Replacing License Lamps Kalina Hatchback • Transport companies

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Any Lada Kalina (be it a sedan, hatchback or station wagon) must be equipped with illuminated rear license plates. Manufacturers install two lamps on the lower side of the car trunk saber. Sooner or later these lamps burn out. Some car enthusiasts decide to leave everything as is and do not change the light bulbs. This is fundamentally wrong behavior, because it has not the most pleasant consequences.

The fact is that any traffic police officer has every right to fine a person who is driving a Lada Kalina with unlit license plates. In addition, the basis for a fine is not only the lack of license plate lighting, but also the incorrect installation of the lights.

If the inspector cannot clearly identify the license plate of the Lada Kalina from a distance of twenty meters from the car, then he will impose a fine for illuminating the license plate. Of course, you can convince the traffic cop that the license plate illumination malfunctioned during the trip and you simply did not notice the problem, but in most cases this does not help. It is much better to try to avoid such situations and simply monitor the serviceability of the Lada Kalina license plate illumination.

Replacing interior lighting

For such purposes, you can choose both LED and neon. A modern popular novelty is LED strips of different colors, suitable for interior lighting.

special stabilizers are used that can extend the service life of the lamps, as well as create a flickering effect for the light and music. Replacing interior lighting is more difficult, so you should not carry out this activity yourself.

. Lighting and illumination of a car significantly affects the perception of the appearance and design of the car.

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Fine for non-working rear license plate light

Good afternoon, dear reader.

In this article we will talk about the fine for non-functional illumination of the state registration plate.

Light bulbs are provided only for the rear license plate of the vehicle. This is due to the fact that the rear license plate of the car must be readable even in the dark. There are no such requirements for the front number.

Let's consider what fine will be imposed on the driver if one license plate light bulb burns out or all the backlight bulbs burn out at the same time. Let's get started.

First of all, I would like to note that driving a car with non-working external lighting devices is prohibited by paragraph 3.3 of the list of faults:

3. External lighting devices

3.3. External lighting devices and reflectors do not work in the prescribed mode or are dirty.

Light bulbs for illuminating state registration plates are classified as external lighting devices. Therefore, operating a car whose light bulb does not work is a violation of traffic rules. We are also talking about a situation where there are several light bulbs in the rear license plate, and only one of them does not work.

Fine for lack of rear license plate illumination

The lack of illumination of the rear registration plate makes it unreadable at night:

1. Driving a vehicle with unreadable, non-standard or installed in violation of the requirements of the state standard state registration plates, except for the cases provided for in part 2 of this article, –

entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

Note. A state registration plate is recognized as non-standard if it does not meet the requirements established in accordance with the legislation on technical regulation, and unreadable if at a distance of 20 meters it is not possible to read at least one of the letters or numbers of the rear state registration plate at night, and in daylight hours of at least one of the letters or numbers of the front or rear state registration plate.

This fine can only be imposed at night if, due to the absence of a light bulb(s), the number has become unreadable.

For example, if one of two bulbs has burned out and the first letter of the number is not visible from 20 meters away, then the number is unreadable and the driver will receive a warning or a fine of 500 rubles.

Another example. If one of the two bulbs has burned out, but the remaining bulb illuminates the number well and all its symbols are visible from 20 meters, then this fine cannot be imposed.

Fine for faulty license plate light bulb

Let me remind you once again that the rear license plate illumination is an external lighting device. Operating a vehicle with such a malfunction is prohibited. In addition, for this violation there is a fine under Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses:

1. Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which, in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety, the operation of the vehicle is prohibited, with the exception of malfunctions and conditions specified in parts 2 - 7 of this article, -

entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

Thus, a driver may receive a warning or a fine of 500 rubles for a non-working light bulb. Moreover, this fine, unlike the one discussed above, will be imposed even if the number remains readable after the backlight fails.

In 2022, the fine for non-working rear license plate lights is not very large - a maximum of 500 rubles. Nevertheless, it is very unpleasant to receive it, especially since the price of a new light bulb is much less.

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Fuses and relays in Lada Kalina, electrical diagrams

If one or another electrical device in your Kalina has stopped working - headlights, low or high beams, cigarette lighter, stove, turn signals, as well as other devices, then the first thing you need to do is find the cause of the malfunction, in particular, check the fuses and relays in the Lada Kalina.

The first thing to check in electrical circuits is the fuses, because they are the weakest point of the circuit and are usually the first to fail. Read on to learn about which fuses do what in the Lada Kalina, as well as where the relays are located and how to find the right one.

If you do not want to get into an unpleasant situation when, due to a blown fuse, one or another device refuses to work, but you don’t have a whole one at hand, it is useful to make it a rule to always carry with you a set consisting of different fuses.

For the Lada Kalina, you can buy a similar set at any auto store that sells auto parts for domestic cars. It takes up very little space, but its benefits in case of failure will significantly reduce your time to fix the problem.

Examples of replacing light bulbs on certain car models

Lada Kalina"

If the license plate on the Kalina becomes poorly illuminated, this means that it is time to replace the lamps. This is not difficult to do. If you follow the algorithm below:

To begin with, on the right side you will need to press on the flashlight itself, slightly moving it to the left. It should simply come out even with light pressure.
Next, the lampshade is pulled out simultaneously with the power wires. It is this step that greatly simplifies the process of replacing power lamps on a Lada Kalina car.
Then you need to slightly lift the plastic clamp up, and then remove the plug that provides power.
The lamp housing must be unscrewed by rotating carefully. This way you can easily pull out the lamp base.
The next step is to pull out the lamp, slightly pulling it to the side. Then the lampshade will be very easy to remove from the base.
In place of the burnt out light bulb, another one is immediately put in place.
Next you need to repeat all the steps in reverse order.

That's all, all that remains is to check whether the light is on after changing the bulb.

Hyundai "Solaris"

Changing the license plate lamp in a Hyundai Solaris is also easy if you do everything in the right order. In this model, 2 lights are installed for illumination, located under the trim on the trunk lid itself. These lights are closely related to each other. To change light bulbs in Solaris, you need to follow the algorithm below:

The first step is to remove the upholstery from the trunk lid. For this purpose, you need to use a reliable screwdriver to pry up the cover; it can be easily found in the trunk handle.
Next, when using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the handle, and then remove it.
Using the same screwdriver, unscrew all the pistons that secure the trim to the trunk lid itself. First, the pistons are removed, and then the upholstery is completely removed.
The lamp socket is turned clockwise only until it stops, and after that it is important to press it and unscrew it together with the bulbs from the housing. You need to pull the socket exactly to the length at which it will be easier for you to change the lamp.
The lamp is removed from the socket very easily. Simply pull it out by the flask.

Toyota Corolla"

If there is a need to replace the license plate lamps in a Toyota Corolla car, then you need to proceed in this sequence:

To begin with, it is important to lower the lens of the flashlight for the easiest access to the lamps. This is done by pressing on the tongue, as a result of which the diffuser easily falls down.
The light bulb socket rotates counterclockwise, this is done to make it easier to remove.
The next step is to unscrew the screws, they hold the lighting elements, after which you can lower the flashlight.
Then the paw holder is removed. To do this, it is important to rotate it counterclockwise as well.
All that remains is to remove the lamp from the socket.
After changing the number bulb on the Corolla, the entire process of assembling parts is carried out exclusively in the reverse order.

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"Lada Priora" - the people's car

"Priora" is a very popular and prestigious domestic model. This car is very common due to its low cost and prices for auto parts. Any car owner should know how to change the license plate light bulb on a Priora. There are two lamps in the niche of the rear license plate and you can replace the light bulb in them without removing the lamp. By the way, a W5W type bulb is installed here. To quickly and correctly replace, you need to do a couple of steps. Firstly, open the trunk, and secondly, carefully inspect the area where the license plate is located. After which we find the wires going to each of the lamps.

Now we will turn the light bulb counterclockwise, remove the socket and insert it into the light bulb. Reattach the cartridge by turning it clockwise.

The second replacement option is to pull the lamp out towards you, prying it off with a flat screwdriver

Do this carefully - the lampshade may be damaged

We figured out how to change the rear license plate light bulb on this car, but on others?

Other lamps in the station wagon and hatchback

To illuminate additional equipment in Kalina-2, lamps of standard size C5W are used. They are:

The interior is illuminated by a C10W lamp, and additional side lamps are equipped with T4W lamps.

Light bulbs and body turn signals

The side turn signals are equipped with incandescent lamps without a socket (W5W). And H11 lamps can be installed in the front fog lights. Successful replacement.

The fact is that any traffic police officer has every right to fine a person who is driving a Lada Kalina with unlit license plates. In addition, the basis for a fine is not only the lack of license plate lighting, but also the incorrect installation of the lights.

What lamps are used

The factory equips the car with standard lamps with a 12V/5W C5W base. And if the lamp burns out, you can replace it with the following:

If the installed lamp causes an error on the dashboard, then it must be replaced with an LED with a blende, an example would be the MTF company and its price for the entire set is around one thousand rubles.

Tail lights and lamps

The following elements are used as brake light lamps in Kalina-2: lamps with a P21W socket and a transparent bulb. Replacing such an element will not be difficult.

Brake light bulb, VAZ-2192/2194

The rear turn signals are equipped with the same bulbs as discussed above. Their bulb is colored yellow (type PY21W).

The reversing light in the hatchback is provided by a lamp of the following standard size - R10W. If we talk about the station wagon, they use lamps of a different type - W16W. They do not have a metal base.

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14) counterclockwise, remove it together with the lamp from the flashlight body and remove lamp 2 (Fig. 14) by pulling it towards you.

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Replacing fuses and relays

To properly replace outdated or failed fuses with your own hands, you will need a set of tools and consumables:

Flashlight.
Tweezers.
Plastic spatula.
Rags.
Layout of mounting block elements.

First of all, Kalina is fixed in a secure position. In the passenger compartment, on the panel next to the driver’s seat, they find the cover of the main unit and use a plastic spatula to open it. Remove the required module using tweezers and install a new one. If you do not have a diagram of the location of the relays and fuses on hand, it can be found on the back side of the unit cover.

The procedure for replacing parts located in the engine compartment is not much different. As in the previous case, find the block (behind the gearbox) and open the plastic cover. The faulty module is removed using pliers and replaced with a new one. By closing the lid back, check the functionality of the car.

On average, each car owner will have to carry out a similar procedure every 45-60 thousand kilometers. If for some reason you can’t do it yourself, it’s better to contact a service station.

Why do you need to change the license plate lamp?

Firstly, they shine much brighter . This is noticeable even to the naked eye. And at the same time they consume much less energy, which leads to at least insignificant savings.
Second, they don't get so hot . Having removed the old lamps, you may have noticed some melted plastic near their seats. It is not good. This definitely shouldn’t happen with diode lamps.
Well, the last thing is a beautiful appearance . Agree, the bright, white backlight of the license plate looks much better than the standard one.

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.

When replacing halogen light sources, adhere to the following rules: do not touch the glass with hands without gloves; it is recommended to degrease the lampshade before installation. “Secunda” is suitable as a cleaner.

The following text shows the side and running lights:

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

Installation Tips

When buying new elements, it is worth paying attention to the fact that in addition to sizes 36 mm, which are suitable, there are also sizes 41 and 38 mm, which are not suitable.
They have polarity, so before replacing elements on the Chevrolet Niva, you should turn on the backlight and only then carry out the installation.
If, when examining the light bulb, the bulb turns black, but continues to shine, it should also be replaced as it will soon fail.
Try to avoid moisture, as the device will quickly fail if water gets in.

Replacing the license plate light bulbs on the Lada Kalina is a simple task, so you can easily handle it yourself. By changing the lights yourself, you will not only save money on the services of workshop specialists, but you will also be confident in the excellent quality of the work.

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Fuses and relays in Lada Kalina, electrical diagrams

Options and methods for installing LEDs for license plate lighting

The first method involves replacing typical lamps with diode lighting elements. The second method is based on the installation of auxiliary LED devices. Almost every service station provides installation services for lighting fixtures on cars, however, this task can be handled without the help of professionals.

Replacing standard lighting elements with diode ones yourself

For high-quality lighting, choose powerful light bulbs, preferably with lenses. Their price is higher than conventional diode ones, however, the quality of their luminous flux is better.

DIY tuning LED license plate lights

Additional illumination of license plates is carried out by car owners when they are insufficiently illuminated by standard devices, or as a way to improve their car with tuning parts.

Most often, LED strip is used for tuning. Let's look further at how to make license plate lighting with your own hands.

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Additional mounting block Lada Kalina

The control system relay box is located under the instrument panel console, next to the controller. To get it, remove the right trim of the instrument panel console (near the passenger’s left foot), and then:

Unscrew the relay block mounting nut using a socket wrench.
Pull the bar.
Remove the system relay block from under the console.

Control system relay block:

cooling system electric fan relay;
electric fuel pump relay;
fuse (50 A) for the electric cooling fan;
main relay

Attention:

A new relay or fuse should be installed in place of a failed one only after the cause of the malfunction has been determined and eliminated. Only standard fuses designed for a certain rated current may be used. The use of homemade fuses or fuses of increased rating can lead to failure of electrical equipment elements, and possibly to a fire.

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Operate the vehicle only if the vehicle optics are in good working order. You can only install additional lighting on the rear of the car yourself.
By law, every car must be equipped with rear license plate lights. White and pale yellow lanterns are permitted. It is prohibited to use red, blue, orange and other colors of illumination, which are often used by motorists to improve their vehicle. This may result in penalties.
An exception to the rule are cars that are not equipped with standard rear license plate lights. If this fact is indicated in the technical documentation, then penalties for the lack of lighting do not apply to the car owner.
Inappropriate illumination of the front sign threatens to deprive your license for a period of six months to a year. For the same violation regarding the rear number plate, a financial penalty will be imposed.

One day, I decided to solve the problem radically - convert the entire system to LEDs! After all, LEDs have a much longer service life and, importantly, lower energy consumption with greater light output.

Fuses and relays in Lada Kalina, electrical diagrams

Relay and fuse box

The fuses in the Lada Kalina are located under the dashboard, in a block located to the left of the steering wheel. To get to it, you need to open the cover in which the headlight switch is built in. The lid has latches; if you pull it towards you by the upper part, it will open and fold down (its lower part is fixed on an axis).

F1 (10 A) - immobilizer, dashboard lamps and sensors, reversing light, turn signals. If any of the gauges on your dashboard stop working, or one or all of the warning lights stop lighting up, check that fuse, as well as the gauges or bulbs themselves. If the rear white light does not come on when you engage reverse gear, it could also be this fuse or the reverse switch.

The reverse switch is located on the transmission, to change it you will most likely need to remove the engine cover to get to it. Located on the left side in the direction of travel on the rear of the gearbox. If the turn signals do not work and this fuse is intact, also check relay K5, the turn signal control knob, its connector, as well as the turn signal lamps themselves.

F2 (30 A) - electric windows. If the power windows stop working, check this fuse, as well as relay K2. If the fuse and relay are good, there could be a number of reasons. First, try pressing the power window button and slamming the door. If the mechanism “bites” when the glass is raised, this may help.

Otherwise, you need to disassemble the casing and look at the mechanism. When disassembling, you need to check the serviceability of the gears and all components of the window lifter, including the motor brushes. It could also be a problem with the power window module. It is located in the left rear door; if there is something wrong with it, then most likely you will have to change this module to a working one.

F3 (10 A) - alarm.

If the emergency lights do not work and this fuse is good, check relay K5. If your left or right turn signals come on and are constantly on, even when you turn off the ignition, this is a factory defect. In this case, it is necessary to replace the body electronics control unit. This can be done in official salons.

F4 (20 A) - windshield wiper, heated rear window. If the windshield wipers do not work and this fuse is intact, also check relays K4 and K6. The issue may be in the windshield wiper motor or its mechanism. Check the wiper switch and its connector.

If the rear window heating does not work, check fuse F8, the heater terminals, their contacts, as well as the contacts of this fuse and relay K6. Another issue could be poor contact on the body. The wiring ground is connected to the body under the dashboard. If there is poor or oxidized contact in this area, it can also cause problems with the correct readings on the panel instruments.

F5 (25 A) - heater, electric power steering, windshield washer. If this fuse and relay K4 are intact and the stove does not work, the problem may be in its electric motor (brushes) or the power button, as well as its contacts. If the electric power steering does not work, this fuse and fuse F31 are intact, then it is better to contact a workshop, because it will be difficult to find and fix this malfunction yourself.

Examples of replacing light bulbs on certain car models

Lada Kalina"

If the license plate on the Kalina becomes poorly illuminated, this means that it is time to replace the lamps. This is not difficult to do. If you follow the algorithm below:

To begin with, on the right side you will need to press on the flashlight itself, slightly moving it to the left. It should simply come out even with light pressure.
Next, the lampshade is pulled out simultaneously with the power wires. It is this step that greatly simplifies the process of replacing power lamps on a Lada Kalina car.
Then you need to slightly lift the plastic clamp up, and then remove the plug that provides power.
The lamp housing must be unscrewed by rotating carefully. This way you can easily pull out the lamp base.
The next step is to pull out the lamp, slightly pulling it to the side. Then the lampshade will be very easy to remove from the base.
In place of the burnt out light bulb, another one is immediately put in place.
Next you need to repeat all the steps in reverse order.

That's all, all that remains is to check whether the light is on after changing the bulb.

Hyundai "Solaris"

The first step is to remove the upholstery from the trunk lid. For this purpose, you need to use a reliable screwdriver to pry up the cover; it can be easily found in the trunk handle.
Next, when using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the handle, and then remove it.
Using the same screwdriver, unscrew all the pistons that secure the trim to the trunk lid itself. First, the pistons are removed, and then the upholstery is completely removed.
The lamp socket is turned clockwise only until it stops, and after that it is important to press it and unscrew it together with the bulbs from the housing. You need to pull the socket exactly to the length at which it will be easier for you to change the lamp.
The lamp is removed from the socket very easily. Simply pull it out by the flask.

Toyota Corolla"

If there is a need to replace the license plate lamps in a Toyota Corolla car, then you need to proceed in this sequence:

To begin with, it is important to lower the lens of the flashlight for the easiest access to the lamps. This is done by pressing on the tongue, as a result of which the diffuser easily falls down.
The light bulb socket rotates counterclockwise, this is done to make it easier to remove.
The next step is to unscrew the screws, they hold the lighting elements, after which you can lower the flashlight.
Then the paw holder is removed. To do this, it is important to rotate it counterclockwise as well.
All that remains is to remove the lamp from the socket.
After changing the number bulb on the Corolla, the entire process of assembling parts is carried out exclusively in the reverse order.

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How to change a light bulb

Answer to the question “How to remove license plate lights on a Toyota Corolla?” is not difficult. To change the light bulb, you need to open the trunk, examine the back door, and you will have to remove the panel fastenings.

Then the trunk panel is partially detached and the screw securing the light to the car body is turned out. Next, it is pulled out and the electrical connector is disconnected. To get the lamp, you need to remove the light panel by unfastening two fasteners. When changing lamps, it is advisable to observe the sequence of arrangement of wires in the bundle and the correct sealing of the joint. The manufacturer uses 12V 5W bulbs to illuminate the license plate. Difficulties often arise in how to replace a light bulb. It is quite difficult to pull it out, it takes some effort. Just pull. The same goes for installing a new light bulb. You need to take it by the base and press until your fingers go deep inside the lantern.

How to do everything yourself

To begin with, the lamp shade itself is disassembled, this is done starting from the middle, using a thin screwdriver.
The standard lamps must be unscrewed very carefully, as it is quite easy to damage the place where the lamp is attached to the car body.
The next step is to install a new LED or incandescent bulb.
After the new lamp is screwed in, you can reinstall the lampshade. Before installation, it must be thoroughly degreased.
When the installation process is completed, you need to check whether the license plate light is working. If everything is done correctly, then the license plate will have bright lighting.

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Debugg

Of the possible malfunctions listed above, the average motorist cannot eliminate all of them. It is unlikely that in the middle of the road you can replace a rotten lampshade with something. Not everyone can repair a damaged wiring harness. Therefore, we will not consider such cases in this article.

Having discovered a malfunction of the backlight, let's start by removing the lampshade. It is fastened either with self-tapping screws, or with plastic latches, or with a “screw + latch” combination. All these methods have both pros and cons - plastic latches are easy to break, but a soured self-tapping screw with rolled-up slots is by no means a gift.

On a number of cars, you can unscrew the lamp socket from the lampshade from the inside of the trunk lid, for example, on a Priora. This is often preferable to trying to press the plastic clips of the backlight from the outside, although it is less convenient.

After removing the courtesy light or the backlight bulb socket, first inspect it. A dark bulb or visible damage to the lamp filament is a clear indication for replacement. As a rule, W5W (pictured below) or C5W lamps are used to illuminate the license plate. They do not take up much space in the car, and it is advisable to have them with you just in case.

You can often observe the following situation: a C5W type lamp (cylindrical with end contacts) is installed in the backlight. It may be absolutely fine, but the contacts themselves are oxidized. In this case, it is enough to clean the contacts and bend them slightly to fix the light bulb more securely - sometimes the license plate light does not light up simply because the lamp has jumped out of the spring contacts.

It is worth paying special attention to the rubber seal of the license plate lamp. If it is damaged or not pressed tightly during installation, moisture will gradually get inside and lead to corrosion of the contacts inside the lamp.

In this case, fixing with self-tapping screws provides better compression of the seal than plastic latches.

Does it make practical sense to replace incandescent lamps with LEDs? In fact, the gain can only be obtained in greater brightness of lighting. As for the resource, most of the LED lamps offered on the market are made of frankly poor quality and without meeting the requirements necessary for the durability of LEDs. In particular, instead of stabilizing the supply current, a simple current-limiting resistor is used, which leads to frequent failure of the diodes due to voltage surges in the on-board network, especially since the characteristics of cheap LEDs can differ markedly even in the same assembly.