Hydrocorrector of VAZ 2114 headlights: repair, adjustment, replacement

Every driver sooner or later faces the problem of incorrectly adjusted headlights located in front: after all, they limit the visibility distance and create a real threat to oncoming cars. In this situation, you will need to know how the headlights are adjusted. Now there are three different solutions to this problem: in a car workshop, using various devices, or adjusting the headlights yourself. There are reasons why it is better to entrust this process to specialists: the “artisanal” nature of this method, as well as inaccurate compliance with all the requirements established for passing a technical inspection.

It is worth remembering that both high beam headlight adjustment and low beam headlight adjustment are necessary. The cost of adjusting the headlights is not a very expensive process, but if you decide to do it yourself, then first you should check the condition of the suspension springs, the difference in tire sizes, their pressure, etc. After all, each of these parameters can set the wrong adjustment angle, which can affect the quality of the adjustment.

Different manufacturers, one way or another, announce the conditions under which the headlights of a car should be adjusted. As a rule, the car must be filled to 1/2 tank, and also loaded in a certain way. It happens that due to a defect in the lamp itself, it is impossible to achieve the correct adjustment.

Checking and adjusting headlights

It is also worth knowing that light lamps come in two types: separate or with combined low and high beams . In the first, the headlights are adjusted separately for the low beam and the high beam. In the second case, you only need to adjust the low beam, and the high beam will adjust itself automatically.

Checking and adjusting the headlights will require:

• vertical and flat wall;
• a flat, horizontal section in front of this wall, 7-8 meters long;
• some material for marking the screen (some kind of adhesive tape).

In order for a car to be driven not only during daylight hours, but also at night, it must always have working headlights. And they are not just serviceable, but correctly adjusted, which is very important for overall traffic safety on the road. Below we will study in detail the question of how to adjust the headlights on a VAZ-2114 and why this needs to be done.

• Is adjustment necessary?
• What to do before starting the adjustment
• How to adjust headlights on a VAZ-2114
• Description of the adjustment process
• Why is light control so important?

Is adjustment necessary?

Adjusting the VAZ-2114 headlights is not always mandatory. After all, if you become the owner of a completely new car, then its headlights will be perfectly adjusted at the factory, which was done not without the participation of the designers. However, there are a number of situations in which it is simply impossible to do without improving the headlights of the VAZ-2114:

• if a used car was purchased, on which the former owner adjusted the headlights himself;

• if the headlights have been damaged and have been replaced;

• if the car owner decides to replace the headlight bulbs (especially if a different type of bulb is installed);

Important! Particular attention should be paid to adjusting the headlights if you have installed xenon lamps. The fact is that the light of such headlights can greatly dazzle oncoming drivers, and if you do not take the necessary measures, you may become the culprit of an accident. If you happen to encounter the police, you may even be fined.

• if modifications were made to the front part of the car body, including the headlight mounting locations;

• if the car is operated for a long time without adjustment.

In all these cases, adjusting the headlights is mandatory, since without it, the illumination of the road surface will be of poor quality and can bring discomfort not only to the driver, but also to other road users. It is also worth understanding that when driving a car frequently, especially if you have to drive on rough country roads, the location of parts in the headlights may change, as a result of which the light becomes confused and its angle of inclination changes. As a result, the field of vision is significantly narrowed, making the driver feel very insecure on the road. For this reason, experts recommend adjusting the headlights on a VAZ every 2 months.

What to do before starting the adjustment

Setting up headlights on VAZ cars necessarily begins with checking their condition. It is especially important to assess their integrity, since if there is damage in the form of chips or cracks on the headlamp’s protective housing, adjusting their light is unlikely to lead to a positive result. It is worth understanding that if there is damage to the headlight, even a correctly set light will still provide poor illumination of the road surface, since the light will be refracted at each crack.

A similar situation occurs if there is dirt on the surface or inside the headlight - dust, sand and especially moisture (water ingress can even lead to a short circuit and failure of the entire electrical network of the car). Therefore, before adjusting the VAZ-2114 headlights, it is imperative to wash them. Moreover, it is necessary to wash not only the outside, but also the inside, for which you will have to disassemble the headlights. Make sure that after washing there are no soap stains left on their surface. Before assembly, the headlights must dry thoroughly.

The main goal of every adjustment made should be to ensure that the headlights illuminate the road directly in front of the vehicle. Headlights should not cast light on the surroundings, since the driver needs to concentrate on the level strip in front of his car while driving. It is also important that the stream of light from the headlights of your car should “spread” along the road, and not hit directly into the windshield of oncoming traffic, which can disorient drivers. At the same time, the car's light must provide maximum visibility so that you, as the driver of the car, can notice in time all obstacles moving ahead.

How to adjust headlights on a VAZ-2114

Not all experienced car enthusiasts know how headlight adjustment works on VAZ cars. After all, although this task is relatively simple, its implementation on each car may involve different manipulations. In particular, there are three ways in which you can improve the light of the VAZ-2114 headlights:

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• Contacting a specialized car service center, where the work is performed by trained workers and will be able to give you a guarantee for it.

• Use of special equipment for adjustment.

• With your own hands at home.

We are, of course, interested in the last option, which is quite effective and also free. For VAZ-2114 cars it fits perfectly, since on this model the auto adjustment is carried out using special screws. By rotating these screws, you can change the direction of the light in both the horizontal and vertical planes. You will not need professional optical instruments, since to improve the light of the headlights on the VAZ-2114, you can use a screen drawn with your own hands.

Important! If you decide to start adjusting your headlights because they emit too dim light, first make sure that the reason for this is not the lamps installed in the headlights themselves. Dim light from the headlights will also occur if the car battery is discharged.

Description of the adjustment process

Before you begin the adjustment, you should find the most even wall in front of which you can install your car at a distance of exactly 5 meters. In this case, the surface on which the machine stands must be perfectly flat. Before starting the adjustment, it is also important to evenly inflate the wheels of the car and fill the tank to ensure the usual load of the car. Since you yourself will not be able to sit in the cabin during the adjustment, you need to place either a load in the region of 70-80 kg or your assistant in the driver’s seat.

Important! During work, set the headlight hydraulic adjustment knob to the “0” position.

Having placed the car in front of the wall, turn on the low beam and, using ordinary chalk and a ruler, draw a “screen” on the wall opposite the car, with which you can adjust the headlights:

1. First, one vertical line is drawn, which should correspond to the vertical axis of the car, that is, pass through its center.

2. On both sides of this line it is necessary to draw two more verticals, which, in turn, must correspond to the line of the headlights.

3. Also draw a horizontal line, the height of which should also correspond to the height of the car's lighting fixtures.

4. Go down 6.5 cm from the horizontal line and draw another horizontal line, thanks to which you can determine the centers of the light spots emitted by the headlights.

5. Next, you need to adjust each headlight one by one, while not forgetting to cover the headlight that is not involved in the work with a thick piece of cardboard. You need to adjust the headlights using the above-mentioned screws, tightening each of them in turn until the desired result is visible.

6. You can complete the work if you achieve the following result of the headlights:

• the upper limit of the light emitted by the headlights should coincide with the center horizontal axis (the line that we lowered 6.5 cm from the first horizontal axis we drew);

• those points at which the verticals and horizontals intersect on the screen we have drawn must coincide with the points at which the inclined and horizontal sections of the spots of light from the headlights intersect.

A car light with similar characteristics will be very convenient both for the driver and other road users, since it will not dazzle them. If you draw such a “screen” for adjusting the VAZ-2114 headlights, then you can check the correctness of their light literally every day, thanks to which you will always drive with excellent and safe light.

Why is light control so important?

Knowing how to improve the light on a VAZ-2114, it is also important to understand why this is all being done. After all, such a need is primarily dictated by road safety, which every driver and car owner should think about first.

It is worth understanding that if the light from the headlights scatters too much to the sides, then, firstly, its range will decrease, and it will be difficult for the driver to notice obstacles on the road - pedestrians or animals. Secondly, if the driver’s field of vision includes not only the road surface, but also the surrounding area, he will not be able to concentrate on the road. And since at night the headlights can create various light illusions, this can also lead to an accident. Similar inconveniences can be caused by too dim light from headlights.

Did you know? Today, there are special matrix headlights that are equipped with special sensors that can automatically respond to weather conditions and control the headlights. Although such lighting for a car is not suitable for all models and is very expensive, thanks to its installation the driver can forget about such a procedure as adjusting the headlights.

If the light from the headlights is sufficiently bright and distant, but it spreads very high above the road, this will cause inconvenience not only to the driver of the car, but also to other road users. The driver will feel discomfort when driving in rainy or foggy weather. In such situations, it is very important that the strip of light lies as low as possible on the road and shows the driver not only its direction, but also all possible irregularities. As for other drivers, due to the too high position and setting of the lighting on the car, they can be blinded even by low beams.

Thus, in no case should you ignore adjusting the headlights, since such a car function can not only help you out in a difficult situation, but also save your life.

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As you know, car headlights play a big role when traveling, especially if you are traveling at night or in bad weather conditions, so you should pay special attention to adjusting the headlights.

How to identify problems with optics

It is quite easy to understand that the headlights are not adjusted correctly. The main features are:

• poor visibility of the road surface at night;
• when the low beam is turned on, a bright stripe appears above the hood;
• Oncoming cars honk when the lights are too bright.

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Manufacturers install and configure optics in such a way that the lighting maximizes the view of the road. During operation, the installations get a little confused, and the equipment directs the light flux above or below the required level. Such situations happen due to poor road surfaces or after minor accidents when the front part of the car body is deformed.

Before you start adjusting the headlights with your own hands, you need to normalize and check the following car systems:

1. Suspension elements (springs and shock absorbers) must be in good condition.
2. Tire pressure should advise technical requirements and time of year.
3. An incomplete tank of gasoline and no third-party cargo in the trunk so that there is no additional load on the suspension.

The high beams don't light up

Why don't the high beam headlights light up? The reasons are absolutely the same as for the low beam, but do not forget that the high beam is turned on by the steering column switch, which could also fail.

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Each of the second-generation Samaras received new front optics, new wings, new bumpers with a more streamlined shape, and the electrical circuit, with minor changes, depending on the engine type, was migrated from the old eights and nines. Therefore, the problems with electrical equipment remained the same. Today we will be interested in the problem with the low beam on the VAZ-2114 car: it may not light up at all, it may light up every once in a while, or only one headlight may light up.

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First of all, it is worth checking the integrity of the spiral; this can be done visually only with good eyesight, but it is easier to install a known working lamp and make sure that the spiral has burned out.

Main reasons

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This is the main and most common reason, however, the lamp has a lot of reasons not to burn:

1. Fuse
   . The second reason, which is also quite common, is a blown fuse. Everything is not so simple here, since two fuses respond at once - F13 and F12. Each of them has a rating of 7.5 A, the first is responsible for the left headlight and the low beam filament in it, the second, F12, for the right headlight. Therefore, if only one headlight does not light up, but the second one is working, then the problem is most likely in the fuse.

   Fuse block with low beam decoding

2. Low beam headlight relay
   . Rarely, but sometimes the low beam headlight relay fails. It is located in the same fuse box and is designated K9, with a low beam pictogram on it. In this case, both low beam lamps will not light up, but the side lights and high beam remain operational.
3. Contacts
   . In those places where the terminals can come into contact with a damp environment, the terminals may oxidize, in which case there will simply be no contact. First. What needs to be checked is the contact group on the headlight itself, in this place the likelihood of water getting in is highest. In addition to the terminal group on the headlight, there may be no contact on the fuse block, however, this happens extremely rarely and in this case the matter is not limited to the low beam. In any case, it is worth removing the contacts from the terminal, wiping and cleaning the contacts. With this malfunction, the low beam may not come on at all, or may come on every once in a while.

   During the inspection of contacts, light bulb chips

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4. Power button
   . Sometimes there is a malfunction of the button itself for turning on the low beam and side lights. If everything is checked, and the light does not appear on two headlights at the same time, we disassemble or change the power button. Its price ranges from 150-200 rubles, depending on the manufacturer, so it is still worth replacing on older machines.

   Diagnostics and replacement of the low beam switch

Rules for adjusting car headlights

Changing the direction of the axis of the light beam when adjusting the headlights is ensured by rotating the parabolic reflector, the focus of which is the light bulb, by moving it relative to the vertical and horizontal planes.

The correct position of the reflector is established by two vertical and horizontal adjustment screws, which are located on the rear surface of the headlight unit.

To correctly adjust the headlights, it is necessary to combine the light spot formed by the optics with the reference adjustment diagram, which is usually provided by the car manufacturer (in our case, the headlight adjustment diagram for Tavria and Slavuta cars).

Car headlight adjustment diagram

The headlights are adjusted in the following order:

1. An unloaded car is placed on a flat horizontal platform at a distance of 5 meters from the screen. Any wall or low fence (up to one meter) is quite suitable as a screen.
2. A vertical line “0” is applied to the screen, lying in the plane of symmetry of the machine (look at the adjustment diagram). To the left and right of it, two more symmetrical lines “L” and “R” are drawn, which should coincide with the centers of the left and right headlights.
3. At a height corresponding to the distance of the centers of the headlights from the ground, a horizontal line “1” is applied, and a line “2” is applied 50 mm below it.
4. When the preparation is complete, turn on the low beam headlights and begin adjusting.
5. Closing each headlight in turn, check the location of the light border relative to the adjustment diagram printed on the screen. It should run along line “2”, with the inclined segments starting at points “E”.
6. If this does not happen, then you should adjust the headlights using the horizontal and vertical adjustment screws.

The process of adjusting the headlights is shown more clearly in the video below. However, even if after adjustment you still do not have enough illumination of the road, perhaps polishing the headlights will help correct the situation.

Why is headlight adjustment important?

The main reason determining the need for the headlight adjustment procedure is their important role in ensuring road safety, especially in conditions of poor visibility.

Operating a vehicle in the dark or in difficult weather conditions (snowfall, heavy rain, fog, etc.) is extremely difficult and no driver can do without the help of external lighting devices, no matter how much solid practical driving experience he or she has. .

However, the positive effect expected from the operation of high or low beam headlights can not only be reduced to zero, but also lead to the following undesirable consequences, significantly limiting the driver’s ability to organize safe traffic:

• Incomplete illumination of the road surface.
• Obtaining a “light curtain” in front of a moving car.
• Creating an emergency situation due to blinding the driver of an oncoming vehicle.

And there is only one reason for all of the above problems - the wrong direction of the light beam formed by unregulated optical devices (headlights). Therefore, the only solution to the problem of “crooked” light is to adjust the headlights, the procedure for which we will consider using the example of one of the most popular domestic cars, the VAZ 2114.

The process of adjusting the headlights of a VAZ model 2114 consists of several mandatory stages:

Preparatory activities The set of activities ensuring the preparation of the regulatory process includes:

• Checking the elements that affect the angle of formation of the light beam;

– condition of suspension elements (springs, shock absorbers, etc.); – tire pressure;

– identical tire sizes; – refueling the vehicle (at least ½ fuel tank capacity).

• Loading the vehicle with cargo ballast, the weight of which corresponds to the weight of the vehicle’s load during the main period of operation.
• Material support for the process, including:

– installation of the vehicle on a level area with a hard surface; – placing the control screen at a distance of 5000 millimeters from the car, which can be used as a flat wall, garage door, sheet of plywood (at least 2x1 meter in size), etc.

• Installing the “headlight range control” (if this option is available in the car) in a position corresponding to a load equal to the weight of one person.
• Determining the type of electric lamps installed on the car (separate or combined generation of high and low beam beams).
• Perform thorough cleaning of external lighting devices from dust, dirt and other contaminants.
• Checking the technical condition of lenses and headlight reflectors (the presence of cracks and chips on them can have a dramatic effect on the formation of the light beam).

Structural elements involved in the process of adjusting headlights Adjustment of VAZ 2114 headlights is carried out using several adjusting screws, the location of which on the headlight is shown in Figure No. 1.

Figure No. 1 Layout of the VAZ 2114 headlight adjustment screws:

– position 1 – screw that regulates the position of the light beam in the vertical plane; – position 2 – screw that regulates the location of the light beam in the horizontal plane;

– position 3 – screws securing the protective casing, the removal of which is necessary when replacing lamps; – position 4 – protective casing.

Step-by-step setup procedure

1. First of all, we place the car as close to the wall as possible.
2. Then we mark a point on the wall so that a conventional line passing through it divides the car exactly in half.
3. Next, draw a straight vertical line through this point, thereby indicating the central axis.
4. The next step will be to mark two more parallel lines, on the left and right sides of the central one, at a distance of 4 meters 82 cm .
5. Then measure the distance from the headlight to the surface of the roadway and mark the result on all vertical lines by sketching the horizontal one.

Thus, the screen can be considered ready.

The procedure for adjusting the headlights on a VAZ-2114

1. Before you start making adjustments, drive the car at least 5 meters from the wall and place an assistant in the driver’s seat (this will simulate the presence of the driver in place - approx.).
2. Then, in the cabin, turn the hydraulic corrector lever and turn on the low beam.
3. Further, under the hood, next to the headlights, you will notice two adjustment screws, allowing you to make adjustments in both the horizontal and vertical planes. When checking, do not forget to cover each headlight one by one with thick cardboard.

   Two headlight adjustment screws

Upon completion of work, the light from the adjusted headlights should not go beyond the horizontal line, and at the edges it should touch the vertical lines at the intersection of the light circles.

This is what it should look like after adjustment.

Preparing to independently adjust headlights

Before you begin the adjustment, you need to prepare the tools and the car. It is important to note that achieving accuracy in adjustment depends on compliance with all recommendations and regulations.

The first thing you should pay attention to before making adjustments is the location. It should be level (it is advisable to check the area by level), without additional lighting (or with the ability to make this place dark), there should be a flat plane opposite the headlights (wall, fence, etc.) All of the above affects the accuracy of the adjustment.

Adjusting screws for headlights: 1 – screw for adjusting the light beam in the vertical plane; 2 – screw for adjusting the light beam in the horizontal plane; 3 – casing fastening screws; 4 – protective casing

If adjustment is planned outside, the weather should be dry and windless.

Headlight adjustment diagram

The car is prepared in accordance with the following indicators:

• The car is clean. There is no dirt on the body and fender liners.
• The trunk is empty.
• The spare is in place.
• Fuel tank is full, or filled to the cut-off point.
• The pressure in all wheels is 2.0 or 2.1 bar.
• The optical glass is free of cracks, chips and defects.
• The headlight mounts to the body are intact and not loose.

If the glass has cracks or chips, the light beam is refracted distortedly, as a result of which some of the light will distract other drivers or be directed to the side. Also, the optical mounts should be replaced before adjustment, since the angle of the headlight depends on the mounts.

Before starting the adjustment, the following equipment must be prepared:

Based on the list presented above, it should be concluded that to independently adjust the headlights on a VAZ 2114, you do not need special equipment; this requires only those tools that are available in every garage.

Instructions for adjusting VAZ 2114 headlights with your own hands

Creating an improvised screen

When all the requirements described above are met, find a flat wall with sufficient space in front of it. It is most convenient to use the wall of your garage, but only if the road in front of it is strictly perpendicular to it; if not, it is better to look for another wall, maybe a concrete fence.

So, let’s say you have a wall and a free area of ​​at least 8 meters in front of it, which are strictly perpendicular to each other. Arm yourself with duct tape or chalk and mark this wall to create a makeshift screen for adjustment.

How?

1. Drive the car close to the wall and mark a point on the wall so that a line drawn through it divides your car in half. Draw a vertical line through this point on the wall. This will be the central axis.
2. Next, at a distance of 482 cm in both directions, lay down one more vertical line, parallel to the existing one.
3. Next, measure the distance from the center of the headlight to the ground and mark it on all three verticals. Draw a horizontal line through the obtained points. And then another one - 65 cm lower than this one.

The screen is ready.

Main stage

Drive the car to a distance of about 5 meters from the wall. Have a helper sit behind the wheel or place a replacement bag on the seat. Turn the headlight hydraulic adjustment wheel to the “driver, front passenger” position. Turn on the low beam switch. Covering each of the headlights in turn with a dense material that does not transmit light, adjust their glow on the screen using the horizontal and vertical plane adjustment screws, which you will find on the sides of the upper side of the headlight protective casing by opening the hood.

As a result, your headlights should shine so that:

• the upper boundary of the light spots did not extend beyond the upper horizontal line;
• the extreme verticals passed through the intersections of the inclined and horizontal sections of the light circles.

Adjustment process

First of all, you need to cover the light of one of the headlights so that it does not interfere. To do this, it will be convenient to use a dark fabric or, for example, a jacket.

Next, you will need to open the hood and find the screws responsible for the position of the lighting fixtures. The upper left one is responsible for the vertical movement of the lantern, the right one is responsible for the horizontal movement, respectively.

There are three more screws located at the bottom - it is better not to touch them.

By turning the knobs manually, adjust the headlights according to the pattern previously drawn on the wall, so that the center of the light spot falls at the intersection of the upper horizontal side and vertical lines.

After this, the entire procedure is repeated with another headlight.

Setting the fog lights

Adjusting the fog lights involves several steps:

• vehicle preparation;
• drawing up a diagram;
• adjustment.

The preparatory steps are no different from the actions performed before adjusting the main headlights. The fog lights should be clean, the tires should be inflated, and the trunk should be empty.

When setting up fog lights, you should use a special diagram that you create yourself. This requires:

1. Place the car at a distance of 5-10 meters from the wall.
2. Measure the height of the center of the headlight and mark it with a line on the diagram.
3. Transfer the marks of the center of the car and the fog lamps to the wall.
4. Draw a line 10-12 centimeters below the height mark of the fog lights.

To adjust the optics, you need to turn the screw until the beam reaches the level marked on the plan. If the headlight cannot be adjusted, you should clean the bolt head and inspect it for souring. You can use WD-40 aerosol to lubricate the parts. If the bolt rotates but the reflector remains in place, you will need to dismantle the fog lamp and check the integrity of the mechanism.

Second adjustment method

To configure the lighting sources using the second method, you will need the same platform, wall and chalk. Pre-prepare the car:

• inflate tires evenly;
• check how well the suspension is;
• distribute the load evenly across all wheels;
• Fill the tank completely with fuel.

Adjusting headlights at a service station
Then proceed according to the following scheme:

• Mark the spots on the wall that define the centers of both headlights.
• Lay a line through them.
• Below, 12 centimeters, draw a segment parallel to the first.
• Set the light control to o.
• By controlling a pair of adjustment screws, we adjust the beam to such a position that its upper limit is very close to the lower line.
• The lateral border of the beam is located at the intersection of the lower straight line and the vertical axis of the lantern.

Setting up fog lights on VAZ 2114 and 2115

Correct adjustment of headlights on a VAZ 2114

Adjusting the headlights on the VAZ 2114 is done by rotating screws that adjust the vertical and horizontal planes and the optical element located in them. For more precise adjustment, mobile optical devices are used; if they are not available, the adjustment is made using the screen.

To adjust, you need to place a fully fueled car with a load on the driver's seat of 750 N (75 kg), on an absolutely equal surface in front of a wall or in front of a screen. The axis of the car should be at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the wall. You also need to completely check the car - the tire pressure is normal, the springs should be installed (to do this, just rock the car from the side).

Once the car is fully tuned, we move on to setting up the screen. Draw two vertical lines O (axial), A and B - the lines should pass through point E, which corresponds to the center of the headlight. Lines O, A and B must be absolutely symmetrical to the center line of the car.

You need to draw two horizontal lines: line No. 1 corresponds to the distance from the floor to the center of the headlights, and draw line No. 2

If you have a hydraulic corrector, then you need to install it on the instrument panel in a position corresponding to the position of the car when loaded by one driver.

Everything is set up, let's move on to adjustments. Consistently turn on the low beam , first the right headlight (cover the left one with cardboard), then turn on the left one (the right one is closed), adjust the light beams with screws until the top point of the light beams coincides with line No. 2, and the points of the horizontal light beams coincide with points E. If this advice helped you, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the electric power steering on the VAZ, which will be useful for the driver.

REPLACING THE CORRECTOR WITH A MORE PERFECT one

On cars of the VAZ 2114 series, a standard hydraulic corrector for the position of lighting devices is installed. And new cars already use an electric corrector. Many drivers replace the standard one with a new one in order to improve the headlights of the VAZ 2114. The main difference from the hydraulic one here is the complete absence of a hose with working fluid - electric motors do all the work here. Replacing the VAZ 2114 headlight hydraulic corrector is very easy, since it occupies the proper place of the hydraulic corrector.

Replacement occurs according to the following algorithm:

1. We remove the battery terminal so that we do not get an electric shock;
2. Having unscrewed the main cylinder under the panel, rotating it counterclockwise, remove the device and its lever;
3. We replace the sealing ring of the transition from the cabin to the engine compartment;
4. We screw the electrical corrector onto the vacant space;
5. From the main device, we attach the negative wire to the body, and attach the positive wire to terminal number 20 of the cable block under the car panel;
6. Along the cables we lay the wiring to the executive motors on the headlights;
7. We connect the negative terminal of the battery back and check what we got.

Now we know how to independently adjust the headlights on a VAZ 2114 and henceforth there should be no difficulties.

Proper operation of optics in a car is the key to safe driving and good visibility at any time of the day. In the VAZ-2114 model, sometimes it is necessary to adjust the headlights so that the light flux is directed towards the road and does not interfere with oncoming drivers. You can check and adjust the light at home with your own hands; this work does not require much time or special tools. A useful video will speed up the setup process.

Do-it-yourself headlight adjustment technology

The adjustment must be carried out on a flat surface without tilting. The test screen can be installed at a distance of 5-6 meters. If you don't have a screen, you can use a flat brick wall, a garage door, or a large sheet of plywood. Headlight glasses must be clean, without cracks or chips. Also pay attention to the condition of the reflectors.

The design of optical devices has two adjustment screws, one of which directs the light beam in a vertical position, and the other in a horizontal position. With their help, we make adjustments as indicated in the diagram.

The headlight beam should be directed by the adjusting screw to point E

For convenience, we draw vertical lines A, O and B on the wall with chalk. They will serve as the necessary guidelines when adjusting the optics. We also draw horizontal lines 1 and 2. The distance between them should be 65 centimeters.

Next, we go into the interior and set the headlight hydrocorrector control to position 0. This is necessary to eliminate the influence of the device on the luminous flux during adjustment. The regulator is located under the dashboard, to the right of the steering wheel.

The procedure is as follows:

1. We cover one headlight with dense material that does not transmit light.
2. We turn on the near one.
3. Open the hood and find the regulators on the back side of the headlight (in the figure below, numbered 1 and 2). One of them responds to the vertical movement of the light beam, and the second to the horizontal movement.
4. Using adjusting screws 1 and 2, we direct the beam of light to point E. We adjust the indicator to the desired value.
   By turning the screws counterclockwise or clockwise, we position the beam of light at the desired point
5. We repeat the procedure, turning on the high beams.
6. We carry out a similar adjustment for the other headlight.

Adjusting the headlights does not take much time, so in poor lighting, do not delay this procedure. When working, you should take the advice of experts. In this case, you can adjust the light beam as accurately as possible.

Step-by-step instruction

Adjusting the headlights of a VAZ 2114 or 2115 with your own hands is a simple procedure. With proper preparation of the car, you can achieve optimal results that will not differ from adjustments on an optical machine.

Before setting the headlights, an auxiliary diagram is drawn. To do this you need:

1. Install the VAZ 2114 at a distance of 5 meters from the wall. The measurement is made strictly from the headlight glass.
2. The height of the lamp relative to the asphalt is measured with a tape measure.
3. The value is marked on the wall with a horizontal line.
4. A vertical stripe marks the center of the car.
5. From the horizontal mark, an indentation is made downwards by 65 mm and a mark is made where the cut-off strip should be located.
6. To identify the center of the beam, the transition points into daws are used.
7. The centers of the jackdaws are marked on the wall with vertical lines, the distance between which should be 964 mm.

A schematic sketch is recommended by the manufacturer as the most accurate method for adjusting the optics.

Headlight adjustment:

1. Turn off the car engine.
2. Turn on low beam.
3. Set the headlight hydraulic adjustment lever to position 0.
4. Open the hood.
5. Cover one headlight with cardboard or a thick rag. This improves the visibility of the beam boundary.
6. Using the built-in screws, adjust the direction of light first on one headlight, then on the other.
7. Rock the car and check that the settings are correct again.

When performing work, the vehicle must be without passengers. You can put a load weighing 50-70 kilograms on the driver's seat, but this is not necessary. Installation on the handbrake often changes the position of the body relative to the road surface, so you should use a wheel support or a regular stick.

By adjusting each headlight separately, you can achieve the most accurate result of the beam position. Correctly configured VAZ optics will not blind oncoming traffic participants and provide high-quality illumination of the road surface.

Adjustment of headlight elements

The headlights on the VAZ 2114 are adjusted using the built-in system for changing the angles of the reflector. The screws that regulate the position of the light beam are located on the back of the optics in the upper corners.

To raise the beam, you need to turn the regulator located closer to the direction indicator. To adjust the headlight in a vertical position, you need to use the lever, which is located below and located next to the radiator grille.

Preparatory work

In order for the work on adjusting the headlights on the VAZ-2114 to be done as correctly as possible, and the results to be only positive, the following conditions must be met:

• Make sure that the tire pressure is as specified in the technical documentation of the car, that is, 1.8-2 atmospheres on each wheel.
• The car must be loaded as much as possible, that is, with a filled tank, spare tire, tools, etc.

Creating the right conditions for regulation

Marking the wall for adjustment

If you have fulfilled all the above conditions, then you can proceed to the next step, namely finding a flat wall and a platform in front of it. A garage wall or any concrete fence is ideal for this.

When the wall and the area in front of it have been found, all that remains is to draw markings on it, thereby creating a homemade screen; for this work we will need ordinary chalk.

Preparatory processes

Before setting up the VAZ 2114 headlights, you need to take the following steps:

• remove from the machine and disassemble;
• check integrity;
• wash the headlights outside and inside;
• dry before assembly.

Attention! After washing there should be no soap stains left. Headlight glasses must be clean.

It is necessary to carry out preparatory measures before adjusting the headlights of the VAZ 2114

• create the same operating pressure in all tires;
• check the serviceability of the suspension;
• fill the gas tank;
• remove excess weight.

Adjustment methods:

• service station professionals;
• use of specialized equipment;
• on one's own.

What do you need to know?

In order to adjust the headlights in the VAZ 2114 or, as motorists also like to call this model, “Samara-2” as competently as possible, it is first necessary to ensure that the following conditions are met:

1. The tire pressure should be as required by the operating instructions for your car;
2. the car must be in running order, that is, its fuel tank must be more than half full, or better yet, full, the car must have a spare tire and a set of tools;
3. If you will be setting up alone, without an assistant, take with you a bag of something heavy that weighs the same as you (for example, a bag of potatoes).

Adjusting the fog lights

In order to adjust these lighting devices, you will need to perform the following steps:

• for a car prepared in the same way as mentioned above, measure with a tape measure the distance between the ground surface and the center of the PTF;
• at this height a horizontal line is drawn on the wall, another one 10 centimeters lower.
• the adjusting screws for the fog lighting are located outside, and during operation you will need a screwdriver;
• as before, the lighting is adjusted individually (the PTF that is not needed at this time is covered);
• the center of the light beam should be at the level of the lower horizontal line and clearly parallel to the headlight.

How exactly to adjust the headlights on a VAZ-2115 is described in the video below:

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How to identify problems with optics

The need to adjust the light will be required in the following cases:

• lamps shine strongly up or down;
• the beam is shifted to one side;
• uneven brightness of headlights when inspecting the car;
• insufficient light intensity, a clear jackdaw is not visible;
• One of the headlights does not work.

The tuned optics of the VAZ 2114 or model 2115 cope perfectly with any weather conditions. To identify deficiencies, a visual inspection of the performance of the lamps should be carried out once a week, and adjustments should be made at least once a season.

First adjustment method

VAZ 2114 cars are equipped with a standard headlight unit, which is simultaneously responsible for high and low beam. Therefore, it is enough to adjust the low beam - the high beam will automatically return to the correct position. The fog lights are adjusted separately.

The setup procedure follows the following principle:

• Drive the car onto the found horizontal surface that was chosen for setting up the lights.
• Stop the car directly in front of the wall.
• Using chalk, make marks on the wall that will correspond to the center point of the car and the centers of the lights.
• Mark the distance from the ground to each headlight.
• Mark the distance from the center axis of the car to each of the headlights.
• Draw a line five centimeters below.

Adjusting the headlights using the wall

• Next you need to drive away and stop at a distance of 7.5 m from the wall.
• Connect the points of the centers of the lanterns in the drawing with one straight line.
• Draw a pair of vertical lines through the same centers;
• Draw a line parallel to the ground through the center point of the machine.
• At this point, the drawing is considered complete - turn on the headlights close to you.
• The angle of inclination of the lanterns should coincide with the horizontal line, and the beginning where the border of the light will rise should be aligned with the intersection of the lines.
• Adjust the headlights by turning a pair of screws - you will find them on the rear panel in the engine compartment. The beam should be located slightly below the headlight point designation on the drawing.