How to install and connect fog lights on a VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115 using your own hands

What are fog lamps for?

The main task of the PTF is to illuminate the space in front of the car. Correctly adjusted “fog lights” can illuminate a section of road 10–15 meters long. This distance is quite enough for safe movement by car in poor visibility conditions. The switching on and off of such lighting devices must be fully controlled by the driver.

Adjustment of fog lights is carried out during their installation. The procedure does not take much time, but requires care and precision. You can install the rear and front PTFs yourself.

How can you install PTF on a VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

Installation of fog lights on a car can be done in different ways. The car owner chooses a specific option based on his own capabilities, preferences and wishes. There are three main ways to install PTF:

Purchasing a bumper with pre-installed fog lights. Similar parts are presented in a wide variety at tuning studios, where they can be purchased and installed immediately. Adjustment and connection are carried out by service specialists. The disadvantage of this method is that the cost of the work is too high.

One way to install foglights is to buy a bumper with already built-in PTFs

Front bumper VAZ 2115 with holes for fog lights

Purchase and subsequent installation of a set of “fog lights” from the PTF kit

Installation methods

There are three methods to install fog lights on a VAZ 2114:

1. Buy a special tuning bumper in which PTFs are already installed. As a rule, the production of such bumpers is carried out by specialized tuning studios, where they can also be connected. This procedure is not cheap.
2. Install on the “four” bumper from the 15th VAZ model with the seats available for mounting VAZ headlights. All you have to do is buy a set of lights and install them yourself.
3. Purchase fog lights for a VAZ 2114 with so-called glasses - facing components for the lights, and install them. This method will be discussed in more detail.

The fog light kit includes lamps, activation relays, necessary wires and a connection button. The kit should also include a connection plug. When buying new PTFs, you need to take into account their shape, otherwise difficulties may arise in terms of installing the optics. As reviews show, the best option for the “four” is to buy optics from (the author of the video is the CAR LIFE GENDOLH BELIY channel).

Installation diagram of fog lights

The connection of fog lights is carried out according to certain rules. They, first of all, relate to the placement of PTF on the car. The locations for installing headlights are strictly defined.

Layout of daytime running lights

Manufacturers of modern car models pre-mark the PTF installation locations on the bumpers. As a rule, such lighting elements are most often available in the luxury version of the car. If the headlights themselves are missing, then their installation sites are closed with special plugs.

Distance at which fog lights can be placed

How to install a PTF: necessary materials and tools

Installation of fog lights, regardless of the chosen installation method, requires the presence of certain parts and tools, without which it is impossible.

What are the button and relay for?

A special button and relay are a must - “fog lights” are very powerful equipment for car electrical wiring. The absence of such parts can provoke high current loads on the terminals and the ignition switch, which will cause burnout of contacts, damage and overheating of the insulation protection and short circuit with failure of the electrical network.

In order to install fog lights on a VAZ, you need to assemble certain parts in advance or purchase a ready-made kit. The cost of such a set rarely exceeds one thousand rubles.

The PTF kit includes:

wires with blocks and terminals for a specific VAZ model. There are three of them as standard: one connects the headlights, the second goes to the relay from the switch, and the third goes from the relay to the fuse box;

Set of wires with terminals and blocks for installing PTF

Fog lamp relay for VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

Button to turn on PTF on Lada

Plastic ties and clips that secure wires

PTF for VAZ 2115

Which PTFs should you prefer? The headlights themselves are chosen by the driver to his taste, but the main thing when choosing is not to make a mistake with the power, so as not to overload the generator and the car’s electrical wiring. It is better not to purchase headlights with xenon: the generator has a certain power reserve, but is not designed for too high loads. Regular light bulbs will be sufficient.

How the rear fog light relay works on a VAZ 2114

The rear fog light relay simultaneously combines 3 electrical circuits plus one spare line for 12 volts of static voltage. By the way, because of this, if it partially fails (meaning broken contacts due to vibration), you can fix the problem in a matter of minutes - simply transfer contacts from 1-2 to 6. The only caveat is that this procedure must be performed with the engine turned off and a disconnected battery terminal - some contacts are always energized, but without load. It can also cause a short circuit!

The PTF relay in old variations of VAZ cars was located under the hood, towards the fuse block. Now, more and more often, it is placed in the interior, under the steering wheel, in the area of ​​​​the electronic unit. There is also a relay responsible for supplying power to the dashboard and a signaling device (if provided for by the design).

How to connect fog lights with your own hands

Before directly installing the headlights, their location is determined. In the case of the VAZ 2115 car, the bumper already has standard holes for installing additional lighting fixtures. Similar ones can be cut in the bumpers of VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2114.

There is no need to spoil the appearance of the bumper - fog lights are easily installed on special brackets. Many PTF kits contain special decorative plugs that add attractiveness and neatness to the installed headlights and facilitate the installation process.

Installation and connection algorithm

1. Installation of a power button in the car interior. In the case of the VAZ-2114, the place for the button is on the left side of the driver on the front panel. However, its placement can be arbitrary - the main thing is that it is convenient for the driver to drive the car. Often, PTF power buttons are installed instead of plugs on the control panel.

Installation methods

There are several options to equip your car with a fog light system. The choice depends on your personal preferences and capabilities.

Way

Peculiarities

Buying a bumper with built-in PTF

Such bumpers are bought at a tuning studio, where everything will be connected and connected for you. The disadvantage of this option is the high cost

Buying a bumper from a VAZ 2115 and installing it yourself

To do this, you will have to buy a bumper from an older model, which has holes for fog lights. All that remains is to find a suitable set of PTFs and install them

Purchase of PTF and facing elements - glasses

Today this method is in greatest demand because it allows you to do the installation yourself for little money.

The standard PTF kit includes several elements:

• Headlights;
• Light bulbs;
• Switching relay;
• Set of wires;
• Connection diagram;
• Button to turn on/off PTF.

When choosing a set, pay attention to the fact that the headlights match the shape of the glasses, that is, the facing elements.

Standard kit

Today, for VAZ 2114 owners who want to install fog lights, it is recommended to choose rectangular kits from the Kirzhach company. It is used for factory installation of PTF on expensive versions of the model.

Xenon in PTF

Many car owners are thinking about installing xenon lamps in their fog lights. Is it good? Not really.

The thing is that when installing xenon in the PTF, focusing is disrupted. The operating principle of xenon is somewhat different compared to conventional Kirzhach type lamps.

Front harness diagram for VAZ 2114 injector

In this case, even if you forget to turn off the fan, it will stop working after turning off the ignition. It is this circumstance that allows this mechanism to create significant force.

On the door trim, in place of the hole for the manual drive, there is a plug. This occurs due to attempts to open frozen windows. Then you need to squeeze out the clip, not the casing. The secret to the reliability of the device is the simple kinematic diagram of the transformation of the rotation of the electric motor shaft into the translational movement of the glass mounting bracket.

We measure the button with a caliper and transfer the dimensions onto thick cardboard. It is this circumstance that allows this mechanism to create significant force. The letter “A” in the diagram indicates the wires going to the power supply of the circuit, and the letter “B” indicates the wires going to the side lights.

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Comments 43

PySy: I have a 2009 model

They only work for me after I do the following: I turn the button on, turn it off, turn it on again - after turning it on once, I just don’t want it to light up. A second shutdown via the button turns them off.

This is a question, my rear foglights work, you press the button, they turn on again, you press them again, they don’t turn off, they turn off only when you turn off the ignition. What is the problem?

To say the least... well, as a thought, I have never encountered anything like this. Maybe the relay sticks, and when the ignition is turned off, the power in the network disappears and it comes unstuck... this is an option, so to speak, an off-the-cuff thought. On the other hand, the button may also stick. No, I don’t know... these are off-the-cuff thoughts. All that remains is to measure it with a tester and use it to look for the cause; with the relay button turned off, I would start looking.

In general, my rear fog lights turn on when you press the stops. And so they just didn’t do it and don’t plow. They work like stoppers. I changed the new interior wiring and that's it

Maybe it's the pallet on the lanterns? Well, or maybe they switched the relyushki?

Not) feet with dimensions work as they should. I changed all the wiring when it burned out. It’s just not clear why the fog lights come on along with the regular brake light.

Hmm...funny. After all, different relyushki go to the rear PTF and to the dimensions with stops. And if you try to push the PTF, what happens? Maybe there's something twisted in the wires from her?

Everything is fine with the wiring. There is a special relay on the ZPTF. And I changed it too. I'll try to change the button

It’s strange somehow, when you press the brake, the PTF lights come on. This means they are tied together somewhere. And I remember about the PTF relay. Oh, I spat when I found it under the dashboard, and two more relays were put on one screw))

I have 3 relays on one screw) (another one for the trunk button) The most interesting thing is that it was the same on the old wiring and on the new one. I do not rule out that it was the work of Kulibin. And somewhere I didn’t think to look. That's where the jamb will be)

Reworking the low beam button

It, like an abrasive, increases the friction force, which creates resistance to glass movement.

Installing PTF provides better illumination of the roadside and side markings, reducing the risk of leaving the road. Some motorists are of the erroneous opinion that fog lights with high lighting efficiency can only be yellow. These grooves tend to become clogged with dirt.

This allowed additional parts to be kept to a minimum and simplified the design.

A well-known situation arises - the blinding of drivers of oncoming vehicles, which increases the risk of an accident. This is due to the geometry of the lifting mechanism. Is this really true?

Manual window lifters

There are 8 clips installed around the entire perimeter of the door. Replacement cost Replacing VAZ window regulators is cheaper than installing electric mechanisms to replace manual ones.

They create fewer electrical problems, but the inconvenience of using them is that while in the driver's seat, it is impossible to open the window on the passenger side without being distracted from driving. The front left window regulator fails faster due to more frequent use.

Registration

Location of relays and fuses of the old model 1 - relay for turning on the headlight cleaner K6; 2 — rear window washer time relay K1; 3 - relay breaker for direction indicators and hazard warning lights K2; 4 — windshield wiper relay K3; 5 — contact jumpers in place of the relay for monitoring the health of the lamps; 6 — relay for turning on the heated rear window K10; 7 - spare fuse; 8 — relay for turning on the main beam headlights K5; 9 — relay for turning on the low beam headlights K11; 10 - fuse; 11 — relay for switching on the electric motor of the engine cooling system fan K9; 12 - relay for turning on the sound signal K8. In the cabin, in a place convenient for the driver, a button for turning on the PTF is installed. The grille with the speaker is removed from the standard front panel. To illuminate the central locking button 4. On the driver's door there is a block of buttons that control all windows that have an electrical connection for VAZ power windows

Installation

The PTF installation process can be divided into three main stages:

• Installation of headlights;
• Network connection;
• Functionality check.

So now we will talk about each stage separately.

Installing headlights

We will consider the option of installing PTF on a standard bumper. Therefore, it does not have holes for new optics. You will have to do them yourself.

To work you will need a certain set of tools and materials:

• File;
• Drill and drill bits;
• Electric jigsaw;
• Roulette;
• Marker.

Connection elements

Now directly about work.

1. First of all, remove the bumper. Work is performed only if it is disconnected from the seat.
2. Remove all dirt from the bumper.
3. Make markings for the installation of future fog optics.
4. It is best to mount the headlights slightly to the side of the lower air intake. Try to place the PTF strictly under the main optics of your car.
5. For decorative glasses that have outer and inner halves, make markings. The outer half is decorative, and the inner half is designed to fix the outer part and headlights.
6. The outer part of the glasses has a protrusion on the inside. With this mounting protrusion, the element should fit into the hole made in the bumper.
7. To determine the optimal dimensions, you should measure the landing protrusion. This way you can make the appropriate markings on your bumper.
8. Using an electric jigsaw, holes of the required size and location are cut.
9. Use a file to file the cut areas.
10. The outer part of the glasses should eventually fit tightly into the hole.
11. Fog lights are mounted in the resulting holes. For this purpose, the kit includes special mounting bolts.
12. Attach decorative glasses to the top of the headlights. The bumper can then be returned to its place.

Connection

Together with the PTF, a diagram for connecting the devices must be attached. It is not complicated, so even a beginner will be able to understand all the nuances of connecting the components to each other.

These blocks are used to connect fog lights, although these lighting devices are not installed standard at the factory. Wiring from the headlights and from the fog lamp relay, which is provided in the purchased PTF kit, is connected to these blocks.

Your job is to make the correct connection. This is done according to the following scheme:

• The output wire from pin 87 is ground, so you need to connect it to the car body;
• Pin number 85 goes to the block marked Ш7 and is connected to connector number 17;
• Pins numbered 30 and 86 go to block Ш8. In this case, connect pin 30 to connector 8, and lead 86 to connector number 1;
• Having installed the headlights, stretch the positive wire through the engine compartment, as they are connected to the Ш8 block. But these wires need to be inserted into connectors numbered 2 and 3;
• Now connect the block to the mounting block, and return the block to its place;
• Select an area near the block where the fog light relay will be installed.

Connection result

Button

Now all you have to do is connect the control system for your PTFs. Included with the fog lights is a corresponding button, which will stand on the panel in the seat provided by the manufacturer.

PTF button

The manufacturer, that is, AvtoVAZ, provided for this. Therefore, under the panel you will find a control block. The panel is removed, the corresponding block is located and the button is connected to it. That's it, the controls are ready.

Examination

The last stage is to check the functionality of your PTFs.

To check the efficiency of the lighting devices, turn on the headlights on your VAZ 2114, then press the button to turn on the fog lights. When the lights are turned off, even if the fog lights button is pressed, they should still go out.

The importance of PTF is difficult to overestimate. They help you see the road better during fog, rain, and snow. Moreover, fog lights are designed to improve the visibility of your car to oncoming and behind vehicles. Therefore, we strongly recommend installing PTF not only in front, but also in the rear.

DIY installation and connection of fog lights on VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

One of the most unpleasant and dangerous natural phenomena for road users is fog. In poor visibility conditions, the likelihood of vehicle collisions increases. Equipping your car with fog lights allows you to drive in any weather conditions. You can install and connect such lighting devices to a VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115 at a car service center, but doing it yourself will cost much less.

Why do the fog lights on the VAZ-2110 not light up?

During sudden cooling, when leaving the garage in winter, for example, or after turning off the headlights, the contact leg of the lamp bulb simply fell off the conductor . At the same time, visually the halogen lamp looked absolutely intact. It was enough to apply a plus directly to the leg itself, and the lamp would light up. The fault was due to poor-quality resistance welding, and it is almost impossible to detect the cause without a detailed examination of the lamp itself and its dismantling.

In case of any problems with car electrical systems, many owners give up and entrust the repairs to specialists. In some cases, indeed, this may be the only way out. But not when the fog lights on the VAZ-2110 do not work. We will try to solve this problem right now.

Why do you need PTF on VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

The fog is located above the surface of the earth (road) at some distance and this gap remains transparent. Thanks to the fog lights (FTL), a beam of light is formed: wide in the horizontal plane and narrow in the vertical plane. It is directed parallel to the roadway. When the fog lights are on, the fog is illuminated from below, which improves road illumination. Thanks to the wide beam, side markings and the curb are clearly visible, thereby reducing the risk of leaving the roadway.

Installing PTF provides better illumination of the roadside and side markings, reducing the risk of leaving the road

Some motorists have the mistaken opinion that fog lights with high lighting efficiency can only be yellow. In fact, the road is illuminated quite well by devices with both white and yellow glasses. The designated colors, compared to green, red or any other, are characterized by maximum light energy in the spectrum. However, it should be taken into account that when installing even the highest quality PTFs, visibility will be no more than 10 m in heavy fog. But since in such weather conditions the speed of movement is low, these indicators are quite sufficient. Sometimes vehicles are equipped with rear fog lights, the purpose of which is to improve the vehicle's visibility when driving in fog.

Methods for installing PTF on VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

Installation of fog lights can be done in several ways. Which one to choose, each car owner decides for himself, based on his capabilities and preferences. Let's look at the most common installation options:

Buying a front bumper with PTF. In this case, the headlights are sold already mounted in the front bumper. As a rule, a part can be purchased without any problems at a car tuning studio and immediately installed and connected. The disadvantages of this option include high financial costs.

Buying a bumper with PTF installed is the most expensive option for installing fog lights on a car.

When purchasing a bumper with holes for fog lights, you will need to purchase the lights themselves and all the necessary components for connection

The most common option for installing PTF is to purchase and then install a set of fog lights yourself.

PTF location diagram on a car

Before connecting the fog lights, it is important to install the devices correctly on the front of the car. This is done in accordance with certain rules, which clearly stipulate the location of the light source. On modern cars, the installation locations for fog lights are marked from the factory. Basically, such lighting elements are installed on more expensive car configurations. If the headlights were not installed from the factory, then the places for their installation are closed with plugs.

Fog lights on the front of the vehicle must be installed in accordance with established regulations

Is it possible to install xenon in PTF

Many car owners seek to install xenon in fog lights, arguing their actions by increasing lighting efficiency. Is this really true? Let's figure it out. First of all, when installing xenon in standard PTF housings, focusing is disrupted, which is due to a different operating principle in contrast to conventional lamps. Since standard fog lights are designed to operate with certain lamps, they simply cannot cope with xenon. The result of such changes will be too much reflection in the reflector, the rays are refracted, and the light becomes blurred. A well-known situation arises - the blinding of drivers of oncoming vehicles, which increases the risk of an accident. Installing xenon in PTF is far from the most successful solution and the effectiveness of such light is questionable, so it should be abandoned.

Fog lights don't light up

If low-quality lamps are used or the voltage in the on-board electrical network fluctuates, and the car owner knows about this, then it is not surprising that both lamps burn out at once. To check them you will have to tinker a little, disassembling the headlight. Be careful when doing this as it is quite fragile. After that, all that remains is to replace them with working ones. Watch the video to see how the replacement is carried out:

It is no accident that any car is equipped with fog lights - they play a very important role in poor visibility conditions. The fact is that standard optics behave incorrectly in foggy conditions - the light is simply reflected from the water dust contained in the air and scattered. Visibility remains practically zero. The fog light, in turn, emits a wide beam in a horizontal plane, illuminating only the road and not the surrounding area.

Installation and connection of front and rear PTFs on VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

Before you begin installing fog lights, you will need to select a certain list of tools and additional elements. You can purchase a ready-made connection kit or select the necessary spare parts separately. When everything is prepared, you can mark on the front bumper a place for installing future headlights. The VAZ 2115 comes with standard holes from the factory, but in the case of the VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2114 you will need to work with a tool (a jigsaw or a drill). If you don’t want to damage the bumper, you can install the lighting fixtures on special brackets.

To install foglights in the front bumper, you need to make holes using a jigsaw or drill with drill bits, having previously completed the markings

Installation Tools

• file;
• drill and drill bits;
• electric jigsaw;
• roulette;
• marker.

Installation materials

As a rule, the kit for installing PTF on VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115 includes the following elements:

• headlights with bulbs;
• set of wires;
• electromagnetic relay;
• PTF power button;
• ties and clips for fixing wires;
• PTF connection diagram VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115.

The kit for connecting fog lights should include wires with terminals and connectors, a relay, a button

The installation of the lighting sources in question must be carried out using a button and an electromagnetic relay. The fact is that fog lights consume quite a lot of current and connecting directly to the ignition switch will lead to burning and subsequently burnout of the contacts. All this can contribute to damage to the wire insulation and the occurrence of a short circuit, which may result in failure of the electrical wiring.

Step-by-step installation and connection of PTF

To install fog lights, the following procedure must be followed:

Installation of the headlight switch button in the cabin. You can choose any location for the element, as long as the driver can easily operate the key. Quite often, the part is installed instead of plugs on the dashboard.

The PTF activation key is usually located instead of one of the plugs located on the dashboard

The relay is fixed near the mounting block, for which it is necessary to unscrew the two fastening nuts

A wiring harness with four contacts, which is included in the kit, is laid to the mounting block

Diagram for switching on fog lights: 1 - fog lights; 2 — relay for turning on fog lights; 3 — mounting block; 4 — fog lamp switch with a control lamp (on the left) and a backlight lamp (on the right); 5 — external lighting switch (fragment); A - to power supplies; B - to the instrument lighting regulator

The ground is attached to the headlights, the positive wires are connected to pins 2 and 3 of block No. 8

As for the rear PTFs on VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115, on these modifications of the car such a light source is installed from the factory, i.e. another light bulb is used in the rear light. Control is also carried out from the passenger compartment using a button, but without fixing, since a slightly different relay design (electronic) is used. It’s worth knowing about this and not trying to install a latching key.

Video: installing PTF on a VAZ 2114

Checking the performance of PTF on VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

After the lighting devices are installed and connected, you need to check how correctly everything works. To do this, just turn on the headlights and press the key that supplies voltage to the PTF relay, after which the headlamp lamps should light up. When the headlights are turned off, the PTF lamps should also go out, regardless of the position of the fog light button. After checking the functionality of the light source, you will need to adjust the light output so that oncoming drivers are not dazzled.

After installation and connection, we check the operation of the PTF: when the lights are turned on and the fog lights are pressed, the lights should light up, when the lights are turned off, the lights should go out

Fog optics are essential lighting equipment for any car. Such devices greatly facilitate travel in poor visibility conditions. If a certain car model does not have PTF installed from the factory, you can carry out the installation yourself. This does not require special tools or special skills and knowledge.

Replacement is easy

Having figured out where the block that controls the operation of the PTF power circuit is located, replacing it is a trifle. It is much more difficult to correctly diagnose a breakdown. Therefore, if for some reason there is no power to the rear fog lights, you should start by checking the fuse and cleaning the contacts.

For the latter, you can use regular fine-grit sandpaper. This must be done extremely carefully, because the relay block contains electromagnets, with the help of which the contacts are switched (when the light button is pressed).

If there is no power supply to the VAZ rear lights, and the fog lights do not work together with it, then this does not indicate a breakdown of the relay, but a damage to the electrical circuit or a short circuit in the system (most often, the absence of a negative contact from ground).

To accurately determine the cause, it is advisable to use a multimeter. If only the rear lights do not light up, this indicates:

• damaged fuse;
• absence of 1, 2, 6 contacts (voltage on them);
• switch closure (momentary button);
• problem with electrical wiring (break).

As practice shows, the relay on the PTF VAZ 2114 fails extremely rarely. Most often, only a break in the contacting area or mass contact occurs due to body vibrations. A faulty relay should be the last thing to blame.

As I think, you have already seen that on the VAZ 2114 and other Samaras the headlights leave much to be desired, and in cloudy and rainy weather you feel like a hedgehog in the fog. Therefore, fog lights significantly improve the situation and illuminate the roadside.