There may be many reasons why an owner might want to change the instrument panel lighting on his VAZ 2110. First of all, out of a desire to bring the “interior” of your favorite car from the domestic automobile industry closer to the best examples of imported cars.
Of course, it’s no secret: even if at first the instrument panel on a VAZ (even an old model, even a Euro, even a Priora) looks, let’s say, so-so, then over time the backlight also shines less and less.
Instrument panel of VAZ 2110 with LED backlight
Therefore, if you really want to, then replacing the backlight, and perhaps the entire dashboard, with your own hands is not at all a complex operation. Let’s try to explain in detail how to do this.
VAZ-2110 panel: how to improve the factory version
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.
Installing a dashboard from another car
Every year, more advanced dashboards were created. An example is the Priora model, which has a rather attractive design and navigation screen. If necessary, you can adjust the dashboard to the vehicle in question. In general, we can say that it is possible to install the instrument panel from the Priora practically without changing it. The only thing to consider is:
- You need to match the power supply to the navigation screen.
- To control the active unit, a special joystick is installed, which is installed under the steering wheel on the right side.
- In order for navigation to work, you must install an antenna and connect it to the unit.
All the difficulties lie in connecting the power. The VAZ 2110 does not provide for the installation of a screen, which determines the absence of a feature. Therefore, you should understand the features of the car’s electrical system and select the necessary cables and chips.
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.
How to remove the tidy
On a VAZ 2110, removing the dashboard from the dashboard is not difficult, and the only tools you need are a Phillips screwdriver and pliers or a wrench. With their help, we will remove the positive terminal from the battery before starting work. So, lower the steering wheel and unscrew the 4 screws that secure the decorative trim.
Releasing the decorative trim on the VAZ 2110
After this, we pull the cover towards ourselves, and it can be easily removed, hanging on the wires of the switches. To prevent the cover from getting in the way, the wires from the switches can be disconnected - they are on the connectors.
Disconnecting wires from switches and removing buttons located on the decorative trim
Before disconnecting the connectors, do not forget to label them so as not to mix them up during assembly!
So, now we have a tidy in front of us, which is held in place by two screws located on the sides.
The instrument panel is secured with two screws
We unscrew them and carefully remove the panel, not forgetting that it is also on the wires. In principle, the wires supplying the instrument console in the VAZ do not need to be disconnected, since their length is sufficient to replace the lamps.
The ten have long enough wires, they allow you to replace light bulbs without disconnecting the connectors
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.
Restoring the backlight and changing the warning lamps
We remove the light bulb that needs to be replaced (the purpose of the light bulbs is in the first photo of the article). To do this, turn the socket counterclockwise 90 degrees, and it will easily come out along with the light bulb.
Replacing a light bulb without disconnecting the power wires on a VAZ 2110
We remove the burnt device from the socket, insert a new one in its place and install the socket with the lamp in place, turning it 90 degrees, but clockwise. After this, we install the terminal on the battery, turn on the ignition and check the operation of the VAZ panel, performing the appropriate manipulations: turn on the hand parking brake, headlights, turn indicators, high beam headlights, etc. If everything is in order, then install the panel and decorative trim in place .
I replaced the lamps, but there is still no backlight - possible reasons
It may happen that the lighting or indication on the VAZ will not be restored even after replacing the lamps. What is the problem and how to find and fix it? Let's look at the main reasons for this situation, and the easiest way to search is in the order in which they are listed:
- The power and control cable connectors have oxidized.
- The contact pads of one or a group of lamps have oxidized.
- The fuse that powers the backlight bulbs has blown.
- The conductive paths have oxidized and become short-circuited or “burnt out.”
- The wires supplying certain lamps are short-circuited to the car body.
So, let's start the search. We check the quality of the contacts on the connectors through which the control cables are connected to the VAZ instrument panel. The contacts (they are in plastic blocks) should not be oxidized, and the connectors themselves should fit tightly in their sockets. Additionally, it makes sense to tug with a little force (without fanaticism!) each wire in the bundles: it can simply break inside from vibration and hang on the same insulation.
Checking the quality of contact pads is quite simple visually. It is necessary to remove the non-working lamps and examine these areas in bright light. If they are covered with plaque (usually white or greenish), it needs to be removed, for example, with a rubber band.
We open the fuse panel of the dozens and find the fuse responsible for powering the backlight. It should fit tightly in its socket, and the contacts should not be oxidized. At the same time, we check the serviceability of the fuse - it could have burned out from a power surge or simply been defective.
In order to check the conductive paths on the board, you will have to definitely remove the protective casing from the VAZ panel. We unscrew 10 screws and carefully inspect the tracks. They should not be oxidized or covered with a white coating. Remove plaque with the same eraser. If we find a burnt or rotted track, we restore contact using a soldering iron and a piece of tinned wire.
In this case, as a rule, the fuse burns out or the wire burns out at the point of the short circuit. We replace the fuse with a new one with the same rating. If it burns out again, then the problem is a short circuit: you will have to find it by walking along the harness. This can be quite a difficult task since the harness is located under the dashboard. But nevertheless, it must be performed in order to find and eliminate the short circuit.
Most often, short circuits occur in places where the wire insulation rubs against the body: these are various vias or ribs through which the harness passes.
If the fuse does not blow and the lamp still does not light, then in the same manner it makes sense to look for the burnt out wire.
In order not to waste fuses and not risk the wiring of your VAZ, before installing a new one, it makes sense to ring both terminals of the fuse socket on the car body, having first removed the positive terminal from the battery and turned on the ignition, handbrake, dimensions, headlights, and open the door. In general, everything that indicator lamps are responsible for. If the device shows 0 on at least one of the terminals, then the problem is a short circuit.
If you carefully read this article, you can easily replace the backlight and display lamps on the VAZ 2110 dashboard on your own, and, if necessary, find and fix the problem without the help of a specialist.
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.
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.
Removal and disassembly
Do-it-yourself removal of the instrument board is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- First of all, remove the casing;
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the fastening bolts;
- We find and unlatch the latches. It is better to snap off the ones at the bottom first, and then push up. This way it can be easily removed;
- Before tuning, you need to remove the arrows. At first, just pull them lightly. If they don’t give in, start turning them from right to left, while slightly tightening them – they will definitely come off.
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.
What is especially important to control at the rear dimensions
If the control light on the key does not light up, but the dimensions work, then first look at the panel wiring. Remove the key block from the socket, then wipe the contacts with alcohol. If the dimensions on the right side do not work simultaneously with the warning lamp, then check the fuse. It is worth noting that they rarely fail, since the VAZ-2114 began to install wide options that have a reliable contact pad.
If F10 or F11 still breaks down frequently, then it is necessary to check the mounting block; it may be faulty. If this unit is in working order, then check the entire electrical circuit. Sometimes constant failure of fuses indicates a short circuit in the wiring, which can lead to a car fire for no apparent reason.
Oxidation is the most common cause of headlight failure, so check your rear light units regularly. First of all, when repairing your car, test the lamps for integrity, and only then look for faults in other places. Many people believe that the probability of lamp failure is minimal, but this is not so - according to statistics, the reasons are often hidden precisely in them.
Like all not new cars that have been removed from the production line a long time ago, second-generation Samaras are subject to minor breakdowns over the years, which, among other things, affect lighting devices. For this reason, many drivers are faced with the fact that the rear lights on their VAZ 2114 do not light up, which can lead to dangerous situations on the road if the problem is not solved in time.
Changing the backlight of the shield
In order to tune the instrument panel on a VAZ-2110 car, you don’t have to resort to such radical measures.
For example, a fairly popular option is to change the backlight of the shield by installing LED or neon instead of the standard one. At the very first stage, you should remove the protective glass of the shield. After this, you can begin to remove the instrument needles. This should be done slowly so as not to break anything. Next, remove the backing. Here you will also need accuracy and patience. In particular, you should trim the sealant by slipping a knife blade under the backing. The first half of the work is done. Next, we disassemble the panel, remove the light filter from the substrate using a knife, and then remove the remaining paint with acetone. After this, we change the standard odometer bulb. The best option here is a multi-color LED. You just need to attach it to the original lamp socket. At this stage of work there will be nothing complicated. You just need to replace all the other standard lamps with LEDs, remove the old paint from the arrows, and then paint them white.
Now the finishing touch remains. The final step is to install a color switch in the LED. You can buy it at almost every auto store. The switch is fixed in any place convenient for you. After that, all that remains is to assemble the panel back, secure everything with sealant and admire the result.
Changing odometer color
You can significantly modify the dashboard by removing the protective film from the surface of the screen. This is due to the fact that such a film is green in color. The work consists of the following stages:
1. The structure will be installed in order to get to the screen. 2. The next step can be called removing the film. As a rule, it is attached to the surface of the screen using special glue. 3. After removing the film, you should spend a lot of time cleaning the adhesive. To perform this type of work, you should use a knife.
In the standard version, the instrument panel has a greenish tint; after carrying out the work in question, it will become bluish. Whether to carry out such work or not is everyone’s choice.
Dashboard covers
Let's consider another tuning option. The standard “tens” torpedo does not have a very attractive appearance. It can be changed using special overlays. In stores today you can choose the most suitable option from several presented on the shelves. Such overlays look very impressive, significantly transforming the interior of the car, of course, for the better.
Even more impressive changes come from the combination of the trim and the change in instrument panel lighting. However, before you start tuning, you should think carefully. Despite its not very attractive appearance, the “tens” torpedo is quite practical. Many car owners have already appreciated this moment. The overlay will simply be a beautiful element of the interior. The vast majority of them have a rounded shape, so they are not very practical. Here you will have to make a choice between stylish appearance and convenience. However, many agree to sacrifice practicality in favor of attractiveness - this is a matter of personal preferences and taste.
Sound insulation of the VAZ-2110 dashboard
In conclusion, I would like to note one point.
The “tens” panel is traditionally prone to squeaks. You can often hear unpleasant sounds even in cars with relatively low mileage. Naturally, if during external transformations the panel continues to creak, then a feeling of incompleteness will remain. Therefore, it is best to spend a little more time and effort on sound insulation. To do this, first of all, you should remove the panel, disconnect the fastening bolts, thus disassembling it into 3 parts. Next, we will need a model - it is perfect as an anti-creak in the places where the panel parts come into contact. To reduce the loss of air coming from the stove, all bolt holes are sealed with it. To cover the back side of the torpedo, we will need a noise-absorbing material - bitoplast is perfect for this.
Often the source of unpleasant squeaks is the glove compartment or fuse box. This problem can be solved quite simply. In particular, to get rid of annoying sounds, bitoplast should be placed at the bottom of the glove compartment, and modelin should be placed in the areas where the box is in contact with the panel and on its sides. By and large, there is nothing complicated here, but by spending a little time and effort, you will make your trips more comfortable. Agree, it is much more pleasant to look at the updated panel, which also does not emit any extraneous sounds.
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