may turn out to be longer. In this case, the rear part is cut out, to which the headlight itself is attached.

Review of LED optics, which we recommend for installation on the Niva.

Let's agree on the shore - the review goes from worst to best, we recommend headlights No. 5 for installation, but they are the most expensive, but the author of this review himself uses headlights number 1.

All compatible headlights can be found at this link.

Option 1 – CO LIGHT 50W 30W 7 Inch. (cost with delivery approximately 79$-5100r.)

You can order here - ru.aliexpress.com (delivery time is about 20 days, since there is delivery from Russia).