Headlights VAZ 2106: lamp replacement, adjustment, connection diagram, instructions with video and photo

What headlights are used on the VAZ 2106

Considering that production of the VAZ 2106 finally ceased back in 2006, it is easy to assume that many parts and structural elements of the car, which continues to be actively used by Russian motorists, may require replacement. This fully applies to headlights: the factory optics of the VAZ 2106 in most cases have exhausted their service life, but they are quite easily replaced with new, more up-to-date components, primarily alternative lamps and glass.

Factory optics of the VAZ 2106 today in most cases require reconstruction or replacement

Lamps

Standard lamps are most often replaced with bi-xenon or LED ones.

Bixenon

The use of xenon lamps today is considered to be one of the most advanced options for outdoor lighting for both imported and domestic cars, including the VAZ 2106. The bulb of a xenon lamp is filled with gas, which creates a glow after high voltage is applied to the electrodes. Ignition and normal operation of the xenon lamp are provided by special electronic units that generate the voltage of the required value. Bi-xenon technology differs from xenon in that it provides low and high beam in one lamp . Among the advantages of xenon over other types of automotive lighting, the durability of such lamps, their cost-effectiveness and efficiency are most often mentioned. The disadvantage of xenon is its high cost.

When installing bi-xenon on a VAZ 2106, you can replace both all four headlights and two of them, for example, external ones (i.e. low beam). To feel the difference between standard and newly installed optics, most often two bi-xenon lamps are enough: the level of illumination becomes such that there is no need to buy another rather expensive set.

The use of xenon lamps today is considered to be one of the most advanced options for implementing external lighting for the VAZ 2106

LED bulbs

Another alternative to the standard optics of the VAZ 2106 can be LED lamps. Compared to standard “six” lamps, LED lamps are more vibration-resistant and often have a waterproof housing, which allows them to be used quite successfully in poor road conditions. LED lamps are much cheaper than bi-xenon lamps, and can last the entire service life of the car. The disadvantage of this type of lamp is its high energy consumption.

One of the most popular types of light-emitting diode (LED) lamps for the VAZ 2106 is Sho-Me G1.2 H4 30W. The durability and high functionality of such a lamp is achieved through the use of three LEDs fixedly mounted in the device body. In terms of brightness, the lamp is not inferior to xenon, the use of Sho-Me G1.2 H4 30W is environmentally friendly, the generated beam of light does not blind oncoming drivers, since it is directed at an angle.

LED lamps can be a completely acceptable alternative to the standard optics of the VAZ 2106

Glass

Instead of factory glass, you can use, for example, acrylic or polycarbonate.

Acrylic glasses

Some owners of VAZ 2106 cars prefer to install acrylic headlight glasses instead of standard ones. Such headlights are quite often made in private workshops using heat shrinkage. To do this, as a rule, the gypsum matrix is removed from the old glass and a new acrylic headlight (which is nothing more than plexiglass) is cast over it using homemade devices. The thickness of an acrylic headlight is usually 3–4 mm. For a car enthusiast, such a headlight will cost much less than a standard one, but during operation it can quickly become cloudy and covered with cracks.

Polycarbonate

If the owner of the “six” has chosen polycarbonate as the material for the headlight glasses, he must take into account that:

this material is more expensive than, for example, acrylic;
the main advantages of polycarbonate compared to acrylic are its higher impact resistance and increased light transmittance;
polycarbonate has high heat resistance and resistance to precipitation;
You can only service polycarbonate headlights with a soft sponge; you cannot use abrasive materials to care for them;
Polycarbonate is approximately 2 times lighter than glass.

Polycarbonate headlights are highly heat-resistant and weather-resistant

Step-by-step instruction

To replace a burnt-out lamp in the low-beam optics on a VAZ model 2106, you will need screwdrivers (flat-head and cross-head) and pliers. The repair procedure itself consists of the following steps:

Disconnect the vehicle's on-board power supply and, if possible, disconnect the wiring from the battery terminals.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the trim panel on the outside of the headlights.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the bolts (not completely) securing the rims of the glass cups.
The headlight is grabbed by hand and turned until the fastening screws fit into the grooves and it can be removed.
The optics unit is removed from its seat.
The block with conductors is disconnected from the back.
Next, the headlight is installed with glass on a flat surface, and a pair of spring-clamps are bent to remove the lamp.
The burnt-out light source can then be removed from the unit by pulling it up.
Replace with a new copy.
Reassemble in reverse order.
Connect the car's power supply and check that the installed low beam lamp is working properly.

When replacing a low beam lamp on a VAZ 2106 model, do not touch its glass bulb with dirty gloves or bare hands. Fingerprints left on its surface will lead to uneven internal processes, which will quickly lead to its re-burnout.

Electrical diagram

The wiring diagram for VAZ 2106 headlights includes:

Actually the headlights.
Circuit breakers.
Indicator of high beam headlights on the speedometer.
Low beam relay.
Mode switch.
High beam relay.
Generator.
External lighting switch.
Battery.
Ignition.

The wiring diagram for connecting VAZ 2106 headlights is simple in design and reliable in operation.

Understeering's shifter

The driver can turn on the low and high beam headlights using the steering column switch. In this case, it is necessary that the external lighting switch button is pressed. However, even if this button is not pressed, the driver can briefly turn on the high beam (for example, to give a light signal) by pulling the steering column switch lever towards him: this is possible due to the fact that the steering column light signal contact is powered directly from the ignition switch.

The steering column switch itself (which is also called the tube) on the “six” is three-lever (high, low beam and dimensions) and is attached with a clamp to the steering shaft bracket. If repair or replacement of the tube is required, then, as a rule, it is necessary to disassemble the steering column, and the most typical malfunctions of the steering column switch are failure of its contacts (as a result of which, for example, the high or low beam does not work) or mechanical damage to the tube itself.

The steering column switch on the “six” is a three-lever switch (high beam, low beam and dimensions) and is attached with a clamp to the steering shaft bracket

Headlight relay

The VAZ 2106 car initially used headlight relays of the RS-527 type, which were later replaced by relays 113.3747–10. Both relays are located in the power unit compartment on the mudguard on the right in the direction of travel of the vehicle. In terms of their technical characteristics, the low and high beam relays are identical:

response voltage - 8 V (at 20–30 °C);
gap between contacts - 2 mm;
winding resistance - 85 Ohm (at 20 °C).

In normal condition, the headlight relay contacts are open: a closure occurs when the low or high beam is turned on using the steering column switch. Repairing relays when they fail is most often impractical: due to their low cost, it is easier to replace them with new ones.

Automatic headlight switching

The relevance of turning on headlights in automatic mode is due to the fact that many drivers forget to turn on low beams during the daytime (as required by traffic regulations) and as a result receive fines. In Russia, such a requirement appeared for the first time in 2005 and initially applied only to traffic outside populated areas. Since 2010, all drivers have been required to turn on low beams or side lights when driving: this measure is designed to improve road safety .

Those drivers who do not trust their own memory perform a simple modification of the VAZ 2106 electrical circuit, as a result of which the car’s low beam turns on automatically. Such an upgrade can be carried out in different ways, and most often the point of the upgrade is to ensure that the low beam turns on after the engine is started. This can be achieved, for example, by including a low beam relay in the generator circuit: this will require two additional relays, thanks to which it will be possible to control the headlights when the engine is on.

In order not to strain my memory and not to forget to turn on the neighbor, I installed a machine for myself)) This “device” looks like this. Operating principle: Started the engine - the low one turned on, turned it off - went out. I raised the handbrake with the engine running and the headlights went out; I released it and they came on. Disabling the low beam when the handbrake is raised is convenient during autostart. That is, turning off the lights using the handbrake has been removed and a power switch has been added, respectively, one relay has been removed. The low beam switches on after starting the engine and switches off when the ignition is turned off. The high beam is turned on by the standard steering column switch, but when it is turned on, the low beam does not go out, so the high beam shines into the distance, and the low beam additionally illuminates the space in front of the car.

Those drivers who do not trust their own memory perform a simple modification of the VAZ 2106 electrical circuit, as a result of which the car’s low beam turns on automatically
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There are other options for automatically turning on the headlights, for example, through an oil pressure sensor, and any car enthusiast can choose the most suitable method for themselves.

Video: one of the ways to automate the inclusion of low beam on a VAZ 2106

Bulb replacement procedure

Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the bolts that are located around the entire circumference of the rim. In total, you need to unscrew three of them (if my memory serves me correctly), namely those that perform the function of a lock:

Now we turn the ring slightly clockwise and after that you can remove the reflector along with the glass, as shown in the photo below:

Next, everything is done very simply. You must first disconnect the wires leading to the lamp contacts:

And then squeeze the light bulb retainer (the ends of the thin metal latch) with two fingers:

Then we tilt it up and calmly remove the light bulb:

If necessary, we replace burnt out light bulbs, install new ones and reassemble everything in the reverse order. If you decide to completely change the headlight assembly , then you will have to take a few more steps:

Fog lights

In conditions of poor visibility caused by atmospheric conditions, such as fog or thick snow, it can be difficult to do without such a useful addition to standard optics as fog lights. This type of headlight forms a beam of light directly above the road and does not shine into thick snow or fog. The most in demand among VAZ 2106 owners are the domestic PTF OSVAR and Avtosvet, as well as the imported Hella and BOSCH.

When installing PTF, you should be guided by traffic regulations, according to which there should be no more than two lamps of this type on a passenger car and they should be located at least 25 cm from the road surface. PTF must work in conjunction with the dimensions and license plate illumination. It is necessary to connect the PTF through a relay, since they are supplied with a large current, which can damage the switch.

In the connection diagram for PTF on a VAZ 2106, a relay should be used

The relay must have 4 contacts, numbered and connected as follows:

85 — power button;
87 - through the fuse on the battery;
86 - mass;
30 - PTF.

Video: installing PTF on a VAZ 2106

Lighting repair

Possible causes of malfunction

So, if the low beam on a VAZ 2106 in one of the headlights has disappeared, then, as mentioned above, most likely the light bulb has burned out.

If replacing the lamp does not produce results, then the following malfunctions may occur:

The contacts in the block are oxidized or burnt;
The fuse has blown;
The relay has failed;
The switch is faulty;
There is a break in the circuit.

Below we will take a closer look at how to diagnose and fix the problem.

Replacing a light bulb

First of all, it should be said that the low beam lamp on the VAZ 2106 complies with the H4 standard, i.e. it has two threads, which allows the headlight to operate in two modes. Currently, such light bulbs are produced by different companies, both well-known brands and little-known companies.

It should be noted that domestic light bulbs are very popular among car owners. Their price is significantly lower than their imported counterparts, but at the same time they are not inferior in quality.

Instructions for doing this work look like this:

First of all, you need to use a flat-head screwdriver to dismantle the plastic panel that frames the headlights.

The photo shows the dismantling of the plastic panel

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Then use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the clamps that hold the headlight.
Next, you need to slightly turn the metal hoop and dismantle it.

Now you can pull out the headlight with your own hands and disconnect it from the block

At this stage, you need to pay attention to the connector contacts. If necessary, they need to be cleaned. Then you need to unfasten the lock and remove the light bulb. Next, the work is performed in the reverse order - a new lamp is installed, which is pressed with a clamp, and the block is connected to the contacts

The headlight assembly must be installed in place and secured with a hoop. To complete the work, a plastic panel is inserted, on which you need to press lightly until you hear a characteristic click.

This completes the process of replacing the light bulb.

Replacing fuses

If after replacing the light bulb the low beam headlight on 2106 still does not light, you should check the fuses. They are located under the instrument panel.

In this case, you need to pay attention to two fuses:

No. 5 – protects the left headlight from short circuit;
No. 6 – protects the right headlight.

It must be said that the low beam on the VAZ 2106 often does not work due to the fuse contacts being bent or oxidized. In this case, they need to be bent and cleaned. If the protective element has melted, it must be replaced.

Troubleshooting other problems

If the low beam on a VAZ 2106 does not light up, then to detect a malfunction you will need a multimeter to test the wiring, or at least a test light. The circuit and equipment should be checked according to the diagram below.

It must be said that the high and low beam relays on the VAZ 2106, which are indicated in the diagram as numbers 6 and 4, often fail.

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Therefore, you can start checking with them.

If there is no voltage supplied to the relays and fuses, you should check the wiring section from switch No. 5 to terminal No. 86 on the relay, as well as the section from the switch to the external lighting switch No. 8. If , then the switch has failed.
If voltage is supplied to the fuses, then an open circuit must be looked for in the area from the block to the headlights. Often the breakdown is due to poor ground contact. In this case, you just need to clean the contact.

These, in fact, are all the reasons why external lighting may not work on the “six”.

Lighting repair

Possible causes of malfunction

So, if the low beam on a VAZ 2106 in one of the headlights has disappeared, then, as mentioned above, most likely the light bulb has burned out.

If replacing the lamp does not produce results, then the following malfunctions may occur:

The contacts in the block are oxidized or burnt;
The fuse has blown;
The relay has failed;
The switch is faulty;
There is a break in the circuit.

Below we will take a closer look at how to diagnose and fix the problem.

Replacing a light bulb

Advice! It is advisable to change the bulbs in two headlights at the same time, since their service life is approximately the same. In addition, different lamp models may differ in glow.

Instructions for doing this work look like this:

First of all, you need to use a flat-head screwdriver to dismantle the plastic panel that frames the headlights.

Then use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the clamps that hold the headlight.
Next, you need to slightly turn the metal hoop and dismantle it.

Now you can pull out the headlight with your own hands and disconnect it from the block. At this stage, you need to pay attention to the connector contacts. If necessary, they need to be cleaned.
Then you need to unfasten the clamp and remove the light bulb.
Next, the work is performed in the reverse order - a new lamp is installed, which is pressed with a clamp, and the block is connected to the contacts. The headlight assembly must be installed in place and secured with a hoop. To complete the work, a plastic panel is inserted, on which you need to press lightly until you hear a characteristic click.

Note! When replacing a lamp, do not touch its glass bulb with your fingers, otherwise it may quickly burn out. If you do touch glass, you should wipe the surface with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

This completes the process of replacing the light bulb.

Replacing fuses

If after replacing the light bulb the low beam headlight on 2106 still does not light, you should check the fuses. They are located under the instrument panel.

In this case, you need to pay attention to two fuses:

No. 5 – protects the left headlight from short circuit;
No. 6 – protects the right headlight.

Note! The contacts in the fuse box cannot be closed directly, since the protective element could burn out due to the failure of the electrical equipment; accordingly, this could lead to more serious damage or even a fire in the VAZ wiring.

Troubleshooting other problems

It must be said that the high and low beam relays on the VAZ 2106, which are indicated in the diagram as numbers 6 and 4, often fail.

Therefore, you can start checking with them.

Note! The relay for turning on the low beam headlights for the VAZ 2106 is interchangeable with the high beam relay, since these devices are of the same type.

If there is no voltage supplied to the relays and fuses, you should check the wiring section from switch No. 5 to terminal No. 86 on the relay, as well as the section from the switch to the external lighting switch No. 8. If the machine's wiring is normal, then the switch has failed.
If voltage is supplied to the fuses, then an open circuit must be looked for in the area from the block to the headlights. Often the breakdown is due to poor ground contact. In this case, you just need to clean the contact.

These, in fact, are all the reasons why external lighting may not work on the “six”.

Advice! Many car owners are interested in how to improve the low beam on a VAZ 2106, which few people are happy with? The problem can be solved quite simply - connect low beam lighting in the second headlight. The fact is that this device also has a double-filament lamp, however, the third contact is not connected to the circuit.

Problem with fuses, switches and relays

If you notice that your high beam has completely disappeared, then the problem is unlikely to be incandescent lamps. Such simultaneous failure of both lamps is practically impossible and can only occur if the voltage relay regulator on the generator breaks down, but in this case the problem would affect not only the headlights, but also all automotive electrical equipment.

First of all, we advise you to start your search with fuses - look in the instruction manual for information on fuses, namely the exact location of the fuses responsible for the operation of the high-beam lamps. Take them out and check their condition, they may have burned out. The next step is to check the condition of the steering column switch. Note that this problem is quite common in VAZ cars. If the switch and fuses are good, all you have to do is check the status of the high beam relay. You will need a multimeter for this test.