Scandinavian Light: what is it and how to do it yourself?

In Scandinavian countries at the legislative levelcar manufacturers have obliged that on all without cars the low beam of headlights was automatically activated together with the ignition. In countries where the legislation also obliges drivers to move with the light on (and Russia is one of them) this function would be very convenient. But for Russia, car manufacturers do not provide such an option. But this is a very convenient function. However, if the automatic switch-on of the headlights was not considered by the manufacturer, then it is possible to realize the Scandinavian light independently. In some models, this can be done even programmatically. What is the Scandinavian light and how to connect it? Consider in our today's article.

Advantages of automatic low beam

If such a system is implemented in the machine, then thiswill save drivers from fines. Often, car owners simply forget to turn on headlights during the day. Also, drivers forget and turn off the light, why the batteries accumulate.

In situations where the level of illumination changes dramatically, a car with Scandinavian light will immediately illuminate the roadway without delay for the reaction time of the driver of the car.

System operation options

There are several algorithms for thissystem. The first is the switching on or off of the headlights on the car together with the ignition. This option is the easiest. But he has one drawback. If you need to put the car in the parking lot, and the ignition is turned on at this moment, then such Scandinavian light will quickly discharge the battery.

The second option of the system is when the headlights are switched on not with the ignition, but at the engine start. This algorithm is more convenient and optimal. With it, the above disadvantages are absent.

How to connect the Eurolight yourself?

On different models of the car the solutions may differ. Somewhere there will be enough simple manipulations with the software.

In other cases it is necessary to penetrate into the electrical wiring of the machine. Consider how to produce this work on cars of domestic and foreign brands.

Cars of the VAZ-08-09 family

On older models of domestic production,where all electrical analogue, for the implementation of the Scandinavian light system in parallel with the personnel control of the dipped beam control, an additional relay is installed. It can be managed in different ways.

Using a relay, where the contacts are normalopen, and connecting the winding to the mass and a constant plus when the ignition is switched on, it is possible to realize the simplest automatic switching of the headlights. Thus it is necessary to consider that if the ignition switch has several circuits with a constant plus, some of them can be switched off at rotation of the engine a starter. Therefore, to implement the control of light, you should use them. This will be very useful in the winter, as well as when using a weak battery.

How to realize the Scandinavian light after starting the engine? The easiest way to do this is with a normally closed relay that will be connected to the ignition circuits and generator lamp or oil pressure.

If the dipped beam can be started without dependencefrom the position of the key in the ignition lock, then you need to apply a more complex circuit. In this case, the relay with normally closed contacts will control the unit where the contacts are normally open.

Automatic headlamps and modern cars

On some models of cars, whichintended for different markets and countries, the automatic switching on of light is determined by the settings of the computer, or rather, the control systems of the onboard circuits. To activate this option, it is enough to apply to any service station where diagnostic equipment is available. Approximately in this way, one can make a Scandinavian light on Ford.

It is worth remembering that on different models the principles of activation of automatic light control differ. Therefore, it is better to know in advance whether there is such an opportunity.

On modern cars, where many control units(including the control of the body electric circuit), forced duplication of the power circuit for light can lead to fixing faults and indicating errors. All these errors will be false. Some machines also completely block the power supply for such an "improperly operating circuit". So, instead of automatically switching on "near", you can lose all light. In this case, the launch of the headlights can be realized only by duplicating the low-current circuits, which control the switching of the lighting operation modes.

Automatic "near" and car alarms

Modern alarms have additionalchannels that can be flexibly programmed. If there is such a free channel in the signaling, it can be programmed for activation at the moment of starting the motor and shutting down at muffling. This is a good option for the implementation of Scandinavian light. But it is not available on cheap Chinese signals.

Let's see how you can implementScandinavian light on the Ford Focus. If for the "Focus" of the third generation activation occurs programmatically, then with the second version will have to be introduced into the electrician. Next, let's talk about how to do this.

Ford Focus 2: Connecting the Scandinavian Light

It is necessary to purchase the relay "Ford" 1.425.751 or VAZ 98.3747, VAZ 1119.3747210. Of the optional purchases - fuses for 10 amps in the amount of two pieces. They have no effect on the inclusion of the passing beam, but they affect the parking lights in different operating modes. You may also need a 20 amp fuse.

To activate Scandinavian light on the "Focus"The 2nd generation relay is placed in the mounting position K5. Under the fuse block, this space is designated as R15. The system must earn after that. If it does not start, then check the jumper in connector C96. The latter must be set between pin 1 and 26. If there is a jumper and there is no light, then check the wire of the Dtrl enable command. It comes from contact C320 on the light block at C103-5.

Further, for Scandinavian light on the "Ford Focus"2nd generation should install fuses at 10 amps at locations 135 and 113. After that, you can enjoy the operation of the system. The relay will operate in the "Auto" mode.

Ford Focus 3

In this machine you do not need to installadditional relays. Here the function is activated by means of special dealerships - Ford VCM and IDS. However, ordinary drivers will cope with the work. The whole process will take no more than 10 minutes and if there is no fear of wires, you can take this job. With this equipment (Ford IDS) are connected to the service connectors and activate the function in the corresponding menu.

There is another way. To begin with, it is worth making sure that the car has a three-position lighting control unit. It must be pulled out, and then disassemble and remove the board. In fact, the mechanism has four provisions. To turn on the right, just grind a piece of plastic.

If the block is four-position, then in this casesaves only a flashing. It is possible to act cunningly - to stick an electrical sensor of light. The car will think that it's dark outside, and turn on the lights on its own. This is the easiest and fastest option.

"Opel"

You can make a Scandinavian light on the Opel Astra. There are two ways - through the manufacture and installation of relays, as well as the method of reprogramming. Relays in these cars are provided, but not all models are equipped with them. The relay box is 8-pin and located behind the fuse block. The relay circuit contains a minimum of details, and even a person far from radio electronics can assemble it. Then the assembled relay is simply inserted into the shoe.

Activate Scandinavian light on Astre Hyou can with the activation of the Scandinavian package - this is the automatic inclusion of headlights. Implement the option with the help of a special tool called "Tech". The device is connected to the diagnostic socket - the shoe is located near the handbrake. Then go to the "Diagnosis". In the menu choose the year of manufacture of the car and modification. Then go to the "UEC", and then - to "Programming". Select the section "Configuring the program variant", and after that go to the "Daytime working lights" item. There choose version "5". This is the Scandinavian package. After this operation, the headlights will light up as soon as the engine has started. If necessary, you can turn this feature off again.

Finally

Apparently, to activate such a necessary function is notso it is difficult. If you have the necessary equipment, you can do this within 10-15 minutes. The installation of relays and fuses is a more complicated procedure, but even novice motorists will cope with such work.