Wiring diagrams for Lada Kalina. Pinouts

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After the next update, the Priora began installing a restyled dashboard in the car’s interior. A large display has become located in the center, which can display not only on-board computer information, but also navigation. We'll tell you how to change the old instrument cluster on a Priora or Kalina to a new instrument panel.

LED Strip Light

In addition, an excellent addition to all of the above tuning options to complete the interior improvement picture is to install new lighting around the entire perimeter of the cabin. To do this, you will need to lay a diode strip of the desired color (or different shades) and connect it to a standard battery, that is, the on-board network. Additional lighting due to the LED strip will give the interior an attractive appearance and highlight all the changes made.

The following tuning of the Lada-Kalina interior is carried out with your own hands:

• Installing a diode strip around the perimeter of the car allows you to provide additional lighting for literally the entire interior. The brightness and shade of the backlight directly depend on the LEDs you have selected. This lighting option allows you to increase illumination by an average of two or even more times. If necessary, you can install separate ribbon inserts into the roof of the cabin, and it is quite possible to create the effect of a “starry sky”.
• Attaching an LED strip to the elements of the front dashboard, in its lower part, allows you to additionally illuminate the areas at the feet of the driver and passengers. This tuning will increase the comfort of being in the car.
• Also, in some situations, the LED strip is mounted on the car body. Most often, such lighting is used as auxiliary or even main running lights. However, such tapes are often exposed to external mechanical influences from the environment, which is why they can quickly fail.

If you want to become the happy owner of an original and stylish car and proudly drive on the roads, tuning will help you with this. Such improvements will help improve not only the appearance of the machine, but also increase its efficiency. You are guaranteed the envious glances of all surrounding car owners!

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Description of the instrument panel Lada Priora and Kalina

The Lada Priora/Kalina instrument cluster is designed to display driving characteristics, the current state of vehicle systems that ensure traffic safety, as well as the correct operation of the entire vehicle as a whole. If you are a novice driver, then this description of the dashboard will help you understand the readings of instruments and indicators.

1. Tachometer. Shows engine speed in real time. The red scale zone indicates a dangerous operating mode for the engine;
2. Malfunction lamp of the electronic brake force distributor. To check, the lamp lights up red for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on. The burning of the lamp in other cases indicates a malfunction; when driving with a burning lamp, increased safety measures must be observed;
3. Battery charge lamp. To check, the lamp lights up red when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine starts. If the lamp is lit in other cases, it indicates a lack of battery charge;
4. Left turn signal lamp. Flashes when the turn signal or hazard lights are on;
5. Speedometer. Shows at what speed the car is currently moving;
6. Engine oil pressure warning lamp. To check, the lamp lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine starts. In other cases, the lamp is lit indicating low pressure in the engine lubrication system. It is not recommended to operate the engine in such conditions;
7. Right turn signal lamp. Flashes when the turn signal or hazard lights are on;
8. Handbrake lamp. Lights up red when the parking brake is applied;
9. Coolant temperature gauge. Engine operating temperature is 90 degrees and above to the red zone. It is prohibited to operate the vehicle if it overheats. When the arrow reaches the red zone, a buzzer will sound. To extend engine life, it is recommended not to operate the engine at high speeds until the coolant temperature reaches operating temperature;
10. Gasoline level indicator in the tank. The arrow shows the fuel level. Lack of gasoline can damage the fuel pump;
11. Fuel reserve lamp. Lights up with an accompanying buzzer signal when there is less than 10 liters of fuel left in the tank;
12. Button for switching display modes and resetting daily mileage readings. A short press switches between daily and total mileage. When you hold the button, the daily mileage is reset, accompanied by a sound;
13. Hazard warning light. Flashes red when the emergency lights are turned on simultaneously with the turn signals.
14. Electric power steering (EPS) malfunction lamp. To check, the lamp lights up yellow when the ignition is turned on for a few seconds. Lighting of the lamp in other cases indicates a malfunction of the EUR;
15. Headlight high beam lamp. Lights up when the high beam headlights are turned on;
16. Lamp for turning on external lighting. Lights up when the headlights are turned on or the headlights are low beam;
17. Airbag system malfunction lamp. To check, the lamp lights up yellow when the ignition is turned on for a few seconds. In other cases, if the lamp is illuminated, it indicates a malfunction in the airbag system. In this case, in the event of an accident, the airbags will not deploy;
18. Immobilizer lamp. If the system is working properly and the engine is allowed to start, when the ignition is turned on, the lamp flashes once and goes out. If the lamp flashes constantly (accompanied by short beeps), then the system is faulty. If, after turning on the ignition, the lamp lights up for 15 seconds and goes out, then the anti-theft system is not activated;
19. Liquid crystal display of the on-board computer (BC). Displays daily and total mileage, as well as information from the BC;
20. Seat belt warning light (optional). The lamp lights up when the driver's seat belt is not fastened, accompanied by buzzer signals for 1.5 minutes;
21. Brake system emergency lamp. To check, the lamp lights up red when the ignition is turned on for 4 seconds. In other cases, the lamp is lit indicating an insufficient level of brake fluid, or another malfunction of the brake system;
22. Front passenger airbag lamp (optional). Passenger airbag deactivation lamp;
23. Anti-lock braking system fault lamp (optional). To check, the lamp lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out after a few seconds or after the engine starts. When the lamp is lit, there is a malfunction in the ABS system, but the brakes remain fully operational;
24. Engine management system malfunction lamp (Check Engine). To check, it lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine starts. In other cases, the lamp is lit indicating a malfunction in the system. See the error code.

External tuning of Lada Kalina, Kalina 2 | motorring online store

Would you like a brief history of the LADA Kalina model? The development of the car at AVTOVAZ began in 1993. In 1998, the designed model was named “Kalina”. Serial production started only on November 18, 2004. A total of 5 years to give the car a name, and 11 years to develop it. Not fast!

But it is worth noting that at that time this model was truly new for AVTOVAZ: a new platform, a new level of comfort and quality and a new design. By the way, about the design: the first generation of the model was made in the so-called “biodesign”, which was fashionable in the global auto industry right in the early 90s, when the model began to be developed. But after 11 years, the trends changed; the exterior of the car at the time of its release seemed outdated to Russians, but there were many people who liked this car. For the rest, external tuning became the solution! By the way, LADA Kalina quickly became a real popular and mass car, so there were never any problems with the range of tuning for this car:

• radiator grilles and bumper grilles
• side mirrors (including electric ones) and covers for them
• "sabers"
• door handles and trims
• eyelashes and overlays for lamps
• PTF frames
• spoilers
• door moldings
• alternative optics
• bumpers
• lockers
• towbars
• roof racks
• and other.

The manufacturer managed to modernize the design of the model when the second generation of Kalina was born in 2020. Despite the fact that the overall power structure of the body has not undergone any changes (including doors, windshield), the car received complex-shaped headlights and lanterns and a massive bumper with a powerful radiator grille. You should be careful with tuning the “second generation”, since the exterior of this generation turned out to be quite successful.

By the way, on the basis of the LADA Kalina 2 station wagon and hatchback (the second generation sedan was never produced), small-scale modifications (a kind of factory tuning) also appeared, which turned out to be very popular in the market. On the “base” of the station wagon, they made a “pseudo-crossover” Kalina Cross - an all-terrain station wagon, which, in addition to high ground clearance, also received “off-road” appearance modifications. And the hatchback got sporty variations – Sport and NFR.

What conclusion do we draw? “Kalina”, despite its popular name, is excellent for exterior modifications, that is, external tuning.

Eliminating air pockets in the radiator

Since the system in question is absolutely sealed, getting rid of air is not so easy. The car must be placed on any inclined surface with the front facing up (the steeper, the more effective). You should warm up the power unit until the second circulation circle opens, move the temperature regulator to the maximum position, direct the air flow into the cabin and activate the fan at second speed. Next, increasing the engine speed to 4.5-5 thousand, we hold it for some time.

Then the pedal is released until the idle speed appears. If the problem is not completely resolved, the procedure should be repeated.

Despite the fact that modern domestic cars have updated characteristics, some factory defects are still present. Modification of the cooling system on the Lada Kalina is available in several ways and helps to avoid the formation of air locks. Moreover, the procedure does not require significant financial investment.

Vehicle interior

Kalina's interior is mainly assembled from “hard” types of plastic. It feels cheap to the touch, but there is no foreign smell, and the assembly turned out to be excellent: there are no seams or backlashes, including during aggressive driving (apparently, the suspension takes increased vibrations very well). You should also pay attention to the fact that the front panel itself is assembled from a minimum of removable components.

The same tidy: completely monolithic and can be removed only after removing the mounting frame. The trunk control button is located under the panel, directly below the light control buttons. Traditionally, it is located in the area of ​​the gear lever, but in the new location it turned out to be very convenient: it is impossible to hook it while driving. Although this, by and large, would not have done anything: Lada uses an interactive system that takes into account in what situation it is simply impossible to open the trunk.

Regarding energy intensity, Kalina’s interior looks more than neat. But in terms of sound insulation, everything is not so rosy. Inside, and especially in the rear seats, passengers clearly hear almost every collision with a pebble. This is due to the lack of rear fenders. It seems that the manufacturer simply forgot to install them.

However, the developers were informed about this problem even at the start of sales of Kalina 2. According to their statement, anyone who has encountered this problem is recommended to visit a company car dealership, where the “defect” will be fixed free of charge. In later cars produced after the first batch, “lockers” are installed initially. And this really helped reduce the noise.

Buyers of the new Lada Kalina 2 also note that its “sound system” has been radically redesigned. This does not mean acoustics and multimedia, but the noise that various switches and relays make. The surprising thing is that they have remained the same.

Why do they “sound” differently? Apparently this is how the new soundproofing works. However, the noise in no way interferes with a comfortable ride.

Technical features of the system

The unified layout and closed design of the engine cooling system (SOD) of the Kalina are also characteristic of other VAZ models. The system is designed to remove thermal energy from heated engine elements using antifreeze or other coolant.

The SOD consists of the following functional parts.

1. Cooling radiator. Reduces coolant temperature due to the flow of cold air masses.
2. Fan. Used for rapid cooling of antifreeze in the Kalina cooling system.
3. Expansion tank. Designed to compensate for the volume of coolant (coolant). The need for this unit is related to the expansion/constriction property of the coolant.
4. A pump or centrifugal pump, which is responsible for the forced circulation of antifreeze through the appropriate channels.
5. A thermostat whose task is to regulate the volume of antifreeze in the Kalina cooling system.
6. Temperature sensor involved in SOD control.

The operation of the cooling system is based on the close interconnection of various parts, elements and sensors, including devices that are designed to measure oil temperature. The passage of coolant in a large or small circle depends on the engine temperature. In the first case, antifreeze passes through all components of the SOD, except the radiator. With such circulation, the thermostat is closed. As the engine temperature rises, this element gradually opens. The antifreeze, having passed a large circle, enters the radiator. The latter device is cooled by oncoming air masses. If this is not enough, a signal is sent to the ventilated unit, which begins to forcibly direct air masses to the cells.

The cooled liquid enters a small circle. Next, taking into account the engine temperature, the antifreeze automatically circulates in a small or large circle. At the same time, the optimal operating temperature is maintained, which should be in the range of 95-105°C. This factor has a direct impact on the performance of the Kalina stove. In this case, it will not be able to supply warm air masses into the cabin.

If there are any doubts about the operation of the ODS, you need to diagnose the car, finding out the causes of the malfunction. You can fix the breakdown either with your own hands or with the help of a car mechanic.

Which wire goes where?

First, let's look at the back of the instrument panel. At the top there are:

• fuel level indicator;
• dashboard lighting lamps;
• control of right and left turns (separately);
• tachometer;
• block with many plugs;
• coolant temperature gauge.

As you can see, there is really nothing particularly complicated here. At the bottom of the instrument panel on the back side there are controllers:

• high beam;
• "emergency lights";
• CHECK ENGINE;
• battery charge;
• parking brake;
• oil pressure;
• air damper (for models with a carburetor);
• outdoor lighting work.

In addition, there is also a speedometer and a brake fluid level indicator lamp.

Now let's take a closer look at the pads. There are two of them - white and red. In the first, the connectors and wires look like this (in order):

1. Ground wire black.
2. Red-brown – low-voltage supply from the ECU to the tachometer.
3. Yellow – high-voltage supply to the tachometer from the coil.
4. Red-blue - comes from the battery through the 6th fuse Const with a voltage of 12 volts.
5. Green-white - leads to the coolant temperature sensor.
6. Green-yellow – fuse F1, responsible for the side lights.
7. This connector has no color, it goes to the throttle valve.
8. Red and white – leading to the CHECK ENGINE indicator light.
9. 2 orange wires leading to two F19 + 12 volt power fuses.
10. Same as the previous connector.
11. 2 blue-brown wires leading to the “VK” terminal of the handbrake.
12. The output to terminal D of the generator is a brown-white wire.
13. Gray and blue - wire going to the oil pressure sensor.

Salon

Changes in the interior space directly depend on the preferences of the car owner. For long trips, Kalina lacks sound insulation and comfortable seats. The seats can be taken from another car or the existing ones can be modified by adding lateral support and increasing the lower part.

To travel short distances, the Kalina must be equipped with a good stereo system and additional interior lighting (back row lighting, front passenger and driver foot lighting). Another way to change the appearance of the interior is to change the color scheme of the dashboard. This can be done by covering its individual parts with vinyl film.

Car tuning emphasizes the individuality of its owner. Makes the car unique and noticeable. The changes made should not impair safety or make the car less comfortable; otherwise, each owner can make changes according to his needs and his understanding of comfort.

Rear sofas - what to replace them with in the VAZ 2110?

If everything is approximately clear with the front seat options, then the rear sofas require a special approach. We are talking about an unconventional size and rather strange types of fastening of a sofa from AvtoVAZ. If you are far from automotive, it is better not to modify the rear seats yourself. To do this you will need the help of specialists

It is important to find a car of the same size, as wider cushions and backrests will have to be redesigned. The installation process is quite complicated:

you need to choose good rear sofas from models such as Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai Solaris, KIA Rio, Renault Logan, and you can also pay attention to Toyota Corolla; Next comes the dismantling of the seats of your car, which is not particularly difficult - just unscrew a few fasteners to get all the structural parts without any difficulties; Next, you should try on new seats, it is quite possible that you will have to order their re-upholstery at a studio, since it is very difficult, and sometimes impossible, to guess the size perfectly; the next step is the installation of fasteners, it is necessary to remove the fastening parts from the VAZ seats and rearrange them on the purchased pillows and backrests for high-quality fastening; after that, all that remains is to install the finished seats in place and enjoy the updated interior of your car, also don’t forget to take a photo and share it on the forums and in the logbook.

Of course, this sounds much simpler than it is done. The process may take more than one day, especially if the seats need to be altered, shortened or lengthened. When choosing seats for the rear of a car, it is best to buy a whole interior set. This will help significantly reduce the cost of further alterations. After all, if you install chairs of different colors, you will have to sew covers or change the upholstery and spend extra money.

Chip tuning Lada Granta

An undoubted advantage to engine performance will be competent chip tuning of the Lada Grant. Reflashing the electronic engine control unit will also give the car an additional increase in power, but what is more important in this case is, perhaps, the elasticity of operation, engine life and efficiency. An excellent solution could also be to install an electronic gas pedal on the Grant.

This will not only increase the sensitivity of the engine and reduce the reaction time to movement of the accelerator pedal, but will also make driving more comfortable. Precise fuel dosage will ensure both efficiency and improved vehicle dynamics as a whole. In addition, electronic gas pedal kits will allow you to regulate and switch engine operating modes based on the driver’s personal preferences.

Instrument panel electrical diagram Kalina 2

1,2 – blocks of the instrument panel wiring harness to the blocks of the front wiring harness; 3, 4 – blocks of the instrument panel wiring harness to the blocks of the rear wiring harness; 5 – lighting control module; 6 – ignition switch; 7 – on-board computer mode switch; 8 – windshield wiper switch; 9 – instrument cluster; 10 – light signaling switch; 11 – trunk lock drive switch; 12 – diagnostic block; 13 – block of the instrument panel wiring harness to the block of the wiring harness of the air supply box; 14 – rear window heating switch; 15 – alarm switch; 16 – brake signal switch; 17 – multimedia system; 19 – rotating device; 20 – driver airbag module; 21 – sound signal switch; 22 – mounting block: K1 – relay for the electric fan of the engine cooling system; K2 – door lock relay; K3 – additional starter relay; K4 – additional relay; K6 – windshield wiper relay; K7 – headlight high beam relay; K8 – sound signal relay; K9 – relay for low beam headlights; K10 – relay for turning on the heated rear window; K11 – main relay; K12 – fuel pump relay; 23 – electric power steering; 24 – cigarette lighter; 25 – lampshade lighting of the glove box; 26 – glove box lighting switch; 27 – block of the instrument panel wiring harness to the block of the ignition system wiring harness; 28 – engine control system controller; 29 – block of the instrument panel wiring harness to the block of the rear wiring harness 4; 30 – electronic accelerator pedal; 31 – heater motor speed regulator; 32 – heater electric motor; 33 – solar radiation sensor; 34 – ESC switch; 35 – relay (K13) of the electric fan of the engine cooling system 3; 36 – compressor relay (K16); 37 – relay (K14) for heating the windshield; 38 – relay (K15) for heating the windshield 2; 39 – headlight range control regulator; 40 – additional relay; 41 – passenger airbag module; 42 – evaporator temperature sensor; 43 – steering angle sensor; 44 – windshield heating element; 46 – windshield heating switch; 47 – central unit of body electronics; 48 – micromotor reducer of the air flow distributor flap; 49 – gear shift control drive; 50 – controller of the automatic climate control system; 51 – micromotor gearbox for mixing air flows; 52 – micromotor gearbox for recirculation damper drive.

Lighting

The interior lighting of the Lada Kalina leaves much to be desired. Only the front part of the car is equipped with a small lamp. The rear area of ​​the cabin does not have any lighting devices. According to numerous reviews, tuning the interior of the Lada-Kalina hatchback includes installing a rear row light, which an LED strip will help with. You can connect it to the front lamp, and hide the wiring under the ceiling card. For convenience, you can mount a separate switch in the rear row area. Thanks to this, passengers have the opportunity to turn it on themselves if necessary.

Controls and additional devices

Vehicle controls include:

• clutch pedal;

brake pedal;

• gas pedal.

The front panel is very difficult to remove. In addition to the listed special devices and fret controls, it also contains some additional devices that are located in its central part.

The control system of the Lada Kalina is simple, so neither professionals nor ordinary car enthusiasts have any problems with it. It includes the following devices.

1. Control mechanism for interior ventilation and heating.
2. Air conditioner control device.
3. Rear window heating control device.
4. Ashtray.

The torpedo will need to be removed, for example, to replace the radio or install sound insulation.

Interior tuning

Car owners also make a lot of changes to the Kalina’s interior.

Replacement of upholstery. The standard interior trim in Kalina is a combination of plastic inserts and leatherette. Many tuning enthusiasts remove the tabs and replace them with leatherette. Connoisseurs of comfort also get rid of leatherette, replacing it with velor or carpet. These materials can transform the interior, but they cannot be called durable.

Replacing seats. When a car undergoes deep tuning, it rarely happens without replacing the standard seats with sports ones. They are more suitable for the aggressive driving style for which the car is being prepared. Anatomical Kalina-Sport seats with high headrests and back support are in great demand. The cost of one such seat is from 7 thousand rubles.

Tuning enthusiasts often install sports seats on Kalina, making aggressive driving easier.

Dashboard and steering wheel trim. To add individuality to the dashboard, Kalina owners usually use vinyl film. Film painted to look like carbon is in particular demand. It looks very stylish on the dashboard. But there is also a minus - after 5 years, even the highest quality vinyl film becomes unusable. As for the steering braid, you can purchase it at any specialized store. The range of braids is now very wide.

Additional interior lighting. For illumination, various LED strips are used, connected to the vehicle’s on-board network. The cost of one such tape is from 400 rubles. Most often, additional lighting is installed on the floor of the car. Its purpose is not only aesthetic, but also practical: if the driver drops some small item on the floor of the cabin, it will not be difficult to find it.

They started lighting door handles in the Kalina cabin just a couple of years ago

Design solutions.

The appearance of the Kalina corresponded to fashionable trends at that time; biodesign was very popular in the 90s, thanks to which the front of the car turned out to be “cute and smiling.” Thanks to its smooth lines and rounded shapes, the car looked quite modern and harmonious, as evidenced by the fact that it was in demand not only in Russia, but in countries such as Germany, for example.

In addition to the exterior, the designers abandoned previous interior developments, which did not at all match the appearance of the car. This is how the updated interior appeared, which was designed using the latest equipment in mathematical models. The spaciousness and ease of seating of the Kalina were many times higher than the level of previous models.

They didn’t skimp on Kalina’s interior design at all, as a result of which the interior turned out to be not only modern, but also very ergonomic.

Let's move on to specific examples. One of them is the seatback tilt adjustment mechanism. These mechanisms are manufactured by the German company Keiper, which specializes in the development of these units. This is not the only example of the participation of foreign companies in the development of the Kalina’s interior; the seats were also designed with the help of other foreign companies.

In the late 90s, the Kalina filling differed in many ways from its relatives:

• instrument panel lighting with LEDs;
• electric reverse gear lock;
• factory air conditioner, which could regulate the temperature itself;
• light switch;
• new generation headlights;
• recirculation of the heating system and ventilation system.

The design of the platform is what really did not give the designers freedom of action. The steering rack is located quite high and is attached to the engine shield. Because of this, it is problematic to balance the driving performance of the car. By experimenting with the suspension, Kalina managed to give it precision when cornering, unlike the VAZ-2110.

At first, the Kalina was equipped with an eight-valve 1.6-liter engine.

However, everything can't be perfect!

The first cars became famous for the fact that up to 50% of their power steering units were faulty, they simply failed! This significant flaw caused a lot of noise among the people, because there were cases when cars turned completely in the wrong direction.

Later, of course, this defect was corrected by the Kalina designers. The front of the production car was slightly modified, but the light and smooth steering wheel was appreciated (mostly by women). Electric power steering instead of hydraulics is the right solution for Kalina.

Thus, through experiments with the internal and external appearance of the Kalina, by 2001 it had acquired its final form. The changed appearance of the Kalina was very reminiscent of the Opel Corsa, and the sedan was similar to the Chevrolet Corsa.

Ultimately, the designers came up with a car tailored for the B-class. It could be compared to the Fiat Palio and Renault Symbol. However, Kalina turned out to be more affordable in its price category and more compact.

So, VAZ managed to create a new generation car, which was different from its predecessors in almost every way, even though the platform was not the first freshness. In Kalina-2, which is successfully used today, a fairly large number of technical solutions remain from the old version of Kalina.

Torpedo

The dashboard is considered one of the important elements of the interior. For tuning the interior of Lada-Kalina, two main options are used. The first, which costs a budget, is to buy a special panel trim and attach it over the standard dashboard. This option is considered inexpensive because during its installation it may be difficult to select the exact dimensions. Therefore, the overlay will have to be trimmed a little. This is a rather complex and difficult process, which, if done incorrectly, can completely ruin the appearance of the salon. The second option is to purchase a completely new dashboard. In this case, installation will not take much time. However, you will need to spend a lot of money.

Is it a good decision?

The second generation Kalina turned out to be a complete car, the interior of which simply does not make sense to supplement with something new.

But, in general, too few innovations were introduced to call this car production the second generation. It would be more correct to call it “one and a half”, but in this case marketing would play a cruel joke on the manufacturer.

Special attention should be paid to the station wagon and crossover, in which there was too much space for passengers in the back. It may even feel like you are now in a compact minibus.

However, this is a budget class passenger car, costing only 500-512 thousand rubles. It does not provide any additional equipment, with the exception of expanding the electrical equipment package. But this is a third-party service.

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VAZ Kalina station wagon - tuning as a means of transformation

Cars of the Kalina series have proven themselves well on Russian roads. If you add tuning to their practicality and unpretentiousness, you will get an excellent car that will look great in a diverse traffic flow.

1 History of the five-door Lada Kalina car

The Volga auto giant began mass production of the VAZ 1117 Lada Kalina station wagon in 2007, and the car was first presented at the famous auto show in Germany in Leipzig a year earlier. The seventeenth model is currently the last in this series. The continuation of this VAZ line should be the Lada Kalina Cross.

VAZ 1117 Lada Kalina

2 How to make a standard car exterior original and expressive

If funds allow, you can try airbrushing the body. Which one? It all depends on your tastes and preferences. But we advise you to avoid unnecessary display and provocative drawings in the form of grinning predators and half-naked girls. The car will be decorated with various interweaving patterns, ornaments, and natural compositions. Of course, you can’t do this with your own hands.

The station wagon will receive further improvement by replacing the standard wheels with more elegant alloy wheels. VAZ Lada Kalina will look more presentable with black or metallic wheels. You can put your car in low-profile tires. Just remember that it is good on flat sections of city streets or country highways. Tuning the car's headlights will also add originality.

Required

The Itelma instrument panel with navigation can be of two types (externally they are no different):

• 21700-3801010-50 without CAN bus;
• 21700-3801010-60 from CAN bus.

They are not interchangeable, so before purchasing, you should determine whether your vehicle uses a CAN bus or not.

For Priora:

• until 06.2012, cars were produced without a CAN bus;
• remove the instrument cluster and look at the article number or at the block with wires (see pinout of connectors below).

For Kalina (VAZ 1117, 1118, 1119) - all cars without a CAN bus.

Additionally you will need:

• Right steering column switch with joystick (catalog number: 1118-3709340-20);
• Antenna (for roof installation): 1118-7903074.

You can also buy ready-made kits (device + antenna + switch):

• for Lada Priora - 2170-3801010-55;
• for Lada Kalina 1 - 1118-3801010-55.

Cover trims

If sticking special decorative trims on the dashboard does not seem enough, you can dismantle the plastic door trim yourself and improve it. For example, tuning the interior of a Lada Kalina, which imitates natural materials, always looks impressive and attractive. After removing the trim of the standard parts, cover its elements with durable vinyl or carbolic film. After the material is glued, all parts are assembled strictly in the reverse order. Most often, car enthusiasts use film with a pattern similar to the texture of wood. Let us remind you that special pads can be mounted on parts of the speaker system housing.

To do the work yourself, you will need a stationery knife, scissors and the material itself. Experts advise sticking the film directly onto the plastic.

Pre-mark the places where the holes for the buttons will be located. To do this, use a paper stencil. For convenience, remove the plastic panel. After you cut out the pattern, clean the plastic parts and degrease their surface. Only after this can the film be applied.

Kalina stove design

Kalina's stove differs depending on the configuration, so its design changes significantly if an air conditioner is installed in the car. For example, if there is an air conditioner in a car, the number of parts in the interior heating system increases. The mechanism of the Kalina stove itself is quite complex and includes many different parts and dampers that regulate the air supply, as well as its direction.

Consider the design of the stove

1. Stove fan;
2. Fan snail;
3. Air recirculation;
4. Air ducts;
5. Stove body;
6. Radiator pipe;
7. Radiator pipe.

Head optics: how to improve them?

In many ways, the exterior style is determined by the installed head optics and rear lights. The design options available at the factory cannot be called attractive, since they are still manufactured using old technologies and are of low quality.

The features of such tuning include the following points:

1. You can upgrade the existing structure or purchase a new one. Some tuning salons provide the opportunity to buy new optics and lights that are ideal for the car.
2. There are quite a large number of ways to modernize an already installed structure. An example is recommendations related to replacing a standard light source with a diode one.

Why are diode light sources so popular today? There are quite a few reasons:

• Low cost. Diode light sources are among the cheapest, which allows you to save on tuning and further maintenance.
• Attractive view. Diode strips have long been used in tuning many cars.
• Low power consumption. Due to this, the load on the installed generator is reduced and the amount of fuel consumed is reduced, and when the engine is off, the battery is less discharged.
• High reliability. The service life of high-quality diodes is quite long, since they are not negatively affected by high humidity and other influences.
• Compact sizes. Due to this, a larger number of light sources are placed in a small area.
• Long service life.

If you pay attention to new cars from almost all manufacturers, head optics and rear lights are made using diode technology. In addition, the following types of tuning of optics and flashlights are carried out:

1. Protective glass is tinted.
2. The surface of the protective glass is polished.
3. Install various eyelashes and extensions.

When performing tuning, you should remember that headlights and taillights perform an important function and are not a decorative part of the body. That is why all changes must be thoughtful.

Thermostat from grants for VAZ Kalina

How to install a thermostat from Granta on Kalina

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Here's everything you need to install a Grant thermostat in a viburnum

1-Thermostat

21900-1306010-00 grant 2-gasket.

Do-it-yourself: modification of Lada Grant and Kalina

The announcement of the Lad recall caused mixed reactions. Some shook their heads meaningfully: they said, this was to be expected, while others, on the contrary, regarded the news as a change for the better. After all, this is the first time that the Volzhsky Automobile Plant is conducting such a global and noisy campaign to eliminate faults.

Our opinion did not coincide with either one or the other. First of all, let’s reassure the owners: it’s okay, there’s no need to grab your head and rush headlong to the dealer. Even in the plant’s recommendations, sent to all technical centers for the modification of these models, the words “possible” and “if necessary” appear repeatedly. As confirmation: on the machine on which these flaws were eliminated, there is nothing discouraging. Therefore, we are ready to say with confidence: the promotion is largely of an advertising nature.

It is more likely to draw attention to the product than to eliminate serious design flaws

Dealers are already sending out written invitations to all owners of cars included in the recall list (by identification number - VIN) for unscheduled free maintenance. It is up to the car owner to decide whether to conduct it or not. If you are undecided, we suggest that you, together with the dealership specialists, go through all the operations and look at specific examples to see how practical this is. We will supplement the factory instructions with our comments.

Important note: the recall campaign has been launched primarily for Granta; only the operation to protect the fuel pipes is carried out for both models

Installation of roof rails or special boxing

Despite the fairly large interior space of the car in question, tuning quite often involves the installation of roof rails or a special box. The features of such minor tuning include the following points:

• Rails are installed for transporting skis or other large cargo. Examples include bicycles, surfboards and much more. The cost of such an element is relatively low, but it significantly increases the attractiveness of the car and its practicality in use. When installing roof rails, it is worth remembering that they will be subject to quite a large load during operation. Therefore, you should ensure the reliability of the fastening.
• Luggage boxes today are often found on cars of foreign origin. This accessory is suitable for long trips, as it allows you to place a fairly large number of different things. It is worth considering that the luggage box is only an accessory that is used as needed. With its everyday use, fuel consumption increases significantly, as the resistance during movement increases. In addition, the luggage box makes the car look more massive.

The cost of roof rails and luggage box is relatively low, which allows you to expand the capabilities of the car at the lowest cost.

Appearance of the instrument panel on Lada Kalina

Dashboard for Lada Kalina

1. Tachometer. Using it, the driver can find out what the crankshaft rotation speed is. The dial is divided into sectors. If the arrow is on red, this means that the engine is operating in a dangerous mode.
2. Indicator of a malfunction of the system that controls the motor. This light turns orange when the ignition is turned on and goes out when the engine starts running. If it lights up while the engine is running, this means that the engine must be stopped and the cause of the malfunction eliminated. Operating the engine with the indicator on is prohibited.
3. A diode that signals the activation of the left turn signal.
4. Indicates low oil pressure in the system. After the motor starts running, the indicator goes out. If the light stays on for more than 5 seconds after starting the engine, this will indicate that the oil pressure in the unit is insufficient.
5. ABS. Lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out two seconds after starting the engine. If it continues to burn, this will indicate that the brake system is faulty. It is not recommended to use the car in this case. We need to find the problem and fix it.
6. Immobilizer. Lights up orange. The driver can use it to determine the operation of the car’s security system.
7. Coolant. The indicator displays the temperature of the coolant in the system. After starting the engine it goes out. Also, during operation of the car, the indicator may light up when the fluid temperature is above 115 degrees. When the temperature drops to 110 degrees, the light bulb will go out. It is not recommended to operate the vehicle if this indicator is constantly on. This may lead to motor failure.
8. Parking brake. After starting the engine it goes out. If the indicator lights up while driving and a beep is heard, this will indicate that there is not enough fluid in the brake system. If the indicator lights up, it is prohibited to operate the vehicle.
9. The light indicates that the right turn signal is on.
10. Battery. Lights up red. Goes off after starting the engine. If the light comes on at full intensity while driving, this means that the battery charge is low. In this case, the alternator (or alternator belt) or voltage regulator may be faulty. It is prohibited to operate the machine with the indicator on.
11. Speedometer. Shows the speed at which the car is moving.
12. ESC. Lights up yellow. Goes off after starting the engine. If “ESC OFF” lights up while driving, this indicates that the system is not working. If the lamp flashes while driving, this will allow the driver to understand that the system is working. In all other cases, the lamp will indicate that the exchange rate stability system is not working.
13. Shift to higher gear. Not applicable on this car.
14. High beam. It indicates that the high beams are on in the car.
15. Fog lights. It says the rear fog lights are on.
16. Low beam. The car has low beams on. If the headlight does not light, check the fuse, then replace the low beam lamp.
17. Front fog lights. Indicates that the front fog lights are on.
18. Reset daily mileage. When you press the button, the counter is reset to zero.
19. On-board computer display.
20. Unclosed doors. Indicates that one of the doors in the car is not closed.
21. Fuel. Indicates the amount of fuel in the tank. It is not recommended to allow the gasoline in the tank to run out completely. This may cause the fuel pump to fail.
22. Tire pressure. Indicates insufficient tire pressure.
23. Power steering indicator. Lights up orange. After starting the engine it goes out. If the lamp lights up while the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction of the amplifier. The problem needs to be fixed.
24. Unfastened seat belts.
25. Motor malfunction. Not used on cars.
26. Airbag condition. Goes off after starting the engine. If the lamp continues to light, this indicates a malfunction. The problem needs to be fixed, because if necessary, the pillow will not open.

View of the instrument panel when the ignition is turned on

Ignition is on, check indicators come on

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Interior tuning of Lada Kalina station wagon

The primary measure in the Lada Kalina station wagon is to increase the sound insulation properties of the body. If we compare it with the fashionable Priora model, the “culprit” of our review is significantly inferior to it in this discipline. Most likely due to the lack of linings in the area of ​​the wheel arches. Some owners of station wagons do not “stress” over such a troublesome procedure as sound insulation and resort to installing more powerful audio systems. Here the owner will need to first decide on his own priorities, and then begin modernization.

Let's touch on the interior trim. AvtoVAZ provided its buyer with a relatively good solution, since the elements are upholstered in durable and inexpensive synthetics. Those who are not satisfied with the standard seat material can be upholstered in leather, which is very expensive (about 30 thousand rubles).

Also, when tuning is carried out, the owners of the Lada Kalina station wagon replace the instrument panel. The manufacturer foresaw this development of the situation and met its buyer halfway, ensuring the possibility of complete dismantling of the panel.

What budget can the owner count on if he “dared” to perform tuning of the interior space of the Lada Kalina station wagon? In ordinary cases, it is not at all more expensive in comparison with similar measures in other AvtoVAZ models.