On the territory of the Russian Federation, more than 8 years have been amendments to the rules of the road (traffic rules), in accordance with which the moving vehicle in the bright time of the day must be designated by the headlights of near light, fog lights (PTF) or daytime running lights (DRL). The use of head and fog headlamps for these purposes has a number of shortcomings. Therefore, drivers prefer to buy ready-made modules of running lights and independently install them in their cars. How to connect daytime running lights to ensure that their operation is safe and did not contradict the current laws?

Nuances of inclusion of running lights

The main prescriptions regarding the installation, technical parameters and connecting running lights are listed in clause 6.19 GOST R 41.48-2004. In particular, the electric functional diagram of the DRL should be collected in such a way that the running lights automatically turn on when the ignition key is rotated (engine start). At the same time, they must automatically turn off if the headlight headlamp is turned on.

Clause 5.12 of the specified standard states that the headlights of the head light (FGS) should be included only after the inclusion of the dimensions, except for the submission of short-term warning signals. With an independent connection of the DRL, this feature must be taken into account.

Proper connection of DRL is not limited to a competently thought out functional scheme. It's time to remember the stabilization block for LEDs. In the running lights themselves, the role of the current limiter performs resistors, however, due to voltage drops, resistors cannot limit the current at one level. That is why the voltage stabilizer in the circuit of connecting the running lights is essential. Otherwise, the life of the LED modules of the DHL is significantly reduced due to constant onboard voltage drops. Some motorists declare that it is possible to connect the running lights without a stabilizer.

Connecting and installing a LED driver is an extra spending of time, because the DRL on the LEDs is regularly shining without any stabilization ...

However, this statement is easy to challenge. The fact is that each time the voltage jump on the LED module appears more than 12 V, the direct current through the LEDs exceeds the nominal value, which leads to overheating of the emitting crystal. The brightness of the LED decreases, such DRLs will no longer be able to perform their immediate task - from afar to prevent drivers of the counter transport, and over time they will begin to flicker and fail.

Use LED DRL without voltage stabilizer means throwing out every year at least several hundred rubles to new modules and spend time on their replacement.

For simplicity of understanding, the schemes below are shown without using the stabilizer.

Simple scheme

The most simple inclusion scheme of DRL when starting the engine is shown in the figure. The plus wire is connected to the ignition lock "+" terminal. The minus the wire is attached to the machine body in a convenient place. In this form, the scheme has a significant drawback. LED running lights will radiate the light all the time until the ignition key turns. In addition, their work is not agreed with the work of the remaining headlights, and therefore does not meet the requirement of the GOST.

Inclusion through dimensions or near light

The second option of the DHL connection scheme involves to use the power circuit circuit of the overall light bulb. For this, the positive wire from the running lights is directly connected from the "+" from the battery. In turn, the minus wire is connected to the "+" of the overall fire, which is currently electrically neutral. As a result, the following current flow is formed: from the "+" battery through the LEDs to the dimension, and then through the light bulb on the body, which serves as the entire chain. Due to low current consumption (tens of MA), the LEDs begin to glow, and the lamp spiral remains redeemed.
If the driver turns on the overall lights, then on the plus the dimensions appears +12 V, the potentials on the wires of DLO are aligned and the LEDs are extinguished. The scheme goes into a standard mode, that is, the current flows through the light bulbs of the overall lights.

In this circuitry, there are several drawbacks:

• the running lights remain in operation when the engine is turned off, which contradicts the current rules;
• the scheme will not work if LEDs are also installed in the dimensions;
• the scheme will not work correctly if powerful SMD LEDs are placed in DRL, the rated current of which is commensurate with a light bulb;
• for the purpose of security, you must additionally install the fuse.

This connection method can be improved by connecting the plus wire of the LED module not from the "+" battery, but from "+" the ignition lock, thereby getting rid of the first drawback.
Some motorists use chassis circuits through the near light lamp. That is, when you turn on the near light, the DRL is automatically fell, and in other cases work. In addition to the above disadvantages, this method does not correspond to GOST P 41.48-2004 and traffic rules.

When parking a car in the dark, the overall lights are used to designate it, the use of DRD DDD is prohibited.

Connection After 4 Contact Relay from the Generator or Oil Sensor

The following two methods have a common foundation and imply the operation of daytime running lights only after starting the engine. The inclusion scheme of the DRL from the generator is based on switching four contact relays and Herrock.
Contacts Relay DRL plug in this way:

• 85 - on the positive wire to dimensions;
• 86 - on any withdrawal of Herkeon;
• 87 And the second withdrawal of Herckon - on the "+" battery.

After checking the reliability of all contacts, go to the setting. For this, the engine is created and, moving the germ near the generator, achieve its triggering and a stable glow of DRL. Then the germons hide in the thermal tube and with nylon screeds fixed in the found location.

At the time of the start of the engine, and then the generator closes the contacts of Herkeon and the relay, feeding the supply voltage to the LEDs of the running lights. In this case, the lamps of the dimensions remain disconnected, as the current through the relay coil is small to light them.

In the absence of Herrkeon, it is possible to power the DRL from the oil pressure sensor. In this case, the 86th contact is connected to the oil pressure lamp. The rest of the circuitry is duplicated.
Both schemes have a general drawback. They cannot be applied if LEDs are installed in the dimensions.

Connection through 5 Contact Relay

Now it's time to learn how to connect running lights through a relay with five contacts. The scheme is the most universal, and is collected in order to eliminate the shortcomings of previous options.
First, about connecting the relay for the DRL:

• 30 - on the positive conclusions of the LED modules;
• 85 - on the positive wire of the overall lamp;
• 86 - on the car body;
• 87a - on "+" from the ignition castle;
• 87 - Do not connect (insulate).

Works a diagram with five contact relays as follows. When turning the key on the DRL, the voltage is +12 V, thereby including them. If you turn on the overall lights or headlights of the head light, then the relay will open contact 87a and closes inactive contact 87. As a result, the DOW will go out, and the dimensions will turn on. The scheme fully complies with the requirements of GOST and PDD and can work with dimensional lights even on the basis of LEDs.

However, the scheme still has one negative point - the DRL will be turned on immediately after the rotation of the ignition lock. That is, if you turn the key in the ignition lock, but do not start the car, the DRL will burn.

Despite the existing flaw, the scheme is quite successful, but in order to properly connect the DRL after five, the contact relay will be necessary to supplement the diagram of the voltage stabilizer.

This inclusion option is interesting because the flow path through the running lights is independent. This allows you to install dimensional light sources of any type and power in the headlights of the dimensions and DRL.

DRL control unit

The most reliable and most simple is the option of connecting the DRL without a relay, but using a special control unit of the running lights. It ensures the inclusion of DRL after starting the engine, ensures safe operation, protects against overloads and can be installed on a car with any type of lamps, including LED.

Unfortunately, among the entire diversity of industrially manufactured blocks of DRM, the overwhelming part does not correspond to the GOST and has a mediocre build quality.

It concerns this, first of all, products with Aliexpress, which does not comply with the requirements for almost all the time.

In total, only 2 options can be noted among the variety: the Russian DAKO DAYLIGHT + control unit and German products from Philips and OSRAM. The DAYLIGHT + control unit is designed by the Russian radio engineer Isachenkov Fedor, taking into account all the features of the on-board network of the car and has a number of positive points:

• there is a built-in stabilization of voltage;
• full compliance with GOST;
• the maximum long-term load capacity is 36 watts (for DRL required significantly less);
• the simplest connection scheme.

In addition to the above moments, the Daylight + block is universal and is suitable for all cars with a 12 volt onboard network, and also has good assembly quality and a high degree of protection against moisture and dust.
German products from Philips and OSRAM also has all the above-described advantages of the Daylight + block, however, German control units are supplied only with the headlights of daytime running lights and have a higher cost.

Read the same way

- These are lightweight devices installed on the car and intended for use in the daytime for improving the visibility of the vehicle while driving. DRLs can be provided by the manufacturer or installed additionally.

Daytime running lights on the VAZ-2114 plant manufacturer are not provided, therefore, if there is such a need, they can be installed additionally.

How to choose and where to install the DRL on the VAZ-2114

As mentioned above, daytime running lights are designed to improve the visibility of the car in front of the day, their use is regulated by paragraph 19.5 of the Road Rules (MDD). Not all cars are equipped with this kind of optics, when the DRL in the headlights are pre-installed initially at the factory assembly. VAZ-2114 belongs to such models.

In this regard, the VAZ-2114 car owners have to independently equip their vehicle with these lighting devices: with their own hands or using the services of specialized organizations.

Options for the placement of daytime running lights on VAZ-2114

The choice of DRLs in the market of additional automotive optics is quite extensive and is represented by various light sources. These are lighting devices with LEDs, incandescent lamps and halogen light sources.

When choosing such equipment, the criteria of the choice are the following indicators:

1. Type of light source, defining the technical characteristics of DRL (electrical power, brightness of the luminescence, operating voltage, etc.).
2. The degree of protection According to the existing standard on the IP system, determines the possibility of using a lighting device in severe operating conditions (dust and moisture permeability).
3. Form and dimensions - DRL should fit into the design of the car and comply with the requirements for regulatory documents.
4. The manufacturer's brand - guarantees trouble-free use during the warranty period.
5. Availability of warranty period of use.
6. The method of installation on the car - determines the complexity of the work performed and the need to make changes to the elements of its design (sawing the elements, installing brackets, etc.).

For your information! LEDs are the most economical and efficient light sources. Instruments equipped with incandescent lamps are cheaper, but quickly fail and differ in low luminescence. Halogen analogues have better technical characteristics, but are more costly.

For the successful operation of the DRL, you should select models that have a degree of protection at least than IP65.

Rectangular shape - the most suitable option for the VAZ model under consideration

The most common form for the DOS used on the car model under consideration is rectangular, but round optical devices can be used.

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Important! When choosing a form of DHO, it should be remembered that the required area of \u200b\u200bthe reflective surface for such lighting devices should be at least 40.0 cm2.

On VAZ-2114, daytime running lights are installed on the bumper of the car, and the method of their attachment depends on the model of the lighting device, which is selected by the car owner individually.

Depending on the model, the DRL can be fixed on the car body with the help of self-tapping screws, a special screed or velcro tape.

How to connect correctly

Important! Only a properly performed connection will provide the most positive effect on the use of DRL.

To connect additionally installed DRL, you can use multiple connection schemes:

1. By installing an additional control button, placed in the car, and connect it to the battery.
   
2. Using an additional relay with 4 contacts.
   
3. Through the regular lighting control relay with 5 contacts.
   

In addition to the above schemes, it is possible to use other placed in the technical literature and on the Internet, or to develop its own, which meets the requirements of the use of DRL and personal preferences.

All modern cars from the plant are equipped with daytime running lights (hereinafter referred to as the text of the DRL), they allow you to save on the power consumption of the car, because powerful lamps in conventional car headlights burn a huge amount of electricity during the daytime almost empty. LEDs are used in DRL, the power consumption of which is significantly lower than lamps in the headlights of the near light.

Choosing the right daytime running lights

In order to correctly choose the daytime running lights on the VAZ 2114, first of all, you need to know the requirements that are presented to them in the rules of traffic rules, because their installation should not adversely affect the safety of motion.

The requirements for running lights VAZ 2114 are following:

1. The form. The form of DMH VAZ 2114 is not regulated in any way, it is necessary, it exists the required area of \u200b\u200bthe reflective surface, it must be equal to 40 cm2 or more. At rectangular it is easy to measure, the circular diameter should be more than 50 mm.
2. The power of light. In Guest, there is a certain magnitude of the power of Light DRL, it is not possible to measure it on its own, this will require only a luxmeter. "On the eye" the difference in the store feel almost impossible, but at the day, on the road there will be a colossal difference. As a rule, cheap DOS VAZ 2114 is not reaching the required parameters, as low-power LEDs are used there. On the power of LEDs, one can say on the body in which they are installed. Weak diodes are usually sold in a plastic case, but good, powerful in metallic.
3. Rules for fastening on the car. The place of attachment is also specifically spelled out in Guest. DRL lights should not be farther than 40 cm from the body edge and closer than 60 cm from each other. The height of the attachment from the Earth is not so tough, to fasten the DRL at least where, in the front of the car, but should not be created any glare.

Different running lights have different fastening methods and when choosing a DRL on the VAZ 2114 no need to forget about it.

Cold daytime running lights can be on:

• self-tapping screw;
• tie;
• velcro.

Self-tapping screws and ties of course much reliable lipukek, but if there is no desire to drill a bumper or there are no grating grooves, which can be consolidated by ties, velcro are the only way out.

How to connect the DRL

After you have chosen the correct daytime running lights of VAZ 2114, you need to connect them correctly. DRO LEDs should light up immediately when the ignition is turned on and off, if the Middle Light has been turned on. Then the maximum efficiency of the use of running lights will be achieved.

There are two main connection schemes:

1. Through a diode and headlight relays.
2. Through an additional relay and headlight light switch.

The main task in connecting the DRL to find the wire on which it appears +, after turning on the ignition. Also, due to the fact that LEDs are used in the running lights, you need to carefully relate to polarity, if you confuse it, nothing terrible will not happen, but the LEDs will not burn.

Running lights VAZ 2114, you will have to install on the tapping screw or velcro, since there is no tight mounting grille.

In traffic rules, an independent installation of the DRL is violent ambiguously, that is, if the traffic police inspectors want to "get it", they may have an extra occasion. But the DRL allows you to really save and very comfortable.

Useful video

With some options for installing and connecting DRL, you can read the video below:

Many motorists have not yet installed daytime running lights on their car, but maybe a long time thought about it. It's no secret that the lack of running lights, as well as the low-light / fog lights / fog lights can be the cause of the stopping of your vehicle by the traffic police inspector, which is not very desirable for most drivers, if only the latter do not have a shortage of communication with people and welcome Any company at any time.

In addition, if used as daytime running lights (hereinafter DRL) Middle Lights or fog lights - will probably have to change the lamps in these headlights much more often. There is still a moment of increased gasoline consumption with constant ride with the close-up light. Of course, this consumption is negligible, compared to the main, but still he takes place.

If there is a certain amount of time (depending on the skills and experience) and desire, competently install DRM on the car, not such a difficult task for people who know how to keep a soldering iron and crimp terminals with wires, and in this article I will tell you how to do it .

From the tools and materials we will need: a crimp device (in the presence of some snacks and the passatati), a soldering iron, nippers, a knife, lighter (as an option for tightening a shrink tube), 3-4 meters of a two-tier wire in the insulation PVS 2x1.5 (2x0 .75, if DRL LED, and not fog with halogens!). This wire will be needed for parallel connecting two lamps.

It will take the standard car relay to the 12th century, four-contact, germ (any), the wire is a single diameter from 1.5 to 2.5 mm. Approximately 2-3m, plastic clamps, heat shrink. It seems to be all.

Now a few words about connecting options.

Option 1. It can be done that the DRLs turned on when the ignition is turned on and did not turn off until the engine will be stuck. This is the easiest option. The minus wire is attached to the car housing at any convenient location, the plus to the plus from the ignition lock or to the output D of the high-voltage module is preferably via the fuse (it is not specified in the diagram).

Option 2. The same option, but when you turn on the near light - the DRL goes out. In this case, plus we connect the same way as in the first version, and minus - to the positive wire of the near-light lamp (any of the two). The fact is that the incandescent lamp consumes a much larger current and has a much smaller resistance than LED DRL and therefore, with the lamp of the lamp in this way, the lamp will not be heated even to the minimum luminescence in full-channel, and at work DHO resistance to the lamp filaments ( Even preheated) will not affect.

As soon as you turn on the Middle Light - a plus will appear on a minus, and they will go out. True, if you turn on the far - the DRL will start again. In this case, it is possible to connect the DRL to the overall lamps in the same way (if incandescent lamps are used as such, and not LED!). In most cars, the overall interior lamps are connected in parallel, so you can cling the total minus wire with two lanterns of DRL to any overall lamp.

Option 3. This is the option when the DRL turns on automatically only when the engine started and running. In this case, connect minus DHL as well as to the car body, and plus to 30 relay contact. 87 The contact connects to the plus more powerful, (you can connect to the plus terminal of the battery), 85 The relay contact is on the mass of the car through the lamps of the running lights, and 86 - to the German, to one of its conclusions.

The second withdrawal of Herkeon also plug into any plus nearby (you can from the generator or from there - from the battery). We bring the car and moving the gercon around the generator to achieve the operation of the relay and the ignition of the DRL. Krepim is a germ shout, pre-packed in a heat shrink, with a plastic clamp to the generator in the found position and ready.

Option 4. If there is no Herckon. All the same, only 86 contacts - to the oil pressure lamp in the instrument panel.

That's all. In conclusion, I will say that you can use something that is done with your own hands is much more pleasant than what is done by others. Good luck in the implementation of your and not yours, but, most importantly, interesting ideas.

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Instructions for installing daytime running lights on the VAZ 2114 do it yourself

Before proceeding to installation of daytime running lightsIt is necessary to prepare the lamps that will serve as a source of light. The use of this material implies installation of daylight running lightsMade with your own hands.

This is how it should succeed after installing homemade DRL

All skeptics that will argue that the plastic base is quickly melted, I will immediately answer. After three days of the use of daytime running lights in this version, the plastic base is a little deformed, but at the same time nothing happened to him.