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The efficient functioning of the lighting devices of the Lada Kalina car is a guarantee of safe movement. Over time, light bulbs reach the end of their lifespan and require replacement. Here, the practical domestic model Lada Kalina cannot be included in the cohort of exceptions. Low beam bulbs in the car we are considering play an important role, since in the daytime they allow you to identify the vehicle, and at night they illuminate the roadway in traffic or in suburban areas. Please note that regulatory regulations prohibit operation with low-beam mode bulbs that are not working or not turned on. The low beam lamp can also be replaced by hand.

Design Features

Kalina's light is not technologically advanced, since the optics use classic halogen elements. From the factory, the modules contain parts from Philips or Osram with the Long Life prefix, which means an increased service life.

The Kalina lighting system in the old and new body differs in the location of the modules, shape, and size. The elements used in optics are:

turn signals – PY21W;
low beam – H7/55 W;
high beam – H1/60 W;
fog lights – H11/55 W;
Dimensions – W5W.

In modifications of Kalina since 2013, running lights have been added from the factory, which use parts with the index W 21/5 W.

Some car owners cannot fit their hand into the cramped space between the TV and the air filter housing. In this case, the Kalina intake system is dismantled or the radiator grille and headlight are removed.

When and why to change

The factory light is adjusted during the production process, at the time of passing technical inspection. In the new car, the modules shine with maximum power and at the peak of their capabilities. The need for replacement is determined by the following main criteria:

Reducing light intensity.
The appearance of yellowness and cloudy areas on the cut-off strip.
Complete shutdown of one of the light modules.
Increased brightness after the suspension hits a pothole or has mechanical contact with the headlight.

Kalina lamps installed on the conveyor last no more than 4 years. Cloudiness, deterioration of visibility and the appearance of unlit areas appear after the filament burns and the bulb smokes. In this case, the light does not pass through the dirt well and does not reach the desired areas of the reflector. There are yellow spots of light and darkened areas on the road.

The thickness of the light module filament is calculated by production engineers. When struck, the lamp shakes and the spiral becomes thinner. An external examination reveals a large increase in beam power. This indicates that the halogen lamp will soon fail, since the thin filament heats up above the set temperature and begins to melt. The service life of a damaged part ranges from one minute to several hours.

Removing and installing Kalina turn signal lamps

Turn the turn signal socket counterclockwise 45°.
Remove the socket from the headlight housing.
Remove the turn signal bulb by pressing it in and then turning it counterclockwise until it stops.

Installing a new turn signal lamp into the headlight is done in the reverse order.

Which lamps are best to use in Kalina

To find out which lamps are installed in Kalina during assembly, you need to remove the cover and pull out the part. The name, model and type of spare part are printed on the case. AvtoVAZ uses products from Philips as the main light. However, some models contain parts from Osram.

When searching for light bulbs in Kalina, you should be guided by proven options:

number on the Kalina body or in the vehicle passport;
a burnt-out sample previously removed from the lantern.

The body number is entered into a special window that pops up when you visit online resources with catalogues. Such systems independently determine the year of production, configuration and type of lighting equipment and offer a list of original spare parts and replacements for Kalina.

The number is provided to the seller in the store to accurately determine the part code. A simple and reliable way is to remove the lamp from the base and buy a new one based on the sample. In this case, you avoid purchasing the wrong part and having to go back to the store for an exchange.

The Kalina hatchback and sedan use the same lighting devices. The type of spare parts is no different for the station wagon.

When choosing a light bulb, it is important to adhere to the recommended parameters from the Kalina manufacturer. Installing a light with a higher power will lead to melting of the internal parts of the optics and damage to the contact group. After installing cheap substitutes, damage is possible due to poor quality assembly of the part and even explosion of the bulb.

Removing and installing Kalina size lamps

To replace the side light bulbs in the headlight, you will need to remove the protective rubber cover by pulling one of its three blades.

Remove the bulb socket.
Remove the lamp from the socket.

Installing a new side light bulb (W5W) is done in the reverse order.

How to replace the lamps yourself

Changing a light bulb in Kalina yourself is not difficult. The time spent on the work depends on the skill of the driver and the size of the hands. Some owners change light fixtures in 15-20 minutes without removing the headlight, while others suffer for more than an hour and ultimately dismantle the optics.

When replacing, cloth gloves are used. This helps protect the skin on your hands and also prevents contact with the bulb. When touched, fingerprints remain, which heat up when the light is turned on and after a while burn through the thin glass.

During work, the battery terminal is unscrewed to avoid a short circuit, which will lead to burnout of the fuse link in the fuse box.

Far module

Replacing the high beam lamp is easier than in the low beam module, since the cover is located closer to the radiator grille.

To perform the operation you will need:

Turn off the Kalina engine.
Open the hood lid.
Remove the protective boot on the back of the flashlight.
Carefully disconnect the plastic chip.
Open the latch.
Pull out the lamp.

Assembly is carried out in reverse order. When installing the terminal, you need to check the contacts and, if necessary, clean them using a flat-head screwdriver, sandpaper or a special chemical spray.

Low beam

Replacing a low beam lamp on a Lada Kalina depends on the experience of the owner and is divided into two types:

Without removing the headlight.
With module dismantling.

Most Kalina owners cannot replace the lamp in the left headlight due to limited space. In this case, you will have to ask a more dexterous friend or dismantle the lighting device yourself for convenience.

To change lamps on installed optics:

Unscrew the filter housing near the left headlight and move it towards the engine.
Disconnect the washer motor terminal, remove the screws and move the reservoir to the side.
Open the light module seals.
Remove the block with wires.
Remove the spring clip.
Remove the part.

Assembling the headlight with a new spare part is carried out in the reverse order.

To dismantle the headlights, you need to unscrew the grille, fasten the modules and disconnect the contact chip. Place the removed optics on a convenient surface and replace the light elements.

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Remove the high beam lamp from the headlight housing.
Remove the high beam lamp from the headlight housing.

Remove the high beam lamp from the headlight housing.

We install the new lamp H1 in the reverse order.

To replace the turn signal lamp, press the socket and turn it counterclockwise (in the right headlight - clockwise)...

Before you start repairs

Before changing the low beam lamp on Kalina, you need to check the integrity of the on-board network:

When understanding the causes of failure of any component of electrical equipment, you should first make sure:

the fuse is in good working order;
look at the circuit connectors, which should be well secured;
Often the causes of electrical equipment malfunctions are the oxidized ends of the pads; their terminals should be cleaned.

Take a good look at the places where the car is connected to ground. Often, due to the lack of reliable fastening, disturbances in the functioning of electrical equipment occur, so replacing low beam lamps on Kalina may not always help with the problem.

the equipment will help to find faulty places in the electrical circuit;
is a combined electrical measuring device.

There are several types of such devices:

digital, equipped with a liquid crystal display;
analog;
universal models, characterized by the presence of a liquid crystal screen and a dial indicator.

Multimeter

During repairs, we recommend using a digital device (in other words, a multimeter), which is small in size.

To check de-energized circuits, the device should be switched to ohmmeter mode:

if you need to measure very low resistance (for example, within a few Ohms), you should enter a clarification - from the obtained indicator we subtract the internal resistance, the electrical resistance of the probes and multimeter wires (within 0.07 Ohms);
to determine a more accurate value, the device is switched to the mode for measuring low resistance values (up to two hundred Ohms), then the ends of the probes should be short-circuited.

To check live circuits, the multimeter should be switched to voltmeter mode (the limits of permissible measurements are up to twenty volts). The device is capable of measuring the current consumed by electrical equipment of vehicles (up to ten amperes).

In cases where the task is to find out whether or not there is voltage in a certain section of the circuit, without resorting to measuring the value, you can use a special indicator light designed for twelve volts. You can also use a test lamp.

You can make it yourself:

you will need a car lamp with a power of up to 4 W;
take 2 two wires, the length of which is from 500 mm;
solder them to the lamp.

The car is equipped with 2 headlights, in which halogen lamps are mounted. There are two screws on each to adjust the light beam. They make it possible to change its direction in the vertical and horizontal planes.

The headlights have an electric corrector, which, taking into account the vehicle load, allows you to change the vertical direction of light directly from the cabin. There is also space on the block for the turn signal lamps (orange) and the parking light. Some Lada Kalina cars are equipped with fog lights, which are installed in the holes of the front bumper.

Replacing the relay and fuse

Before repairing the fuse, you need to clarify and correct the cause of the blown.

Advice: to ensure that electrical equipment elements continue to remain in working order, it is not recommended to install homemade models or fuses with an increased rating.

Work instructions:

Prepare the vehicle for the process and disconnect the wire from the negative battery.
Pull the tab located on the left side of the instrument panel to open the mounting block.
Find the required fuse for the damaged electrical circuit on the housing of the mounting block, following the sequential numbering.
Take tweezers and pull it out of the socket.
Squeeze the body of the fuse with tweezers. A damaged thread will indicate a used part.
Install a new fuse, which is inexpensive, keeping the same rating as the old one.
If you need to replace the relay, there is a puller in the mounting block that will help carry out this task. Please note that a part of the same type should be installed.
Close the mounting block, connect the battery.

Replacing low beam lamps

First you need to prepare for high-quality work. Prepare a new lamp (one or two as needed), the necessary tools (keys, screwdrivers, pliers), gloves (preferably cotton), a clean cloth and a bottle of alcohol.

Before you begin replacing the low beam lamp in a Kalina car, you must do the following. Firstly, it is advisable to place the car on a flat surface, turn on the parking brake, and for safety reasons, put blocks under the wheels of the car to prevent it from rolling. Next, open the hood of the car. After this, you should disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery so that the wiring does not short circuit. To replace the lamp in the right headlight unit, you must remove the washer reservoir.

You can replace the low beam lamp after the entire optical unit of the headlight has been removed from the car, but we will look at how to replace the halogen lamp without removing the lighting fixture from the car body.

Procedure for removing the low beam lamp

By pulling one of the petals of the rubber plug, remove it from the low beam headlight;
We remember, or better yet, write down the correct location of the wires suitable for the halogen lamp, disconnect them;
Carefully remove the spring clip holding the lamp. Press the protruding part of the latch and disengage it;

To avoid having to completely disassemble the headlight, the clamp should be handled gently so that it does not jump out of the mount due to a sudden movement and does not fall inside the optical device.
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Pull out the burnt out lamp.

Installing a new halogen lamp

It is advisable to carry out the process of installing a new halogen lamp with gloves, since contact of the glass bulb with the skin of the fingers will subsequently cause the lamp to darken and fail. If the glass surface of the lamp does come into contact with your skin, wipe it with a swab soaked in alcohol.

Lamp installation procedure

By inserting a lamp into the headlight hole? make sure that the protrusion of the lamp fits into the grooved recess of the mounting socket, this way the lamp is secured against turning;
Carefully install the lamp mounting clip into place. We take into account that the antennae of the latch lie near the center of the base, where the contact group is located.
Hold the lamp fixing clamp until it snaps into place;
We connect the wires, install a protective rubber cap, connect the battery and check the correct operation of the lighting fixtures.

Conclusion

Replacing lamps or restoring their functionality is not a difficult task, so it can be done without involving car service specialists right on the road. To do this, you need to make sure that you always have the necessary spare parts - a set of fuses, a relay and the appropriate light bulb. The video in this article will give you the opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.

Any car enthusiast, even with little driving experience, is well aware of the importance of good lighting on the road. Especially in cases of poor visibility, which include heavy rain, dense fog and other natural phenomena. At the same time, many drivers are interested in the question of which H7 low beam lamps are the best. Most car manufacturers equip their products with this type of headlight lamps. But not every vehicle owner knows what they are.

Description

Some time ago, H4 lamps, which have two filaments, were still very popular among many car enthusiasts, which makes it possible to turn on high or low beam lighting. Now they have been replaced by a good alternative - H7. It already has one filament, and the lamp is installed in a four-headlight head optics with a separated system of reflectors for high and low beam lighting. Nevertheless, such elements are installed mainly in low-beam headlights. And for long-range lighting optics, H1 lamps are still used, which are already outdated, but have a low cost.

A characteristic difference between these products is the presence of a flange. In this case, the distance between it and the spiral is fixed and constant. Thanks to this, the filament is in focus at all times. What are the best H7 low beam lamps for Kalina or any other domestic or foreign car? Let's figure it out.

How the work is carried out

Let's figure out how to replace the low beam light bulb on Kalina with your own hands, the process is quite simple and, by and large, does not require any special devices, you only need your hands. But still, the tool may be needed at the preparation stage.

Preparation

It is important to ensure a comfortable and safe working environment, so remember the following:

The work can be done anywhere - even in the yard near the house, but it is advisable to go to the garage. There you can not be afraid of precipitation and, if necessary, find this or that tool.
First of all, the hood is opened and the terminal is removed from the battery. We remind you of this in every review. Therefore, make it a habit to de-energize the system when working with electrical equipment to prevent short circuits and electric shock.
Further preparation depends on what engine is installed in your car, you need to provide access to the rear of the headlight housing, and for this you need to disconnect the expansion tank on the left, and the options on the right may be different. Therefore, be guided by the situation and decide for yourself. What needs to be removed and what should not be touched.

Without easy access, work is much more difficult to carry out

Replacement process

Replacing the low beam bulb on Kalina is as follows:

First of all, you need to remove the rubber plug, which protects the interior of the headlight from moisture and dirt; this is also very important, so do not damage this element. It's very simple: grab one of the three protrusions and pull away from the body, the element will come off quite easily.

The plug is located behind the low beam headlight on the rear side
Next, you need to remove the two contacts and move them to the side; this is easier to do while the low beam bulb on Kalina is still fixed. It is important to remove the elements carefully so as not to damage the insulation or break the wires, otherwise you will also have to carry out repair work.
After the wires are disconnected, you can proceed to the next step - releasing the latch, which presses the base to the reflector and holds the element in a certain position. To do this, it is necessary to disengage the clamp from both sides by lightly pressing it and moving it away from the base.

With some practice, the latch releases very easily and very quickly

The latch folds back and the low beam bulb in the Lada Kalina can be easily removed. We advise you to inspect the condition of the contacts; if they are melted or blackened, it means that the failure of the bulbs is due to a malfunction in the system.

Important! When you unpack a new lamp, remember that its glass part should never be touched with your hands, as oil from the skin will cause overheating of certain areas and their blackening, which will ultimately significantly reduce the life of the product. If you do touch it, you need to wipe the surface with an alcohol solution.

The assembly instructions have the reverse sequence compared to the disassembly process, the main thing is to place the light bulb correctly, which the cutouts on the base will help with.

Under no circumstances should you touch the glass part, so grab the cartridge and contacts

Low beam sources

Modern technologies in the automotive industry allow manufacturers to produce a variety of products for head optics. At the same time, each company relies on its own developments and experience. For this reason, all lamps with an H7 base have different parameters regarding power and lighting spectrum, which can range from cold to warm tones.

As for power, according to the standard for H7 lamps it is 55 W. However, there are models with higher values on the market. It is only recommended for SUV owners to purchase them when driving outside the city. Usually in megacities the roads are well lit. Using strong lamps on a vehicle that is used primarily for driving on city streets can cause overload. And as a result, the on-board electrical system will fail.

Many drivers, especially beginners, constantly worry about which H7 low beam lamps are the best. Today there is plenty to choose from, since the modern market is filled with different types of headlights:

At the same time, lamps of some brands are distinguished by increased luminous flux, manufacturers of others assure consumers that their lamps last three times longer than their competitors, and still others can generally decorate head optics well with their appearance alone. It is worth considering each type in more detail.

Adjusting the headlight beam

Correctly adjusting headlights can only be done in a service station. However, let's look at how this operation is performed by experienced craftsmen.

Kalina-2 block headlight, correct adjustment of the beam direction

There are two adjustment screws on the back wall of the unit called the headlight unit. The first of them, located closer to the radiator, allows you to deflect the light beam “up and down”, and the “horizontal” direction is adjusted with the second screw. Ideally, this should happen: when the car is 5 meters from the screen, the border of the light spot touches line “2” (see figure). Line “1” is spaced from the ground at a distance equal to the height of the centers of the headlights. The second line is drawn 65 mm lower.

When making adjustments, the corrector switch is moved to position “0”. Of course, you only need to turn on the low beam. We also note that the headlights are adjusted one by one (the “excess” light source is covered with a cloth).

Here are a couple more tips that will be useful:

The centers of the beams should be on lines AE, BE;
Line “0” has the following meaning: it intersects with line “1” at one point, so the border of the spot should pass exactly through this point;
The caps of the plastic adjustment screws are compatible with a hex screwdriver. However, a Phillips screwdriver will also work.

So, we have fully examined how to adjust the headlights on Kalina-2. Of course, replacing lamps with subsequent adjustment is a less labor-intensive operation than connecting a radio. However, accuracy is important here. And the special equipment used to perform the settings is only available at service stations.

Standard

As a rule, high-strength glass or quartz material is used to make the lamp bulb. In its inner part there is a filament and gas with the inclusion of halogen additives. Currently, such lamps are deservedly popular due to their wide distribution. The use of such products does not require any additional equipment. They create the correct lighting and, most importantly, high-quality lighting.

There are also a number of other advantages that allow you to immediately answer the question of which H7 low-beam lamps are the best for a Priora or other car:

compact dimensions;
long service life;
for the light of the quartz shell they have high strength and heat resistance;
high light output;
wide scope of application.

However, there is a significant drawback, which is the strong heating of the lamps during operation and poor tolerance to voltage changes. When replacing lamps, you should absolutely not touch the glass bulb with your hands. Fortunately, there are not many disadvantages, and for this reason, today more than a million cars are driven with such low beam lamps.

Removing and installing Kalina taillight lamps

Remove the socket with the parking and fog light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the lamp from the socket by pressing it and turning it counterclockwise until it stops.

Installing a new lamp in the Kalina's rear light is done in the reverse order.

The combined parking and fog light lamp has 2 protrusions located at different levels. When installing it, the protrusions must fit into the corresponding grooves of the cartridge.
The grooves on the flashlight body have different widths; this should be taken into account when installing the lamp socket.

The operations for replacing the remaining taillight lamps are performed in the same way.

Xenon solutions

In appearance, one can notice the almost complete similarity of gas-discharge lamps with their halogen counterparts. However, both light sources use different technology. In this case, a characteristic feature is the complete absence of an incandescent filament, since a different principle is used.

What are the best H7 low beam lamps for the Duster? Perhaps this is exactly the case, since they have a special operating principle. The luminous flux is created due to the glow of the inert gas xenon, hence the name of the lamps themselves. It is under pressure in a glass flask. There is also a small metal plate located here, which heats the inert medium. Due to the absence of an incandescent filament, such lamps are vibration-free, which is confirmed by many tests. Compared to the classic halogen counterpart, the glow from xenon is three times brighter. This becomes especially important when driving a car in the evening and at high speed.

LED alternative

When deciding which H7 low beam lamps are the best for a Nexia, Ford or any other car, many experts unanimously agree that the future lies with LEDs. Moreover, this applies not only to the automotive industry, but also to most other industries where there is a need for high-quality lighting.

Such lamps are the most economical among all other analogues. Compared to incandescent elements, energy consumption is 10 times lower. As for the service life, there is an opinion that LEDs can work up to 100 thousand hours. They also withstand vibrations and shocks, and the luminous flux meets many requirements. Due to the absence of mercury, such lamps are completely harmless, so they can be safely disposed of. There is only one important detail here - their use requires special optics. Due to their characteristics, LEDs cannot shine at a point, which imposes certain difficulties, since conventional optics do not allow you to adjust the luminous flux.

What are the best H7 low beam bulbs in the rain? The choice fell on LEDs, but it is worth knowing about a number of disadvantages. The most important of them is the very high cost, due to which this market segment is not so widespread. Another equally important point is that the stated deadline is completely refuted by practice. Instead of 11 years, the manufacturer itself guarantees good performance for 3-5 years. This is due to one phenomenon called LED degradation. That is, the crystals gradually die off - first they lose their brightness, and then they become completely silent. Another drawback is the unpleasant spectrum. As experts in the field of psychology note, approximately 80% of respondents have a negative opinion regarding the use of such lamps at home.

Difficult choice

A wide variety of lamps for low beam lighting sometimes confuses when choosing a worthy product. However, it is worth highlighting important criteria for yourself and adhering to them as strictly as possible:

luminous flux brightness;
how comfortable the lighting is for the eyes;
life time;
Energy consumption;
price.

At the same time, when deciding which H7 low beam lamps are the best, you should not be guided only by cost and purchase models that do not inspire confidence due to their low price. The personal safety of the driver and his passengers depends on the correct choice. From the total number of manufacturers, several companies can be identified that offer products of decent quality:

When giving preference to one brand or another, it is worth asking what its reputation is. Although there are pleasant exceptions, when products from a little-known company are not inferior in quality to world leaders.

Bulbs on Kalina: types

First of all, you will need to choose the right device for your Lada Kalina. The low beam lighting is installed in a separate compartment of the headlamp. Kalina's headlight itself has 3 sections:

low beam lighting;
distant;
turn indicator.

On domestic Lada Kalina vehicles, 55-watt lamps are dismantled by OSRAM (Germany) during assembly. They are designed to work with a voltage of 12 V. They can be replaced with Phillips X-treme Vision lamps, as well as GE SportLight. These brands have a rather high cost, although they have an excellent service life coupled with the power of the luminous flux. If you want to save money on dismantling light bulbs in your Lada Kalina, it makes sense to take a closer look at the products. The devices of this company have quite affordable prices, and are in no way inferior to foreign analogues.

Osram

This is a leading manufacturer of lighting equipment with a worldwide reputation, which was founded just over a hundred years ago - in 1906 in the city of Munich (Germany). Osram products are widely distributed among most car manufacturers, including the popular Renault concern. The high reputation of the company allows us to once and for all close the question of which H7 low beam lamps are the best for Ford Focus 2. The lamps produced have both standard power and there are models with increased light output. By purchasing light sources for low-beam headlights with the Osram marking, you can be confident in their durable and high-quality operation.

Philips

An equally world-famous company specializes in the production of a wide variety of products, including halogen and gas-discharge lamps. Few people know, but this particular manufacturer is involved in the production of energy-saving lamps, which are currently very popular.

In the automotive industry, Philips is the main supplier of lighting sources and optics to the assembly lines of many factories. In addition, the company supplies its products to the secondary market, significantly expanding its range with halogen, xenon and LED lamps.

Narva

Among the candidates under consideration, this is the youngest, but this does not mean at all that the company produces low-quality products. The manufacturer began mass production of halogen light sources in 1969. Since then, the Narva brand has become quite popular and recognizable all over the world, largely due to the optimal price-quality ratio. True German quality - this is exactly the phrase that is fashionable to hear from the mouths of many car enthusiasts, both among professionals and beginners.