Instrument panel VAZ 2106: description, replacement of dashboard lighting bulbs

The standard illumination of the VAZ 2106 instruments, according to reviews from car owners, does not satisfy many of our compatriots who personally own this vehicle. There are very serious complaints about this electrical equipment unit - sometimes the light is dim, sometimes other problems arise in this component.

Sometimes there are cases when the instrument lighting on a VAZ 2106 car does not work for reasons related to other defects in the VAZ’s electrical equipment system. But the purpose of the backlight is precisely to make it easier to drive a car in conditions of poor visibility or at night.

It is in such conditions that monitoring instrument readings on the panel of auxiliary indicators located directly in front of the driver of the vehicle seems to be quite problematic, because visibility conditions do not allow this. Therefore, the illumination of the VAZ 2106 instrument scale plays an important role, especially with good brightness and luminous flux strength of electric light sources.

Instrument panel VAZ 2106

The standard instrumentation provides control of readings and displays the status of the main parameters of the car.

The standard dashboard of the VAZ 2106 has 5 dial indicators, provides control of readings and displays the status of the main parameters of the car

The product consists of the following list of elements:

5 pointer instruments;
2 digital indicators;
9 indicator lights.

Instrument panel VAZ 2106: 1 - fuel level indicator; 2 — fuel reserve warning lamp; 3 — liquid temperature indicator in the cooling system; 4 — oil pressure indicator; 5 - warning lamp for insufficient oil pressure; 6 — tachometer; 7 — speedometer; 8 — daily counter of the distance traveled; 9 — odometer; 10 — control lamp for turning on the high beam headlights; 11 — control lamp for direction indicators and hazard warning lights; 12 — control lamp for turning on external lighting; 13 — handle for resetting the daily trip meter; 14 — control lamp for covering the carburetor air damper; 15 — battery charge indicator lamp; 16 — indicator lamp for turning on the parking brake; 17 — rear window heating switch; 18 — fog light switch in the rear light; 19 — external lighting switch

The following devices and indicators are installed in the panel:

speedometer;
tachometer;
battery charging indicator;
engine temperature sensor;
odometer;
resettable mileage counter;
oil level sensor;
oil pressure gauge;
fuel presence sensor.

What kind of dashboard can be installed

If for some reason the standard dashboard does not suit you, you can update it in several ways:

modify the dashboard by improving the backlight and gluing modern instrument scales;
install a tidy from another car;
make a homemade shield with installation of the necessary devices.

Depending on the chosen option, both the costs and the list of work that will need to be performed will depend. When choosing a dashboard from other cars, you need to take into account that many models on the VAZ 2106 may simply not fit not only in size, but also in connection.

From another VAZ model

Due to the unique design of the “six” instrument panel, it is quite difficult to choose a suitable replacement option. Some car enthusiasts are installing a device from a VAZ 2115, for which they change the standard front panel to a “seven” one and build a new dashboard into it. Such modifications will require the purchase of additional components (speed sensor, wires, connectors), as well as the correct connection of the standard wiring to the new dashboard.

On a VAZ 2106 you can install a device from a VAZ 2115

From "Gazelle"

If you have thoughts about introducing a device from the Gazelle into the VAZ 2106, then you should take into account that the products have different connection diagrams, sizes, and in general they are very different from each other. Therefore, you first need to think about the feasibility of this kind of modification.

To install the dashboard from the Gazelle on the “six”, a serious alteration will be required

From a foreign car

An instrument panel from a foreign car, even from an old one, will make the front panel more beautiful and unusual. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that along with the tidy, you may need to replace the entire front panel. Most often, dashboards from BMW e30 and other foreign-made cars are installed on “classics”.

For the VAZ 2106 it is necessary to select the most suitable torpedo based on instruments and indicators

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In conclusion

Knowing how to tune the instrument panel on a Zhiguli car yourself, you can save a lot. In addition, any owner approaches the processing of his cars responsibly at every stage. The cost of similar services in specialized centers is much more expensive, and the quality is not always guaranteed. The simple manipulations and recommendations given above will allow you to radically change the “tidy”. In addition to improving the appearance, you will receive additional protection and some useful options that will be useful for the domestic “six”.

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Step-by-step instructions for installing the dashboard trim

There is a fourth modernization option: installing a trim on the torpedo. Let's take a closer look at how to do this yourself. The special trim performs not only decorative, but also protective functions for the torpedo. To perform this work better and more efficiently, first dismantle the torpedo by unscrewing the mounting bolts.

Wash the part thoroughly using a soft sponge to avoid scratching the surface.
After drying, apply a degreasing compound to the mating surfaces.
For greater adhesion of the glue to the surfaces, sand them with fine-grained sandpaper.
An excellent result will also be ensured by priming the mating surface of the lining with a uniform thin layer using compounds for plastic.
Apply glue and connect the trim to the torpedo. Allow time for the glue to dry completely and set.

For more reliable fastening in inconspicuous areas, use self-tapping screws, since with weak contact the pad may make squeaks when driving. This is a fairly durable tuning, but it is also imperfect: under the influence of high temperatures, the lining may become slightly deformed over time.

Modernization of the dashboard

In most foreign cars, this part is quite functional and looks quite presentable. Alas, the same cannot be said about the interior of the VAZ-2106. The “six” torpedo is made very “clumsily”, which forces the owners to modernize it.

The most popular option is to replace the standard element with a modern analogue. Installing an updated panel will not only change the external part of the car, but will also add functionality. The disadvantage of such manipulation is its high cost (from 5-6 thousand rubles, taking into account all materials and components).

Stages of work

At the initial stage of improving the illumination of VAZ-2106 instruments, it is necessary to dismantle the panel panel, as a result of which access to the indicators becomes available. Next, remove all index arrows. Then unscrew a couple of small bolts and remove the scales. To remove the speedometer indicators, unscrew the screws and turn the scale to the left. At this stage, the gauge needle will drop slightly and begin to dangle. After it freezes, you need to mark the position with a marker. This is necessary for subsequent accurate operation of the speedometer.

After dismantling all the scales, they begin to paste them. New white elements are applied over the standard equipment. To prevent the background from blending in with the arrows, they are highlighted in a different color. To improve the backlight, you will need to remove the light filter, then you can begin installing the LEDs. For these purposes, metal bases are used, which are heated and mounted on the side parts of the panel. If there are VAZ-2106 devices in dark-colored cases, it is advisable to lighten them using white “self-adhesive”.

At the final stage, the LEDs are connected by connecting them to the main wiring of the vehicle through wires. As a result, you will be able to change the color of the scales and arrows, as well as improve the backlight, which is immediately noticeable when driving at night. Most representatives of the domestic “classics” will be improved in a similar way.

Radio tape recorder

No upgrade of the “six” is complete without installing a speaker system or at least a simple radio. A standard place for a radio receiver in the beard of a small-sized “six”. It should be trimmed to standard 1DIN. This can be done with a metal file. Then sand the edges with sandpaper.

Installing a radio

The radio tape recorder is attached to the beard using a metal case. Radio installation steps:

Having bent all the tabs, use special spatulas to remove the radio from the case.
The metal base is inserted into the prepared hole.
We fix it using special tongues.

Cables are included to connect the player. The most commonly used are:

black - “earth”;
red and yellow (often wound together) - ignition “+”;
blue - power for the active antenna;
white - front left (FL) speaker;
gray - front right (FR) speaker;
green - rear left (RL) speaker;
purple - right rear (RR) speaker.

You can connect the radio to the ignition switch to the free INT terminal. Then it will only work when the engine is running and the ignition is on. This connection scheme will protect forgetful car owners from completely draining the battery.

If you twist the red and yellow wires together, the radio will no longer depend on the ignition. You can listen to music with the ignition off too.

Typically, a connection manual comes with the audio system. Following the instructions and color scheme, installing audio equipment in the “classic” will not be difficult.

Speaker installation

A good place to place the speakers would be the front door panels. If you choose the right size speakers, they will fit here very well. To install, perform the following steps:

Remove the trim from the doors.
On the casing we cut a hole for the speaker. A hole of the required size can be made using a template. To do this, trace the speaker on paper. You need to work carefully so as not to miss the size.
We attach the column and screw it to the casing using the fastening that comes with the kit.
We carefully lay the wires in the cavity of the doors so that they do not sag or fall out.
We install the casing in place.

Don't forget to buy new fasteners for the door trim. Often, when removing the casing, the fasteners break.

Additional speakers are placed on the dashboard or on the side pillars of the windshield.

If the car owner changes the entire beard, creating it himself to his own size, then he can place a 2DIN radio in it. A player with a large screen will add charm to the appearance of the car.

Some craftsmen insert speakers instead of air ducts. But from personal experience I know that the standard “six” torpedo does not have side window blowing. In humid and cold weather, windows fog up and freeze. If you remove the air ducts for the windshield, the airflow will worsen even more. Therefore, I do not recommend this installation of speakers.

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Antenna installation

The “six” did not have a standard antenna installed, but a place for it was provided on models before 1996. Adherents of original spare parts can find their original antenna on the car market. It is attached to the front fender of the car.

To do this, you will need to make a hole in the wing, install the antenna, tighten the bolts and connect the wires to the radio and ground. This installation method is quite complicated and not every car owner will decide to make holes in the body.

The ease of installation is distinguished by the interior active antenna, which is attached to the windshield. It is not exposed to precipitation, does not require additional care, and does not interfere with aerodynamics when the car is moving. When purchasing an interior antenna, please note that the kit should include instructions, fasteners and stencils to simplify installation. There are two ways to install a radio antenna inside the cabin:

The housing is attached to the glass behind the rear view mirror, and the whiskers are glued in opposite directions at the top of the glass.
The antenna body is secured to the top of the windshield on the passenger side, and the poles are glued along the edges of the glass at right angles to each other.

In conclusion

General tuning aspects

The simplest VAZ 2106 is to purchase a ready-made set of accessories and replace standard devices. You can install it yourself using the instructions included with the kit. More labor-intensive is the tuning of individual devices, which involves replacing stickers and arrows.

When changing arrows and stickers, you need to be careful, as these parts are very fragile.

Tuning can be done by replacing the meter dials with white ones and installing overlays on the panel. You can cover the panel with artificial leather or leather if you have sufficient funds. Before stretching the material, the surface of the shield must be cleaned and then adhesive must be applied in an even layer. Next, press the leather or substitute over the entire surface and wait until the glue dries. At the last stage, you need to process the edges, giving it an aesthetic appearance.

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Using a pencil on the plywood, we mark out the elements of the dashboard, the locations for the instrument scales, and then cut out the individual panel elements. Do not forget about the stove faucet, the place for which must be beautifully cut out;
We take and adjust a small wooden block to the location for installation in the factory version of the panel. After that, we place it between the plywood sheets, so that it is integrated into the dashboard and secure it with self-tapping screws to the plywood;
We cut a place in the plywood for a radio or CD and for the manual transmission knob, as well as for the emergency lights and cigarette lighter;
After preliminary cutting and fitting of the base of the “six” dashboard, we cover the outer surface of the plywood frame with “liquid nails”, after which we carefully apply carpet-type cladding fabric;
After final drying, we install this structure in place of the dashboard.

Dismantling instructions

Removing the VAZ 2106 instrument scale may be necessary when repairing and replacing its elements, tuning and modification. Dismantling is not difficult and will require a small set of tools: wrenches and screwdrivers.

The removal procedure consists of the following steps:

First of all, you need to remove the front box from below the tidy.
Then you need to unscrew all the fasteners and pull out the lower latches.
Remove the radio plate.
Next, remove the casing from the steering column.
The next step is to disconnect the wires. Each one needs to be marked to make assembly easier.
Now you can dismantle the shield by disconnecting all connectors.
After removing the sensors, they need to be sorted in order to assemble correctly.

After upgrading the instrument panel, assembly is carried out in the reverse order (the author of the video is Nikolay).

Stages of work

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At the initial stage of improving the illumination of VAZ-2106 instruments, it is necessary to dismantle the panel panel, as a result of which access to the indicators becomes available. Next, remove all index arrows. Then unscrew a couple of small bolts and remove the scales. To remove the speedometer indicators, unscrew the screws and turn the scale to the left. At this stage, the gauge needle will drop slightly and begin to dangle. After it freezes, you need to mark the position with a marker. This is necessary for subsequent accurate operation of the speedometer.