In the VAZ 2114, as in any other car, the dimensions (another name for marker or parking lights) are lighting devices that are located on the front and rear of the car (on the sides). They serve to indicate the dimensions of a particular car in conditions of insufficient visibility. Another purpose of marker lights is parking lighting.
It is the direct responsibility of the driver to make sure that the bulbs in the headlights and side lights of the car are in good working order. If the lighting fixtures in the car are faulty, then this is considered a violation for which the traffic police inspector can issue a fine. To prevent this from happening, it is required to periodically check the serviceability of the lamps and, if necessary, replace them with new ones. 
What lamps are in the dimensions of the VAZ 2114
The standard equipment of VAZ 2114 cars provides for the installation of such lamps in the dimensions and front / rear lights:
- Front dimensions - W5W;
- Stoplights / side light - P21 / 5W.
Recently, users are increasingly changing standard light bulbs in the dimensions of the VAZ 2114 to LED ones, since they have a much longer resource, consume less energy and shine in a beautiful color. In order for diodes to give spectacular side lights of a bluish tint, weak 1-5 diode lamps will not work. It is better to use 12-15 diode.
They will give a bright white glow during the daytime, and at night this glow will be blue-white. It is advisable to replace with such lamps all the position lights at the same time, or at least the front or rear lights on both sides. In this case, the car looks organic, and the difference in the shades of the glow of the dimensions will not mislead other road users.
Reasons for the failure of the marker lamps
There may be several reasons why a particular light bulb of the dimensions of the VAZ 2114 has stopped burning, namely:
- open circuit (voltage is lost on the headlights);
- the side light bulb for some reason is out of order;
- the corresponding fuse has blown;
- the fuse block is out of order;
- the light switch is broken.
Most often, the cause of the breakdown is a malfunction of the light bulb itself. Fixing such a malfunction is quite simple, it is important to know exactly how to do it.
Replacing overall bulbs VAZ 2114
Removal and replacement of front position lamps.
- the hood opens;
- the cartridge of the marker lamp is removed;
- the lamp is being replaced;
- the cartridge with a new lamp is installed in its original place.
For fastening the cartridge in the VAZ 2114, latches are not provided. It will be possible to remove it if you pull it out of the headlight with force.
Removal and replacement of marker lamps in the rear light
The replacement process involves the sequential execution of the following steps:
- trunk opens;
- to gain access to the headlight, the carpet covering it from the inside is removed;
- the contacts of the board are disconnected;
- the bar is removed (on it are all the rear light bulbs).
A special latch is provided for fixing the board. To pull out the board, you need to snap it off.
It is replaced with a new marker light bulb (the marker bulbs on the VAZ 2114 are the smallest, so it will be difficult to confuse them);
The board with a new light bulb is installed in its original place.
If replacing the bulb in the front/rear clearance did not work and the marker lights still do not work, then you need to check the appropriate fuses or look for other causes of the malfunction.
Other malfunctions and their elimination (rear and front dimensions of the VAZ 2114)
Quite often, a blown fuse becomes the cause of an inoperative parking light. You can fix the problem by replacing the fuse that seems suspicious with a new one. If the situation is corrected, then the cause of the breakdown was precisely in this element, and if not, then it will be necessary to exclude such a moment as an open circuit.
The power supply to the side lights of the VAZ 2114 comes with the headlights. If the headlights (front or rear) do not light up, then it is most likely that an open circuit has occurred. To identify and eliminate such malfunctions, you will need to contact a specialist who has special equipment and relevant skills. 
Separately, it is worth dwelling on how to check the button for turning on the parking lights. To understand whether it was the cause of the malfunction, you should remove the button from the panel, and then close the wires. In the event that the lamps light up, it is the button that is the cause of the breakdown and it will need to be replaced.
From the above information, it can be seen that almost any cause of damage to the dimensions on the VAZ 2114 is quite simple to eliminate. It is important to do this in a timely manner, since not only the safety of the driver and passengers, but also the general situation on the road while driving depends on the serviceability of these lights. Lack of dimensions can mislead drivers of other vehicles and, as a result, create an emergency.
When should the side lights be turned on?
The driver is required to turn on the dimensions whenever there is a deterioration in visibility on the road, as well as when he passes through a tunnel.
Conditions for reduced visibility include:
- heavy rain/snow;
- fog;
- twilight/predawn.
It is very important to turn on your parking lights when driving in fog. At the slightest sign of its appearance (especially at night), you need to turn on the dimensions, indicating the boundaries of your own vehicle.
If you are forced to stop on the side of the road in conditions of insufficient visibility, be sure to turn on the parking lights, and in the dark, also an emergency gang. Such actions will protect you and help other road users not to get into a situation when a car suddenly appears in front of them from the fog / darkness.
Is your low beam or high beam light on your Ford Focus? Or the front turn signal bulb failed? It is possible that one of the bulbs in your front optics has burned out, which you just need to replace with a new one. Remember that you must do this as soon as possible, because not working bulbs in the headlights (especially turn signals) reduce your safety while driving. After all, the light bulbs in the car play a very important role for the safety of all road users.
This manual is written for owners of the third generation of cars Ford Focus (MK III), 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 release. With the help of the manual, you can independently change the low beam, high beam, front turn signal lamps. Also, with the help of our tips, you can replace no less important lamps in the headlights - marker bulbs.
Owners of Ford vehicles (hatchback and sedan) such as Fiesta, Fusion (Mondeo), Taurus and C-Max our guide may also be helpful in order to replace headlight bulbs.
The following lighting lamps were used in the front lighting optics of the Ford Focus III from 2011 to 2014:
Near light:# Bulb H11 (55W)
Far light:# Bulb H1 (60W)
Turn Signals:# lamp 7440 (PY21W - 21 W)
Parking lights:# Bulb 168NA (W5W - 5W - W2.1x9.5d.)
Necessary tools for changing headlight bulbs:
Large screwdriver or asterisk with the appropriate bit for the size of the headlight bolts
Replacing low beam bulb Ford Focus
Remove the inner bolts holding the headlights to the body
Remove the headlight mounting bolts and set them aside.
Pull the headlight towards you
First you must open the hood and go to the headlight in which the bulb does not work.
Locate the two bolts that hold the headlight assembly. One bolt is near the outer edge. The other is in the inner corner of the headlight.
Move the headlight and turn it on its side
The high beam lamp is located in the center of the headlight
Remove the rubber dust seal
After unscrewing the headlight, be careful pushing and turning it on its side.
Do not remove the headlight from the car completely. Place a towel under the lens to avoid scratching it. Remember that not only can you scratch the headlight assembly, but you can also damage the front bumper the moment you push the headlight forward towards you. Therefore, it is desirable to protect not only the block headlights, but also the bumper from possible scratches.
Rubber cover removed
Access to the low beam lamp is open
Turn the low beam bulb counterclockwise 1/4 of a full turn
The low beam lamp is located in the center of the rear of the headlamp.
In order to get to it, you need to remove the rear rubber protection (round rubber cover in the center of the headlight). By opening the cover, you will have unhindered access to the dipped beam lamp (H11).
To remove the bulb, turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
Remove low beam bulb from headlight
Disconnect the lamp power connector
As a rule, the third generation Ford Focus is equipped with low beam lamps: Philips H11 LL 12V 55W (55 W)
Pull the old low beam bulb out of the headlight housing.
To disconnect the light bulb from the power connector, lift the plastic cap and disconnect the dipped beam power connection.
Socket in the headlamp for low beam lamp
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Insert a new H11 bulb
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Turn the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to secure the bulb in the headlight
When installing a new light bulb, try not to touch the glass bulb of the halogen bulb. Your task during the installation of a new light bulb is not to leave greasy and oily stains on it.
If you stained the glass bulb of a halogen lamp, then moisten the cloth with alcohol and carefully remove stains from the glass.
Once you have purchased a new H11 bulb, insert it into the headlight housing and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place.
New headlight bulb installed
Put back the headlight rubber cover
After installing a new dipped beam lamp in the headlight, close it back with a rubber seal.
Ford Focus high beam bulb replacement
The high beam bulb in the headlamp is located in the inner corner of the front optics.
Remove the rubber cap that protects the headlamp from dirt, moisture and dust.
Rubber cover removed
Press the plastic button to disconnect the power connector from the high beam lamp
By removing the rubber plug at the back of the headlight, you will have access to the high beam lamp. But you won't be able to get it right away. To do this, you must first disconnect the power connector from the lamp.
Remove retaining connector
Do as shown in the photo
Press the button to disconnect the connector
The photos above show in more detail how the retaining clip mechanism works, which secures the connector that feeds the high beam lamp.
This clamp design is based on a plug.
Free access to high beam lamp (H1)
Enlarged photo of the installed old high beam lamp
Pull the old high beam bulb out of the headlight
Grasp the metal contact of the high beam lamp with your fingers and pull the bulb towards you, pulling it out of the headlight housing.
Socket in the headlight for the high beam bulb
High beam lamp Osram H1 12V 55W (65W lamp can be installed)
Install a new H1 bulb in the headlight housing
Due to the fact that the round H1 high beam lamp for Ford Focus has a flat edge on one side, the bulb cannot be installed incorrectly. Align the flat edge with the empty socket in the headlight and install the bulb in place.
New headlight bulb installed
Install the power connector by pressing on it from above
New high beam bulb installed and connected to power
Gently insert the black plastic electrical connector straight into the base of the new high beam bulb.
Reinstall the rubber cover that blocks access to the inside of the headlight, where the high beam bulb is located.
Replacing the front turn signal bulb Ford Focus
Now let's find out how to change the turn signal bulb in the third generation Ford Focus headlight unit.
Turn the plastic cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn
Removed plastic cover that exposes the turn signal lamp
Power connector for turn signal lamp
In order to change the turn signal bulb in the headlight, you must first remove the plastic cover-protection by turning it 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
By unscrewing the cover, you will have access to the lamp power connector
Turn the bulb connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise
Pull out the lamp with power connector and wires
Disconnect the lamp from the power socket
Once you have access to the turn signal bulb, you need to turn the plastic bulb power connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Next, pull the connector along with the bulb from the headlight.
Headlight bulb socket
Turn the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to install it in the headlight
Reinstall the plastic cover by turning it clockwise
Insert the new bulb into the power connector and then install it into the headlamp housing, inserting it into the appropriate socket. Next, turn the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to secure the bulb to the headlight.
Don't forget to reinstall the plastic headlight cover by turning it 1/4 turn clockwise.
Replacement of marker lamps Ford Focus
And finally, let's look at how you can independently change the marker lamp in the headlight unit of Ford Focus cars. Unfortunately, unlike other lamps of this model, the marker bulbs in the headlights are the most difficult to replace. Especially if you have big hands.
The marker lamp is located at the edge of the outer corner of the headlamp
Access to marker lamp through oval rubber cover
Remove the rubber dust cover
Remove the rubber oval cover from the headlight to gain access to replace the marker light bulb.
Try turning the bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise with one finger.
Remove the lamp from the headlight, inserted into the power connector
Pull the old marker light bulb out of the socket.
To remove the old size bulb from the headlight, stick your finger inside the headlight and turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Next, your task is to get the lamp along with the power connector.
Check the operation of the new marker lamp
Insert the bulb with connector back into the headlight. Attention. This is not easy to do.
After installing the marker lamp in the headlight socket, turn it 1/4 turn clockwise
After installing a new position bulb in the power socket (connector), before installing it in the headlight, make sure that the new bulb is working properly.
The most difficult moment of replacing the marker lamp can be the process of installing it back into the headlight.
You may need to use a screwdriver or other tools, as it is very difficult to install the lamp into the socket with one finger.
Once the bulb is in place, turn it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the protective cover of the lamp dimensions into place
How to install the headlight back on the car
And so we examined the process of replacing the low beam, high beam, turn signal and parking lights. Now it's time to put the headlight back on the car.
Set the headlight back to where it should be.
Tighten the headlight mounting bolt from the inside corner
Tighten the headlight mounting bolt from the outer corner
Check the operation of the entire headlight
In order to install the headlight back on the car, you must use a screwdriver or an asterisk to install the front optics mounting bolts, tighten them into place one by one.
After you fix the headlight on the body, be sure to check the performance of all bulbs. To do this, alternately turn on the low beam, high beam, and also turn on the turn signals or alarms.
We hope you find our detailed guide helpful. As you can see, changing the headlight bulbs on Ford Focuses is not so difficult. So any driver can do it on their own.
Cars, as their name implies, are designed to indicate the size of the car at night. Moreover, sometimes only these lights let you know about the presence of your car on the road in the dark.
Even if we disregard the possibility of being fined for a non-burning "size", you should not neglect the timely replacement of the size lamps - otherwise you have a real risk of being "caught up" in the dark, especially on a country road.
The procedure for replacing the side light bulbs is very simple (in most cases) and does not require special skills.
Let's try to give a kind of general "recipe" on how to replace the parking light bulb yourself. Most motorists do this "maintenance" casually, and many have a supply of the required bulbs in the glove compartment of the car.
Replacing the headlight bulb is very easy.
In order to save fuel and reduce the load on the generator, daytime running lights are now often included in this circuit, which complicates it quite a lot.
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The standard wiring option is quite simple and consists of the following elements:
- circuit breakers;
- lamps for front and rear marker lights;
- central or key switch;
- Let's take a closer look at the first two elements.
Circuit breakers
Sometimes it is blown fuses that are the reason why the marker lights do not light on one side or another.
There are usually two fuses in the circuit, on the left and right sides separately. Since the light bulbs consume little power (4-5 W each), the fuse rating is small, only 5-7.5 A.
Where are the taillight fuses located?
In the same place as the rest, in a single block. On most modern cars, this unit is located under the instrument panel next to the steering column, or, more often, at the bottom left, under the plastic cover.
In the latter case, it is enough to remove the cover that protects the block, mounted on latches. On the back of the cover, as a rule, there is a sticker with information about which circuit this or that fuse protects, indicating its rating.
The biggest inconvenience in this case may be insufficient knowledge of English - it is on it that inscriptions are usually made, even on Korean and Japanese cars.
Lamps
Externally, the front dimensions light bulb is marked W5W, but today marker lights are increasingly being used.
Their advantage over incandescent lamps is greater durability, and the price of both depends largely on the manufacturer. The most famous products are Philips, Osram, Tesla.
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Moreover, as the “Behind the wheel” test showed, expensive products do not always justify their price.
Also, quite often, the front dimensions are equipped with light bulbs with a metal base, but this, one might say, is the “last century”.
For the rear marker lights, the most common lamp is with two spirals - 21 and 5 (or 4) watts.
The coil with a power of 21 W lights up when the brake is pressed, i.e. the light bulb in this case serves as a brake light, while the spiral of less power works as a marker light.
Just like with any other lamp, purchasing a more expensive product does not guarantee any exceptional durability.
Lamp replacement
Replacing the front clearance
The most common option for connecting a block headlight is the presence of a single power connector - for ease of dismantling the headlight itself. In this case, the power wires of all consumers (lamps, electric corrector) are located inside the case.
However, often consumers are connected separately. Before replacing, the main thing is to determine the location of the marker bulb so that you do not mistakenly remove, say, the headlight corrector.
If you're changing bulbs for the first time, it's best to start on the right side. The battery is usually located on the left, which interferes with both visibility and operation.
The replacement process itself is simple - pull out the lamp together with the cartridge from the headlight, for which turn the latter counterclockwise. The wires can be left on if they are long enough to work comfortably.
It is important to pay attention to the condition of the cartridge - are there any traces of reflow, which indicates overheating. Subsequently, a defective cartridge can cause a short circuit, therefore, if necessary, do not postpone its replacement until later.
Replacing the back gauge
To provide access to the taillight lamps, you need to remove the hatches installed in the trunk lining.
To replace the tail light bulbs, it is usually necessary to remove the bulb board from the tail light. It is mounted on latches, which are carefully bent with a flat screwdriver. There is no need to unplug the wires.
There are also flashlights, in which each lamp is connected separately. In this case, remove the desired cartridge from the socket by turning it slightly.
After replacing the lamps of both front and rear dimensions, you should check their performance, for which you can not install the cartridge or board directly into the lamp. It is enough just to check that there is no short circuit to the "mass".
An important point - always when replacing dimensions, pay attention to the condition of the cartridges and contacts - the fuse only protects the circuit from a short circuit, and wiring fires often occur due to poor contact.
February 5, 2018
Driving a car with non-working “dimensions” is prohibited by the rules - any traffic police officer who has recorded such a violation has the right to issue a fine to the driver. To replace a side light bulb that has burned out and went out, you do not need to visit a car service - every motorist can perform this operation. How to properly replace, describes the further instructions.
When is the replacement?
Vehicle manufacturers do not provide for clear regulations for these works. There are only 3 reasons why motorists change the parking light bulbs to new ones as needed:
- The light elements are out of order - they burned out or went out from external mechanical influence.
- The owner of the car decided to install more modern LED bulbs.
- The headlights were getting too dim.
The first reason is clear and needs no explanation. Installing LEDs is a useful operation, since these elements shine well, last a long time and consume much less electricity. The main thing is to observe the polarity of the contacts during the replacement process, otherwise the new light bulb may fail or the fuses will blow.
As a rule, a motorist does not pay attention to a decrease in the luminous flux of navigation lights until he changes one burned-out lamp of dimensions. Then it becomes noticeable how much the old element burns dimmer than the new one. The reason is the internal darkening of the basement glass from the deposited metal particles emanating from the heated coil. Therefore, it is recommended to update the old "dimensions" in pairs.
To replace two bulbs of side lights, you do not need to create special conditions and drive the car into the garage - the work is done in any convenient place. What needs to be done:
- Disconnect the "negative" terminal of the battery.
- Dismantle components and parts that block access to the head light units from the engine compartment.
- Remove the plastic protective caps that cover the rear of the blocks where the lights are located.
To change the marker light bulb, you need to get to the headlights from the back side, having previously dismantled the interfering elements. Depending on the make and model of the car, there may be an air filter housing, a battery, cooling system pipes, and so on near the headlight units. You should also remove decorative plastic panels and overlays.
Lamp Replacement Instructions
Inside the headlight blocks, different cars have 2 types of lamps and connectors - old and new (restyled). Replacing the bulb of the side lights of the pre-styling type is carried out as follows:
- When you get to the back of the headlight, disconnect the power supply connector to the light element. It is not required to disconnect blocks of powerful headlight lamps.
- Grab the connector and rotate it 45-60° counterclockwise. Remove element from slot.
- Gently pull out the light bulb by the base, without rotating around its own axis.
- Insert a new one in its place, making sure that the contacts align correctly.
- Connect the wires and check the performance of the new part, then assemble the block in reverse order.
Note. On various models of vehicles, elements of the old type can be rotated in different directions - for and counterclockwise.
During the installation of the purchased lamp, you should not take the base with your bare hands, which is warned by the instructions attached to each product. Before installation, wrap the glass flask with a soft cloth or put on cloth gloves.
Updated versions of elements differ in overall dimensions and installation method. The lamp is replaced in the same way, only disconnecting the connectors and turning the cartridge is not necessary - the part is removed from the socket along with the wires.
Another thing is that access to the light bulb is often limited - you can’t take the cartridge with your hand. In such cases, there are 2 options:
- use a special tool;
- first pull out the large headlight bulb, then get the marker light bulb.
The owners of some cars use the free space behind the headlights to install a gearbox that works in liquefied gas engine power systems. Removing the unit to replace the lamp can be quite difficult.
Changing the light elements of the rear "dimensions" is much easier. The main work is the removal of plastic and fabric lining from the side of the luggage compartment. Light bulbs are pulled out of the cartridges in the manner described above.
Replacing bulbs in the front headlight Daewoo Matiz
The rupture of a spiral of light bulbs is a fairly common occurrence, in this report I will write how to replace burnt out lamps of the front position lights on a Daewoo Matiz. This manual can also be used to replace lamps. head light The only difference is the lamps used.
I decided to use light-emitting diode (LED) analogues of lamps, not only because they are low-power, but primarily due to the fact that, according to manufacturers, they have an incomparably longer service life compared to conventional lamps. In the process, I took several photos, which I invite you to familiarize yourself with. 🙂
Of the tools and materials, we need a Phillips screwdriver and a lamp with a W5W base. For head light you will need a lamp with an H4 base.
First of all, it is necessary to remove the plastic trim holding the front headlight unit. To do this, you need to unscrew just one screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
Rice. 1 Removing the plastic cover
The headlight assembly is held in place with three 10mm bolts. It is easiest to unscrew the one that is in plain sight, the other two, located under the front of the headlight, are more difficult to unscrew.
Replacing the lamp in the headlight Daewoo Matiz
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Rice. 2 Bolts to be loosened
After all the screws are unscrewed, we remove the headlight unit from the mounts, which allows you to access the rubber plugs that prevent moisture from entering the headlight.
Rice. 3 block headlight Daewoo Matiz in the extracted state
We disconnect the power wires and see the back of the lamps. Lamp parking lights is removed along with the cartridge, and the lamps head light held in place with a clamp.
Rice. 4 The back of the lamp head light
We change the lamp to a new one and repeat all the steps in reverse order.
Rice. 5 New / old lamps for comparison
Rice. 6 Lamps head light now look yellow compared to the LED dimensions
Rice. 7 Exterior at night
