On modern Lada cars (Vesta, Granta or Kalina 2), a double-filament lamp (W21/5W) is used as dimensions and daytime running lights (DRL). A small tuning of the optics is to get rid of the yellowness of the standard incandescent lamps. To do this, LEDs are installed instead of them, having previously been modified in a certain way.
Before replacing, you should find out what the polarity or pinout is in the DRL socket. On modern Lada models the polarity is non-standard:
- there should be a “ground” on one side of the lamp (can be one common contact or two);
- on the other - “plus” for dimensions and “plus” for DRLs.
When buying LEDs, make sure that the polarity on the base matches the polarity in the socket (look for LEDs W21/5W, P27/7W (3157, 7443) with the abbreviation SRCK or SK type). Many car enthusiasts, not finding these, bend the antennae in the required order (connecting the “ground” on one side, and bringing the two “pluses” to the other). Before installing LEDs in headlights, check their operation using a battery.
Attention! Such tuning can damage a fuse, an additional body electronics unit or wiring. In this case, the vehicle warranty is not valid.
The process of replacing lamps with LEDs is also shown in the video:
Let us remind you that the process of replacing DRL lamps and dimensions is available in detail separately for Lada Vesta and Lada Granta and Kalina 2. Look for other improvements in the “Tuning” menu.
The Kalina and Kalina 2 models have different headlights, so replacing the lamps in them has certain differences, and we will describe which ones in this article. Replacing the lamps yourself will not cause you any problems. Therefore, there is no point in turning to the service for help.
On Kalina 2 from 2013, to replace the lamps in the left headlight unit, you need to move the air filter to the side so that it does not interfere. There will be nothing in the right headlight block that will prevent replacement.
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 W21/5W.
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.
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.
Heading optics contains 4 lamps
Let's look at how the directional optics, that is, the front headlight, is designed. The block contains four compartments, each of which contains one element:
- High beam lamp (H1);
- Low beam lamp (H7);
- Combined lamp for running lights and “dimensions” (W21/5W);
- Turn signal lamp (P21W yellow - PY21W).
The standard size of the element is indicated in parentheses.
If we talk about low and high beams, standard power lamps (55 watts) are installed from the factory. It is not recommended to greatly exceed this value. Lighting fixtures of sizes H1-H7 look like this:
H1 – high beam, H7 – low beam
When making a purchase, the main thing is not to confuse an H7 lamp with a halogen lamp of a similar size (H4). Also, some companies produce 24-volt lighting devices.
The following text shows the side and running lights:
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Its standard size is W21/5W. Well, the turn signal bulbs in the directional optics use standard ones. They are equipped with a metal base, their standard size is P21W (PY21W).
The yellow lampshade looks like orange
Headlights
The headlights have 3 different bulbs, not counting the direction indicators.
High beam - Type of lamps used - H1.
The LED analogue is 4456, but preference should still be given to incandescent lamps, due to their more regular beam of light in the reflector.
Low beam - Type H7 is installed here.
The Chinese LED analogue is 3528. But LEDs in the low beam headlights will not provide you with decent road illumination, so this idea should also be abandoned.
Side and running lights - W21/5W. These are combined headlights and running lights.
It is very difficult to choose an LED analogue, since the type of pinout used is 3157 or 7443. More details about replacing these lamps are described in our article about LED running lights.
Replacing the turn signal lamp (PY21W)
- turn lamp socket 4 towards you until it stops;
- remove the lamp socket from the headlight housing;
- press and turn the lamp counterclockwise until it stops;
- remove the lamp from the socket.
Installing a new lamp is carried out in the reverse order.
By the way, do you know that the mode of operation of the low and high beam headlights may differ depending on the configuration of the Kalina 2?
The daytime running light bulbs have burned out. They served for 2.5 years, I think this is a good period. For comparison, I have already changed the low beam several times. It so happened that 2 lamps burned out with an interval of a week. So, I bought 2 Philips W21/5W W3x16d (12V 21/5W) light bulbs for 115 rubles each. The right lamp is much easier to change than the left one, since the ABS control unit does not interfere there.
We turn off the engine and remove the ignition keys. We put our hand in here, as shown in the picture, and rotate the lamp counterclockwise (top towards the motor) 45 degrees. Since I changed it in the cold (most likely because of this), the base was difficult to turn.
Replacing the right DRL Kalina 2
We insert the light bulb, carefully study the pins immediately so as not to think about why the lamp does not stick in
