The Lada Vesta dashboard was developed from scratch and turned out to be easy to use, as well as attractive in design. But at the end of 2021, an announcement appeared that AvtoVAZ had developed a new dashboard for the Lada Vesta, which implemented a number of qualitative changes. It is assumed that drivers will be able to tune the car themselves by purchasing an updated version of the instrument panel.
New dashboard
Designation of icons, lights and sensors on the Lada Vesta dashboard
| Button no. | Designation / explanation |
| 1. | Tachometer scale (indication of crankshaft operating frequency). Do not exceed the speed above 6100 rpm and below 800 rpm |
| 2. | "Pedal adjustment" |
| 3. | Sensor for fixing the driver and passengers with seat belts |
| 4. | Airbag sensor |
| 5. | Reservation for auxiliary equipment |
| 6. | Brake system |
| 7. | "Opening the Door" |
| 8. | Unclosed hood |
| 9. | Electronic speedometer |
| 10. | Light hazard warning |
| 11. | Unlocked trunk lid |
| 12. | Cruise control |
| 13. | Alarm about exceeding the permissible speed limit |
| 14. | Antifreeze temperature in the engine cooling system. The critical indicator when the engine “boils” is 115°C. Notifying the driver with sound and light alarms |
| 15. | Anti-theft system (immobilizer) |
| 16. | parking lights |
| 17. | Low beam |
| 18. | High beam |
| 19. | Activating the front fog lights |
| 20. | Turning on the rear fog lights |
| 21. | Electronic Stability Control |
| 22. | “ESC OFF” - deactivation of the exchange rate control system |
| 23. | Fuel level sensor in the tank |
| 24. | Switching to reserve fuel volume |
| 25. | LCD display with main parameters and options |
| 26. | Left turn signal |
| 27. | Right turn signal |
| 28. | ABS |
| 29. | Battery icon. Lights up when the ignition is activated and goes out after the engine is started. Indication in all other cases is the first sign of a battery malfunction, lack of charge |
| 30. | Digital tire pressure sensor |
| 31. | Gearbox faults |
| 32. | Engine problems |
| 33. | Electric power steering |
| 34. | Oil pressure sensor in a car engine |
Sequence of actions during dismantling
- In the engine compartment, remove the terminal from the battery to avoid a short circuit in the wiring.
- At the top of the shield, unscrew two screws (a cross-shaped bit).
- We pull the PP towards us and remove the body from the plastic latches.
- Disconnect the block with wires from the reverse side.
We dismantle the plastic mask (wells) and move the latches to the side. We remove the tachometer and speedometer arrows from the base of the dashboard. Unscrew in a counterclockwise direction, pull towards yourself
It is important not to damage the gear stop. Otherwise, buy a new module. Remove the cover from the back side and unclip the plastic clips. We remove the instrument board from the housing. Remove the PP cover. We disconnect the contact connector and remove the on-board computer.
Read more: Kia Sorento Prime 2021 in a new body photo configurations and prices technical specifications reviews Done. The Lada Vesta instrument panel has been disassembled.
Dismantling (rear view)
- Using a soldering iron and solder, we solder three contacts together. They are located immediately below the central plug. For strength, we use stranded copper wire 4–5 cm long.
- We assemble the structure in reverse order.
Now, after starting the DRL, the dashboard is automatically illuminated. Very convenient, practical, and most importantly, informative for the driver.
Symbols on the liquid crystal display
| No. | What do the buttons on the panel mean? |
| 1. | Vehicle mileage meter |
| 2. | Odometer for last trip |
| 3. | Watch |
| 4. | Travel time |
| 5. | Average speed calculation |
| 6. | Transfer position |
| 7. | Mains voltage indication |
| 8. | Online fuel consumption |
| 9. | Average fuel consumption |
| 10. | Fuel consumption per trip |
| 11. | Remaining fuel reserve |
| 12. | Indication of the current gear (for AMT) |
| 13. | Outside air temperature |
| 14. | Speed Limit |
| 15. | Cruise control |
| 16. | Sound notification of the current gearbox |
Description
Inside the central well on the standard dashboard there is a speedometer dial, where our garage brethren immediately note with satisfaction that there is an extreme figure of 200 (although in reality the Vesta SV can accelerate to 185 km/h at maximum).
At the bottom of the speedometer there is a liquid crystal display, which displays certain current data to inform the driver, which will be discussed below.
And inside the speedometer dial there are many illuminated indication icons, starting with the alarm icon and about extreme brake wear, and ending with signals about engine problems and a lack of engine lubrication.
In the left well of the tidy there is a tachometer with a gradation from 1 to 7, which means the display range is 1 - 7 thousand rpm of the engine, where after 6 thousand (and in fact it should be after 5.5 thousand) - red zone of critically dangerous speeds for the power unit.
The speedometer dial itself, or rather its lower part, is also used to display certain indication signals.
On the right side of the standard Vesta SV dashboard there is a well with a two-instrument combination of displaying both the current engine temperature and the current fuel level. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that the engine temperature sensor does not display the heating parameter of the engine coolant, as it was before, but the current temperature of the engine oil. This makes it possible to prevent critical overheating of certain engine components.
As for the fuel level indicator, its gradation is displayed in increments of a quarter of a tank. And the extreme versions of the standard tidy of the Lada Vesta, next to the fuel level sensor, have special icons (probably for cars used for carsharing), which show which side the fuel tank is located on.
This well also contains various indication lights to inform the driver about the operation of certain liftback systems and units (this is exactly the definition of the body design style of the restyled Lada Vesta SV).
The general assessment of the standard instrument panel of the Lada Vesta in comparison with the instrument panels of the Kalina and even the X-Ray is, in general, an attractive and quite informative dashboard, where the backlight can be either green or orange.
As for the disadvantages of such a device, these are the uninformative, or rather, barely noticeable, intermediate gradations of the scales, especially with a quick glance at them along the way.
Main 11 faults of the Lada Vesta instrument panel
| No. | Decoding |
| 1. | Loose contact of the terminals with the on-board network due to damage to the connector |
| 2. | Failure of one or more sensors |
| 3. | Third-party mechanical damage to digital sensors |
| 4. | No backlight |
| 5. | Damage (burnout) of the motherboard |
| 6. | Burnout of signal indicators |
| 7. | The tachometer and speedometer arrows are inactive and motionless due to failure |
| 8. | Tachometer does not work |
| 9. | Speedometer doesn't work |
| 10. | Constant temperature of the cooling system sensor |
| 11. | The fuel level in the fuel tank is not displayed |
Malfunctions: causes, elimination
Despite the fact that the 16 valve engine 21129 with adjustable air intake flows and hydraulic valve clearance compensators is considered a very reliable power drive, malfunctions still occur:
| Gasoline consumption has increased | 1) the catalyst is clogged 2) the fuel pump is broken 3) the air filter is clogged | 1) cleaning the exhaust system 2) replacing the pump 3) changing the cartridge |
| Glow type ignition (operation after switching off) | 1) overheating 2) carbon deposits on the surfaces of valves and combustion chambers | 1) repair of the cooling system, refilling of coolant 2) flushing of the system |
| Emergency pressure indication | 1) wear of the oil pump or main bearings 2) malfunction of the sensor 3) circuit closure 4) oil level is insufficient | 1)replacement of consumables 2)installation of a new sensor 3) wiring repair 4) adding oil |
| Reduced cravings | 1) breakdown of the DPKV 2) clogged filters 3) COURT firmware failure 4) clutch wear 5) timing adjustment failure | 1) replacing the crankshaft position sensor 2) replacing filters 3) flashing 4)replacement of a set or disk 5) phase adjustment, belt replacement |
Description of the new instrument panel on the Lada Vesta
In 2021, the manufacturer began installing a new type of instrument panel on production Lada Vesta models.
Its distinctive features:
- increased font for display;
- the contours of the tachometer and speedometer arrows are outlined in orange;
- Illumination of the instrument panel on a permanent basis;
- The brightness level is adjusted using a mechanical button on the Lada Vesta panel;
- The volume level of alerts, warnings, and information signals has been increased;
- light indication when seat belts are not fastened;
- there is no need to adjust the clock mechanically; the synchronization process in Lada Vesta is automated;
- The temperature mode is displayed in stages.
Conclusion The new instrument panel is undoubtedly more informative than the previous one. Efficiency is positively assessed by many car enthusiasts. Owners of the first “generation” Lada Vesta with an old-style shield can, if desired, replace it with a new one. The fasteners and connectors are identical.
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Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Vasily , 28 years old (drive2.ru), Sverdlovsk: I have one of the first Lada Vestas, an old-style dashboard. The information content is enough, I’m not going to change it with a new one. |
| 2. | Sebastian , 48 years old (prom.ua), Omsk: on the recommendation of his friends, I purchased a new instrument panel. I installed it myself, there is nothing complicated about it. The functionality of the new shield is much wider than the previous one. |
| 3. | Vitaly , 37 years old (autotoday.com), Krasnodar: I have no complaints about the panel, it works properly, correctly, I haven’t noticed any speed errors. |
| 4. | Kirill , 48 years old (rozetka.ua), Rostov-on-Don: for two years of operation of the car there were no damage to the dashboard or instruments. Functionality is 100% complete. I am pleased with the quality of manufacturing and assembly of the Lada Vesta. |
| 5. | Vasily Petrovich , 46 years old, Kursk (avtoflit.com): I’ve heard a lot about the expanded functionality of the new instrument panel. For now, a full-time one is enough for me; I’m not ready to pay 7–8 thousand for an accessory, and there’s no need for it. |
| 6. | Semyon , 44 years old, Saratov (autotoday.com): recently installed a new dashboard on a Lada Vesta. Wider functionality, button programming capabilities, adaptive backlighting. |
| 7. | Konstantin , 45 years old, Stavropol (drive2.ru): my recommendations for motorists on the new type of instrument panel on the Lada Vesta. I've been using it for more than a year, more functions, more information. |
| Negative | |
| 8. | Dmitry , 39 years old (prom.ua), Uralsk: after installing the instrument panel, the speedometer does not display the vehicle speed correctly. The specialists said that the equipment needed to be reflashed; apparently, the code was “crooked.” |
| 9. | Semenovich , 45 years old, Moscow (avtoflit.com): the new switchboard began to creak after installation, so I had to cover it with foam rubber. |
| 10. | Gennady , 37 years old, St. Petersburg (drive2.ru): I don’t see any particular need to switch to a new device, the functionality of the old one suits me quite well. |
| 11. | Stanislav , 47 years old, Pskov (autotoday.com): I’m in no hurry to install an updated device because its firmware is damp, I heard that it incorrectly displays the car’s speed. |
Display and indicators
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LCD indicator readings:
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Have you had any problems or questions regarding the Lada Vesta instrument cluster? Are all readings and indicators conveniently located? Let us remind you that other operating instructions for the Lada Vesta car can be found in this section.
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Diagram of connecting wires to the instrument panel to adjust the brightness of the backlight
Conclusion
The process of installing a 2-channel PWM controller is not complicated, the sequence of actions is intuitive if you have an electrical power supply circuit.
If difficulties arise, contact the service station masters to provide qualified, substantive assistance.
What is better: updating the stock ECU firmware to the latest version, currently 035, or installing a 2-channel PWM controller? It is impossible to give a definite answer, since every car enthusiast has his own opinion and vision.
According to auto electricians, a 2-channel PWM controller has wider functionality and programming capabilities than the stock firmware of the electronic control unit.
