How to properly connect a radio to a VAZ 2114: finding out the nuances

Music is an integral part of our lives, it shortens the journey and the wait in the car; without it, any journey seems incredibly long. The musical preferences of their owners are heard from the windows of millions of cars, so why stay away. To enjoy life on the road and fully enjoy it, you need little - purchase and install a radio.

Many car owners who bought a new car for the first time are surprised by the unexpected lack of an audio system in the car, and even if there is one, it is not a radio, but at best a radio.

There are many manufacturers on the market that offer a variety of models with a huge range of capabilities. With the knowledge of how to connect a radio to a VAZ 2114, you can choose any radio, but some will have to suffer, which we’ll talk about.

Connecting the radio

How to connect a radio to a car

Consult an audio equipment store directly with the choice of the radio itself. This device will accompany you the entire time you are in the car, so you must immediately decide what you expect from it in advance.

IMPORTANT! You can get advice and purchase equipment in online stores, but always be careful, purchase car accessories only in trusted stores and use the cash on delivery system. Recently, cases of fraud have become more frequent, when Chinese consumer goods are sold to gullible customers under the guise of interesting accessories.

Having acquired the long-awaited high-quality “sound”, you will find that you now need to install it. Of course, you can go to a car dealership or find another workshop, but after buying a car, not everyone has an extra couple of thousand to work with the craftsmen. Therefore, understanding how to properly connect a radio to a VAZ 2114 with your own hands will come in handy.

To connect you will need:

1. Selected radio.
2. Tools that are present in any garage.
3. Understanding the connection process.
4. A certain amount of your time and desire.

If the first and third points are present, let's deal with the second. The first thing you really need to do is make sure there is a niche for the audio system in the torpedo body and check its dimensions. If you select a future radio that matches the size of the special section in the dashboard preinstalled by the manufacturer, there will be no problems at all, and connecting the VAZ 2114 radio will take a minimum of time.

In the fourteenth there is no standard sound, there is only a pre-allocated place at the bottom of the torpedo and acoustic preparation. The latter is the distribution of audio wiring throughout the car interior to four speakers.

The most popular models and their characteristics

Before connecting the car radio to a VAZ-2114 car, study the rating of the best models based on user reviews.

1DIN radios:

• Sony DSX-A212UI. An inexpensive (up to 3,000 rubles) model with adjustable backlight directly plays tracks from a smartphone. For lovers of rich bass, there is an “EXTRA BASS” key, there is also a USB port for flash cards and mobile phones, and a 10-band tone block that allows you to adjust the pitch and timbre of the sound. Four amplifier channels have 22/50 W of power.
• KENWOOD KMM-304Y. Priced from RUB 6,100. you will get a device with 4x50W at peak power. The radio supports iPhone/iPod and RDS. If desired, you can connect a joystick for control from the steering wheel. The advantages of the device include multi-color adjustable backlight, 11 equalizer programs (tone block).
• Pioneer DEH-S5000BT. For 8,980 rub. The Japanese one offers a car radio with a one-color screen, radio, and playback of tracks using AUX, USB or CD. Device power – 4x50 W. Connecting a car radio in a VAZ-2110 car with your own hands is not difficult - detailed instructions are included. The equipment supports Android and iOS operating systems - you can “talk” with Siri.
• JVC KD-X355. The price of the product on Yandex Market is from 6,100 rubles. For little money you can buy a radio with adjustable backlighting and the ability to charge your phone. The radio supports all modern formats.
• Pioneer SPH-10BT. Install the Smart Sync application on your gadgets (there is a holder for a smartphone) and configure the sound parameters of the car radio you need. The device from the Japanese manufacturer performs voice commands, and it is possible to connect a parking sensor.

Radio Pioneer DEH-S5000BT

2DIN radios:

• JVC KW-X830BT. A multifunctional beautiful car radio is available at a price starting from RUB 7,500. To control the system via Bluetooth, download applications for iOS and Android from the AppStore or Play Market. Audio encoding format – FLAC up to 24 bit, 96 kHz. However, the device does not read drives larger than 32 GB.
• Pioneer MVH-S610BT. The amplifier power of the device is 4x50 W, the price is from 7,400 rubles. The receiver screen displays 12 characters. Spotify support provides access to millions of audio files, movies and clips.
• Alpine CDE-W296BT. The manufacturer has retained the ability to listen to tunes from CDs on the device, which will please CD collectors. The radio synchronizes with the smartphone via Bluetooth, but does not read tags in Russian. Price – from 19 thousand rubles.
• KENWOOD DPX-M3100BT. The information on the matrix-character monitor of the car radio is clearly readable even in bright light. You can listen to music in five modes, there is a USB port and AUS, as well as a Bluetooth module - these are the advantages of a car radio for 6,800 rubles.
• Pioneer FH-X730BT. This is a great "pioneer" development that supports Apple. The equipment plays music via Bluetooth, as well as USB, AUX. You can turn on car audio from your smartphone. Price – from 8,100 rubles.

Radio tape recorder KENWOOD DPX-M3100BT

Models of popular radios are presented in different price categories, but the devices are united by versatility and good sound.

Correct connection of the radio

Although the seller’s consultations are important for choosing acoustic equipment, you need to know about some nuances regarding installing a radio on a VAZ 2114. Radios come in two types: 1DIN and 2DIN.

In the VAZ 2114, space is reserved for a 1DIN device, so if you want to purchase a 2DIN, you will have to modify the torpedo visor to suit the needs of the new device. 2DIN are common in America, Korea, China and Japan, and European cars, like the VAZ 2114, are mainly equipped with a 1DIN radio. Therefore, the problem of choosing one or the other option does not exist.

In the upper price segment, you should focus on: Pioneer, Kenwood, JVC, Alpine, Nakamichi, Blaupunkt. The products of these companies are of the highest sound quality, but also cost some money.

If you can’t afford such a solution or you want to save money, but don’t agree to lose significantly in sound quality, choose an option from the model range: Sony, Mystery, Prology. If you do not have an ear for music and subsequently do not plan to hold an autoparty using the acoustics of your car, then the difference will be imperceptible to you.

Selecting a radio

IMPORTANT! A preliminary study of the standard connectors of your car and comparing them with the model you like will significantly reduce the time spent on installation.

Possible problems

When installing music devices, vehicle owners face various problems. Because of them, the radio for the VAZ-2114 does not turn on or any of the functions do not work.

Most common problems:

1. Burnt fuse. This situation occurs due to connecting additional amplifiers or any other equipment to the radio, as well as listening to music at high volume.
2. Network short circuit. It appears due to errors made during wiring.
3. Oxidized contacts. During operation of the device, moisture may enter its housing. It will damage the contacts and prevent you from using the radio.

Music is an integral part of our lives, it shortens the journey and the wait in the car; without it, any journey seems incredibly long. The musical preferences of their owners are heard from the windows of millions of cars, so why stay away. To enjoy life on the road and fully enjoy it, you need little - purchase and install a radio.

Many car owners who bought a new car for the first time are surprised by the unexpected lack of an audio system in the car, and even if there is one, it is not a radio, but at best a radio.

There are many manufacturers on the market that offer a variety of models with a huge range of capabilities. With the knowledge of how to connect a radio to a VAZ 2114, you can choose any radio, but some will have to suffer, which we’ll talk about.

VAZ 2114, do-it-yourself radio connection

So, there are several installation options, which depend on your approach to choosing a radio. If you took the path of least resistance: you selected a model with standard connectors and dimensions suitable for the slide in the dashboard, then installing the radio on the VAZ 2114 is as follows:

1. We find all the wires and terminals in the car.
2. We distribute them according to the markings.
3. We read the instructions and additionally double-check the electrical connection diagram from it.
4. Now we separate similar wires and connectors on the radio.
5. We connect in the order specified in the instructions of the radio.
6. We install a unified ISO adapter (this step is additional; it is needed if the car's wiring connector does not match the connection option proposed by the radio manufacturer).
7. We lower the radio into the dashboard on the slide and put on the cover.

Factory ISO connector

The only stage where you may encounter problems is the additional one. Of course, the most correct way would be to buy the necessary adapter.

If for some reason you cannot do this, there are two other options:

• less correct, but the fastest method is direct connection. Simply disassemble the wires according to the standard, clean their edges and connect them with regular twisting. An option that may subsequently give a spark that can create a fire hazard. Therefore, if you decide to resort to it, try to take care of reliable insulation;
• A long and expensive method is to completely replace the wiring. This is a separate procedure that consists of complete dismantling of the car wiring and serial connection from the zero cycle. It makes sense to resort to it only if you are simply interested in it - buying a normal connector is cheaper, even if you order it from afar (from China?).

Radio connection diagram

When installing a car radio, it is useful to know

During the process of installing and connecting a radio in a car, non-standard situations often arise that cannot be foreseen in any instructions.

So, if you use a standard car antenna when installing a car radio, then sometimes the length of its wire may not be enough. Many cars are still equipped with antennas designed to install old-style radios. Their antenna socket is located on a “tail” that is only about fifteen centimeters long.

In this case, you can try to connect the antenna blindly after connecting all other wires to the radio. If this fails, then, most likely, you will have to remove the console and insert the antenna plug by touch after installing the car radio in the container.

By the way, after about half an hour of this “Kama Sutra” you will probably begin to think about buying a new car radio antenna.

If it becomes necessary to remove a car radio with a removable front panel from the container, you will need to insert two flat keys included with the radio onto the sides of it until they stop. But before that, do not forget to remove the front control panel - it is usually detached with the “Release” button.

Do-it-yourself modification of vases and frets

If you are tempted by the multimedia characteristics of 2DIN devices, then in order for your radio on the VAZ 2114 to become “like native” you will have to worry about modifications.

To do this, you need to acquire the following consumables:

• panel for 2114 (do not spoil the standard one, it may be useful when reselling the car);
• polyurethane foam;
• automotive putties, starting (fiberglass) and finishing;
• epoxy glue (resin);
• primer and paint (the material you will use to cover the panel afterwards);
• sandpaper.

Tools that will be useful:

• jigsaw;
• mounting knife;
• screwdriver;
• automotive spatula;
• brush.

2 din radio in VAZ 2114

The installation algorithm is as follows:

1. We choose a place on the panel for the future radio (remember, the air vents can be moved, and most of the buttons move perfectly within 10 cm).
2. We put the slide under the radio and outline the place.
3. We cut it out with a jigsaw.
4. Now from the scraps we assemble a full-fledged rectangle for fastening the sled. We cut them with a mounting knife and “plant” them with epoxy glue.
5. We insert the slides and fix them with screws on four sides (there is a little secret - secure the future radio with a vertical angle offset, then the sun will not blind the screen).
6. We select a place for the air ducts and lengthen them, if necessary, using corrugations.
7. When the slides are mounted, we blow everything with foam.
8. We cut off the foam and cover it with epoxy resin.
9. We putty the start, then the finish.
10. We prime.
11. We paint or cover with self-adhesive.
12. We connect the radio in the same way as described above.

Possible problems

Owners often encounter defects in power circuits, due to which the radio on the VAZ-2114 does not turn on. The cause of the malfunction is a blown fuse located in the mounting block or on the head unit housing. The element burns out due to short circuits or network overload caused by increased playback volume or connecting additional equipment.

The built-in display backlight diodes often fail and need to be replaced with similar ones. Moisture getting on the switch contacts leads to incorrect operation of the control buttons. The CD player begins to malfunction due to damage to the laser read head drive. Some radios are equipped with a built-in diagnostic system that displays error codes. Decoding the value will allow you to determine the cause of the malfunction.

As you know, old Russian cars do not have a standard car radio and therefore everyone connects it themselves. Here is one way to connect via a button, so that the battery does not run out and the radio settings are not lost.

Usually it is connected like this:

black wire - ground red and yellow are connected together making one and connected to the battery. (the red wire is for power, and the yellow wire is for settings).

So, in order for the power to turn off and the settings not to be lost, you need to cut the red wire and connect it to the button in any place convenient for you.

I installed it on the same platform along with the window regulators. (If anyone is interested in how to install them, you can look at my previous publication “Installing power windows on a VAZ classic with your own hands” -)

In the case of individual radio connectors, you can buy either an adapter connector for ISO, or cut the wires and connect them to the individual connector block according to the diagram (which is not recommended; in extreme cases, you should use heat-shrinkable tubes and precautions).

An important point when connecting the radio is to correctly connect the positive wire. To connect the radio, it is better to take it directly from the battery through the fuse. The diameter of the wiring must be no less than that of the radio connector. As a last resort, connect the radio from the cigarette lighter.

Example: standard connection diagram for a radio to reduce leakage:

Black - ground Yellow - power supply +12 volts, from the battery Red - signal to turn on the radio (from the ignition switch), low-current +12 volts (logical “1”). Blue - turning on the Antenna or other devices (low-current +12 volts when the radio is on) Diodes - any, low-current enough type KD522B

To connect the radio, you need to apply plus to two wires (red and yellow):

1. Yellow - responsible for powering the radio memory (settings)
2. Red - (power) turns off the radio.

For owners of VAZ 2110 cars, in order not to pull the wire to the ignition switch, you can connect to pin 5 of the BSK block:

However, such a connection has its drawbacks, for example, you need to leave the ignition key with the passenger so that he listens to music, and even when the ignition is on, power consumption increases.

In conclusion

As you can see, installing a radio is simple and for the most part requires only your desire. The main thing to note is that with any modernization not intended for the design, it is necessary to take care of the insulation of electrical connections and thermal insulation of coolants (corrugated air ducts).

The torpedo of the fourteenth, like most modern cars, is made of synthetic, flammable materials, so the issue of safety is very relevant. If you are not confident in your abilities, contact a professional workshop, because it is much cheaper than a burnt-out car.

Main nuances

• Before connecting the car radio, you must carefully study the instructions, since incorrect actions will lead to equipment breakdown or even fire.

Connecting a VAZ 2109 car radio

• In modern players with automatic tuning, due to the wiring features of domestic cars designed for older models, settings may fail when turning the ignition key.

Note: therefore, it is also necessary to study the features of VAZ cars.

Adapters for ISO connectors

Cutting off a non-standard standard plug and connecting the wires directly is not recommended, because over time the connection will become loose, may oxidize, you will have to solder not only the wiring, additional repairs will be required, replacing blown fuses. Sometimes there are acoustics with three outputs, but they have standardized markings and electrical circuits that allow you to connect standard cables to the device using pinouts. You can buy any type of adapter for ISO connectors from one model to another.

The car may not be equipped with connectors, then you need to connect the radio connector to the cable directly. This is done by twisting, soldering, or using a terminal block that does not require subsequent insulation. When twisting and soldering, heat shrink tubing is used for safe use of the equipment.

Replacing the standard audio system

• 7010B and 7023B. Radio tape recorder made in China. The cheapest option will cost about 3 thousand rubles. Equipped with a 7-inch screen with a resolution of up to 800x480 and 1 GB memory. Runs under Windows CE OS.
• 7021G. Operated by Windows CE 6 OS. Seven-inch screen with a resolution of 800x480, F1C500TM processor. Estimated price – 4-5 thousand rubles.
• RK-A701. Chinese radio, 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1028x600, 4-core RK3188 processor, 1 GB of memory, OS – Android 5. Price – up to 8 thousand rubles.

• AD-UNI707. Manufacturer – China, OS – Android 6, seven-inch touch screen resolution – 1024×600, 2 GB of memory, processor – AllWinner Quad Core T3. Cost – up to 13 thousand rubles.
• Prology DNU-2630. The 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 800x480 has high operating speed and excellent sound. The average price is no more than 13 thousand rubles.

• MEKEDE MKD. Radio tape recorder on the Android operating system, eight-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1024x600, memory capacity - 2 GB, cost - 16 thousand rubles.
• NaviPilot DROID4. 8-inch touch screen, resolution – 1024x600, memory – 2 GB, cost – 28 thousand rubles.

DVM 2117IQ. Equipped with a solid ARM11 600MHz processor, 8-inch touch screen and Windows operating system. At a price of more than 30 thousand rubles - only 256 MB of memory, screen resolution - 800x400.

To install any radio on the Lada Vesta, you will need an adapter frame for a 2DIN radio. You can buy it at any auto store.

Installing a standard radio

The depth of the standard seat for the MMC is 150 mm. If the dimensions of the new radio exceed this figure, then using a hacksaw blade or any other similar tool you will need to cut down the mount in the dashboard. The manufacturer has prepared all the wire blocks for connection in advance.

To install the multimedia system, you need to remove the plastic blanking strip from the dashboard. Immediately behind it are the ISO, USB, AUX connectors, as well as Fakra – connecting the radio antenna. Next, a standard MMC or any 1DIN radio is inserted into the hole. Things are more complicated with the installation of 2DIN media systems - you cannot do without modifications.

Installing an alternative MMC

First you need to carefully inspect the seat. In most cases, the installation of a 2DIN radio on the Lada Vesta will be prevented by a plastic partition in the depth. This partition must be removed.

To do this, you can use a file and sandpaper to level the surface. From the standard plug you may only need a frame with which to adjust the width. For connection, a standard ISO connector is used, which is available on all Vesta trim levels. Next, you need to turn on the radio and check the operation of the modes. In addition to the new audio system, it is recommended to install speakers in the door cards. The process will not take much time.