Installing an alarm system on a Lada Granta Liftback with your own hands. Advice from the experts

Each VAZ vehicle, including the Lada Granta Liftback, is equipped with a passive protection device - a standard immobilizer. This is a digital chip that transmits radio frequency signals to the electronic control unit when the door is activated by turning the key in the ignition core.

Car alarm function - passive protection

If the frequencies do not match or the mechanism does not work correctly, the car cannot be opened or the engine started.

There are frequent cases of system hacking and theft of technical equipment. In order to increase the level of safety, many motorists install active means of protection - multifunctional alarms.

The range of secret police vehicles is wide, but not all are compatible with the Lada Granta Liftback due to design features and technical characteristics. In order to provide methodological assistance, we will consider the algorithm for self-installation of an anti-theft system using the example of a Lada Granta Liftback car.

The best alarm systems for Lada Granta Liftback

Selection of car alarms for Grant
Technical characteristics by which “anti-theft” are classified:

• Manufacturer: Magnum, Pandect, Pandora, Scher-Khan, Sheriff, StarLine, iCode;
• Type of communication: one- and two-way;
• Autostart;
• Signal coding;
• CAN – module;
• GSM – module;
• Turbo timer;
• Sensors

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How to connect the alarm yourself?

Now, armed with knowledge, you can connect the alarm itself. It’s worth noting right away that in Grant the manufacturer installed a stock limit switch only on the driver’s door. For the other three doors you will have to buy limit switches separately. We immediately buy connectors for them. You will also need to purchase about 11 m of medium-thick wire and an Alfa 12V siren (bell).

We install the siren and limit switch in the engine compartment. Through the plug, which is located near the engine, we pass the wire coming from the bell and limit switch into the passenger compartment. The main block of the protective system is located behind the Lada instruments. To do this, remove the steering casing and the dashboard trim. We must place a service button on the bottom strip of the fuse panel, and the shock sensor is also installed there. It is best to install the transmitter/antenna above the rear view mirror. On the left pillar, as is customary among car enthusiasts, there is an LED indicator. The next important step is to connect the main unit to the ignition switch. The rest of the work concerns the automatic opening of doors in the car.

We extend the wiring to all doors of your vehicle. Now we connect the electric drive to the central locking. Granta has an electric drive, but the manufacturer chose not to connect it, so you will have to do it yourself. We look at the connection points of the Lada Grant, assemble the connector and connect the wiring. We pull the wires into the cabin through the corrugated door tube. We connect all connectors. At the same time, you need to connect the wires in the remaining doors.

Now you can start testing the new security system.

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Step by step installation

If this is your first time performing such manipulations and you have no idea how, what and where, follow exactly the recommendations in the step-by-step instructions, and everything will work out for you:

1. First of all, you need to install an alarm bell (siren) under the hood.
2. Then the limit switch is installed on the hood cover. There is even a special place for it on the engine shield. But only a limit switch according to the European standard will do, and in order to install a domestic analogue there, you will have to work hard.
3. To the left of the engine you will find a rubber plug through which you need to lay the wire from the siren and the previously installed limit switch into the cabin.
4. Next comes work with the main unit of the security system. It is best to install it behind car instruments. Select the appropriate bracket and install the device.
5. Attach the service button to the bottom strip of the fuse box.
6. Install a shock sensor nearby.
7. To install the wiring to the signal transmitter, you will need to remove the lamp shade and sun visors. Place the transmitter above the rearview mirror.
8. The LED indicator is traditionally attached to the left pillar.
9. After carefully studying the connection diagram, you can begin connecting the main unit of the alarm system to the ignition switch.
10. The most difficult stage is the automatic opening of the door. And all because central locking is installed and the driver's door can only be opened with a key. But still there is an opening electric drive, but it is not connected. This means that there are no necessary wires in the connectors. Therefore, you need to remove the 9-pin and look for suitable microcontacts, because the standard ones will not fit - they will not be able to provide the necessary grip. Then simply assemble the connector and then connect the wires. This procedure must be repeated on all doors.
11. Route the wires into the interior through a corrugated tube and install all the door switches. The latter must be connected in parallel.

Test the installed security system. If it works, then you did everything correctly. It is not so easy to install it yourself, but if you want to do it, you will succeed.

Source: ladaautos.ru

Alarm connection points on Lada Granta Liftback

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Connection points

As soon as the thought of purchasing an alarm has occurred to you, you must first decide on your choice. What exactly do you want from a security system? You only need protection or some other additional functions that a device of this kind can provide.

It’s worth saying right away that in most cases there is no point in buying the most sophisticated newest model. A strong middle player will be more useful for Granta. Typically, brands of such systems quickly become popular or fly off the shelves like melted popsicles. An alarm system that has proven itself to be excellent will be in demand simply because it has been tested by many, and nowadays information reaches consumers much faster than even just five years ago.

The configuration of the security system completely depends on its model, so the presence or absence of any elements does not yet indicate a defect, etc.

Next, we will look at one of the proven autostart systems - Starline. It is chosen by car owners who prefer to service their iron horse themselves, rather than throw it into the hands of service station masters on every occasion. Moreover, this system is perfect not only for Grants standard, but also for liftback and luxury.

Initially, during assembly, the factory equipped the Grant with a limit switch only for the driver's door, so you will need to additionally purchase new ones for the remaining three doors, as well as connection blocks. In addition, you will need about 10 m of wire and an alarm bell, which usually comes with the security system, but not always.

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General tips for installing alarms

• To supply power to the alarm unit, you should take energy only from the constant positive, which goes directly to the battery, bypassing fuse protection.
• It is best to attach the light indicator not to the dimensions (as recommended by the instructions), but to the turn signal network.
• If possible, the alarm antenna should be connected as close to metal parts as possible, as this will result in a better signal.
• After connecting all the elements, check and adjust the shock sensor to the optimal values.

Conclusion

The standard passive protection system on the Lada Granta Liftback is not enough. It is necessary to additionally install an active alarm.

Considering the wide range of products on the market, it is difficult for an inexperienced owner to make the right choice and select the correct security module model.

When purchasing, consider the cost of the product, and then its technical characteristics.

The article provides reviews of the most popular anti-theft models. The owner has the final say.

To disperse the punks, for those who need a beeper, a simple alarm will do. No feedback, with a minimal set of functions. Engine blocking and sound signal. Alligator A-LIGHT or Leopard LR433 are suitable. You can click on widgets and look at the characteristics on websites.

It's simple. Buy it, install it yourself. The main thing is that after self-installation, the neighbors sleep peacefully, otherwise they themselves will steal your car))) If not yourself, then get ready to look for service and money. And this is about three to four thousand rubles. I don’t see any point in spending money on such beepers, especially since most cars have a standard beeper.

More serious alarms already inspire some confidence. After trying various manufacturers, I chose StarLine. The choice is wide, depending on everyone's needs. For those for whom it is important not to lose touch with the car, the StarLine A63 ECO option is good. Optionally, you can make autostart, GPS, GSM. The A63 has broader functions, it already has auto start and a security mode when the engines are running. I really liked the StarLine E63 alarm system, it can still be found, but it is no longer in production. The broken LCD display on the key fob did not interfere with the proper operation of the system. An easy and intuitive settings menu where you can adjust the sensitivity of the sensors, autostart time and even view the temperature inside the car. It’s especially good in the morning, you know how to dress. However, go through the widget to the stores, select the necessary parameters. I was pleasantly surprised by the possibility of installing the purchased alarm system either from the seller or from the seller’s partners. Thus, one of the stores offers installation of an alarm with auto start for only 2,500 from a partner.

I made my choice. What you like is up to you to decide. I recommend, but I don't force. A nice bonus from the manufacturer is a wide network of authorized installation centers and 24-hour technical support in case of unforeseen situations. Okay, I'm probably boring you by now. Think, decide, call me an advertiser. All the best and good luck!

Car alarm connection points for Lada Granta 2022, automatic transmission, Starline A93 2can2lin

Ignition switch: +12 – brown ign 1 – blue/black acc – pink starter – connect to the gray connector at the bottom of the fuse box, the outermost red

From the can doors, brake pedal, engine running. When activating the comfort function, be sure to allow control of the standard security system.

Instrument panel: turns – blue and blue/black can h – pink/green can l – yellow/blue

LIN bus - red/green to the gap (white/green towards the connector, white towards the car) in the harness from the driver's door

trunk - black/blue from the trunk, diode in the gap hood - standard limit switch white/black, diode in the gap

The keyless bypass was trained not when the ignition was turned on, but rather when it was attempted to start (before starting, both learning methods gave an error). The engine had a mass air flow sensor.

Passage under the hood through the plastic plug of the clutch pedal.

Connection points for car alarms on Lada Granta, the cheapest equipment

Ignition switch: +12 – brown ign1 – blue/black starter – red

Instrument panel: turns – blue and blue/black handbrake – brown/blue (diode breaks)

Driver's threshold: driver's limit switch - red/green, we connect the rest of the doors to it

Under the hood: Tahoe - white/black on the ignition module, the hood tip is in its normal place

Trunk limit switch – we install the connector on the trunk (the limit switch is already in the lock).

We install our own central locking.

Which alarm system should you choose?

First you need to choose a security system. Most owners of budget domestic cars choose the StarLine alarm system. This option is the most suitable if you look at the price-quality ratio. At an affordable price, this system offers the driver fairly high-quality vehicle protection. Before you start working, you need to read the instructions that come with the alarm.

Alarm connection diagram

If you don't have one yet, you can look at it in the diagram. In addition, we immediately determine the connection points for the Lada Granta alarm system. First, the name of the circuit is indicated, then the wire color, polarity and its location:

1. +12V, pink, polarity “+”, ignition switch.
2. IGN_1, blue, “+”, ignition switch.
3. Start, red, “+”, ignition switch.
4. Turns, blue/black, “+”, left threshold.
5. Fuel pump, gray, “+”, left threshold.
6. Driver's limit switch, red/green, “-”, left threshold.
7. Handbrake, brown/blue, “-”, left threshold.
8. Engine limit switch, red/green, “-”, tidy.
9. Handbrake, brown/blue, “-”, tidy.
10. Central locking, install an electric drive in the driver's door.
11. Trunk, white/black, “-”, harness in trunk.
12. Tachometer, brown/red, pulses, in the “Norma” configuration, can be taken on the electric power steering unit.

Result of vehicle inspection after attempted theft

After inspecting the car, Autostudio specialists identified the following damage:

• the driver's door lock cylinder is turned to allow direct access to the car interior;
• The standard steering lock is broken;
• The standard ECU (electronic engine control unit) was replaced with one prepared in advance by the thief.

The thief left a replacement ECU with probably new keys pre-registered and the standard immobilizer disabled in the car, having forgotten to pick it up during his hasty escape.