At the initial stage of remaking your own car, much attention should be paid to tuning the VAZ 2110 panel. Many owners of the “ten” adhere to the position that their car should not lag behind modern fashion trends in the world of four-wheeled high-speed “iron horses”.
Of course, everyone wants their car, despite some wear and tear and the already quite rich history of the VAZ 2110 brand, to look beautiful, “feel” powerful and provide high comfort inside the cabin for all passengers. While traveling in a vehicle, many passengers pay attention to the instruments.
Of course, they will always be more interested in original devices with exclusive design solutions that literally amaze and delight. Tuning the VAZ 2110 instrument panel should begin with searching for panels. To install such a part, you will have to use your own skills and dexterity if you don’t want to give your hard-earned money to various car dealerships.
Moreover, this work does not require the use of special tools. It will be enough to use pliers and a Phillips screwdriver.
How to create a new design for the VAZ 2110 dashboard
The entire process of updating your dashboard yourself will not take much time. All that needs to be done is dismantling the outdated “part” and installing a modernized model. You can find out how to remove the VAZ panel here and in the car repair and operation manual. But the main steps should be recalled:
- First you need to disconnect the battery terminals. The steering wheel should be lowered to the lowest position.
- It is necessary to unscrew the screws that secure the panel trim.
- Next, we disconnect the connector on the left, in this situation we are talking about a machine switch for external refreshment. Then, using pliers, you should straighten the mountings of the instrument cluster.
- Next, remove it. Some models are attached using M5 screws. Finally, you need to disconnect the connectors.
After this, you can install the new panel in the reverse order. Such tuning of a VAZ 2110 with your own hands will always cause admiration among passengers and a sense of pride.
Do-it-yourself panel modernization
The main aspect in upgrading your own car with your own hands is efficiency. Absolutely every motorist sincerely wants his car to have a spectacular and original look. It may seem strange, but in most cases the most beloved part for car owners is considered to be the instrument panel. It is subject to the most daring design ideas, so it can be modified in every possible way or completely changed. A combination of different parts can bring the desired result.
First you need to stock up on the necessary material. Replacing an instrument panel for a VAZ requires careful dismantling of the entire device. When removing the glass from the speedometer, it is very important not to scratch it. Next you need to remove the index arrows. It is better to replace the standard tab with a new one. LED strips are a good choice for new lighting bulbs.
The serviceability of all elements and parts must be checked. After installing them, you should drive the car for several kilometers to understand whether such tuning is suitable for the car.
Vibrant variety of colors
Today, the fashion for changing the dashboard lighting is gaining fantastic momentum. Almost everywhere cars have neon lighting or internal LED illumination. However, all these innovations are not a cheap pleasure, which not everyone can afford. The situation is different when replacing the factory backlight with a multi-colored one.
You can, no doubt, use ready-made tuning options, but this will also cost a lot. It is best to do it yourself. In this situation, the main thing is to have the necessary materials and patience. First you have to disassemble the “tidy”. The protective glass must be removed. Next we remove the arrows. To do this, you need to use a screwdriver and hard cardboard.
It should be placed under the arrow, and then pry it off with a screwdriver. Then you need to carefully and slowly lift it to the top. Next, remove the backing. A utility knife will be useful for this. It must be inserted between the panel and the substrate and a layer of sealant must be cut in a circle. Then remove the backing. Let's disassemble the panel and get started.
1. Remove the filter layer using a utility knife. A filter is a colored layer of paint. It is applied from the back of the substrate and gives color illumination to the speedometer numbers and other sensors. To completely get rid of the filter, you can use acetone or another liquid that contains alcohol.
2. Next, change the backlight color. First, you can change the odometer backlight. To do this, you will need to dismantle the odometer screen, and then remove the blue film and remove the backlight bulb. It should be replaced with a multi-color universal LED. He can change colors. We connect the LED to the socket of a standard light bulb. Reinstall the odometer screen.
3. Now you can start completely replacing the backlight. We attach the LEDs to the “tidy” frame. Such LEDs can be purchased complete with a color switch. We install them in place and attach them to the standard dashboard backlight contacts.
4. Let's move on. Now we need to make sure that the arrows have the ability to change the backlight. To do this, remove the layer of red paint from the arrows. For this operation, you can use a stationery knife and acetone. Once the arrow is clean, it can be painted using white nail polish. The main thing is that the arrow is white, since this color conveys the color scheme of the LEDs.
5. Before the final stage, you need to attach the LED color switch to the panel. Such a switch can be installed, for example, in the lower right corner of the dashboard. After this, you can install everything in place. First, the substrate is installed. For greater reliability, you can use a sealant. After this, we put the arrows in place. We insert the protective glass. After that we admire the result.
Adjustable backlight
Modern foreign cars almost always have adjustable dashboard lighting. This design option allows you to adjust the brightness depending on your own preferences. VAZ 2110 instrument panel tuning also allows you to modify the design and make the backlight adjustable. If desired, you can change the backlight design as follows:
1. You can leave the standard one and create a blue backlight in order to diversify the design as much as possible. 2. This function works as follows: if you turn on the backlight, it lights up in blue, if you reduce the brightness, the color changes to standard green. The blue color is quite attractive, and when you get tired of it, you can change it to the standard color.
A similar change can be made by installing additional blue diodes, as well as an electronic regulator.
How to beautifully illuminate the buttons of a VAZ 2110 panel
When tuning the panel of the presented car, among other things, you can also beautifully illuminate the “tidy” buttons. Let's take, for example, the rear fog light button. First you have to dismantle and disassemble it. To do this, you need to pull its moving part and body in different directions.
Once the button is pulled out, the light bulb can be accessed. If you wish, you can take it out. If you can’t pull out the light bulb, then we move on. Using a screwdriver or knife, pry up the latches on both sides. A switch mechanism will appear in front of us. Here we need a black staple. By prying it off, we will calmly scatter the entire mechanism.
Now we can easily remove the lamp; tweezers are suitable for this. Now you can use your imagination. You can purchase an LED lamp in any color. It should be borne in mind that the positive one is contact No. 6, and the negative one is No. 7. You can find out the polarity by looking at the back of the case. A block with wires is inserted here. Next, we check how the backlight works. If everything is fine, move on to the next part.
Getting rid of the green filter. It can be drilled, but this must be done carefully so that the drill does not go right through the entire structure. As a result, we remove the light filter from the structure and check its functionality.
It should be noted that almost all buttons, if desired, can be modified in this way. The only exception is the position of the negative and positive contacts; they need to be looked at in the electrical diagram. If there is no diagram, you can easily find a photo of it on the Internet. The negative contact is usually designated by a black wire, the positive contact by any color.
Most often he is white. You can remember, but it is better to sketch or photograph the contact connections; then there will be no confusion during the assembly process. The assembly process must be done in reverse order.
Installing tweeters in the dashboard of a VAZ 2110
You can beautifully complement the panel by installing a tweeter (high-frequency speaker). One of the most problematic stages is drilling holes. The windshield makes it difficult to drill at right angles. But it’s impossible to do without a drill, because there is a metal strip under the plastic shell. In this situation, you should make something like a template or stencil out of paper.
Using a knife, you can remove the soft area of the panel (plastic on the outside, something like foam rubber on the inside). Then we take a drill and drill around the pre-marked area. It is better to use compact drills. Once the hole is drilled, the rough edges should be corrected. To do this, you can use special attachments for drills.
You need to drill at a distance from instruments and sensors. Please note that wires or brackets may be found under the metal strip. The mounted tweeter element must fit tightly into the hole. If there is a certain freedom, then it is necessary to seal this area with sealant. The wires from the tweeter can be hooked along the edges of the air ducts.
This tweeter is an important component if a speaker system is being built in the car. Without such a detail, the sound and sound volume will not be complete.
Repair of "tidy" VAZ 2110
The domestic car 2110 cannot boast of a high-quality panel. In severe frost or summer heat, plastic often begins to crack. In addition, sometimes its corner also comes off. The “tidy” of this machine consists of three parts: a central, upper lining and a lower plastic lining. The corner most often comes off through: unscrewing the screws that attract the top cover, or through the fact that its soft part has moved away from the metal part of the top cover.
In the first option, you need to remove the panel, because otherwise you won’t be able to tighten the top trim. If only the soft part has come off, then there may be several solutions. You can glue it, but it will not stick tightly to the plastic air deflector. Another option is to mask the gap that appears when the corner of the panel peels off.
You can, of course, cover the gap with wire. It is placed inside using a screwdriver. Instead of a wire, you can use a headlight seal. In this case, you can return the corner to its place. Polyurethane foam is used to glue the corner. The casing, thanks to the foam, will stick to the metal body, but first it needs to be cleaned and degreased.
Then we apply foam inside, using a wet rag to remove excess foam. Use paper clips to press the corners. There is no need to remove the foam immediately. You should wait until it dries. After the foam has dried, you need to paint over it with a marker. It may seem like the foam is bursting, but in fact, the corners of the panel will not come out.
Now you can move on to repairing the crack in the panel. To do this, use either a plastic repair agent or tighten the lining with material. As for the first option, it is the simplest, because during repairs you do not need to remove the cover. You can remove the crack using a special epoxy resin.
Cosmofen and cold welding are also suitable for use. To prevent the crack from standing out, you should repaint the dashboard. In the second method, when reupholstering this automobile part, leather or vinyl leather is used. First, the crack must be filled with putty. If the problem is in the corner of the panel that has come unstuck, then repairing it will not be difficult.
If the “tidy” is cracked, then it is very difficult to completely hide the crack and, at the same time, not remove it. If the matter concerns repairs, then it is better to immediately replace it with a European overlay. Here you can see in detail how to solder plastic.
Content
There are quite a few ways to tune a car. Some changes are aimed at improving driving performance, others are associated with decorative modifications of the car. VAZ is a domestic car, according to many, simply created for tuning. In most cases, the instrument panel, which is the central element of the cabin, is changed.
It is on tuning the instrument panel that you can show your design fantasies; many people begin work on modifying the car with this element of the interior. It should be noted that 2114 is one of the latest, most thoughtful VAZ models that attracts attention. If the instrument panel is somewhat boring, the backlight is not satisfactory, then tuning can be done. VAZ 2114 instrument panel tuning is performed quite often. There are a huge number of options for modifying this element of the car: some are only decorative, while others completely change the interior. Let's consider all the features of tuning the instrument panel of the car in question.
Performance characteristics
Acceleration time to 100 km/h
Stylish and modern overlay
Many VAZ 2110 owners quickly get tired of the boring standard panel (in the video), but they don’t want to buy an alternative one, which is equipped with a computer and costs a lot of money. What to do in such a situation? There is an excellent option that will allow you to carry out economical tuning yourself. One of the easiest ways is to buy an overlay.
You can find them without any problems in online stores (the photos presented there give a general idea of such details). To install it, you need to remove the “tidy” and carefully pull out the arrows. When installing the arrows in place, you should make sure that nothing interferes with their movement. Otherwise, you will have to disassemble everything again.
If you add illumination of the scale and arrows to this tuning option, you can almost instantly transform your own car beyond recognition.
Tuning methods
Which method of tuning the dashboard to choose will depend on the skills and financial capabilities of the car owner.
- You can buy ready-made parts for tuning and install them instead of the original ones. This is not the cheapest or most original method, but it is simple and will immediately change the appearance of the panel and the entire interior. There will be no problems with installation; the connectors are designed in such a way that it is impossible to make a mistake when connecting devices.
- Purchase additional instruments (econometer, on-board computer, thermometer and much more) and harmoniously fit them into the classic design of the car’s instrument panel.
- Make tuning yourself by replacing the arrows and scale, installing backlighting on the instruments. You can buy arrows and instrument scales or make them yourself.
You should start by removing the panel, regardless of whether you do the dashboard tuning yourself or install ready-made devices.
How to carry out high-quality soundproofing of a VAZ 2110 panel yourself
It's no secret that the VAZ 2110's panel often creaks. Eliminating squeaks is also called sound insulation. This process begins with disassembling the “tidy” into three parts, which are fastened together with bolts. Modelin can be used as an “anti-creak”, and bitoplast will act as a noise absorber.
In places where the panel parts come into contact, a model should be used. All bolt holes must be closed with model material to eliminate loss of heater air flow. The back of the dashboard needs to be covered with bitoplast.
The rest of it can be glued inside. This article provides more details on how to glue sound insulation. Often the black fuse box and glove compartment cause squeaks. At the bottom of the latter you need to lay bitoplast, and the sides should be covered with modelin. The sides of the black box that are in contact with the panel should be glued with modelin. It should be noted that the bitoplast is crushed during planting and there should be no problems with installing the “tidy”.
Nothing can please owners more than silence and the complete absence of various annoying squeaks in the car. The comfort in the cabin that occurs after soundproofing the panel causes only pleasant sensations.
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Heating system assembly procedure
To assemble the body of the car heater, we use sealant and snap the brackets. It is better to assemble the air duct for blowing glass using sealant. Another common problem when assembling the panel is severe bending of the cables for controlling the damper. To solve this little problem, you can resort to changing the cable connection diagram.
- The upper lever is the heating system faucet.
- Middle lever – air flow adjustment.
- The lower lever is the oven air damper.
Then, for the next straightening of the cable, it is necessary to drill a hole in the air duct for heating the windshield and pull the cable through it. After successfully connecting all the cables to the heater and control unit, side air ducts should be installed. Usually, the right air duct is installed without much effort, but to install the left one, you will have to dismantle the steering column and pedal assembly. For deflectors you need to buy seals or take them from the VAZ-2101. After installing the air ducts, we return the pedal assembly and column to their original position.
