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The head optics of a car are the main element of the lighting system. Traffic safety, visibility for the driver and driving conditions for drivers of oncoming cars depend on it. Often owners are dissatisfied with the quality of the “native” lighting and would like to change the backlight mode to a more efficient one. Let's consider which VAZ 2114 lamps are better for installation in low and high beam.

Types of lighting fixtures

For installation in the headlights of the VAZ 2114, double-filament lamps with an H4 socket are used, the power of which is 60/55 W. They perform simultaneously the functions of high and low beam. This allows you to reduce the size of the headlights and reduce heat. However, such versatility also has negative sides. If one thread burns out, the other can still work. But, since it is impossible to drive without low or high beams, you have to change a partially working lamp. At the same time, headlight bulbs are always installed in pairs to obtain the same glow mode on the left and right sides. It turns out that because of one burnt-out filament, you will have to change two lamps, which is uneconomical.

Halogen lamps are installed at the manufacturer's factory. This is a modification of conventional incandescent lamps, the bulbs of which contain pairs of halogens - iodine and bromine. This makes it possible to increase the heating of the coil and increase the brightness of the glow. However, the temperature of the flask, which has to be made of quartz glass, also increases.

In addition to halogen lamps, the following are installed in the headlights of a VAZ 2114 car:

• incandescent lamps. They are cheap, but dull and short-lived. Currently practically not used;
• xenon lamps. They have increased brightness because the plasma arc glows. They do not have filaments, therefore they are more resistant to stress. The disadvantage of xenon is the need to use an ignition unit, which takes up extra space;
• LEDs. These are relatively new lamps that have managed to win the preference of most car enthusiasts. They are safe, the supply voltage is only 12 V. The service life is up to 50,000 hours (halogen - up to 2000). Practically do not heat up. The disadvantage is the directional emission of the light flux. While halogen or xenon samples shine evenly in all directions, LED lamps emit in one direction, so several crystals mounted on a cylindrical base are used at once. In addition, the LEDs are equipped with diffusion lenses that evenly distribute the flow in all directions.

Headlight modernization

Kirzhach, unlike Bosch, has a more convenient design, which allows, if desired, to modify and modernize the product, improving its performance. To do this, it is necessary to make small changes to the configuration details, which will improve the quality and space of the light beam. Simply put, Kirzhach is more convenient for motorists who have the opportunity to make their own adjustments and modify the manufacturer’s products.

To carry out the procedure for finalizing the Kirzhach model, it is necessary to remove it; to do this, you must carry out the following steps:

1. Disassembling the headlight. First you need to remove the glass. Try to be as careful as possible not to damage the glass, because... it is planted using sealant.
2. Disconnect the reflective pad by unscrewing the three fastening bolts.
3. There is no need to completely disassemble the headlight piece by piece, because we are only interested in modules.

Let’s move on to the procedure for upgrading the Kirzhach model, and this can be done in different ways:

• Moving the lens to the reflector. This process will allow you to change the angle of incidence of the light beam as needed. When moving the lens, keep in mind that the curtain should be at the same distance, 50 - 51mm. Then we take measurements to move the lens closer to the reflector by 10 mm. Then we saw off along the mark and fix the lens back into the module; the module became shorter.

It is important to know that moving the lens too close will lead to its overheating, so the optimal option of approaching the lens by 10 mm will provide the required width of the light beam and, accordingly, the height.

• We modernize the curtains. Making curtains is a very important stage of work. To begin with, a curtain template is made and transferred to the metal as carefully as possible, avoiding the appearance of irregularities.

The finished curtain must be attached directly to the module reflector. The module is then assembled and the light beam is focused by moving the lens.

Installing the module directly into the headlight has some nuances. Due to the shortening of the module body, it is located deeper, so a decorative overlay will interfere with the scattering of light. Thus, it is better to secure the module with 2 bolts, which will secure the housing and reflector and also secure the module inside the headlight. The nuance is that both nuts are tightened simultaneously and quite tightly.

Please note that the module must be installed level, otherwise the headlight will start shining in the wrong direction, and the adjustment will not help. It is important to check the operation of the headlight before sealing the headlight glass.

• The module ring needs to be ground off. This procedure only applies to grinding edges on the modular body. If you reduce the edges of the ring by 1 mm, it will not interfere with the penetration of light.
• Changing the shape of the reflector to increase the width of the light beam.

If the headlights do not shine well enough, you can resort to independent modernization using any of the listed methods, or all of them together. While Bosch headlights are of a more complex design, the Kirzhach model has a simpler assembly, which allows you to upgrade them yourself.

Types of headlights

The headlight unit on a VAZ can have two design options:

• Bosch (BOSH);
• Kirzhach.

Outwardly they are very similar. Experts distinguish them by small details - the shape of the blender arches or the rotation diffuser. Kirzhach has a long, narrow reflector with a partition and no top wall. Bosch has walls on all sides, and the reflector is short. For an inexperienced person, it is easier to distinguish these designs by the shape of the plug on the back of the headlamp - Bosch products have one and are made in the form of an oval. These subtleties are not accessible to everyone, but only to experienced car enthusiasts.

Important! They have no fundamental difference in design, but installing one instead of the other will not work. Therefore, you should know which headlights will fit the body of a given car, so as not to find yourself in a difficult situation when purchasing. In addition, Kirzhach headlights are more difficult to disassemble than Bosch.

There are also Chinese analogues of headlight units for the VAZ 2114. They can have any shape, since they are not subject to general standards. Purchasing such products is a big risk. You can, with equal probability, get suitable headlights, or have lighting fixtures that do not match the shape of the sockets.

Main differences

At first glance, it is not clear that these headlights are completely different, but if you are faced with the need to replace any of the headlights, you run the risk of purchasing a model that is completely unsuitable and will differ from the second headlight.

BOSCH or Kirzhach

Difference between Bosch and Kirzhach headlights:

• To replace the light bulb in the main lighting, you need to disconnect the black circle-shaped housing under the hood on the Bosch headlight. In the Kirzhach headlight, the casing is rectangular and secured with two screws.
• The headlights differ in the glass pattern; in addition, each of them has a manufacturer's mark. The Bosch package includes a glass frame; replacing it does not require complete disassembly of the headlight.
• There are also differences in the mounting of the turn signals. The Kirzhach turn signal is equipped with two fasteners, has a central latch and a spring tensioner. The Bosch turn signal is also equipped with two fasteners and a spring tensioner, but does not have a latch. This indicates that the turn signal from one company cannot be replaced with a model from another company; interchangeability is completely excluded.
• The reflector also has significant differences. The Kirzhach company has a narrow and long reflector with an internal partition that divides the light beam in half. Moreover, there is no upper wall in the reflector. The Boshevsky reflector is shorter and wider in shape; all walls of the model are equipped with it.

Considering the more balanced and high-quality Bosch reflector, the light of the model is brighter and more saturated, unlike the opponent’s model. Also, to achieve a greater effect, it is possible to replace the lamp with a better one, and it is necessary to carry out an adjustment procedure.

Manufacturers of lamps for VAZ 2114

Since lamps with an H4 socket are used in headlights of many models from different manufacturers, all manufacturers of car lamps produce such lamps. Among them are the following companies:

1. A world-famous Dutch company, known for its low prices and good quality products;
2. A German company with a long history and rich technological experience;
3. Narva. This is another manufacturer from Germany, known for the quality and durability of its products;
4. Bosh. Another German company that does not need any special introduction;
5. Company based in Hong Kong and Germany. Produces a wide range of reliable lighting equipment.

The best lamps for VAZ 2114

Let's consider which low beam bulb can be used for installation in the headlights of a VAZ 2114 car:

• Bosh A 12-60+55 VAZ H4 plus 60;
• Osram H4 Night Breaker Unlimited +110%;
• General Electric H4 12V 60/55W P43t GE;
• Philips H4 3700K X-treme Vision +130%;
• Koito WhiteBeam III Premium 4500K.

This list is far from complete, however, a simple listing does not make sense. It is important to consider that all lamp models have their own purpose and specificity. When purchasing, you need to select samples for existing conditions and loads.

Main conclusions

The VAZ 2114 headlights have halogen lamps with an H4 socket by default. These are two-strand designs in which one thread is responsible for the high beam and the other for the low beam. In addition to halogen, the following can be used:

• incandescent lamps;
• xenon;
• LED bulbs.

Most users prefer LEDs, but according to the rules it is necessary to use standard halogen designs. Express your thoughts about lamps for the VAZ 2114 in the comments.

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Decoding headlight markings

Headlight markings contain a large amount of useful information, which not everyone knows how to read correctly. This marking of xenon headlights is the same for all leading manufacturers of automotive optics: AL, Bosch, Depo, Hella, Koito, Ichikoh, Osvar, Sylvania, Stanley, Valeo, ZKW. The dcr hcr headlight markings can be located both on the headlight housing and on the cover glass.

Category values ​​(headlight markings):

C - low beam, R - high beam, H - only with halogen headlight, HCR - low and high beam with halogen bulb, DC - low beam xenon, DCR - high and low beam xenon, PL - plastic lens, S - headlight lamp (all-glass ), B – fog lamp, A – side light. 02 – approval code. If there is an arrow on the headlight, then such a headlight is used specifically for left-hand traffic, and without an arrow for right-hand traffic. And if the arrow is on both sides, then it can be used for left- and right-hand traffic. Each vehicle must have the starting low beam angle indicated on the headlamp housing, or on a special plate under the hood, or on a general nameplate. Typically the starting angle is 1.0-1.5%. There must be a tilt angle corrector, since when the car is loaded, the initial angle changes. The brake signal is designated S1 (red). The tail light signal is indicated by R (red). The general designation of the lamp for signal and size is R-S1. The additional brake light is designated S3 (red). Designation of the front turn signal 1, 1b, 5 - side, 2a - rear (they emit orange light). Turn signals also come in a transparent color (white light), but they shine orange due to the orange lamps inside. Cars that are designed specifically for the North American market do not have European lighting markings. The turn indicators on the “Americans” are red, but there are other combinations, for example, orange, and the rear ones are red. Canadian models have orange turn signals, but no side turn signals. They also don't have fog lights, which are mandatory in Europe. Retroreflectors are designated IA. The side reflectors are orange. The rear license plate light is designated L. Side marker lights are required on long vehicles over 6 meters in length. They have an orange light and the designation SM1 and SM2 (for passenger cars). And for the rear there is a red light. On trailers it is necessary to install a triangular reflector, designated IIIA, and contour lights. The letter “E” is followed by the number of the country in which the headlights were approved. Below is a breakdown of the main countries that approve automotive optics: 1. Germany, 2. France, 3. Italy, 4. Netherlands, 5. Sweden, 6. Belgium, 7. Hungary, 8. Czech Republic, 9. Spain, 10. Yugoslavia, 11. Great Britain, 12. Austria, 13. Luxembourg, 14. Switzerland, 16. Norway, 17. Finland, 18. Denmark, 19. Romania, 20. Poland, 21. Portugal, 23. Greece