How to over-illuminate VAZ-2114 buttons with LEDs

The instrument lighting on VAZ series cars in the factory version has a green speedometer and tachometer scale and red arrows. Many are not happy with this combination, given that the panel buttons are also highlighted in green. If the car is with one driver for a long time, this color scheme begins to get quite boring, and then there is a desire to make the VAZ-2114 buttons overexposed non-standard.

After the decision is made, the question arises: how to do it yourself or seek help from a service station. Replacing the backlight on the dashboard is a simple process, so most car enthusiasts prefer to overexpose the buttons without resorting to outside help.

Reasons for replacing the interior courtesy lamp

As a rule, most drivers do not pay attention to the interior lamp as long as its operation completely suits them.
Therefore, the procedure for dismantling the lampshade may be due to the following reasons:

• The interior lighting has stopped lighting - this occurs both due to a burnt-out light bulb and due to a lack of contact at the input of the lamp itself.
• Insufficient lighting - in most cases is due to the fact that low-power or outdated devices are installed in the ceiling, producing a weak luminous flux. It can also occur due to the burnout of any part of the lighting devices in the ceiling.
• Flickering of the lamp - occurs due to poor contact or malfunction of the LED lamp driver. To diagnose the cause, it is necessary to remove the ceiling light.
• A broken lens glass or a cracked lamp housing is caused by careless actions of both the driver and passengers. It also occurs during the natural aging of plastic and the loss of its mechanical properties.

Regardless of what reason led to the need to dismantle the lampshade, you should take this procedure as carefully as possible, since careless actions can easily cause damage to both the lamp itself and the ceiling lining. Which will entail additional costs for their repair and restoration.

Features of interior lighting fixtures

VAZ 2114: designation of the instrument panel, indicator lamps, buttons and bi BSK-10
In the minimum configuration, the Kalina interior lighting is represented by one lamp located on the ceiling in the front of the car. It gives a soft yellow light, but according to car enthusiasts, it is not enough.

The front courtesy light in the Kalina's cabin, located above the rearview mirror, has a control unit. It consists of a right lamp for individual lighting, activated by a key, a left lamp, activated by a key, a lamp and a three-position switch that determines the interior lighting mode. When the switch is set to the far left position, the lamp lights up continuously until it is turned off. In the middle position of the three-way switch, the lamp is de-energized, and when switched to the extreme right position, the light automatically turns on when any of the car doors is opened and turns off when all doors are closed with the ignition on.

How to choose lamps

According to current regulations, damage to a vehicle's structure is punishable by a fine or even deprivation of a license. Therefore, only an equivalent replacement of the same lamps used by the manufacturer is considered acceptable. However, traffic police have a more correct attitude towards dashboard lighting. This is due to the absence of danger for drivers of oncoming vehicles.

Most car owners use LED analogues instead of traditional incandescent lamps. This choice is explained by the significant advantages of LED devices compared to traditional lamps:

• long duration;
• lack of heat, which negatively affects plastic parts.
• low power consumption, does not drain the battery;

Attention! The only drawback can be considered the relatively high price, but since the appearance of LED lamps on the shelves, a decrease in their cost has been noted. In addition, the range of LED lamps is large and allows you to choose inexpensive items.

All lamps are selected according to the following parameters:

• cartridge type - 2W2;
• power - 12 W.
• supply voltage - 12 V;

Sometimes you have to change all the devices. When purchasing, you need to know how many light bulbs are in the instrument panel of the VAZ 2114. For a complete replacement, you will need to purchase:

Typically, LEDs are initially installed in the BSC, since it comes as a separate unit. When purchasing replacement lamps, there is no need to buy cartridges; they remain operational longer than the lamps themselves. A total of 8 light bulbs need to be replaced. They are the same; when purchasing, you should be guided by the type of cartridge, supply voltage and power.

Operating procedure

Connecting steering wheel buttons to an aftermarket radio

Replacing the factory backlight should begin with purchasing a set of LED lamps in the color you like. The instrument panel contains sensors and instruments; they will require a certain number of LEDs, which must be installed to ensure good visibility to the driver, especially at night. Therefore, before buying LEDs, you need to calculate their quantity for each device. For example, 3 LEDs are enough to illuminate the brake sensor.

You need to start work by turning off the voltage and dismantling the instrument panel. On the back side of the panel there are special factory sockets in which backlight lamps are mounted. They need to be carefully removed, and LEDs placed in their place. There is a possibility that the LEDs will not fit into the slots. If this happens, you will have to grind down the LED lamp head a little. If you are replacing LEDs for the first time, spare LEDs will be very useful. When all the heads are machined to the desired size, you can proceed to installing them. Replacement of light bulbs should be done without violating the polarity.

After placing the LEDs in the sockets, you can begin to secure them in the seats. Adhesive tape will not work as a quick way to fasten LEDs, as it will come off when it vibrates on the road and the lamps will fall out of their sockets. Therefore, it is advisable to use silicone glue to attach LEDs. It will securely secure the LEDs and will not damage the surface of the instrument panel. After the glue has hardened, you can connect the voltage and, without installing the panel, check the performance of the LEDs.

When everything is ready, turn on the ignition and observe the result. If any diode does not light up, it means the polarity is reversed. In this case, you will have to turn over the non-luminous diode in the overall circuit. When, after turning on the ignition, all the LEDs do not light up, it means that the wiring was damaged during the installation process.

What are fog lamps for?

The first prototype of the hatchback was assembled back in the year. And in combination with high-quality manufacturing materials, it ensured reliable operation. Many PTF kits contain special decorative plugs that add attractiveness and neatness to the installed headlights and facilitate the installation process. To summarize, we can say that in the first case, the qualifications of the work are minimal, and it can be done by yourself, without having specific knowledge, while working with an electrician requires a specialist who needs to be paid. When purchasing a bumper with holes for fog lights, you will need to purchase the lights themselves and all the necessary components for connection. Self-installation of PTF is the most common installation method, since it requires minimal financial investment. Otherwise, the clip fastening can be broken, and during subsequent installation the casing will not sit tightly in place. There is a gear on the motor shaft that meshes with the teeth of the rack. It should fit between the door clip and the door frame. Driver's door switch button. Installation of the VAZ 2114 engine start button. Do-it-yourself installation.

How to turn on the high beam on a VAZ-2114: photos and videos

How to replace a ball joint on a VAZ-2110

Car: VAZ-2114. Asks: Svetlana Ivashina. The essence of the question: How to turn on the high beam headlights?

Hello! Please tell me how to turn on the high beam on a VAZ-2114? This is my first car, so I have some small questions, and I’m somehow embarrassed to ask my friends!

High beam on VAZ-2114

On any car, high beam headlights are simply necessary, since only thanks to it you can see obstacles, potholes, sharp changes in the road surface, and animals that suddenly appear on the roads in advance, before you come into contact with them. However, you need to know that high beams can play a cruel joke when a snowstorm, heavy rain or fog appears.

The following two tabs change content below.

All my life I have been surrounded by cars! First, in the village, already in the first grade, I was rushing around on a tractor through the fields, then there was JAVA, then a penny. Now I am a third-year student at the Polytechnic Faculty of Automotive Engineering. I work part-time as a car mechanic and help repair cars for all my friends.

Differences in high beam switches

On different cars, that is, representatives of the domestic and foreign markets, the methods of switching the light may differ, therefore, both a beginner and an experienced driver who has switched from a foreign to a domestic car may have some questions about this.

VAZ-2114

Before turning on the high beams, you must make sure that your car’s headlights and low beams are turned on; they are located on the right hand side, on the “apron” of the dashboard and are marked with special symbols.

The buttons are marked with a red marker.

Next, when the main lighting is working, you can move on to additional lighting. To do this, you just need to press the steering switch on the right side “away from you” until you hear a characteristic click. So, it will be indicated that the light has turned on, and the blue control lamp will light up on the instrument panel.

High beam button

It is also highlighted with a red marker.

Brief blinking of the main beam occurs using the same lever, only by fixing it “towards you”.

Advice

To ensure that driving a car with the high beam headlights on does not cause any inconvenience to the following motorists along the way, the lights must be turned off at least 150-200 meters before the intersection.

carfrance.ru

Reworking the low beam button

It, like an abrasive, increases the friction force, which creates resistance to glass movement.

Installing PTF provides better illumination of the roadside and side markings, reducing the risk of leaving the road. Some motorists are of the erroneous opinion that fog lights with high lighting efficiency can only be yellow. These grooves tend to become clogged with dirt.

This allowed additional parts to be kept to a minimum and simplified the design.

A well-known situation arises - the blinding of drivers of oncoming vehicles, which increases the risk of an accident. This is due to the geometry of the lifting mechanism. Is this really true?

We recommend: Era switch how to connect

Manual window lifters

There are 8 clips installed around the entire perimeter of the door. Replacement cost Replacing VAZ window regulators is cheaper than installing electric mechanisms to replace manual ones.

They create fewer electrical problems, but the inconvenience of using them is that while in the driver's seat, it is impossible to open the window on the passenger side without being distracted from driving. The front left window regulator fails faster due to more frequent use.

Registration

Location of relays and fuses of the old model 1 - relay for turning on the headlight cleaner K6; 2 — rear window washer time relay K1; 3 - relay breaker for direction indicators and hazard warning lights K2; 4 — windshield wiper relay K3; 5 — contact jumpers in place of the relay for monitoring the health of the lamps; 6 — relay for turning on the heated rear window K10; 7 - spare fuse; 8 — relay for turning on the main beam headlights K5; 9 — relay for turning on the low beam headlights K11; 10 - fuse; 11 — relay for switching on the electric motor of the engine cooling system fan K9; 12 - relay for turning on the sound signal K8. In the cabin, in a place convenient for the driver, a button for turning on the PTF is installed. The grille with the speaker is removed from the standard front panel. To illuminate the central locking button 4. On the driver's door there is a block of buttons that control all windows that have an electrical connection for VAZ power windows

It consists of a roller and a gearbox, which is rotated either by a handle or by an electric motor if there is an electrical circuit for the VAZ window regulator. Fill the upper part of the resulting pads with silicone. The mentioned wires are pulled to the fuse block from the fog light relay. I have not yet figured out how to overcome this problem, so I have disabled the microswitch for now and use the central lock button. Absent 8. VAZ 2110,11,12 CONNECTION OF FRONT FOG LIGHTS ACCORDING TO STANDARD

A note just in case. Continuation of the post Pinout of the MUS block

fog light button 991.3710 rear view pinout

Next, I created an ingeniously simple automatic switching on of the low beam without dimensions and without turning on the MUS. I connected the button to pins 10 and 12 on the MUS block. I stuck the button into the free socket from the cigarette lighter, removing the heater air duct lining and the diagnostics cover under the ashtray. Carefully pushed the wire there. Next, I ran the wire under the rug (or rather, under the rug under the carpet under the driver’s feet) to the fuse mounting block and soldered it to pins 10 and 12 on the MUS block. I installed a button for the fog lights so that this function can be turned off when it is not needed. Before this, contacts 10 and 12 on the MUS block were simply shorted. What yes, look at the diagram in photo 4

automatic low beam circuit

Let's shake a finger!

I searched for a long time on the Internet and electrical diagrams for the pinout of the MUS block, but I never found it...

I'm tired of constantly turning my headlights on and off while wandering around the city.

If you constantly forget to turn your headlights on or off, and the PTF or DRLs are not installed, then there is a simple way out to solve this problem.

Opening the fuse box

Next, I drew the main pinout of the MUS block under the light.

MUS block pinout

Option 1

Option 2

To automatically light up the side lamps in the rear and front lights, place a jumper on pins 9 and 10.

This option is good in winter. During the operation of this option, an interesting feature was revealed: if you turn the ICU to the parking position or low beam, the ignition key can be pulled out and the car will continue to run. By the way, I found it convenient, I start the car, take out the key, lock the car with the alarm and go home to warm up.

Personally, in winter I use option 2. And in summer, since side lights in the taillights are not needed, I use option 1.

Both of these options are good even when the ICC is broken and you really need light to drive. The MUS block can be completely pulled out and a jumper installed, but other functions of the MUS, such as adjusting the brightness of the instrument panel and the angle of the headlights, will not be available when the block is removed.

When one of the jumper options is installed and the block is connected to the MUS, all other functions of the MUS remain operational.

If you need the jumper to be disabled, you can display a separate button. I don’t recommend making jumpers directly to contacts 9+10+12! I don’t know what will happen with this option!

Connection diagram for PTF or DRL on the MUS block using a relay. A button to turn on the PTF or DRLs after turning on the headlights, because when the headlights are turned on, the PTFs or DRLs are turned off as expected.

By the way, does anyone know how to make the American version, when when you turn on the low-range PTF, the PTF goes out and then when you turn on the turn signals, the PTF turns on only from the direction from which the turn signal was turned on?

Connection diagram for PTF or DRL on the MUS block

Connection of DRL according to GOST. When the headlights are turned on, the low or high beam DRLs go out.

DRL connection diagram according to GOST on a 5-pin relay. copied from the instructions in the box

People who know about the pinout of the remaining ICC contacts, write.

• vaz-2114-lada.ru/2014/11/kak-ustanovit-protivotumannye-faryptf/
• drive2.ru/l/288230376152771088/#post
• drive2.ru/l/288230376152838641/

The modern VAZ 2114 model is in demand among domestic drivers due to its sufficient reliability, optimal cost and high maintainability. The only drawback of the model is the poor build quality. Some cars suffer from frequent electrical failures. Consequently, users often try to deal with breakdowns on their own, which without the necessary knowledge can aggravate the situation.

Panel assembly

Once you have verified that all the LEDs are working, you can assemble the panel. To do this, you need to bring all the wiring from the backlight onto the board and solder it securely. Soldering the wires must be done in a certain sequence, otherwise the LEDs will not light up. If there are long wires left, it is advisable to shorten them so that during installation they do not fall into the grooves of the latches. When all errors have been eliminated, you can put the instrument panel in place and screw it in place.

Using a similar principle, it’s time to replace the buttons for turning on the low beam, the dimensions of the power windows, etc. But you need to take into account some of the features of the buttons. The VAZ-2114 car may have strictly standard buttons and a newer modification.

In order to get to the LED in the old version of the button, it will have to be completely disassembled, and it is important not to lose the springs, which are conductors. Assembling old samples will also require a lot of time and perseverance

With the new type of buttons, everything is much simpler, since they are attached using latches, and metal plates are installed inside instead of springs.

Next is the last check: turn on the ignition and check: if all the LEDs are on, it means the replacement process was successful, and the work can be considered completed. If one of the diodes does not light up, you will have to disassemble and redo it again.

Dismantling filters

We have already talked about how to change the light bulbs in the buttons of a VAZ 2114, but this is not enough to completely replace the backlight, because the buttons are equipped with light filters that give the glow the desired shade. In order for colored LEDs to shine correctly, these filters must be removed.

You can also do this here in various ways:

• remove the filter using a soldering iron;
• cut it with a strong thin knife;
• drill out.

Replacing button illumination bulbs on a VAZ 2114
We can recommend the last option, since the first two are quite complex to implement and are not always effective (if you work carelessly, you can simply ruin the button housing).

Drilling should be done strictly along the contour of the pictogram (icon) with a small thickness drill (0.8 - 1 mm). The holes should be placed as close to each other as possible so that as few areas as possible remain with the filter film. Once the entire outline has been drilled out, its inner edges can be very carefully cleaned using a small blade (such as a scalpel or utility knife).

Option for modified button illumination on the VAZ 2114

At this point, the process of replacing the backlight can be considered complete - now when you turn on the button, instead of the usual color, a new one will light up (depending on which LED you install). In a similar way, you can replace all other buttons located on the dashboard.

Published October 20, 2018

The instrument lighting on VAZ series cars in the factory version has a green speedometer and tachometer scale and red arrows. Many are not happy with this combination, given that the panel buttons are also highlighted in green. If the car is with one driver for a long time, this color scheme begins to get quite boring, and then there is a desire to make the VAZ-2114 buttons overexposed non-standard.

After the decision is made, the question arises: how to do it yourself or seek help from a service station. Replacing the backlight on the dashboard is a simple process, so most car enthusiasts prefer to overexpose the buttons without resorting to outside help.

features of replacement, modification of the power button, electrical diagram, photo

According to traffic regulations, when driving on the highway in the autumn-winter period, even during daylight hours, you must turn on the low beams. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the performance of the car’s lighting fixtures and change the lamps in a timely manner so that an emergency situation does not arise on the road. In this article we will look at how to replace a low beam lamp on a VAZ 2114, and also get acquainted with some malfunctions of the lighting system and how to eliminate them.

Headlight of a VAZ 2114 car

Replacing the lamp

So, if the low beam on a VAZ 2114 does not work, then most likely the reason lies in a burnt-out lamp. Most often this happens if the lighting elements have been replaced a long time ago. Although, new lamps often burn out, which is due to the large number of low-quality products on the auto parts market.

Of course, before replacing a light bulb, you will first have to deal with its choice. On the VAZ 2114 car, double-thread paws of the h5 standard are used, which are responsible not only for near, but also for distant lighting.

Halogen lamp h5

Comparison of light from halogen and xenon lamps

Lamps on the market may differ in their operating principle, on which many of their characteristics depend. Below we will take a closer look at all their types:

Layout of headlight screws for VAZ 2114

Replacement procedure

Replacing the low beam bulb on a VAZ 2114 (also high beam) is carried out in the following sequence:

First of all, you need to open the hood and unscrew the screws (3) that secure the casing (4).

Diagram of a headlight with the cover removed

• Then you need to press down and remove the spring antennae (3) from the grooves.
• Next, you should pull out the block (4) along with the old light bulb.
• After this, you need to press on the lamp (5) and turn it, after which it can be easily removed from the socket.
• Install a new one in place of the old bulb, and then reassemble the headlight in the reverse order.

Here, in fact, are all the instructions for replacing the light bulb. Using the same scheme, the lighting element in the second headlight should be replaced.

Common faults and their solutions

If, after replacing the bulbs, the low beam on the VAZ 2114 still does not light up, then there may be several reasons for this:

• Faulty fuses;
• Faulty headlight switch button;
• Broken wiring.

Below we will look at how to troubleshoot these problems.

Fuse box

Replacing fuses

The fuses are located in a special block, which is located on the left side near the windshield. To replace them yourself, you need to open the plastic cover and find fuses F12 (responsible for the left headlight) and F13 (responsible for the right headlight).

If the light comes on after replacing the fuses, you need to leave it on for a while to make sure the new fuses don't blow. If they quickly melted, you need to look for a problem in the wiring of the VAZ 2114.

Low and high beam electrical circuit

Replacing a button

If replacing the fuses does not help solve the problem, you need to “ring” all the electrics related to the operation of the headlights. Of course, for this you will need a low beam electrical circuit for the VAZ 2114 and a special device (multimeter).

In the photo there is a double headlight switch button

Often the problem lies in the button. In this case, replacing the power button will help solve the problem.

avtoelektrik-info.ru

Tuning options

You can perform tuning in several ways:

• cover the panel with leather;
• paint;
• install overlays;
• combine materials.

Before tuning the dashboard yourself, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules and the car’s passport. You cannot use fur or ordinary fabric to cover the panels; the paint must be automotive grade. This is due to the operation of the stove, since as a result of high temperatures, ordinary paint and the described materials will begin to disintegrate and release harmful substances.

You also need to take the choice of colors seriously. The color of the covers and interior trim are taken into account. If black and white are combined in any way, then when selecting other shades you need to use special tables of color combinations.

Panel painting

One of the simplest and most affordable options for tuning the VAZ 21114 dashboard is painting it. Here you can do everything yourself.

1. The surface is thoroughly cleaned from dust and dirt. To do this, use a soft sponge and a regular soap solution.
2. Sanded with fine sandpaper (P240, P280, P320, P360), this will help improve paint adhesion. The panel is also degreased using a special product for plastic; if this is not available, you can use compositions based on white spirit, dishwashing detergent or wet hand wipes.
3. The sealant is applied. This is done at the points where the panel comes into contact with other body elements.
4. Painting in progress.

The paint can be applied with a brush, roller or spray. In any case, if the panel is not removed from the car, it is necessary to completely cover all areas that will not be painted. To do this, use masking tape. To properly paint the dashboard, it is recommended to remove it from the car. Although this is an easy way to remodel a dashboard, the work must be done carefully, and if you doubt your abilities, it is better to leave it to the professionals.

Panel cover

Another option for tuning the dashboard is covering it with artificial or natural leather or carbon fiber.

1. The dashboard is being dismantled.
2. The pattern is being prepared. To create a pattern for a specific panel element, remove it and cut out the required piece of material in accordance with the shape that will be pasted over, doing this with a small allowance.

Video: covering the panel with rubber material

Installation of overlays

You can transform the dashboard of a VAZ 2114 using special overlays. They are sold in almost all auto stores. This tuning option allows you to change the color of the backlight. This occurs through the use of transparent elements and light filters of different colors. Such overlays must be installed correctly so that there is no distortion or displacement, otherwise the illumination of the devices will be uneven. It should also be taken into account that if light filters are too dark, the power of the factory light bulbs will not be enough, and they will not be able to properly illuminate the devices through such overlays.

In addition, you can install soft pads on the instrument panel. Unlike a rigid standard panel, they have better sound absorption, are more scratch resistant and have a shelf for small items. The cost of the instrument panel overlay is 1200–1500 rubles.

Europanel installation

Relatively recently, European-style dashboards began to be installed on the VAZ 2114. They have a more modern design and are made of high-quality materials, so they have become very popular among owners of the old-style VAZ 2114.

Installing the Europanel is not difficult, since it is designed specifically for the VAZ 2114 and is simply mounted in place of the old panel. The presence of several drawers for small items makes this solution more convenient. Among the disadvantages of the Europanel, owners note that the movement of the heater control levers is rather tight.

Video: installation of europanel

Improved backlight

To achieve a unique visual effect, one of the options for tuning the dashboard is to change the instrument lighting.

1. Removing the instrument panel.
2. Removing protective glass.
3. Removing the arrows.
4. Removing the standard cover.
5. Replacement of standard light bulbs. Green backlighting is installed at the factory. It can be changed so that the illuminated dashboard is in harmony with the rest of the dashboard and interior of the car. Typically, multi-colored LEDs in a plastic socket, a DSM LED or LED strips are used for this. It must be taken into account that the car's electrical voltage is 12 V, and the LEDs operate on a power supply of 2–3.5 V (this depends on the color) and have polarity. If you mix it up, the LEDs will immediately burn out. You can purchase ready-made clusters designed for 12 V, or make such a cluster yourself. To do this, several diodes are connected in series to achieve the required voltage. If you take 3 diodes of 3.5 V, then you also need to additionally set the resistance to 100–150 Ohms.

Video: Changing the dashboard backlight

Tuning instrument needles

It is quite simple to implement this type of dashboard tuning, such as improving the instrument needles. In the standard design, the lighting of the heating equipment is yellow, the buttons are green, and the indicators are orange. Many people don’t like it because it resembles a parrot and makes it difficult to feel comfortable while driving at night.

To improve the instrument arrows, you need to disassemble the instrument panel and install a red, blue or other color LED under each arrow. To prevent light from scattering, a piece of heat-shrinkable tubing is placed over the diode. The wires from the diode are connected to the heater backlight. As a result of such changes, the instrument needles glow with a rich color.

Where to begin

Before starting work, we recommend that you carefully study the dashboard structure. If you understand what and how, then it will be much easier for you to remove the torpedo. If you have already become familiar with the structure of the shield, you can begin work. You should start by dismantling the screens. This is done as follows.

1. We take a positive screwdriver and carefully remove the three screws that secure the left screen. If you have a tool with a short tip, it is better to use it, it will be more convenient.
2. We remove the lower part of the lining from the mounting on the body.
3. We do the same with the screen on the right side. The only difference is that it is fixed with 5 screws. While working, carefully hold the pad with your hand.

Now that all the fasteners have been removed, you can remove the screen. But be careful that it doesn't get caught on the wires underneath it. Otherwise, you may simply break the cables.

Next, you should disconnect the ground from the battery. This is done by disconnecting the pads. If a radio is installed in the car, it must be disconnected from the wiring. If you do not have any audio devices installed, you can simply remove the wires (they are closed with a plug). Then the cigarette lighter and the socket that illuminates the ashtray are turned off.

So, the first stage of work has been completed. You can proceed to the next steps.

Do-it-yourself overexposure of buttons on a VAZ 2114

Replacing the standard button backlighting on a VAZ 2114 will require the preparation of certain tools, materials, as well as some time. To work you will need the following list of necessary things:

• soldering iron with a thin tip;
• solder;
• tweezers;
• small knife or flat screwdriver;
• LED elements of the desired color.

Which LEDs and in what quantities should I buy?

The buttons installed on the dashboard of the model in question come in old and new styles. In the first case, small light bulbs or LEDs are used as a backlight element, and in the second, boards with sealed SMD LEDs are used.

Bulbs, LEDs and SMD elements can be used as backlighting elements in buttons.

Each button is equipped with two LED elements: one is responsible for illuminating the button itself, and the second indicates the activation of a particular function. The exception is the low beam headlight button - it does not have a power indicator LED. Therefore, if you plan to replace the LEDs on all five buttons, you will need to purchase 9 backlight elements. The type of the latter can be determined only after disassembling the button. The old model requires 12 V LEDs with a diameter of 3 mm. The new sample uses elements marked 0805. When using standard LEDs, it is recommended to additionally install a resistor with a resistance of 500 Ohms to 1 kOhm along the power circuit (directly in the button), which will prevent the element from burning out.

To prevent the LED from burning out, it is recommended to install a resistor in series

How to remove buttons

To remove the buttons on the front console, do the following:

1. Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
2. We take out the plug of the on-board computer or the BC itself, if it is installed. To do this, just hook it with your finger and pull it towards you.
3. We put our hand into the hole formed and feel the back of the buttons.
4. Carefully press the buttons out.
5. We remove the blocks with wires.
6. Having completed the necessary actions with the buttons, install them in the reverse order.

Replacing the backlight of the front panel buttons

Since replacing LEDs on old and new button versions is somewhat different, each process should be considered separately.

Overexposure of old-style buttons

After removing the buttons from the instrument panel, perform the following sequence of actions:

1. Pull the top of the button and remove the lid that is pressed.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the button and remove the inner part. You need to remove it carefully so as not to lose the springs.
3. Use a multimeter to determine the polarity of the LEDs.
4. We bend the leads and dismantle the LED element.
5. We bend the leads of the new LEDs and insert them into the button body, observing the polarity, after which we shorten the leads with side cutters to the required length.
6. Reassemble the button in reverse order.

Overexposure of new buttons

On modern buttons we change the LEDs this way:

1. We disassemble the button, as in the previous paragraph.
2. After opening we find a board with installed LEDs. We determine the polarity of the elements and solder them with a soldering iron with a thin tip.
3. In their place, we carefully install new SMD LEDs of the desired glow color.
4. We reassemble the button.

Video: overexposure of VAZ 2114 buttons

Modernization of the buttons for turning on the headlights and low beam

The buttons for turning on the headlights and low beam headlights are made as a single element. The absence of an LED indicating that the headlights are on low beam causes inconvenience to many motorists. This is due to the fact that it is often unclear whether the headlights work or not. To solve this problem, they resort to modernizing the button. In addition to the tools listed above, you will need a similar button from which the necessary parts will be removed. The finalization process itself consists of the following steps:

1. Remove the button from the panel.
2. Using a minus screwdriver, we pry up the keys, take them out and see that the LED is initially missing.
3. We disassemble the button housing by pressing on the latches with a screwdriver. At this stage the buttons should be in the pressed position.
4. We remove a couple of pins and contacts from the spare button, and then install them in the body of the element being modified.
5. We take out the board with two LEDs from the spare button and replace it with the board with one LED element.
6. Using a soldering iron, we connect the board to the new terminals.
7. To supply power to the new contacts, we connect the contacts with copper wire according to the photo.
8. Using a sharp knife or screwdriver, make a hole in the button cover.
9. We assemble the part in the reverse order and install it in place.

CAR LOVER EXPERIENCE

There are buttons with both lamps and diodes, there is a choice. Resistors are soldered directly into the diode, this is AvtoVAZ know-how