Adjusting the backlight of the Lada Granta dashboard

— Adjusting the brightness of the instrument panel — Automatic dimming of the panel when switching to the dimensions or low/high beam — Smooth ignition with adjustable delay of two channels (arrows and instruments)

It’s a pity that AvtoVAZ’s designers didn’t foresee this. But Stepan Palych, better known as VETERAN SCOOTER, provided in his product

I've read reports about the implementation of the softstarter board in Kalina 2 dashboards (here). I was hoping that the Grants I ordered internally wouldn't be too different from the Kalina 2. I discovered that implementing this board required evaporating the three transistors that control the backlight. I discovered that the transistors are little things with three legs on a combination board. Well, that’s how it began) I contacted Stepan Palych and found out that his products only go to Russia. And I live in Kazakhstan, although on the border with Russia. But with the help of a respected City Reception scholarship holder, I still received the payment. So, according to the described algorithm, I took out and broke three transistors. These

An effective way to adjust the backlight

The problem with the first modifications of the Lada Vesta is insufficient illumination of the dashboard. In sunny weather, the driver cannot see the readings of sensors and instruments. Excessive distraction of the “shield” has led to traffic accidents, accidents, and collisions with oncoming traffic.

To eliminate the defect, engineers developed and provided free firmware for the on-board computer with an increased brightness factor. However, the program code was not always laid out correctly, and glitches occurred periodically.

Together with the official VAZ developers, the self-taught people “worked” to find a much better way - installing a 2-channel PWM controller.

The cost of a set of equipment in Internet catalogs is 650 rubles; in the car market it can be cheaper. There is no article in the catalog, look for the name of the line: “KIT, PWM power regulator kit, 12-50V 30A, 20kHz.”.

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1 Topic by drummer04 2015-09-12 14:17:30

Topic: Resolved: License plate lights do not light up, fuse is intact

The license plate light bulbs do not light up, I took out the old light bulbs, they were black, I replaced them with new ones, they still do not light up, I checked the fuse, it is working. So I guess there is no mass? Where to look for it?

2 Reply from drummer04 2015-09-12 15:03:06

Re: Resolved: License plate lights do not light up, fuse is intact

and looked at fuses f1 and f10

3 Reply from Anton 2015-09-12 15:24:07

Where is PWM installed and how to adjust the brightness of the dashboard backlight

The equipment is attached to the back of the instrument panel with double-sided tape. The contacts themselves are soldered directly into the board according to the following scheme.

Adjusting the instrument panel backlight on the Lada Vesta is configured using two channels:

First: when the ignition is turned on, the arrows of the tachometer, speedometer, fuel level sensor and coolant temperature light up. After two seconds, the instrument panel lights up.
Second: 25% dimming of the brightness of the instrument panel when turning on the high beams and daytime running lights.

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Regarding the diodes being too bright (in flashlights): excess brightness is removed by adding a resistor with the required number of Ohms. There are diodes in the DRL itself, they look beautiful. DRLs do not have a lighting function as such, they are simply a designation of the vehicle or vehicle dimensions. Installing diodes in the near side is not an option, because The headlight itself is not designed for them; all the re-reflection of light rays comes from the filament. It’s easier to buy new optics tailored for diodes, but it’s not worth the investment for our cars. The downside of diodes is lighting in bad weather.

Diagram of connecting wires to the instrument panel to adjust the brightness of the backlight

Production

The process of installing a 2-channel PWM controller is not complicated, the sequence of actions is intuitive if there is a power circuit.

In case of difficulties, contact the workshop masters to provide, in fact, qualified assistance.

What is better: update the stock ECU firmware to the latest version, currently 035, or install a 2-channel PWM controller? It is impossible to give a definite answer, since each motorist has his own opinion and vision.

According to auto electricians, a 2-channel PWM controller has greater functionality and programming capabilities than the standard firmware of the electronic control unit.

Replacing fuses on Lada Granta

Flat head screwdriver;
A set of new modules;
A driver with a "10" head.

Sequence of actions when replacing the mounting block:

We place the car on a flat, spacious area, turn off the engine, open the hood, remove the terminals from the battery;
The power supply unit is located to the left of the steering column, unclip the cover and lower it down;
We unscrew the bolts, unclip the connectors with the wires, and remove the board;
We carry out troubleshooting, check the integrity of each of the modules: visually, and also using a multimeter. Violation of the integrity of the melting plate is the first sign of a malfunction.

After we have found and replaced the modules, we assemble the structure in the reverse order.

If you practice installing modules without dismantling the power supply, then it is enough to remove the modules one by one, check the integrity of the melting plate, replace them with new ones, and install them in their original place.

It’s easy to find a damaged fuse with a multimeter; you need to connect the terminals to the contacts and look at the arrow indicators. If the latter tends to “zero”, replace it with a new one.

Provided that the manufacturer's recommendations for operating the technical device are followed, the average lifespan of the fuses is over 40 - 50 thousand km. If foreign components are installed, the replacement interval will increase by a third.

When purchasing, check the catalog article numbers and consult with service station specialists regarding the compatibility of components.

The relay and fuse box is also called the mounting block or black box. If problems are identified in the car related to electrical equipment, first check the fuses and relays. If they burn out, we replace them with the same ones, but first we must determine the cause of the burnout.

Reviews

№	Positive
1.	Mikhail Aleksandrovich, 41 years old (drive2.ru): I have one of the first models, standard lighting in good weather is not enough, but I have already adapted. There is no re-flashing, the side windows have been darkened a little, readability has improved.
2.	Vitaly Nikolaevich, 38 years old (prom.ua): I changed the damper, the brightness of the dashboard lighting increased. Meter readings are now visible at any time of the day.
3.	Gennady, 30 (autotoday.com): I ordered the installation of a 2-channel PWM controller at a gas station, the guys did it in an hour and a half. Now I have adaptive dashboard lighting: when the ignition is on it is brighter, when the high beam is on the DRL is weaker.
4.	Gavriil Stepanovich, 42 years old (rozetka.ua): I bought the car second-hand, the previous owner changed the dashboard a little, updated it to version 035. I like it, the information content is always good.
5.	Saveliy Timofeevich, 40, (avtoflit.com): I recommend installing a PWM controller, tested from personal experience. I installed it myself and did it in half an hour. Purchasing a KIT kit costs 700 rubles.
6.	Vasilievich, 36, (autotoday.com): a year and a half has passed since the installation of the 2-channel KIT, there are no complaints about the quality of work, it works without failures.
7.	Petr Nikolaevich, 42 years old, (drive2.ru): in general, I am satisfied with the quality of work and the efficiency of KIT, the backlight is bright, the data is clearly readable in any lighting.
Negative
eight.	Sergey, 30 (prom.ua): I turned on the electronic control unit again, but the quality of lighting did not improve significantly, I expected more.
nine.	Georgy, 25, (avtoflit.com): I flashed the ECU for the first time, but didn’t notice any significant changes. On the advice of my friends, I installed a 2-channel PWM controller, the backlight became adaptive.
10.	Kostya, 24, (drive2.ru): The PWM controller worked for a little over a year, after which it failed. Wasted money, effort, time.
eleven.	Dmitry, 26, (autotoday.com): sad experience of using KIT, I do not recommend installing it.

Video - night controls

The main purpose of such a thing as the dashboard in the Lada Grant model, as in any other car, is to provide control and management of a certain set of parameters that are important for the normal operation of all on-board systems during management. The instrument panel should be as informative and functional as possible, and also fit harmoniously into the interior, creating an individual charm for the interior. The instructions will help you figure everything out.

On the Lada Granta, the so-called dashboard does not fall into the category of “exceptions”, since it is capable of quickly and clearly displaying information about the performance of components indicating various parameters. This complex ensures vehicle safety while driving, as it is equipped with warning functions about the occurrence of malfunctions. To understand everything, you need instructions.

How to do tuning Largus with your own hands?

The modernization of a station wagon can be done both in car dealerships that professionally engage in tuning, and in an ordinary garage. Tuning a Largus with your own hands will certainly cost the owner much less, but a high-quality and dramatic result can only be achieved with the help of an experienced technician and special equipment. However, for ordinary car enthusiasts it is possible to improve the comfort and external design of the Lada Largus.

Do-it-yourself tuning can be done using ready-to-install chrome body kits with rubber inserts, roof rails, stylish wheels, etc. Installation of these tuning parts does not require special equipment and tools, so every Largus owner can do it. Improving the sound insulation of the interior with your own hands is also not difficult, since this problem is inherent in a station wagon.

What does the dashboard assembly look like?

This important segment of salon equipment is refreshingly impressive. The accuracy of adaptation of the elements is amazing (minimal and uniform spaces). Design solutions and colors of components are also very popular, because everything looks like an elegant and logically completed product.

The material of the tool elements is ordinary, but high-quality plastic with a texture pleasant to the touch. It is free of unpleasant squeaks and squeaks. There are no extraneous irritating sounds even after a long period of use. This indicates a reliable assembly of the panel and its high-quality fastening with other interior components.

Basic engine upgrade

Of course, you should not interfere with the operation of the power unit immediately after purchasing a car. After running in, you can set the “zero” (zero resistance filter). As a result, 3-6% more oxygen will enter the combustion chambers, which will have a positive effect on engine power.

Another useful step is to use a modified exhaust system. On the market you can find an exhaust manifold with larger diameter pipes, which reduces the resistance to the movement of gases in the exhaust system. The look can be completed with a beautiful coating on the exhaust pipe.

Chip tuning of the Lada Granta liftback will help you optimize engine parameters. This refinement option helps you select settings that suit a particular person's driving style. As a rule, power always increases.

The car can also be equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. It allows you to control the engine's response to pedal pressure as accurately as possible. This, in turn, helps save fuel. New versions of these pedals are equipped with a separate control module that allows the driver to select one of several operating modes.

If you decide to carry out a more serious modernization of the Lada Granta Liftback engine, we recommend installing a turbocharger, a forged piston assembly and cylinder boring. Experts recommend taking comprehensive measures, since installing the turbine itself can damage the pistons under heavy loads. And forged elements of the piston assembly are simply useless to install without increasing the performance of the fuel system.

List of sensors and signal indicators on the panel

The diagram provides a detailed diagram of the devices present

The instrument cluster of this car, as can be seen from the instructions, has the following sensors:

Tachometer (for instant recording of the crankshaft speed).
Engine control module fault indicator.
Left turn signal lamp included.
Indication of low engine oil pressure.
ABS indicator light.
Malfunction indicator in the immobilizer unit.
Symbol indicating high coolant temperature in the engine cooling circuit.
A warning light indicating an emergency condition of the brake system components.
Right turn signal indication.
Battery charge level indicator symbol.
Speedometer (speed controller).
Indication of directional stability.
Signaling device indicating the inadmissibility of moving to the next stage.
High beam symbol.
Stern fog lamp indicator.
Active low beam lamp.
Indicator for turning on the fog lamp.
Reset button for daily distance traveled.
Path controller display.
A lamp signaling the need to close the doors.
Low fuel level warning light.
Symbol of lack of required tire pressure.
Warning lamp for a malfunction in the electric power steering system.
Seat belt indicator.
Malfunction indicator in the engine block (rarely used).
Indicator of serviceability and integrity of the airbag.

The control panel will definitely inform you about the following:

If, after starting the engine, the engine status indicator does not “disappear”, this indicates a malfunction in one of the components of the unit or its accessories.

If the warning light for low oil pressure in the Lada Grant engine continues to flash after starting, it is necessary to check the operation of the lubrication system components (pump, pressure relief valve, etc.), as well as the condition of the cylinder-piston group.

When the system is in good condition, the ABS indication should turn off a couple of seconds after the engine starts.

The warning light, indicating that the coolant temperature in the engine cooling circuit is too high, stops lighting 5 seconds after the engine starts. If this phenomenon is not observed, there is a high risk of engine overheating. Here it is advisable to check all the nodes that affect the maintenance of “normal” (working)

If the brake symbol is active while the engine is running, check the appropriate fluid level (reservoir under the hood) and top up if necessary.

The triggered indication of the unit providing directional stability “indicates” that it has stopped.

A signal appeared from the fuel reserve indicator lamp: it is necessary to fill the fuel tank.

If the electric power steering status indicator lights up, this confirms that there is a malfunction in this unit.

When the pressure in the LADA Granta tires reaches a minimum, the corresponding symbol will inform you about this moment.

When the engine is running, the airbag indicator lamp does not light up.

From this it can be seen that the entire list of sensors and signal signs, which contains the instrument cluster along the perimeter, has a traditional font. Their information content and clarity are also available to buyers who touch the steering wheel of a Lada Granta for the first time.

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VI _ rear fog lights are on (side lights will be on);

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When the lever is moved to position I, also called II, in the arrangement of devices, indicator light 13 lights up with a flashing light (Fig. 1.8). Replacing a light bulb in a Renault cigarette lighter When the control wheel is returned to the straight-line position, the lever is automatically set to its initial position. How to replace the air filter On a Renault Logan Renault car there are 16 valves;. Removing the instrument panel panel on a Hyundai Accent When changing lanes, to turn on the turn signal, simply press the lever in the direction of position I or II only until you feel tangible resistance, without fixing the lever. Replacing instrument panel and air conditioner bulbs on Renault Laguna 1.8 How to replace. When released, the lever will return to its original position.

When you turn on the near or far light in the composition of the devices, the control lamp lights up (see Fig. 1.8), respectively.

When the rear fog lights are turned on, the indicator lamp 7 in the device composition lights up, when the fog lights are turned on. warning lamp

If the ignition switch (lock) is in position “S”, also called “A”,

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Briefly about the panel features

The instrument panel under consideration has its own characteristics; while being fairly concise, 39 instruments “get along”, which is quite moderate. All components will delight you with an excellent appearance. The instructions clearly demonstrate this. A domestically produced car has a logo in the center of the steering wheel.

Traditionally, a pair was placed next to the main instruments - a speedometer and a tachometer. Thanks to the large number of numbers, it is convenient to read the data without being distracted for a long time by the traffic situation. At night, the dials will be illuminated with a soft green backlight that will not tire the pilot’s eyes. Among the dominant designated devices, the display of the LADA Granta on-board computer has occupied its niche. It allows you to quickly track fuel consumption and specific mileage.

There are 4 air ducts along the edges of the panel perimeter: a pair is concentrated in the center, and the manufacturer placed the remaining two elements at the edges.

The basic equipment will delight you with the presence of a current element of the safety system - an airbag of the same name. All this is displayed on the dashboard.

The central part attracts attention with a harmoniously located radio inside. For the “Standard” and “Norma” configuration versions of the Lada Granta, there is a niche cover at the location of the device.

Its dismantling cannot create any difficulties for LADA Granta owners. The constructive idea is implemented in such a way that any average person understands the algorithm for removing it for subsequent installation of the device.

Improving the aesthetics of the Lada Granta interior

Foreign cars drive owners of domestic cars crazy with their excellent interior design, the presence of multiple bright details, sparkling devices. For this reason, it is not at all surprising that the decision to tuning the interior is made quite quickly. Of course, you will have to stock up not only with patience, but also collect some financial sum to purchase consumables. Feel free to take such actions, do not regret the money spent, because the result will definitely please you.

Driving an original and bright car with an updated interior is doubly pleasant, and words of admiration addressed to your vehicle will also be like a balm for the soul.

Decorating the interior elements of the cabin

If you have a Lada Granta at your disposal, it is best to start tuning the interior by changing some of the internal devices of the car. In particular, you can change the main element with which the vehicle is controlled.

Some owners decide to install a sports steering wheel, accompanied by a smaller diameter. However, such actions are not welcomed by all car owners; sometimes it is simply difficult to control a small steering wheel, so we recommend that you use an alternative method of decorating the steering wheel.

The steering wheel can be covered in leather to enhance its appeal. However, it is important to understand that the process of covering with leather is not entirely easy. This definitely requires certain practical skills.

Some car owners recommend using a simpler method, which involves using ready-made kits for steering wheel trim. It is very easy to install, sewn up with threads, and, if necessary, just as easily removed. It is only important to choose a cover for the steering wheel taking into account the overall design of the Lada Granta interior with a liftback body. Tuning the interior of your car can also be aimed at improving the aesthetic characteristics of the armrest.

You can find a wide variety of armrests in car markets. At first glance, it may seem to you that there will be no problems with their selection and subsequent installation. Unfortunately, this is not the case, the market is replete with various offers, but mostly these are all Chinese products, which not only over time, but almost instantly can provoke your dissatisfaction.

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Having read about seat reupholstery here on the drive, I decided to try it. The material is leatherette and Alcantara type. I couldn’t find any thin foam rubber, so I had to add 1cm thick foam rubber. Can you tell me what I can use instead of foam rubber, otherwise it’s 1 cm. It’s difficult to sew on an old machine. Maybe a construction substrate would be suitable? The bottom of the seat took two evenings. I did it for the first time, I’ll probably finish it within a month. Foam rubber does not stick to Alcantara and leatherette; we had to sew them together along the edges along with the fabric on the back side. There is no spray glue from the can.

Additional recommendations

Already in the base, each Lada Granta is equipped with metal protection for the power unit. Of course, this option also provides some protection, but it is better to buy a higher quality part. The liftback's incredible ground clearance doesn't help prevent damage when overcoming road obstacles. Reviews from owners show that tuning of the liftback in this case is carried out using the appropriate spare parts for the Lada Kalina model.

Don't forget to install fender liners (they are also called “lockers”). They will provide reliable protection of the body from dirt and moisture, which will greatly facilitate the fight against aggressive processes. Some motorists believe that fender liners interfere with normal ventilation of the body space, as a result of which the metal begins to rust before our eyes. But in reality, everything depends on the quality of installation of the cabinets. If you do it right and don't control your body again, you will benefit from it.