Fog lights for Kalina: technical requirements and features
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Appearing in the factory program in 2004, Lada Kalina became one of the few Togliatti-made cars whose equipment was maximally ready for the installation of additional equipment.
And the equipment itself was an order of magnitude higher than its predecessors:
- Electronic ignition;
- Window lifters;
- Immobilizer;
- Power steering;
- Seats for installing PTF in the front of the car.
For reference: The automaker, starting in April 2013, began equipping cars with front PTFs. At first they installed lensed ones, and later switched to headlights with reflectors.
Readiness of electrical equipment
The electrical wiring on the Lada Kalina met modern requirements.
Already in the basic version:
- double-filament fog lamps were installed in the rear headlight units;
- the electrical circuit included relays and fuses (see also the article VAZ wiring: the need for modernization).
The diagram roughly shows:
- PTF circuit fuse (F9 according to international classification);
- Electronic immobilizer (anti-theft system);
- Rear headlights with PTF sections;
- Vehicle lighting control unit (installed on the instrument panel);
- Egnition lock.
For reference: In the photo, the symbol “A” indicates the wire from the power source. “Mass” is indicated in black.
How to install fog lights on Lada Kalina 1st generation
Fog lights (FTL) are an additional source of light. The flat and wide horizontal beam of these headlights extends directly above the road, which improves road illumination in foggy conditions. PTFs were not installed on the Lada Kalina in all modifications, so the question “how to install fog lights on Kalina” is still relevant.
Principle of operation
Before you do it yourself and install the purchased PTF kit on your car, you should understand the principles of operation of fog lights, and also find out what the car manufacturer recommends on this issue.
Advice: it would be useful to order the production of stickers for the headlights when purchasing foglights. They will protect the glass from branches and plant stems, as well as from stones flying from under the wheels.
Technical requirements
Current rules stipulate that fog lights should only work with side lights or low beam headlights (see also the article VAZ 21099 wiring diagram: carburetor with “Euro” panel). This is primarily due to current road safety requirements.
The second point that you should pay attention to is the installation location, determined by the provisions of GOST 8769-75:
- From the road - not lower than 250 mm;
- From external dimensions - no closer than 400 mm.
Note! In addition, clause 2.3.4. it was determined that PTFs should emit only white or only selective yellow light. But it must be the same for both headlights mounted on a given vehicle.
Technical features
Currently, there are two main types of PTF used on Lada Kalina, in which:
- The formation of a light spot is carried out on the headlight glass due to the marks applied to it. Such PTFs are considered classic and are commonly called a headlight with a reflector;
- The light spot is formed in a convex (parabolic) lens installed instead of glass. It is considered more progressive because it is equipped with halogen or xenon lamps. In everyday life they are called lensed.
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Comments 17
So, is it all over? We also have 2 fog lights.
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sweated sometimes, but dried quickly...
Well, let's see according to the circumstances. the previous owner says he took them apart...
Yes, he could have taken it apart many times, but he might not have achieved the effect... I pierced the plastic from below with a small drill, and the moisture quickly began to leave.
Thanks for the advice))
and I used a 3 mm drill to make another hole in the bottom of the headlight so that air could circulate, because the filter on top gets clogged with dust and doesn’t work as it should
in the end I did just that. obliquely and at the bottom. I think dust shouldn't get in.
dust? It’s unlikely, it’s just that I’ve been installing various additional fogs (both Chinese and Polish) on cars for a long time and most of them have a hole at the bottom, and when I took these off I was surprised that it was on top and then through the mesh and I was blowing into it with my mouth, the headlight is sealed, and the heating is strong. and the “dew point” falls in damp weather, so it will be just right for heat removal, time will tell. p.s. when I drilled it, 15-20 grams of water poured out
in the end I did just that. obliquely and at the bottom. I think dust shouldn't get in.
the hole works! tested at -15, the fog is clean!
Everything is clean for me))) and the fog doesn’t get damp. and sweated during heavy rain, even when I didn’t turn them on.
the hole works! tested at -15, the fog is clean!
Doesn’t it collect water from puddles?
I think it’s better not to drive a passenger car into a puddle more than 25 cm deep)) But in everyday use it doesn’t pick up anything, everything is fine
understandable))) I just bought xenon and now I’m thinking about how to deal with moisture. Now there are LED ones and they also sweat
Another tip: before installing new xenon lamps in the headlight, you need to “warm them up” for 20-30 minutes just from the battery, so that a kind of dirt film evaporates from them, otherwise this perspiration will all settle on the reflector and glass
And on the halogen the temperature was higher and the headlights never sweated, as soon as I installed the xenon it started ((...I made holes at the bottom and it became much better, in damp weather a little haze of fogging appears, well, at least the drops don’t appear, otherwise they will cause damage to the reflector later
People used to pour brake fluid into the headlights to prevent sweating
yes, I won’t expel the water, I’ll have to top it up))))
People used to pour brake fluid into the headlights to prevent sweating
What can you buy?
Despite the wide variety of fog lights in auto parts stores, many owners do not understand what to choose and which fog lights are best for Kalina.
Many are also confused by the different terminal blocks, which forces them to look for adapters to integrate the PTF with the standard electrical wiring system (see also the article Wiring diagram VAZ 21074 - injector: we understand the intricacies).
If you approach the choice from a practical point of view, then for the Lada Kalina, without additional alterations and changes to the standard electrical circuit, the following are suitable:
- Fog lights Kirzhach on Kalina (lensed);
- Classic PTF made by Bosch (headlight with reflector);
Advice: we can also recommend Luch foglights, since they are a copy of the German ones. But their main advantage is the price, while the quality is much worse.
Among the advantages of these models is the fact that the adjustment of Kalina’s fog lights will be simpler and more understandable due to their installation in the standard mounting locations of the front bumper.
Which fogs to choose for Kalina?
Before installing fog lights on Kalina 2 or 1, you need to decide on the type of optics and its manufacturer. Every car enthusiast who has ever connected a PTF knows that a lot depends on the manufacturer and type of optics. For Lada Kalina cars of the first and second generation, you can find many types of headlights on sale. Moreover, they differ from each other not only in type and manufacturer, but also in the efficiency of the glow, as well as in the configuration.
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Connection diagram of optics with relay and button
The most common manufacturers of PTF for Kalina:
- the domestic company Kirzhach is one of the most trusted manufacturers, which boasts decent quality fogs;
- Luch is another domestic brand that has earned the trust of our compatriots;
- Bosch is a world-famous company that produces not only PTF, but also many other types of parts and components for cars;
- Prosport is a Chinese brand that entered the domestic market not so long ago.
As for the varieties, the optics may differ in appearance:
- headlights can be double;
- round shape;
- in the shape of a square;
- oval lanterns.
It is best to select optics that match the design of the plugs installed in the bumper (the author of the video is the Lada1119 channel).
How to adjust the light output
After installing new headlights or removing the front bumper, the car owner needs to adjust the light output.
The fact is that fog lights have a completely different principle of illuminating the road surface:
- PTFs have a clear upper boundary (cut);
- This is due to the physical properties of fog.
For reference: the whole point is that drops of moisture literally hang above the road, but do not touch the road surface. It is in this narrow space that the fog lights shine. If the luminous flux is higher, the light will be reflected in the drops like in a mirror and blind the driver.
The best solution to the problem would be to visit service stations that have special adjustment stands designed for any car model. But if this is not possible, or the fog light on Kalina was replaced and removed from its original location, then you can do this operation yourself.
The algorithm will be as follows:
- Place the car 3 meters from a blank wall (residential building, garage);
- Check the tire pressure and bring it to factory settings;
- Using chalk and a ruler, mark two vertical lines on the wall opposite each wheel;
- Measure the distance from the ground to your car's headlights. This will be the parameter – h;
- Draw a horizontal line on the wall at the calculated height;
- Turn on the fog lights and cover one of them with a cloth or newspaper;
- Use the adjusting screw to set the luminous flux;
- Repeat the operation for the other headlight.
That's it, the work is finished, and the best part is that the price of the work is minimal.
Video about “smooth ignition” of fog lights
I changed the wiring responsible for the fog lights on a Lada Largus. Everything is done there in the same way, so anyone who understands this article can safely undertake the repair or replacement of fog lights in Largus.
The same situation as Dmitry's. I also changed the wiring that was responsible for the operation of the fog lights. I basically followed the instructions from this article. So guys, I advise everyone to read this article.
LED foglights are a thing! It is especially convenient for “daylight” - compared to conventional lamps, they consume much less electricity.
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Magnificent COLLECTIVE FARM. Push the “AUTO LIGHT” button to turn on the LIGHT SENSOR to turn it on the PTF….. It’s not even funny…. What, there was no PTF button? So the “auto light” button is much more scarce.....
