Installation of fog lights on Lada Vesta

03 February 2018 Lada.Online 118 544 26

The manufacturer installs fog lights on Vesta only in the “luxury” configuration. The situation is similar with other AvtoVAZ models, so self-installation is one of the popular modifications. Do you know that installing PTF on Vesta is not as easy as on other modern Lada cars?

About the standard set of fog lights

The manufacturer installs a Valeo PTF on the Lada Vesta. They are made in Romania and are suitable for all car modifications: station wagon, sedan, SV cross. The quality of the part can be assessed as high. They illuminate the road well in bad weather and have an aesthetic appearance. The glass is dense and does not break at the slightest contact with it. Fog lights will work for a long time, provided they are used correctly. If you need to install a PTF on a Vesta fret, it is best to focus on original spare parts, although they are more expensive than their analogues. Chinese substitutes often cannot withstand the load, melt, and stop working. Considering that installing lights takes a significant amount of time and money, you should not skimp here.

Let's look at the main charms and secrets of the Lada Vesta:

1) A special hatch in the fender liner for servicing the front PTF (photo taken from the Lada Online website).

2) Central locking button with the ability to automatically close during acceleration. To enable this function, you must press and hold the central locking button for a while. 5 minutes. Disabling the function is done in the same way. The central locking will be activated every time the car accelerates to 7 km/h.

3) Headlights on indicator – low beam.

4) Gas tank position indicator.

5) Hook on the gas tank hatch door for hanging the cap.

6) Call an emergency dispatcher anywhere in the country with GSM coverage.

7) Gas tank with a volume of 55 liters.

Possibility of using 92 or 95 gasoline. However, when using 92 gasoline, traction failures were noted at low speeds.

9) Heated front seats up to the passenger's shoulder blades.

10) Customizable sound of direction indicators - there is an article about this on our website: https://live2fun.ru/secrect-tuning-lada-vesta/ .

11) Turning on the direction indicators without locking, which is very useful when overtaking.

12) Excellent performance of low beam headlights.

13) Switchable exchange rate stability and traction control system.

14) A very warm stove.

15) Possibility of installing a multi-function steering wheel with connection of cruise control functions and radio control functions in any version of Lada Vesta.

16) Adjustable steering wheel position both in height and reach.

17) Adjustable, including height, driver's seat.

18) The rear parking sensor mutes the sound of the radio and notifies you when approaching an obstacle with a sound signal.

19) Built-in standard alarm, triggered by unauthorized opening of the doors, hood and trunk.

20) A handle inside the trunk lid so it doesn’t get dirty when closing.

21) Bluetooth headset built into the radio.

22) The hill start assist system maintains pressure in the brake system for 2 seconds after removing your foot from the brake pedal.

23) Indicator of the need to change gear (on versions with a manual transmission).

24) Rear seats with ISO FIX.

If, dear visitor, you were able to note any other positive details, please describe them in the comments.

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Instructions - installing PTF on Lada Vesta

Installing fog lights on the Lada Vesta is difficult. This is due to the design of the electronic equipment of the Lada model. The fog lights on the Lada Vesta are controlled from the steering column switches, and they do not have a fixed position with the fog lights on. In addition to this, problems are created by the absence of a special electronic fuse box of the EMM type in all but the top-end trim levels of the Lada 2180. The signal about the start of PTF operation in the original design comes here. Owners of cheap modifications of the Lada Vesta have to look for other connection schemes. Despite the difficulties, installing PTF yourself is possible. To do this, you will need to purchase the headlights themselves, brackets for mounting them, a power button, a contact snout, a set of wires with corrugation, connectors and adapters, and a 16 Am fuse.

First remove the bumper

Connecting the PTF Vesta begins with disconnecting the battery and removing the bumper, which is simultaneously attached to the body, fender liners and lockers with a large number of bolts and screws. Unscrew one by one:

— 4 bolts in the lower part of the body;

— 4 self-tapping screws from the fender liner;

— 2 screws from each locker;

— 6 bolts on top of the body and 2 more under the license plates.

At this time, it is necessary to hold the bumper by the beam to avoid damage if it falls. The Lada Vesta has a massive bumper, so the help of a second person will not hurt. The detached part needs to be pulled slightly towards you and removed from the side brackets.

Preparing the seats and mounting the headlights

We have already said earlier that instead of fog lights, the fret manufacturer installs plastic plugs in which holes must be cut. This can be done with a bimetallic crown, or an ordinary stationery knife. The second method will take a little longer and require additional care. If it seems that it won’t be possible to cut smoothly, you can buy a new lining for the PTF.

Next, you should install and secure the pre-purchased brackets with self-tapping screws, and then place the fog lights themselves inside them.

At the same stage, the power button is installed. It can be placed wherever it is convenient for the driver, but usually a place is selected on the center console, next to the button used to open the luggage compartment. The hole for the button can be drilled or cut.

The most important point is connecting the fog lights

We lay the output to the button through the corrugated box between the side members, starting from the right headlight. It is more convenient to run the wires inside the cabin itself next to the passage into the pedal assembly.

The light bulb is connected in the same way as in the Lada Priora, Viburnum or Grant. Electricity is taken from the battery and connected to the contact relay through a fuse. The relay can be installed in the engine compartment or inside the cabin of the 2180. We extend the plus contact from the size fuse or from the cigarette lighter.

Wiring diagram

Carefully cut out the space for the power button.

We use the same principle as when installing Priora and Granta equipment.

The 12V load power for the relay must be taken from the battery using an M6 bolt, directly through the fuse.

Plus it will be possible to take it where the size fuse is located in the mounting block, from the cigarette lighter.

We mount the relay where it is most convenient: in the engine compartment or inside the cabin. So we got off with a “slight fright” - we interfered minimally with the electrical part, maintaining the warranty on Vesta.

Installation diagram for LUX version

Scheme for the LUX package

Do Vesta need fog lights?

To answer the question of whether fog lights are needed on a Lada Vesta car, let’s figure out what functions this part of the lighting performs. The luminous flux of PTF allows you to direct the lighting lower above the road surface than conventional headlights do. Because the peculiarity of any fog is not contact with the surface of the earth.

The light easily avoids fog and continues to brightly illuminate the road, while the running and driving lights focus directly on the natural phenomenon. In addition to the road, fog lights illuminate the shoulder and left road markings, which allows you to avoid driving into the oncoming lane during bad weather.

If fog rarely appears in the area where the car is driven, this is not a reason to decide not to install PTF. The roads are mostly winding, at times similar to a mountain serpentine, the combination of the turned on PTF and low beams allows you to continue driving even at night. The decision to install fog lights on the Lada Vesta in this case depends on the conditions of use of the car.

How much does it cost for a dealer to install fog lights for a Lada Vesta?

The installation of fog lights on a Lada Vesta by an official representative of AvtoVAZ is considered as a partial upgrade of the car’s equipment to a top-end one. Typically, such a procedure costs no less than 60 thousand rubles.

This exorbitant amount is due to the complexity of installation using the “dealer” method and the need to use original parts from AvtoVAZ. The dashboard wires alone will cost about 20 thousand rubles.

Therefore, installing it yourself will allow you to save a lot of money. The only trouble is that in this case, the car’s warranty support may be voided.

Choosing fog lights for Vesta

The choice of fog lights should be based on the appearance of the PTF. High-quality spare parts have a sealed, dense case that can withstand serious impact. It is better if the PTF has glass rather than plastic lenses, since they are less strong and durable. The last selection criterion is simple disassembly of the part if it is necessary to replace the lamp. All these requirements are met by the original headlight from Valeo, installed on the Vesta fret. Its price is approximately 4,000 rubles for a set of two PTFs; the set includes Osram light bulbs. You can purchase the set without light bulbs. Then the cost will decrease significantly.

Other manufacturers offer good foglights for the Lada Vesta. For example, FranceCar and Autostol63. Their price ranges from 1500 to 2500 rubles, and the kit includes regular lamps. Chinese sellers also offer their products for owners of domestic Lada cars, but their quality is significantly inferior in all respects.

We install PTF ourselves

Let's look at the installation process. From the list of factory items you should purchase: fog lights, a power button, inserts for attaching the lights to the bumper, a 4-pin relay, a 16-amp fuse, a wire, a plastic corrugation (at least 5 m long). First you need to dismantle the bumper and cut through the plugs where the headlights are installed. The cuts are made either with a 76-diameter crown or with a knife. We attach the fog lamp bracket with self-tapping screws. In the lower left part under the steering wheel of the Lada Vesta (near the button that opens the trunk) we install a button for turning on the fog lights. It can also be placed directly on the instrument panel. You must first cut out a receiving hole for the button.

The wires leading to the right headlight should be hidden in a metal box. From the engine compartment to the passenger compartment we lay the wire through a special hole in the pedal assembly. In this case, a simplified scheme similar to the Lada Kalina, Priora, Grant is used.

Power to the relay is supplied from the battery (necessarily through a fuse). The positive contact for controlling the button is supplied from the mounting block. Take the plus coming from the dimensions or the cigarette lighter. The device for closing the circuit can be located both inside the cabin and under the hood. We connect all the elements of the circuit according to this diagram and check the operation of the PTF using the button.

As you can see, a set of fog lights installed independently is much cheaper.

Fog lights, like the main optics of a car, play an important role in creating high-quality lighting. Fog lights are especially important in poor visibility conditions. For example, during rain, heavy fog or snowfall. As for the Lada Vesta, the situation here is such that fog lights are provided only in the “luxury” configuration. Therefore, installing PTF is relevant for this family of cars. If you are determined to install fog lights yourself, then this review is for you.

It must be said that installing PTF on Vesta yourself is somewhat more difficult than on other Lada cars. On the other hand, you will thus save quite a decent amount. So, for example, an official dealer can charge you up to 10 thousand rubles for installation, depending on the region. If you do not have such an amount, then it is better, of course, to carry out the installation yourself. Therefore, be patient and have enough time.

How much does installation work cost?

If you don’t have enough time to install fog lights yourself, you can turn to specialists for help. An official Lada dealer carries out such work for an amount approximately equal to 60-70 thousand rubles. Of this, at least 10 thousand rubles will have to be paid to an electrician for installation. The price consists of the cost of original spare parts required for installing the PTF and complex work that will completely copy the luxury version.

Installing foglights yourself will reduce the required budget. In addition to the headlights themselves, you will need to purchase other equipment, with a total cost of at least 5,000 rubles. To summarize, we can say that installing PTF on fret 2180 without outside help is about 5 times cheaper than from an official dealer.

What lamps are installed in the PTF Lada Vesta

The fog lights of Lada Vesta use lamps with an H16 socket, 12 volts, and a power of 19 watts. The manufacturer installed lamps from the manufacturer Osram, but lamps from other manufacturers can be installed, the main thing is that the base is H16.

Manufacturer Article number Cost, rub.

OSRAM64219 L750Philips12361C1550MTF LightHS1216650

All of the bulbs listed above are suitable for replacement in “foglights” on Vesta. In addition to ordinary lamps, you can install LED lamps with an H16 socket. But with all this, you need to be careful and it is better to consult with a specialist in advance about whether it is possible to install a certain LED lamp in your “fog lights”. Often, incorrectly selected LED lamps blind other road users.

We prepare the landing niches and attach the headlights

1. As already mentioned, there are plugs at the locations of future PTFs. Using a crown with a diameter of 76 mm, we cut holes in these products. If the owner of a Lada Vesta purchased headlight trim panels, then this step is skipped.
2. Let's move on to the brackets. We fix them on the bumper with ordinary self-tapping screws.
3. We construct a hole for the button. To do this, we examine the front panel in the cabin and determine the optimal location for the switch. Alternatively, the button can be located on the center console near the button responsible for unlocking the luggage compartment.

We connect PTF on a Lada Vesta car

1. From the right lighting device we lay the wiring inside the box.
2. Cables are fed into the interior of the LADA Vesta through the hole located near the pedal assembly.
3. The connection is made according to a simple and universal scheme. We borrow power from the battery, connect it first with the fuse, and then with the contact relay.
4. The positive contact comes out of the mounting block, or rather the side light fuse. Alternatively, the “plus” can be taken from the cigarette lighter.
5. The relay should be installed in the engine compartment of the LADA Vesta (can be in the passenger compartment).

DIY installation is complete. The considered switching method is not only simple, but also allows for minimizing interference in the vehicle’s on-board network.