Headlights for Niva 21214

Car enthusiasts have always wanted to improve their car, and this applies to many areas, especially lighting. Tuning headlights on the VAZ-2121 is no exception. Good cross-country ability of the car allows you to operate it in difficult conditions, where lighting is extremely important. With the help of fairly simple manipulations at minimal cost, you can significantly improve the lighting of the track.

What headlights to put on a car

In the Niva 21214 headlight, the adjustment may consist in replacing bulbs, parking lights and other road lighting elements in the evening and at night. The design of the electrical network includes lighting fixtures for the VAZ-2121 cabin and some other components. Headlights are important not only as a lighting device, they allow you to notify other road users about the maneuver planned by the driver. Simply put, the quality of lighting affects many areas of traffic, without which it is impossible to drive normally at night.

The front and rear lights on the Niva are somewhat different in type, they need to be selected individually.

The most commonly used key-type gas-discharge components are:

• tungsten models are the cheapest, but have a low luminous flux;
• halogen lamps or incandescent lamps. They are cheap and much more common in cars. Such light indicators can be installed for far and near illumination of the roadway;
• xenon is a modern and economical type of device.

Many owners of VAZ 21214 Niva cars are trying to improve the effect of their running lights (headlights)

Now more and more often there are headlights on the Niva with LED elements that are built into the glass structure. Similar models are used to transmit signals to drivers and illuminate the track. In terms of technical characteristics, LEDs are characterized by increased brightness compared to other lamps, and an increase in efficiency by 300%. In addition, the density of light radiation on the road increases. On the Niva-2121 headlight, LED tuning can only be done for cars with a slot size of 7 inches.

In general, adjusting the Niva headlights is a simple procedure that is carried out on most cars when the driver gets tired of insufficient lighting and gets into pits. The situation is typical for all SUVs produced in Russia and the CIS. The increase in cases of optics modernization is associated with a significant improvement in the technical characteristics of modern flashlights.

The owner of "Niva-2121" or "Niva-21213" can choose between a tank, power window and standard options, it all depends on the quantity, preferences and goals.

As practice shows, Niva-21213 headlights are most often regulated using models from the manufacturer Wesem. Such optics are easily installed in the grooves instead of the lamp base. It is ideal for domestic 10x12 vehicles, as the installation process only takes 24 minutes, and the lighting is greatly improved. Depending on the Niva car models, tuning must be carried out using XNUMX or XNUMX V bulbs.

Regarding the replacement of the Niva-2121 fog lights, you can also give preference to the Wesem models. They are distinguished by a light outline border, illuminated from above and below. Thanks to this useful property, adjusting and adjusting the headlight according to GOST is much easier. During the tests, it was found that the fog lights do not “hit” the eyes of drivers from the oncoming lane, and when they are turned on simultaneously with the dipped beam, the lighting quality is even better.

Practice shows that, on average, the initial state of the optics on the Niva lasts 1,5-3 years

Tuning of optical elements "Niva 21214"

Modernization and adjustment of models 21213 and 21214 are often associated with the replacement of protective glass or reflector construction materials. In other cases, it is not so much adjustment that is required as repair: soldering burnt contacts, replacing muddied optics, removing a destroyed reflector or block. Most of the lighting work can be done independently, which is what motorists use.

In order to clearly stand out on the road among the same type of cars, it is possible to install tank headlights. To date, this tuning option is the most popular and effective. To install the front and / or rear lights of the Niva 2121 tank, it is necessary to remove the casing and remove the reflector. The work must be carried out carefully so as not to damage the structure. To complete the task, you need to unscrew 4 bolts and detach the casing.

If the owner does not want to stop at the installation of tank headlights, he can further improve the design with a simple method - stick a tinted film on the headlights.

The method is very popular, it can be performed in several stages:

1. After completing the installation of the necessary bulbs, you need to adjust the Niva headlights. In the absence of tuning experience, it is better to trust a specialist.
2. When installation and commissioning are completed, you need to connect them to the power system.
3. Before installing the rear light, check the presence of the seal and make sure it is of good quality. No gaps should be visible at the junction, otherwise condensation will appear inside, which will lead to the failure of the lamp.
4. If the gaps still remain, you need to remove the headlight and seal the area around the perimeter of the contact with sealant.

It is recommended to replace lighting fixtures with similar ones, but from other manufacturers

As for the installation work on the fog lights, everything is simple here, you need to unscrew the plastic panels from the side of the door in the trunk area and disconnect the connector. An optical element will be presented on the inside, it must be removed, for which you will need to unscrew a couple of nuts.

Now you need to replace the device, perhaps the lens, and then reconnect all the links in the chain. The main thing is that the installation must be correct so as not to blind oncoming cars on the road.

Headlights

You can change the optics of the car using 4 models of main headlights, which will ensure a long-term effect. Domestic models such as "Avtosvet" or "Osvar" will lead to only a slight improvement.

When choosing, preference should be given to:

• Hello. It differs from classical samples by the presence of increased transparency of glass and an effective rubber seal. Base type is H4 for halogens. In the network you can find goods by article 1A6 002 395-031;
• Bosch. The manufacturer offers similar optics, but is a little behind in lighting the light spot. Virtually fog-free and can be installed on basic clamps without additional modifications. Mostly halogen lamps are used. Some disadvantages include a high price - 1,5-2 thousand rubles per 1 piece. To search, use the code 0 301 600 107;
• DEPO. It has an interesting design and belongs to the crystal headlights. Differs in uniform distribution of level of illumination thanks to existence of a cap for reflection. It has sufficient water resistance and is not subject to fogging. Purchase code 100-1124N-LD;
• Wessem. The model has full protection against penetration of moisture and condensate. The advantage is a clear contour of the incidence of light, which makes it easier to set up the installation.

The front optics are represented by 4 main samples that can replace the old headlights on the Niva

Installing the headlights

The whole process will take about 20 minutes:

1. The first task during installation is to remove the old headlights. To do this, unscrew the 6 screws that hold the grille.
2. Remove the 3 bolts holding the headlight assembly.
3. Remove the device, a retaining ring will be attached to it, and remove the plug from the socket.
4. When buying a lamp of non-standard sizes, you will need to remove the entire headlight housing, which is attached with 4 screws. Then disconnect the unit from inside the hood.
5. Now the headlights are fixed and adjusted with the subsequent installation.

Sidelights

If you want or need to buy headlights or headlights, then you should look at the new type of models. They differ from the basic models in increased dimensions, improved protection against moisture penetration and the ability to choose between white and yellowish options.

To date, there are several worthy replacements:

• DAAZ 21214-3712010, has DRL and is suitable for both the modified version 21214 and Urban;
• "Osvar" TN125 L, but only old design options.

Installation of sidelights

Almost on all Niva, regardless of the year of manufacture, side lights are installed in the same way. The only nuance in the updated version is the presence of an auxiliary terminal in the "minus".

The nuances of installing sidelights practically do not depend on the year of manufacture of the car, but it is worth considering that the updated products have an additional ground contact

Replacement procedure:

1. To remove it, you will need to get cartridges with installed lamps.
2. We unscrew the clips with plastic "ears".
3. Remove the cover from the specified location.
4. Carry out modernization or fine-tuning of the structure.
5. Create additional "mass", it will be needed for the turn signal.

Taillights

Unfortunately, only the standard taillight can be easily installed, and the rest of the products are almost always of a different size, have a different type of seal, or work unexpectedly.

When choosing, look at:

• Osvar and DAAZ are manufacturers of spare parts for VAZ, when setting the brightness it will be enough, and the result will always be stable. The network is represented under the ID 21213-3716011-00;
• ProSport glass optics are a good replacement option as they provide rich and bright illumination, which is made possible by the unique glass design and light coating. Installation with built-in LEDs is possible. Article - RS-09569.

Installation of rear lights

For installation work it is necessary:

1. Click on the block with cables and remove it.
2. Unscrew a few nuts with an 8 mm wrench from the inside.
3. Loosen 3 more screws on the outside.
4. Now that the flashlight is out, you need to pull it towards you a little.

Recommendations

When performing work, you must follow simple recommendations:

• when changing optics, it is necessary to carry out replacement on both sides in order to avoid an uneven light spot;
• if the bolts are not unscrewed anywhere, it is worth treating them with an anti-corrosion compound and leaving for 15 minutes. It is advisable to use more reliable tools with heads so as not to “lick off” the edges;
• all manipulations should be carried out without strong pressure or shaking;
• during work, the use of hammers and other heavy tools should be avoided;
• replace only when the power is off;
• work should be done with gloves so as not to injure your hands.

On the Niva-21214 car, all lighting devices are removed and installed quite simply, with a minimum number of additional disassemblies. With a neat and calm installation and dismantling, problems should not arise, everything can be done independently.