How to install fog lights on a Grant?

But I encountered some minor difficulties. 1) Type of lamps.

I read the Internet, there are few posts on this topic, I found one - type h11.
I came to the store, just in case, I asked exactly how “a light bulb for PTF grants.” People ask me “what base?” Gru - “like H11.” The seller is not a fact! And he says that in addition to H11 there is another one. And the bulbs are non-returnable, so I had to figure out exactly which one. As a result, I found out that I have an H11 from a photograph from my blog post
, where the fog lights are visible on the removed bumper.

2) Price

. Here I must say that the cheapest H11 lamp in that store was hella for 410 rubles for 1 piece! Not cheap! Unpleasantly surprised. There are lamps for 700-800! (regular ones, it seems). I googled it and decided to take Hella. Should be normal. China did not decide, as there may be problems with poor light, excess current (melting wiring, connectors, or even worse). I bought it in general.

3) Replacing the lamp

. Again, there is not enough information, there is a video on YouTube where they chat about this topic... I came across a recording here on the drive, how someone on a grant changed the lamp in the PTF, so he even cut out a “hatch” in the standard fender liner! This method is not acceptable to me. I also didn’t want to remove the factory fender liner - I still have “fangs” (bumper body kits), which are secured with 2 screws from the factory fender liner... As a result, at the dacha, the idea came to me - to bend the bumper out of engagement with the fender, having first unscrewed 2 screws, connecting the bumper to the fender liner. Everything should be clear in the photo. In the end it took about 5 minutes to get the job done. Everything went smoothly. PTF works. I'm happy )

By the way, from the Lada Granta owner's manual

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“To free access to the fog lamp from under the front wheel arch, you must first REMOVE the wheel and partially release the fastening of the front fender flap by REMOVING 6 SCREWS.
Bend the shield, remove the inoperative lamp...” In the standard Norm, Standard, Lux, Liftback configuration, fog lights (hereinafter referred to as PTF) are not installed in the front bumper. Instead of accessories, plastic plugs are built in. Let's look at how to install fog lights on a Granta liftback step by step below.

Preparatory stage (selection of PTF for Lada Granta)

The range of PTFs is not large; it is represented by several domestically produced models. Some owners claim that PTFs from Opel and Ford are compatible, but the information has not been verified.

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*prices are as of September 22, 2018.

Step-by-step process for preparing and installing fog lights

In the auto store we purchase: PTF, corrugation (at least 3.0 m), adapters - adapters for PTF with standard wiring.

• To remove the front bumper, unscrew three self-tapping screws on each side, four plastic clips, three “10” bolts in the lower perimeter;
• We remove the structure along with the radiator grille;

It is important to know. In the Norma and Standard models, there is no hole for adjusting the fog lights. The owners independently cut out a diameter of “8”. In the Liftback body modification, the opening is factory-made.

• We cut out the opening for the fog lights along the contour, it is factory-made;
• To make it smooth, treat the surface with a household hairdryer;
• We fix the headlights on three standard mounts;
• We connect adapters to each of the lamps, since the standard block with wires is short, its length is not enough;
• We put on the front bumper, screw it in with bolts and plastic clips.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing a headlight bulb

1. You will need to remove the plastic cover from behind the headlight unit. To remove it, you need to press on the tongue and carefully pull it out (be careful not to break the guides).

Remove the plastic headlight cover

• We pull off the block with electrical wiring from the lamp terminals. Replacing low beam lamps on a Lada Since the Lada Granta has low beam lamps. Replacing PTF lamps - logbook Lada Granta 2012. The terminal should be removed without any effort.
• Next, you will need to remove the rubber seal (grab the tongue and pull).

Wiring diagram for fog lights Lada Granta liftback

Engine compartment

• We lay an additional wire from the right PTF headlight to the left one. We solder it and bring it into the engine compartment to connect to the relay.
• We fix the mass to the body at the place where the bumper is attached, maybe under the license plate, in the center.
• Do not forget to lay all electrical wiring in a corrugated material made of fireproof material.

Interior of the Lada Granta liftback car

• We lay the corrugated hose through the hole in the hydraulic corrector seal.
• The connection is best made at the ignition switch. That is, when turned off, the headlights will go out automatically.
• Open the glove box lid, press the side stops, and remove the lid.
• We stretch our hand into the cavity and carefully squeeze out the block of two buttons for controlling the heated glass and PTF.
• We power the minus from the heater button. Plus we won’t take it, since they will be activated at the same time.
• We connect the positive cable and install the unit again.
• We connect to the positive from the ignition switch unit (blue wire), it is located under the steering wheel.
• Finally, we power the relay - regulator: ground - wire from the button - end to the PTF - plus to the ignition.

In each specific configuration, the color scheme of the wire may differ. Read the diagram in the instruction manual for details. Classic colors: red, yellow, blue, brown. If you do not want to supply power through the ignition switch, the connection diagram is simplified with one less procedure.

Connecting PTF to Grant

The wiring can be taken from the Lada Priora (price 400 rubles), but keep in mind that this kit does not have enough wire, but its length is enough to secure the relay in the mounting block under the hood. Then the control wire from the button will have to be pulled to the relay through a plug above the gas pedal. We take power to the button from the dimensions or from the ignition. We take power to the relay next to the battery, after the relay we cut the fuse sockets into the power wires on the PTF.

There are many PTF connection schemes, choose which one you like best: 1) Turn on the PTF on a separate button with an indicator. Like this:

Diagram and description:

The disadvantage of this connection is the lack of PTF indication in the dashboard.

2) Turning on the PTF from the rear fog lamp button. We connect the winding of the PTF switching relay to the wire going to the rear fog lamp. We remove the LCM (lighting control module), connector at the back. We look at the wire color according to the diagram.

Thus, when you turn on the PTF, a symbol is displayed on the instrument panel, but the drawback is that the PTF only works with low and high beam.

3) Turning on the PTF through the MUS, or rather its electrical part. Add a microphone. Mikrik was taken with his feet to pass through the circuit board. We mark its position, drill two holes for the legs and two side by side for the wires. We pass the wire through the outside and solder it at the back. One end of the wire goes to dad 31 from the mikrik, the second wire went out through the hole.

Button illumination: solder the LED onto the LED strip, cut out only the square with the diode and glue it in front of the microphone. We connect to the LED near the rear PTF button. We'll have to break the partitions because of the wires. The PTF button from Priora (hat with a headlight icon) is crossed with our dummy button. That is, we cut off the top of the PTF Grants button, and glued a piece of the Priorovskaya button in its place. It is smaller in height due to the rectangular window, so we putty, sand, and level it.

If you do not finalize the ICC Grants, then installing and connecting the PTF will take no more than 3 hours.

Step-by-step instructions for installing a rear fog light

Many Lada Granta Liftback car owners are surprised to hear about this, but it is a fact. Of course, we are not talking about PTF in its classic form, but about a laser brake light. It is installed in the rear of the car and informs the driver behind about the vehicle. Since there is no strictly defined installation location, it is customary to fix it in the area of ​​the license plate, under the lower contour of the bumper, in the spoiler. There are known cases of embedding an accessory inside.

A bright red light beam informs drivers behind, preventing accidents. The brake light is also used when it is necessary to notify the driver of the need to switch the high beam headlights. An alternative way to use lighting when backing up or parking in conditions of limited visibility. The maximum effective beam length is 25.0 meters. Exceeding the length does not guarantee the quality of lighting.

The voltage is supplied from the left/right brake light. Activation is possible either by pressing the brake pedal or by a separate button. The owner makes the decision based on personal beliefs. In practice, activation occurs with an autonomous button, since when driving backwards it is not always advisable to use the standard brake pedal. It is strictly forbidden to point the laser beam at the windshield area behind the driving driver.

Reviews

Conclusion Every product has its own buyer. If you don’t find fault with a budget car, which is the Lada Granta Liftback, the quality of PTF lighting is good, it is enough for visibility. Of course, when compared with headlights from foreign brands in the premium segment, the advantage of the latter is obvious. In order to increase the service life of accessories, purchase products exclusively from certified points of sale. Require the provision of documents, check the functionality on site.

PTF Granta: features of use

Let's start with the fact that installing Grant's fog lights will not be difficult if you have the necessary materials and tools, as well as some experience with electrical work. In fact, Grant's fog lights can be installed independently.

In turn, the presence of PTF Lada Granta in the car is not necessary, but with this option, the driver receives additional road lighting. This allows you to make movement safer. Moreover, the appearance of the car also changes, becoming more solid and complete.

It is important to understand that fog lights on a Grant or any other car must emit the same light for both headlights (mostly yellow). Grant fogs, emitting a wide and flat horizontal beam of light, provide a short illumination range.

This fact suggests that they cannot be used as low beams. Moreover, due to installation at low points, PTFs effectively illuminate the road surface in front of the car in conditions of reduced visibility (fog, high air humidity, etc.).

Where can I install PTF

In the design of the modern Granta, the installation locations are precisely worked out: under the license plate, on the sides. Some bumpers even have recesses there . In any case, for proper installation, the front bumper of the car will have to be removed.

But before that, you should go shopping and find the necessary parts. Today's market offers both bumpers with recesses and bumpers with headlights already installed. The choice, as always, remains with the owner.

Most Lada Granta cars do not have fog lights, but there are recesses in the bumper for do-it-yourself installation

Which Grant fog lights to buy

Taking into account the large number of offers on the market, the car owner himself must select the most suitable option. In general terms, there are two types of PTF for Grant on sale: with flat and spherical glass.

The most popular among Lada Granta car owners are fog lights with spherical glass, since their glass is more durable.

There are standard places in the bumper for installing fog lights in Grant's car. By the way, these places are suitable for installing PTF from Kalina. You can also install fog lights with flat glass “Bosch” or fog lights with convex glass “Avtosvet”.

Instructions for installing headlights for dummies

The entire process of equipping a car with foglights can be divided into several stages:

1. Removing the bumper.
2. Installation of headlights.
3. Wiring.
4. Connecting headlights.
5. Reassemble the parts in reverse order.

Removing the front bumper

The Granta's bumper is integral with the radiator grille, so in order not to distort the latches under the wings, it is advisable to remove it together with a partner.

Photo gallery: necessary tools

• crosshead screwdriver;
• 10 mm wrench, 10 mm socket;
• 8 mm wrench;
• TORX T-20 wrench.

Bumper removal algorithm

1. Unscrew the front license plate.

To access the mounting bolts, remove the front license plate

With the hood open, find and unscrew the bolts securing the radiator grille

The next step is to unscrew one of the bolts and a pair of screws securing the bumper,

Unscrew a pair of screws on one and the other side of the bumper

Unscrew four screws in the wheel arches - a pair on each side

Video: step-by-step process of removing the front bumper

DIY headlight installation

For the Lada Granta, two types of headlights are offered today:

• Bosch - with flat glass;
• Kirzhach is convex glass.

Both headlights are standard, so their choice is up to the consumer.

What tool do you need?

In addition to headlights, to equip a car with PTF you must have:

• self-tapping screws (6 pieces for attaching headlights);
• drill;
• set of drills;
• countersink or sandpaper;
• stationery knife;
• sealant.

Experts recommend installing headlights in accordance with the following plan:

A hole with a diameter of up to 10 mm is drilled in the center of the oval for the headlight.

Make a 10mm hole in the center of the notch to start cutting

Starting from the center of the hole, carefully cut out a circle of the required size.

It is better to cut the hole in several steps so that your hand does not slip and damage the bumper.

After cutting the hole for the headlight, sand it down so that it does not extend beyond the outer diameter

Secure the headlight using self-tapping screws

After installing the headlight, coat all joints with sealant.

The last paragraph of the instructions is optional. However, experts recommend not to neglect it, otherwise dirt, snow or water may get into the cracks.

The steps described above are repeated in the same sequence to install the second headlight.

How to wire and connect a headlight

To connect the PTF you will need various tools:

• installation kit for connecting fog lights on Grant. It includes a button, a relay, wiring in the cabin, wiring under the hood;
• corrugation (for example, 9 mm for the interior and 16 mm for the hood);
• insulating tape;
• drill;
• set of drills;
• 10 mm head;
• 13 mm wrench.

An installation kit for connecting fog lights on a Grant will make the car owner’s work much easier

Possible problems and malfunctions

The low beam of the Lada Granta does not illuminate the right side of the road well enough, so additional optics will be an excellent assistant and will provide a bright luminous flux.

During the installation process you may encounter the following problems:

• crease in the corners of the wings when removing the bumper;
• damage to electrical wiring terminals;
• incorrect connection or short circuit of the wire.

The bumper on the Grant is made in the form of one large part, so during dismantling problems may arise in the form of damage to the front fenders, so you need to remove the bumper together with an assistant on both sides at the same time.

If nothing lights up when you test turn on the optics, the plugs are most likely damaged due to incorrect connection. To fix the problem, change the connector. If the lights come on for a second and then go off, this may indicate a faulty relay.

Fog lights device

The standard fog lights are equipped with a plastic mount that holds the optics in the Granta's bumper. The reflector design allows you to effectively illuminate the road surface due to its low location in the bumper and a wide horizontal beam.

There are several types of optics:

• halogen;
• LED

Classic halogen lamps are installed in all standard fog lamps of most cars. Parts made from diodes are not capable of producing a beam of the correct shape and efficiently illuminating the road in the dark. These fog lights are often used as daytime running lights.

The internal structure of the Granta headlight does not require the installation of gas-discharge xenon lamps. Traffic police officers may have questions about such systems.

Self-disassembly

Removal and disassembly of Grant foglights may be required in case of cracked glass or accidental water ingress.

1. Remove the bumper.
2. Disable chips.
3. Unscrew the fog light fasteners.

To remove the headlights without removing the bumper, you will need a lift and bending the fender liners. Disassembling the Lada Granta headlight will require the use of a cardboard box, an industrial hair dryer and a flat-head screwdriver.

To open the headlight you need:

1. Place the parts in the box and close the lid.
2. Cut a hole on the side and set the hair dryer for 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the headlights and carefully pry out the glass with a screwdriver.

To thoroughly wash a dirty reflector, disassemble all internal parts and wipe with an alcohol wipe.

New glass is installed using black or clear sealant, depending on the shade of the headlights.