Rear lights do not light up on a VAZ 2114, how to solve this problem

Side lights are lamps that let another car know about your dimensions. For example, stopping at the side of the road on the highway and turning off the ignition, the low beam goes out, but the dimensions remain. And according to traffic rules, for your information, parking on the side of the road is allowed only with the lights turned on.

In this article we will look at the main reasons why the lights on the VAZ 2114 do not light up. This article is suitable for all samar owners, both the first generation and the latest.

Characteristics of side lights VAZ-2114

VAZ-2114 belongs to the Samara modification of the second generation. The side lights in them are located, in accordance with technical regulations, at the edge of the front and rear parts of the body, next to the turn signals. These lamps are included in the headlight units.

1. Unlike the front side lights, the rear ones are painted red.
2. The button to turn on these headlights is located in the exterior lighting control unit. It is located in the center of the dashboard above the on-board computer. If the dimensions are turned on, the green light on the switch lights up.

In the engine compartment under the hood of the car there is a mounting block with fuses. If your lights only on the left or right side do not work, then most likely one of the fuses has failed. The easiest way to notice a malfunction is element F10, since it is responsible not only for the operation of the right side of the side lights, but also for the warning lamp to perform its duties.

If the lights refuse to work on the left side, then fuse F11 must be replaced.

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On a VAZ-2115 car, the side light lamps in the rear lights often stop working. This is due to the occurrence of leaks in the lamps, as a result of which moisture gets inside, which leads to oxidation of the plug of the block or the track on the flexible circuit board, through which voltage is supplied to the lamp contacts.

There are cases when, after moving the exterior lighting switch to the first position, not a single side light lamp lights up. The search for such a malfunction will have to begin by checking the presence of voltage at terminal 1 of this switch. It should be +12 volts, even with the ignition off.

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If this terminal is de-energized, then you will need to sequentially check the voltage at terminal 6 of connector X8, and then at terminal 6 of connector X1 of the mounting block. If there is voltage at these terminals, the culprit for the lack of power at terminal 1 of the outdoor lighting switch will be the pink wire connecting it to terminal 6 of connector X1 of the mounting block.

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Why might the tail light not light up?

Not a single motorist is insured against faulty side lights. It is important to quickly understand what the reason is and carry out repairs. Most often one of the lamps fails, then we can assume the reason for the failure:

• she burned out;
• poor contact;
• breakdown in the wiring leading to this lamp.

The first occurs most often; in this case, it is enough to replace the failed lamp. If the lamp only works if you hit it, then there is a problem with the contacts (although physical impact does not always help). If during testing you find that the light bulb is intact, and there is no oxidation or carbon deposits in the socket, then you need to check the conductors.

Replacing a damaged lamp in the rear headlight unit is carried out according to the instructions:

• turn off the lights and open the trunk;
• remove decorative upholstery;
• squeeze the latches and pull out the flashlight contact panel;
• click on the burnt out lamp and turn it counterclockwise;
• Check the light bulb on the tester and install a new one if necessary.

Assembling the lanterns is carried out in the reverse order. The lamp can also be replaced as an assembly. To do this, it is only important to purchase a high-quality version that is no different from the original. Car enthusiasts often recommend purchasing stock components or paying attention to. We recommend replacing the assembly if there is significant damage to the structure.

Often, taillight lamps do not immediately burn out or refuse to work, but indicate problems with a faint glow. First, clean the group of contacts located in the mounting block, and then, if the fault cannot be corrected, check the groups leading to each lamp.

What is especially important to control at the rear dimensions

If the control light on the key does not light up, but the dimensions work, then first look at the panel wiring. Remove the key block from the socket, then wipe the contacts with alcohol. If the dimensions on the right side do not work simultaneously with the warning lamp, then check the fuse. It is worth noting that they rarely fail, since the VAZ-2114 began to install wide options that have a reliable contact pad.

If F10 or F11 still breaks down frequently, then it is necessary to check the mounting block; it may be faulty. If this unit is in working order, then check the entire electrical circuit. Sometimes constant failure of fuses indicates a short circuit in the wiring, which can lead to a car fire for no apparent reason.

We repair damage to the front and rear side lights on a VAZ 2114

Any car, according to today's standards of traffic regulations, must be equipped with a certain set of lights of various colors and sizes. This includes brake lights, low beam and high beam headlights. But the dimensions of the VAZ 2114 are of most interest:

• Front right and left;
• Likewise the rear ones.

Tail lights

The engineers positioned them so that they could be seen from any side, that is, from each side of the car. Their purpose is to notify drivers about the presence of a car in a particular place with constantly burning yellow lights. In addition, side lights must be turned on along with low beam headlights when driving according to today's traffic rules. Accordingly, their absence entails the imposition of a fine, so it is necessary to monitor the condition of the dimensions regularly, and repair breakdowns in a timely manner. Let's figure out why the dimensions of the VAZ 2114 do not work and how this issue can be resolved in any case.

Tips for motorists

Currently, before driving, regardless of visibility conditions, VAZ-2109 passenger cars, like other vehicles, must have their headlights turned on. This means that the load on the elements of the electrical circuit of the head lighting increases sharply. The shortest service life in this scheme is halogen lamps, in which one of the tungsten filaments burns out first, either the low beam, which happens more often, or the high beam. This will be the first malfunction that almost every driver encounters with headlights.

Technical device

In some situations, it happens that the rear lights of a VAZ 2114 do not light up, in other cases only the front ones, but their structure and operating principle are identical. The side lights are located in the turn signal housing, while the front and rear lights find a place in the headlight housing in the same area. There is a special button for the side lights on the dashboard, which allows you to control them; next to it there are headlight switches and other lighting. When the driver touches this button and turns them on, at the same time the corresponding light on the dashboard lights up, which will not allow the driver to forget about the action taken.

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When driving at night or in fog, side lights are indispensable, especially if they are located at the rear. When moving or while parked, they show other motorists where your vehicle is. If the rear lights on a VAZ-2114 car do not light up, then it will not be difficult to do the repair yourself. To do this, just find out the reason and follow the instructions below, or watch the video.

Circuit breakers

To protect against voltage surges and other influences on the electrical component, a side light fuse is also included in the circuit along with the light bulbs and the button. At the moment of overvoltage, it burns out, but due to this everything else in the circuit remains intact. It is usually located in the engine compartment, where in the VAZ 2114 there is a place for a whole fuse block for all electrical networks in the car.

Since all of them have markings, we can easily find the parts that we need: F10 is responsible for the safety of the lamps on the left side of the car, and F11 for the right. Thus, in the event of a failure of one half, for example, when the rear left indicator does not light up, the right side of the car will remain operational and will do its job. And if the size fuse blows, then replacing it is, in principle, quite simple - this is considered the simplest malfunction of this kind.

Diagram and location of fuses on the VAZ 2114 (also on 2113 and 2115)

Malfunctions and their elimination (rear and front dimensions)

Now we just have to figure out why such problems occur and how to solve them, for example, how to replace a side lamp on a VAZ 2114 in any part of the car. So, first of all, let’s figure out why the lights don’t light up and what reasons there could be for this:

• No voltage on headlights;
• The lamps are burnt out;
• The fuse has blown;
• The fuse box has failed;
• The button to turn on the lights is broken.

So, now we need to understand each specific option in more detail, for example, why the left rear light does not light up. The first and most logical reason is that the lamp simply expired and burned out, just as happens with ordinary household light bulbs. Now it needs to be replaced; this is done in the same way in all parts of the car:

1. First you need to find where the headlight housing or collar housing is located from the inside and remove the protective cover; on the VAZ 2114 it is clearly written on it how this is done. Everything will come out together with the base;
2. Now you need to find the size in the base and carefully pull it out;
3. We take out the lamp, it is simply inserted here with a latch;
4. We insert the new one so that it clicks and assemble everything in the reverse order.

As for the fuses, if the rear right indicator light does not light, then in order to do without special tools and diagnose the cause, you just need to replace the suspicious fuse with a new one and see if the situation improves. If the lamps light up, then it was the problem, but if not, then you will have to look for the cause further. The tail light is always off. A very weak point is a design flaw in the contact group in the headlight.

To understand why the rear lights on a VAZ 2114 don’t light up, you need to look at the car’s electrical circuit; power to the lights goes along with the headlights, and if they don’t light up only at the front or rear, then it’s the wiring. It will have to be checked, but without the special knowledge of an electrician, it is unlikely that you will be able to find an open circuit or some other reason on your own. But if the right indicator light on a VAZ 2114 or only the left one does not light up, then it’s all a matter of fuses, replacing them is simple - take out the old ones and insert new ones in the same place. Checking the button is also quite simple - you need to remove it from the panel and short-circuit the wires; if the lamps light up, then it’s the problem. You will need to find a new button that will fit there and install it.

Replacement process

The rear lights are attached to the body of a VAZ 21099, 2108 or 2109 car using 4 nuts. To dismantle the lighting system you will need:

The operating algorithm is as follows:

• To access the nuts, remove the 21099 luggage rack at the appropriate location (if the rack is installed).
• Disconnect the power plug that is attached to the board.
• Unscrew the 4 nuts using a wrench.
• When removing the last nut, hold the taillight outside to prevent it from falling and breaking.
• After removing all 4 nuts, remove the light.

When installing a new headlight on the rear of model 21099, do not forget to connect the wiring to ground, which is attached to one of the studs.

Parts prices

There is also a separate section for prices for all the parts that may be needed when repairing this part of the car, because if the side lights on a VAZ 2114 or the fuses have blown, they will still have to be replaced with new ones. In any case, all the components are quite cheap, all we might need:

• Marker lamp;
• Fuse;
• Power button;
• A whole fuse block.

Today, an ordinary white light bulb costs up to 30 rubles; of course, the price depends on the individual pricing policy of a particular seller. Individual fuses can be selected for up to 50 rubles, unless, of course, you want to install a higher quality option. Button, if you look for exactly the same one as the original one, you will have to pay up to 300 rubles. In some situations, more serious problems may arise and you will have to change the entire unit, this is quite an expensive proposition, together with all the wires it will cost up to 1000 rubles.

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