April 24, 2020 Lada.Online 18 943 2
Modern car security implies an integrated approach to choosing the necessary equipment. Today we will look at the most suitable complexes for LADA cars from the first group in a budget of up to 10,000 rubles.
Security systems are divided into the following groups:
- Security and service systems are the first level of security and notify the owner of a perimeter violation, wheel theft, or evacuation. They also provide additional services - remote control of central locking, trunk, and engine start.
- Mechanical protection means devices that block the steering or transmission, as well as additional electrical or mechanical hood locks.
- Contactless owner authorization devices (additional immobilizer) that control additional engine locks.
Security and service systems can be divided into 3 main types:
Unilateral
This type is considered obsolete due to the lack of a channel to notify the owner in the event of an attack on his vehicle. They use standard methods for notification, and the largest coverage area is 200 m. Most often, car owners use other types of alarms.
Double sided
This type of car alarm is more advanced. In addition to standard notification options, two-way devices transmit data about an attack on the car to the car owner's key fob. When a display is present, the key fob shows events that are currently occurring with the vehicle. This is very convenient, because the owner can monitor his car.
Telematics enabled
Modern manufacturers of security systems provide their customers with full-fledged vehicle position tracking services using the capabilities of GSM networks and satellite geopositioning. The ability to manage the alarm status in any place where there is cellular network coverage and receive information from it eliminates the main disadvantage of alarms - the limited range of direct communication with the key fob.
Wide coverage of GSM networks, flexible tariffs and affordable prices for modules that are used in the design of thematic systems make it possible to create a fourth type of security and service systems, in which a standard car remote control is used as the main system control key + all the capabilities of telematic systems, in which The role of a key fob with two-way communication is played by the user’s smartphone on the Android and iOS platforms. Thus, it becomes possible to make the cost of such a system at the price of complexes with two-way communication. In this article we will consider only two-way systems and systems with telematics support without additional key fobs.
What service functions can manufacturers offer us?
Remote engine start with keyless bypass of the standard immobilizer
Many modern two-way car alarms are equipped with an auto engine start function. This is a special ability to start a car engine at a distance in manual and automatic mode, based on a signal from a clock, timer or temperature sensor. Although such a start also requires a signal from the key fob, because usually the central unit of the security system does not have the means to count the time. Therefore, the key fob must be within its range of action; if your car is equipped with a standard immobilizer, then for automatic start it is necessary that the system still supports keyless bypass technology for the immobilizer, otherwise you will need to give the spare key hostage to the key operator, thus making the standard anti-theft system vulnerable .
What can we afford on a budget of 10,000?
Elected position
Before each start, Lada Connect allows you to select the duration of engine operation - from five minutes to half an hour.
Before each start, Lada Connect allows you to select the duration of engine operation - from five minutes to half an hour.
Renault has a fixed engine operating time of 10 minutes. It is possible to add another 10 minutes, but only once - you won’t get the Renault to warm up for half an hour. There is a “frosty night” mode: up to five engine starts with an interval of two hours. It is only available for cars with a multimedia system; it cannot be programmed with the key.
In terms of work cycles, Lada is head and shoulders above. Warm-up duration is from 5 to 30 minutes, the choice can be made before each engine start. Combined with the ability to start the engine at an unlimited distance, you can ideally select the operating cycle so that you can get into an already warm interior in any weather. There are three automatic warm-up modes. The electronics can be configured to start the engine when the temperature in the cabin drops, when the battery is low, or by time and day of the week. All threshold values for degrees, volts and hours are set by the user. Amazing flexibility!
Models and average price of car alarms
Now let’s look at car alarms that are installed by VAZ car owners. So:
JAGUAR EZ-7
This representative of the alarm system is loved by many drivers due to the build quality, stability of operation, and most importantly, price. The control unit is protected, that is, it is difficult to hack, and this applies to mechanical and radio-electronic influences. It is not afraid of any interference, plus there is protection against interception due to the two-channel dialogue transmission mode. To expand the functionality, you can purchase additional Clifford-type movement sensors.
Most importantly, the price of such a device, including installation, is only 8,500 rubles.
Red Scorpio Premium A8
Refers to a model in the middle price segment, the cost excluding installation is 9,000 rubles. This is a modern security complex, equipped with additional protection that does not allow scanning its dialogue code. Plus there is protection against interference; by the way, the range of this kit is 2 km. Thanks to the ability to connect GPS modules, you can track the car via satellite. Autostart is also available. A similar model with a similar price is Sherkhan Magiccar.
STARLINE A61 DIALOG
The device uses interactive encryption authorization via a 128-bit channel. That is, this is almost a 100% guarantee against hacking using electronic means. Suitable for cities, due to the installed “Megapolis” function, which allows you to increase the signal level, relevant for dense urban areas.
The price of the alarm system for Lada Vesta Starline A61 is 10,500 rubles. already taking into account the installation.
PANDORA DX-50
This is the most advanced kit for connecting to Vesta, it is combined with classic LIN tires from domestic Ladas. Autostart has been adapted, CAN modules can be connected. When transmitting signals, an 868 MHz channel is used, and feedback with channel control is mandatory. By the way, you don’t have to worry about the safety of wheels, mirrors, etc., because there are built-in touch sensors (movement, impact, tilt).
The cost of the equipment is already from 13,500 rubles.
Run-in period
Now VAZ employees are testing the functionality of the system - making sure that the mobile application works without failures. The Lada Connect program can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store and Play Market. But you will need to retrofit your car to use it. To date, there is no commercial sample of the Lada Connect complex - prototypes are still being tested on several hundred factory vehicles. The exact launch date for the system has not been announced: everything will depend on the test results. According to available data, implementation will begin with Granta, so Vesta will not receive telematics this year.
Pandora DX 9X — 9,950 rub.
The bestseller from the Kaluga company became such a bestseller for a reason. On the one hand, there are no excessive bells and whistles that this company loves so much and which not everyone needs, and without them the price was made very attractive. On the other hand, everything you need is there: a long-range key fob with a dialog code, Bluetooth support, which allows you not to dance around the car, forgetting the keys with this same key fob in it: you can open it from your phone. Moreover, although this is not full-fledged telematics (communication only works in a short range), even so the system allows full control via Bluetooth, including autostart control and receiving event history.
You will have to pay about 6-7 thousand more for installation.
In total, for 17,000 rubles we get a key fob with two-way communication, control of the central locking via an application via Bluetooth, optionally (for an additional fee) you can do autostart from the application and the key fob. GPS is optional and at an additional cost.
What is an auto alarm?
Automatic starting of the car engine is a function built into the security system, which allows you to control the power unit according to set values (timer, coolant temperature). Interaction via key fob is also available.
The driver can configure autostart based on a timer or coolant temperature. In the first case, the engine will start at a certain time, in the second - when the antifreeze cools below a set value.
Alarm with auto start. Photo source: https://vinylkzn.ru/project/sertifitsirovannaya-ustanovka-signalizatsii-starline-a93-lada-vesta/
Ready for launch
For me personally, the most interesting feature of the system is autostart. Its benefits in our climate are obvious. Of course, it is better to install a pre-heater rather than running the engine at idle, but this is expensive.
I set the desired operating period and, by pressing a virtual key on the smartphone display, I start the engine. The application displays a notification about the execution of the command, and a “exhaust” appears on the car’s screen: it worked. The distance to the car does not matter, because the command does not come via a radio channel, but through a cellular network. There is an advantage over the Renault Start system, which VAZ probably looked at when creating their product. The button on the key card can be used to start French cars only if they are in line of sight. Of course, in Renault you can set the desired engine start time in advance through the multimedia system menu - but what if your plans change?
Battery load
There is an opinion that this system causes the battery to fail prematurely. But this is pure myth, and it is not clear on what it is based.
The fact is that part of the alarm system is autostart - it connects to the on-board network of the car, consuming current. But other devices do the same thing. And this is completely normal, the battery does not suffer from this at all, because it is designed for such work.
Of course, if the battery is old enough and it is high time to replace it, a discharge is possible. But this is quite normal.
How does a standard Lada Vesta car alarm work?
The remote key of the complex has a new unique shape and three buttons: open, close doors, open luggage compartment. The standard Lada Vesta alarm system, like many other simple systems, has a warning signal that the car is being hacked.
If an intruder gets into the car, the light on the remote control will turn on, and the car will start making a very loud and nasty squeak until you insert the key into the door keyhole and turn it.
Standard car alarm Lada Vesta
The standard Lada Vesta alarm installed at the factory is not equipped with a feedback function. However, tests are being carried out that reveal the inability of expensive security systems to resist the code grabbers of attackers. Factory systems give a very small signal radius; in order for a robber to intercept it, he needs to come almost close to your car.
There is an assumption that there is no need to install additional functions; they only make the theft process easier for people who are purposefully preparing for theft using specialized equipment. The purchased applied alarm system for a Lada Vesta costs about 10-12 thousand rubles.
The cleverest?
It is not yet clear whether Lada Connect telematics will include driving behavior monitoring. It is implemented in the system installed on our Vesta. The “trick” is interesting, and after each trip I record the rating given to me. But I don’t always agree with the interpretation of dangerous maneuvers: sometimes GPS positioning fails, and the driver receives an incorrect claim as a speed limit violator. I’m driving on a street with a limit of 60 km/h, but the system thinks that I’m on a parallel yard path where you can’t accelerate faster than 20 km/h. Such errors will unfairly increase the cost of your insurance policy.
Not everyone may need the remaining functions of the future Lada Connect system. For example, monitoring the battery charge is useful for those whose car is often idle. Someone will praise the function of determining the location of the car: is the son driving it while the father is on a business trip? I used the lock control from my smartphone once: I wanted to pick up a package from the car, but I didn’t have the keys in my pocket.
Do you need the Lada Connect system? To comply with global trends - yes. It's modern and comfortable. Should it become mandatory? Don't think. And it is very correct that there will be a free trial period. Everyone should try it and decide if they need such a system.
We will continue to test the prototype and tell you more about it.
AvtoOko24 Vesta/Xray/Renault-Connect — 8500 with installation
The Connect line products from AvtoOko24, designed specifically for installation on Lada Vesta, XRay and Renault Logan2, Duster2, Sandero2, definitely deserve your attention. Unlike other car alarms, the system does not have a key fob. It is replaced by the car's standard key fob. After installing the system on the car, all its functions are added to the ability to autostart by triple pressing the “Close” button. All interaction with the system occurs using an application on a mobile phone. And it's convenient! You can leave your car keys anywhere, and a modern person always has a mobile phone at hand. The system is fully integrated into the car's standard anti-theft system, adding additional functionality to monitor the integrity of the car, from a light blow to the body and evacuation to tracking the current position of the car with an accuracy of several meters. This system does not have an additional radio channel with a dialog code like StarLine and Pandora. Instead, encrypted exchange over the Internet is used, as is done in banking transactions.
Such service and security functions will cost the “market giants” 20-25 thousand with installation. What do we get for 8500 with installation? Let's take a closer look at Vesta-Connect.
For such a price we are offered very rich functionality, namely:
- connecting the connector-to-connector system in 30 minutes without disturbing the car’s standard wiring and special tools
- GPS/Glonass monitoring
- full synchronization with the standard security system, central locking control from any distance
- built-in digital sensor to notify the owner about theft, attempted evacuation, wheel theft, or impacts to the car body
- sound and push notifications to a smartphone in case of alarming events
- display of the main list of parameters, registration, decoding and resetting of engine error codes
- control of engine blocking and trunk opening
- 2 SIM cards: built-in SIM chip and user SIM card
- the system will select the best of all currently available cellular operators without roaming and subscription fees
- work under the same conditions in Russia, the CIS and Europe
- The presence of a built-in battery will allow the system to function for 12 hours in case the standard battery is disconnected
- support iOS, Android
- the system can be linked to several mobile phones
- possibility of dismantling the system. The car's wiring will remain in its original form, and no one will be able to find fault with its condition.
So, by installing the system ourselves, we get secure two-way communication between the standard car security system and the application on the phone. While maintaining control from the standard alarm key fob, it becomes possible to control and receive notifications from the standard security system in the application on the phone. The location of the vehicle is always available on the map in the application. All routes are saved on a secure server for a month and can be displayed in the user’s application at any time. The system works not only in Russia, but throughout Europe without the need to change the SIM card.
PS The article was written in the 3rd week after the introduction of the self-isolation regime in Russia. So the ability to install a system without specialized skills and tools is especially valuable.
Vesta, Xray and Renault Connect systems offer unprecedented solutions in the field of telematics with autostart in terms of price/quality/functionality ratio.
On the manufacturer’s website you can watch videos that talk in detail about the installation and functionality of the devices : https://vesta-connect.ru/
- installation on Vesta: https://vesta-connect.ru/configuration.html
- installation on XRay: https://xr.vesta-connect.ru/xray-configuration.html
- installation on Renault: https://rn.vesta-connect.ru/renault-configuration.html
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Price of heat
Renault is preferable only in terms of a 100% factory solution. Do you live far from a parking lot or use your car on a variable schedule? Renault Start is not for you. The minimum price is 6990 rubles for the ability to start only with a key. For a multimedia system with programmable start time, you will have to pay an additional 19,990 rubles. Depending on the model and level of equipment, Renault Start can be included in the package either in a stripped-down version or together with multimedia.
Lada adapts flexibly to the schedule and wishes of the owner. The price of the system is rather high - 29,990 rubles. However, you get not only autostart, but also the entire Lada Connect complex with functions for remote control of vehicle parameters and telematics service, which allows you to save on a comprehensive insurance policy.
Personally, I would prefer the autostart concept from Lada. It is more modern and more convenient for the owner. The new version is cheaper and does not require installation, but its capabilities are more modest. And many people will not like this.
Autostart Lada Vesta may be of interest because the car enthusiast will always be in comfort, starting the car remotely. But installing a security system with your own hands is difficult.
An alarm system for a Lada Vesta with auto start is a new level of comfort for the driver in cold winters and hot summers. There is no need to wait until the engine warms up and the temperature in the cabin is suitable for the trip.
Alarm installation
You can install the alarm yourself, or at service centers, or at a dealer.
Watch the video, it’s working: Lada Vesta alarm connection points
So, installation:
At the dealer
Once you have chosen the car alarm you like for your Vesta, you can buy and install it. The easiest way to install and configure is to contact your dealer. Here they will give a guarantee and install the device in accordance with all the rules. But, of course, if you have experience in such work or are an experienced car enthusiast, you will probably want to install it yourself; we only recommend that you carefully study the relevant instructions from the beginning.
Installation of alarm systems in specialized centers
If installing a security system on your Lada Vesta yourself is an impossible task for you, and you don’t want to contact a dealer, contact a service station. But you shouldn’t rush to the first center you come across; it’s advisable to study reviews, ask friends or acquaintances, maybe someone has already had a similar experience. If you choose a low-quality service, with poor specialists, there is a chance that they will screw things up even more than you. In general, self-installation of the security system according to the instructions is much better, of course, if the hands “grow” from the right place.
Photo and video:
Alarm unit installation location
BCM and wiring passage under the hood
Brown BCM connector
Black BCM connector and CAN bus wires
Emergency wire
Ignition switch connector
Brake pedal connector
Instrument connector and CAN bus wires
Fuel pump wire
Key with a bypass for the standard Vesta immobilizer
Source
StarLine E66 2CAN+2LIN ECO — 7,750 rub.
Car alarms from StarLine are undoubtedly worthy of attention. With a recommended price of less than 8,000 rubles, we are offered a good security system of the latest sixth generation, which has full support for working with CAN and LIN wiring (so Lad owners are not deprived). Moreover, the capabilities of the sixth generation include indirect engine start blocking via a digital bus, and “smart” bypass of the standard immobilizer without any additional bypassers.
You will also have to pay about 6,000 rubles for installation. In total, from StarLine for 14,000 you can get functionality similar to Pandora. You will also have to pay extra for autostart and GPS.
The process of installing an alarm on Lada Vesta
Autostart Lada Vesta may be of interest because the car enthusiast will always be in comfort, starting the car remotely. But installing a security system with your own hands is difficult.
Brief instructions:
- Open the instructions, read the algorithm for connecting the wires.
- Remove the terminals from the battery.
- Remove the plastic covers installed in the area of the center panel.
- Remove the radio, the alarm control unit (ECU) will be installed behind it.
- The set may also include one more block - the main one. It is installed to the left of the steering wheel in accordance with the previously listed connection points.
- The wires are connected to similar ones on the vehicle panel. It is important to follow the color indicated in the table.
- Connect the ECU.
When installing, it is important to follow the correct diagram in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the table provided earlier. If you make a mistake and damage the system, you may lose the warranty. There is also a risk of fire or damage to the ECU.
Connecting a car alarm to Vesta. Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/490340955375796521/
Installing a non-standard alarm system is accompanied by the problem of reassembling the central panel. It may creak or begin to “clank.” To avoid this, you should contact a certified Lada service station.
