Europanel for VAZ 2114 with built-in display

Europanel for VAZ 2114 is the best option for car tuning.

After all, even modern models of this series have an old-style panel installed, which has a number of disadvantages, namely:

the low quality of the plastic from which the “tidy” is made fills the car with a characteristic squeak literally after 500-1000 km;
the view of some of the instruments is blocked by the steering wheel;
at night, the dashboard is reflected on the windshield, which distracts the driver;
The air ducts installed in the body of the torpedo are poorly fitted and, as a result, problems arise with the ventilation of the car.

These and some other disadvantages push owners of almost new cars to replace their original panel with a Euro panel VAZ 2114. It should be noted that on models with an injection engine such a panel is installed directly at the manufacturer.

Euro torpedo VAZ 2114: advantages and disadvantages

The Europanel is perfect for installation on a VAZ 2114 and does not require additional alteration or adjustment.

Its quality significantly exceeds that of the panel provided by the factory, due to such points as:

more modern design;
better quality material (plastic);
availability of built-in VDO devices (with internal lighting);
presence of a digital odometer;
original design of signal lamps;
the presence of several additional compartments for storing small items;
well-equipped air duct, etc.

In addition, the VAZ 2114 Europanel allows the driver, if necessary, to connect various additional sensors (for example, levels of antifreeze or windshield washer fluid or open doors).

Of course, the europanel has some disadvantages, including:

not full amplitude (does not reach the edges of the slots) and tight movement of the air damper control levers;
poor adjustment of rods and cables, etc.

Despite the existing shortcomings, installing a Europanel changes the appearance and comfort of the VAZ 2114 interior so much for the better that car drivers are increasingly resorting to this procedure.

Possible dashboard problems and how to fix them

With prolonged use of vehicles, parts included in various systems gradually wear out, which can lead to serious problems. A car enthusiast can find and eliminate the cause of a malfunction independently if he has certain knowledge and skills. Let's consider the problems associated with the instrument panel of the VAZ 2109.

Remedy

Malfunction	Cause
The coolant temperature and fuel level sensors do not work.	Fuel level and temperature sensors are damaged. Wire tips are oxidized or damaged.	Replace sensors. Check the condition of the wires.
When the tank is full, the fuel level sensor needle returns to zero.	The float stop is not installed correctly.	Adjust the limiter.
The fuel level sensor needle jumps	Insufficient contact of the sensor resistor with the current collector. Break or damage to the sensor (resistor) winding.	Bend the resistor leads. Replace sensor.
The fuel reserve warning light is constantly on.	Shorting the wires to ground. The flexible sensor tire touches the fuel pipe.	Eliminate short circuit. Bend the tire.
The control lamp does not light up.	The light bulb is out of order. The lamp socket contacts are not pressed sufficiently against the board. Wires are oxidized or damaged.	Replace the light bulb. Bend the cartridge contacts or replace it. Replace the sensor, ring it and check for functionality. Repair damage or clean wires.
The speedometer does not work.	The speedometer drive nuts are not tightened. The speedometer mechanism is faulty.	Tighten the nuts. Replace the speedometer or instrument panel.
The flexible speedometer drive shaft is noisy.	The shaft shell is deformed.	Replace shaft.

Malfunctions of the VAZ 2109 instrument panel are rare and can be solved quite simply. In addition, if desired, you can always replace the car's dashboard.

Europanel: standard equipment

With a total weight of 17 kg, the panel has overall dimensions (in cm) – 170x90x100.

The package includes all the elements necessary for quick installation and further operation:

Instrument panel (qty. - 1 pc.).
Set of devices (qty. - 1 pc.).
Under-panel wiring harness (qty. - 1 pc.).
Central console (qty. - 1 pc.).
Floor tunnel (qty. - 1 pc.).
Control unit for the heater (qty. - 1 pc.).
Top cover for the glove compartment (qty. - 1 pc.).
External lighting switch (qty. - 1 pc.).
Rear fog light switch (qty. - 1 pc.).
Heating switch for rear window (qty. - 1 pc.).
Set of plugs for switches (qty. - 4 pcs.).
Heater air duct deflector (qty. - 5 pcs.).
Cigarette lighter (qty. - 1 pc.).
Metal frame (quantity - 1 piece).

How to install europanel 2114?

All actions are performed in the following sequence (for greater convenience, you can remove the seats and column):

The old panel is removed.
The europanel is “attached” to the installation site and screwed (together with the column).
The central frame is installed.
The stove control is screwed on.

Please note that even new VAZ 2114 cables may not be suitable for installation. In this case, you can make them yourself.

Wiring is being laid.
The “beard” and side pads are installed in the legs.

Installing the panel will not take much time, since it does not require special adjustment to the interior features.

VAZ 2109 wiring diagram

The VAZ 2109 car has remained one of the most popular in the country for many years. Not just popular, but also prestigious. In the social hierarchy, owners of nines were not much lower than owners of used Cadets and Jettas. One could argue with the reliability of the car, but since there was no alternative, the car filled the entire CIS and was even assembled using the hub method in Finland, but this has little to do with the 2109 model.

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Wiring diagram VAZ 2109

Like the entire car, the electrical equipment was not at the highest level, so owners of nines should know the VAZ 2109 wiring diagram thoroughly. To do this, we have provided the factory diagram in good resolution, which can be used with adjustments for changes made from time to time.

This is a diagram of the canonical nine with factory markings and explanations. In principle, the circuit is quite simple, but the electrical appliances themselves caused difficulties, the problems with which we will talk.

Basic problems with electrical wiring 2109

The biggest problem with the electrical equipment of the VAZ 2109 was the low quality of components and unsatisfactory build quality. Despite the fact that Togliatti traditionally blames suppliers for all mortal sins, in the end we have to take the rap, and as ordinary users, we should not be interested at all in why the spirals on the double-filament rear light bulbs constantly burn out. Also, in principle, we don’t care which factory made the housing for the fuse box - we only see the inadequate operation of the electrical equipment when pressing the brake pedal turns on the right turn.

And a lot of such examples can be given. If the factory is not confident in the quality of the components, then why install them on the car. Therefore, rhetorical questions only lead to unnecessary vibrations in the air, and do not solve the problem. The above problem with feet can be solved quite simply:

the rear light cover is removed;
the power terminals are disconnected from the trunk;
the entire strip on which the lamps are mounted is unscrewed;
The contact on the flexible board at the point of attachment to the lamp socket is checked.

Short circuits of the tracks of this board occur due to contamination of the contacts and tracks. Then the signal sent to the stop lamp can simply be redirected to the turn signal lamp. This can be radically solved by replacing the entire board with a new one, but the new strip will not last as long as we would like due to poor sealing of the lamp from inside the luggage compartment. It seems like a trifle, but we spend precious time solving trivial problems that are solved at the production level with the right approach, not the VAZ approach.

Improvements and correction of factory errors

In light of the above, a breakdown of the electronics control unit is very typical for the nine. The reason is very simple - its body simply allows water, dust and moisture in the form of condensation to pass through. Its very placement on the air supply shelf is not entirely clear, but there are also more significant disadvantages that can be eliminated with your own hands. The factory provided a tiny groove to drain water from the housing, but it constantly gets clogged, the housing fills with water, and the control unit slowly and surely dies. It is not cheap, so such negligence of the designers cannot be explained. There are two ways out of the situation - constantly clean the water drainage channel, or change the block at least once a year.

It is also worth paying attention to the fact that the power wiring on the bottom shelf of the radiator is constantly exposed to high temperatures. In addition, in this place it is in no way protected from water and dirt. This is also a difficult moment to explain. The category of wiring harness oversights includes the harness under the carpet next to the driver's seat. Moisture constantly accumulates there, and in order to remove it, you need to dry the floor, inevitably tugging on the rope. Of course, this problem cannot be solved on your own - the amount of work required to re-tighten all the wiring in the car is too large.

It is worth paying special attention to the power terminals on the generator. They very often become loose, heat up, spark and melt the wiring. But that's not the worst thing. The wires may short out, and it already smells burnt. Therefore, you should not be lazy, but check this unit as often as possible for tightness of the terminals.

Wire harness insulation 2109

No one will disassemble half a car for the sake of insulating the harnesses, but if necessary, you need to do this for your own safety. Using the diagram that we placed at the beginning of the article, all the work will not take much time, but you will be confident in the quality of the wiring insulation. For this you will need:

Corrugated hose for electrical wires.
Insulating tape.
Wire cleaner.

Before wrapping old wiring in a sleeve, treat the wires with a cleaner, which is widely available in aerosol cans. Next, following the instructions and checking the electrical diagram, we proceed as follows:

Disconnecting the battery
Disconnect the terminals and remove the harness.
We treat it with an aerosol.
We carry out a visual check of the contacts.
We lay the tourniquet in the corrugation.
We fix and seal the entry points of the harness into the corrugation.
We put the finished cable in place.
Referring to the diagram, connect the terminals.

Particular attention should be paid to sealing the harnesses in places where they come into direct contact with water or hot surfaces. Also, when assembling, pay attention to the integrity of the pads and the condition of the contacts and terminals.

Thus, having spent very little time, we will save the wiring and get rid of unnecessary problems with short circuits. Keep an eye on the wiring, and good luck on the road!