VAZ 2114 instrument backlight brightness control wiring diagram
The brightness of the instrument cluster illumination lamps on the front panel of the VAZ 2114 (2113, 2115) is regulated by a special regulator (knob) located to the left of the steering column.
Here is a diagram of its connection with a description of all its elements and operating features - inclusion. switch off and adjust brightness.
VAZ 2114 (2113, 2115) instrument backlight brightness control connection diagram
Description of the scheme
— You can adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster illumination lamps, the illumination of switch buttons, the cigarette lighter, ashtray, etc. on a VAZ 2114 (2113, 2115) car using a special regulator (backlight switch) installed in the front panel, to the left of the steering column. It is a rheostat that smoothly changes the resistance when the handle is rotated.
— The voltage to the brightness control is supplied from the positive terminal of the battery, through the “B+” terminal of the generator and the ignition switch contacts.
— The electrical circuit for turning on the regulator is protected by fuse F16 (15A) in the fuse and relay mounting block.
Notes and additions
— Catalog number of the instrument backlight brightness control for the VAZ 2114 (2113, 2115): 21060-3710310-02. Its handle is 21140-3710349-00 and its mounting nut is 21140-3710349-00.
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Decoding the plugs of the mounting block of fuses VAZ 2114, 2113, 2115 model 2114-3722.010
Table for decoding the terminals of the VAZ 2114, 2113, 2115 fuse mounting block | |||
Plug connector designation | Terminal number | Wire color | Device name |
Ш1 | 1 | B | window lifters |
2 | G | ignition switch (cl. 15/2) | |
3 | GP | ignition switch (terminal 15) | |
4 | ZhG | heater motor switch | |
5 | R | ignition switch (cl. 30/1) | |
6 | KR | ignition switch (terminal 30) | |
7 | door lock | ||
8 | P | ignition switch (terminal 50) | |
Ш2 | 1 | BG | rear window wiper switch |
2 | G | Turn signal switch (right) | |
3 | RP | brake light switch | |
4 | B | lamp continuity indicator | |
5 | IF | hazard warning switch | |
6 | GB | left front door | |
7 | ABOUT | rear fog light switch | |
8 | 34 | high beam warning lamp | |
9 | -/td> | ||
10 | 04 | rear fog light switch | |
11 | midrange | fuel reserve warning lamp | |
12 | pch | fuel level warning lamp | |
13 | Warhead | interior lamp | |
14 | kg | hand brake warning lamp | |
15 | hh | Turn signal switch (left) | |
16 | electric motor for headlight cleaner | ||
17 | — | ||
Ш3 | 1 | and | speed sensor |
2 | emergency | hazard warning switch | |
3 | gp | direction indicator switch | |
4 | Sat | oil level warning lamp | |
5 | h | weight | |
6 | RB | washer fluid level warning lamp | |
7 | ro | brake lining wear warning lamp | |
8 | 3v | headlight switch | |
9 | zhz | windshield wiper switch | |
10 | pg | portable lamp connection socket | |
11 | O | ignition switch (terminal 15) | |
12 | RF | rear window washer switch | |
13 | |||
14 | and | fog light warning lamp | |
15 | |||
16 | sg | oil pressure indicator | |
17 | |||
18 | R | wiper switch | |
19 | with | wiper switch | |
20 | With | wiper switch | |
21 | about | rear fog light switch | |
Ш4 | 1 | salary | On and indicator lamp for heated rear window |
2 | GB | headlight switch (high beam) | |
3 | O | wiper | |
4 | warhead | outdoor lighting switch | |
5 | To | Instrument lighting rheostat | |
6 | R | battery | |
7 | bw | windshield wiper and washer switch | |
8 | O | block Ш4 of the mounting block terminal 3 | |
9 | sch | horn switch | |
10 | bp | brake light switch | |
11 | R | battery | |
12 | joint venture | headlight switch (low beam) | |
13 | warning light | ||
14 | — | ||
15 | — | ||
16 | rg | brake fluid level warning lamp | |
17 | zb | coolant temperature gauge | |
18 | kb | battery charge indicator lamp | |
19 | zhch | fog light switch | |
20 | rz | coolant level warning lamp | |
21 | and | tachometer | |
Ш5 | 1 | 3 | high beam (right) |
2 | zch | high beam (left) | |
3 | sch | low beam (left) | |
4 | P | starter (cl. 50) | |
5 | pb | electric radiator cooling fan | |
6 | With | low beam (right) | |
Ш6 | 1 | — | |
2 | 3 | reverse light switch | |
3 | hh | Turn signal (left front) | |
4 | |||
5 | — | ||
6 | — | ||
7 | — | ||
8 | zhch | side light (right front) | |
9 | warhead | electric fan thermostat | |
10 | zhch | side light (left front) | |
11 | G | Turn signal (right front) | |
12 | O | reverse light switch | |
13 | rg | brake fluid level sensor | |
Ш7 | 1 | — | |
2 | zhg | electric motor for headlight cleaner | |
3 | b | electric motor for headlight cleaner | |
4 | — | ||
5 | Sat | oil level sensor | |
6 | sch | sound signals | |
7 | With | speed sensor | |
8 | zb | coolant temperature sensor | |
9 | kb | generator (cl. 61) | |
10 | R | windshield washer pump | |
11 | warhead | engine compartment lamp switch | |
12 | RB | washer fluid level sensor | |
13 | RF | brake linings | |
14 | |||
15 | kp | tachometer | |
16 | rz | coolant level sensor | |
17 | reinforced concrete | fog light relay | |
Ш8 | 1 | zhl | fog light relay |
2 | zhch | fog lamp (left) | |
3 | and | fog lamp (right) | |
4 | gp | ignition coil | |
5 | R | generator (cl. 30) | |
6 | R | generator (cl. 30) | |
7 | |||
8 | RF | fog light relay | |
Ш9 | 1 | RF | electric motor rear window wiper |
2 | G | Turn signal (right rear) | |
3 | bg | electric motor rear window wiper | |
4 | very good | rear fog lights | |
5 | sch | back door | |
6 | pch | front right door | |
7 | warhead | interior lamp | |
8 | kg | handbrake sensor | |
9 | warhead | open door alarm buttons | |
10 | rear window heating elements | ||
11 | With | license plate light | |
12 | GB | front left door | |
13 | b | interior lamp | |
14 | P | brake lights | |
15 | and | side light (right rear) | |
16 | h | reversing light | |
17 | zhch | side light (left rear) | |
18 | zhch | rear window cleaner | |
19 | O | rear window heating elements | |
Ш11 | 1 | and | pump |
2 | RF | rear window washer valve | |
3 | |||
4 | and- | pump | |
5 | warhead | engine compartment lamp | |
6 | |||
7 | |||
8 | CC | engine compartment lamp | |
9 | b | electric windshield wiper motor | |
10 | O | windshield wiper motor | |
11 | |||
12 | with | emergency oil pressure sensor | |
13 | |||
14 | R | windshield washer valve | |
15 | with | electric wiper motor | |
16 | With | electric windshield wiper motor | |
17 | reinforced concrete | electric windshield wiper motor | |
18 | |||
19 |
Wire colors:
- B - white;
- G - blue;
- F - yellow,
- 3 - green,
- K - brown;
- O - orange;
- P - red;
- P - pink;
- C - gray,
- H - black.
The backlight of the VAZ 2114 instrument panel does not light up: do-it-yourself repairs
The dashboard on the VAZ 2114 allows the driver to control engine data, monitor the remaining amount of fuel, his speed, and other data. The panel should be maintained in working condition so that the backlight not working does not cause discomfort, and the sensors show real values.
But quite often, VAZ 2114 owners discover that the instrument panel lights do not light up. If such a situation occurs, appropriate action should be taken immediately to eliminate it.
Article: 62.3710
Order code: 023197
Designation - 62.3710 Name - instrument scale lighting switch
Applicability
— cars: VAZ-2108, -2109 and mod. Features of use - design features: rotary, with rheostat and fuse.
Specifications:
— turning on and adjusting the lighting of the instrument scale; — number of positions: 2; — nominal voltage: 12 V; — rated load current: 1.2 A; — weight: 0.049 kg.
The main manufacturer is JSC LETZ
Information used: Avtokomplektatsiya LLC
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Why the instrument panel does not work
Disassembled dashboard
The first thing you need to figure out is why the instrument panel on the VAZ 2114 does not work. If the backlight goes out, there may be several reasons for this:
- The incandescent lamps burned out, the LED lighting groups stopped working;
- The connectors have oxidized;
- The electrical wiring is faulty, there are defects in the circuit;
- The fuse box has stopped working;
- Damage appeared on the common contact board;
- The dimensions system is damaged;
- There is no minus on the body (weight).
Checking the indication
There are 5 indication modes:
- off – when the key is not in the ignition switch;
- standby mode - the BSK VAZ 2114 goes into it when the key is inserted into the ignition, but remains in the “Off” position; if you open the door, an error about a forgotten key will be displayed. You must close the door or remove the key to stop the horn;
- test - turns on when the ignition key is turned to the “Ignition” position. A sound signal and the turning on of all the system lights indicate that the device is working properly. Afterwards, all systems are tested, while the sensors are turned off;
- preliminary test - after testing is completed, the VAZ 2114 display unit, if there are malfunctions, the diode responsible for a certain parameter begins to blink for 8 seconds, after which it lights up evenly until the key is returned to the “Off” position. The blinking of the indicator is accompanied by a rhythmic sound signal;
- test with the engine running - this mode for BSK 2114 is the final stage of control. Monitoring of sensor parameters goes into sleep mode. It only carries out periodic additional monitoring of the vehicle’s performance. All malfunctions that occur in this mode are remembered until the end of the trip and the lights glow steadily.
Removing the dashboard
To replace the light bulbs in the dashboard of the VAZ 2114, it will first have to be dismantled. Without this action, you will not be able to access the problematic device.
Therefore, now we’ll figure out how to disassemble the instrument panel on a VAZ 2114:
- Unscrew the three screws, remove the trim and the protrusion from below. It comes out of your car's body bracket;
- Now remove five more screws located on the right console trim;
- Remove the screen; Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery;
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the cigarette lighter;
- Remove the handle from the lever;
- The fasteners for the electric fan of the heating system, that is, the stove, also have to be removed;
- Unscrew the steering wheel block bracket fixing bolts;
- Remove LEDs, lamp sockets and decorative inserts on the panel;
- Unscrew the hydraulic corrector illumination lamp. For this you will need a key for 21;
- Now all that remains is to remove the screws at the top and bottom.
Thus, we figured out how to remove the dashboard on your VAZ 2114. Be sure to cover the electrical circuit with something after the measures have been taken to prevent moisture, dust and all kinds of contaminants from getting there.
Proceed to replace the lamps that turned out to be faulty. At the same time, many are interested in how many light bulbs are in the dashboard of the VAZ 2114. There are 13 of them, but only 8 can be replaced. Do not forget to clean the contacts if there are traces of oxidation on them. In some cases, it is not the lamp itself that has to be replaced, but the socket for it.
MAIN PANEL ELEMENTS
The main place on the dashboard is reserved for the tachometer and speedometer, the fuel quantity sensor and the current fluid temperature in the cooling system. Let's look at the main symbols on the VAZ 2114 panel in more detail.
Tachometer
The VAZ 2114 tachometer is a pointer device, the signal to which is sent by the on-board computer of the fourteenth. The tachometer displays data on the number of revolutions of the crankshaft at the current time. The tachometer is divided by scales into 5 units, every second of which is digitized. The maximum numerical value of revolutions is 80.
To find out the actual engine speed when the car is moving, the tachometer indicator must be multiplied by 100. For example, if the arrow is located at 40, then the crankshaft is performing 4000 revolutions per minute.
The manufacturer has indicated a critical speed value, upon reaching which the engine of the fourteenth may fail due to excessive load. It is highlighted on the device with red shading; this value ranges from 6000 to 8000 rpm.
Under the tachometer there is an electronic window, which displays data about the current time and ambient air temperature.
Speedometer
The fourteenth has an induction dial speedometer, which is located on the right side of the dashboard. The speedometer is also divided into sectors, the division size is 10 kilometers. The maximum mark is 200 km.
The speedometer operates from a speed measurement sensor located inside the gearbox. It is worth considering that all induction speedometers, including the one installed on the fourteenth, have an acceptable error level of 5 km/h.
At the bottom of the speedometer needle there is an electronic screen on which you can see data on the total mileage of the car and the mileage from the last starting point. The driver himself can set the starting point; for this, under the number 200 on the speedometer there is a manual switch that resets the current mileage count to zero.
Gasoline quantity sensor
On the right side of the instrument panel of the VAZ 2114 (the instrument panel of the VAZ 2114 and the designation of the indicators on the instrument panel of the VAZ 2113 are completely similar to the fourteenth model) there is a dial gauge for the current amount of fuel in the gas tank.
The sensor scale is divided into three marks: 1 – full tank, ½ – tank half full, 0 – empty tank.
Next to the sensor there is a color indicator - a light bulb that lights up orange when the fuel level is close to a critical minimum. When the light comes on, you need to refuel the car within 20-30 kilometers.
Cooling system fluid temperature sensor
The coolant temperature sensor is divided into gradations of 20 units. The minimum temperature is 50, the maximum is 130 degrees. The critical temperature zone starts at 105 degrees and is marked with red shading.
If the coolant of the fourteenth boils, then you must immediately stop the car and turn off the engine, since driving in this mode is fraught with serious troubles, even complete engine failure.
If the temperature sensor on the VAZ 2114 dashboard does not work, you need to check the wiring through which the sensor is connected to the coolant container. It is also possible that the sensor contacts may oxidize; they must either be wiped with a solvent or the sensor replaced with a new one.
Selection of light bulbs
Today the market offers a wide range of lamps that can be used for the dashboard of the VAZ 2114. Among the most well-proven devices, we note a few. Their name and cost are presented in the table.
Manufacturer | Price |
LED lamps Sho-Me SM-T5 (blue, white and red (Korea) | 80 rubles - pair |
High Brightness SMD LED Module | 20 rubles |
LED Sho-me SM-T5-cap-super (white) | 50 rubles |
Osram and Philips halogen lamps | About 40-80 rubles per unit |
Replacing the backlight
To improve the quality of your dashboard lighting, it is advisable to install new LEDs in place of the old ones. They provide excellent illumination, consume minimal energy, and guarantee a high level of data reading.
- Buy a set of LED lamps, having previously calculated the number of devices needed for each sensor.
- After removing the block, install the resistors and lamps in specially designated places on the VAZ 2114 - in the sockets. To dismantle the cartridges, they are carefully unscrewed counterclockwise. New sockets are installed in their place and light bulbs are inserted. Respect the polarity and position the LED heads. They will have to be carefully ground off.
- Connect the power and check how the new backlight works.
- Reassemble step by step. Be sure to route the wiring to the board and carefully secure it to it. This way, the backlight components will not interfere with the reassembly process.
- Make sure the instrument panel arrows are positioned correctly. When trying to quickly complete a job, they often become deformed and bent.
- The backlight structure is fixed with screws.
- The power for the LEDs is connected to the power supply for the light bulbs, the arrows are put on and set to zero.
- Using the on-board computer, check the operation of each sensor and device. If the IDs are functioning correctly, return the instrument panel to its original condition. That is, assemble the entire assembly.
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The backlight of the VAZ 2114 instrument panel does not light up: do-it-yourself repairs
The dashboard on the VAZ 2114 allows the driver to control engine data, monitor the remaining amount of fuel, his speed, and other data. The panel should be maintained in working condition so that the backlight not working does not cause discomfort, and the sensors show real values.
But quite often, VAZ 2114 owners discover that the instrument panel lights do not light up. If such a situation occurs, appropriate action should be taken immediately to eliminate it.
Why the instrument panel does not work
Disassembled dashboard
The first thing you need to figure out is why the instrument panel on the VAZ 2114 does not work. If the backlight goes out, there may be several reasons for this:
- The incandescent lamps burned out, the LED lighting groups stopped working;
- The connectors have oxidized;
- The electrical wiring is faulty, there are defects in the circuit;
- The fuse box has stopped working;
- Damage appeared on the common contact board;
- The dimensions system is damaged;
- There is no minus on the body (weight).
What else is this fuse responsible for?
If the instrument backlight fuse on a VAZ 2114 blows, the left side lights, license plate lights, ashtrays and other above-mentioned elements should also not work. To diagnose a malfunction, you need to find this fuse in the mounting block and inspect it. Often the defect is clearly visible externally.
You can also check it with a multimeter. If there is voltage at one end of the part, but not at the other, it has failed. Replacing an element with a known good one also helps diagnose a breakdown. If everything works after this, the reason has been established correctly. The fusible element is cheap. Therefore, you should look for the cause of the breakdown by replacing it. This usually helps solve the problem. If this does not help, you need to consider other faults.
Causes of malfunctions
There are a number of reasons why the instrument lighting of the VAZ 2114 may stop working correctly.
The most common of them are:
- light bulbs have burned out or diodes have failed (with LED backlighting);
- contacts and connectors have oxidized;
- fuses are blown;
- damage has occurred in the wiring itself;
- the integrity of the common contact board has been compromised;
- Lost contact with the “mass”.
Light bulbs in the instrument panel
In order to find out the exact cause, you will have to perform dismantling work and carry out diagnostics. You don’t need any complicated tools for this—it’s enough to have a simple tester (multimeter) or voltmeter.
Removing the dashboard
To replace the light bulbs in the dashboard of the VAZ 2114, it will first have to be dismantled. Without this action, you will not be able to access the problematic device.
Therefore, now we’ll figure out how to disassemble the instrument panel on a VAZ 2114:
- Unscrew the three screws, remove the trim and the protrusion from below. It comes out of your car's body bracket;
- Now remove five more screws located on the right console trim;
- Remove the screen; Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery;
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the cigarette lighter;
- Remove the handle from the lever;
- The fasteners for the electric fan of the heating system, that is, the stove, also have to be removed;
- Unscrew the steering wheel block bracket fixing bolts;
- Remove LEDs, lamp sockets and decorative inserts on the panel;
- Unscrew the hydraulic corrector illumination lamp. For this you will need a key for 21;
- Now all that remains is to remove the screws at the top and bottom.
Thus, we figured out how to remove the dashboard on your VAZ 2114. Be sure to cover the electrical circuit with something after the measures have been taken to prevent moisture, dust and all kinds of contaminants from getting there.
Proceed to replace the lamps that turned out to be faulty. At the same time, many are interested in how many light bulbs are in the dashboard of the VAZ 2114. There are 13 of them, but only 8 can be replaced. Do not forget to clean the contacts if there are traces of oxidation on them. In some cases, it is not the lamp itself that has to be replaced, but the socket for it.
Panel tuning options
If you decide to tune your instrument panel, then most likely you will be interested in knowing what options exist for doing it. The tuning shield, as you know, pleases the driver’s eye, so this issue is relevant for many car owners.
Dismantling the shield
To tune the dashboard, you first need to remove the device itself.
To do this, you only need to disconnect eight fasteners; to do this, you can use a regular knife:
- First, the fastenings on the driver’s side are disconnected;
- then you need to release the latches located there, on top;
- after this you can disconnect the middle part of the tidy;
- the panel itself is dismantled (the author of the video is Artem Volivach).
Diagnostic procedure
In order to remove the instrument panel, you will need a set of screwdrivers and two wrenches - 8 and 21.
The entire procedure is performed in the following order:
- Unscrew the three screws and remove the trim.
- Unscrew the five screws on the right side of the console and remove the screen.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
- Disconnect the wiring harness that goes to the cigarette lighter.
- Disconnect the heater fan mount.
- Unscrew the bolts responsible for fixing the steering block brackets.
- Remove the light bulb sockets, light guide and decorative insert.
- Remove the lamp responsible for illuminating the hydraulic corrector.
- Unscrew the screws of the top and bottom rows of the panel and completely dismantle it.
Removing the instrument panel
At this point, dismantling the panel can be considered complete. Now you can move on to finding the reasons why the instrument panel of the VAZ 2114 does not light up.
Once the panel is completely removed, you should cover the electrical circuit of the wires with protective material to prevent dirt and debris from getting on it.
Checking the electrical panel backlight system is performed as follows. First, all light bulbs are checked for functionality. If they are in good condition, all connector contacts are cleaned of oxides (they can be treated with kerosene or WD-40). After this, the serviceability of the wiring itself is checked - to do this, it is necessary to “test” it using a multimeter.
If the test results show that all elements of the system are operational, but the backlight still does not work, then the problem lies in the fuse box - it should be checked and replaced with a new one (if necessary).
VAZ 2114 fuse box
The fuse block is replaced only with a similar factory-made block. Using instead blocks designed for a different amperage, as well as various homemade spacers, is strictly prohibited. This can not only cause the failure of all electronics, but also lead to a fire.
It is also worth noting that replacing the fuse box should be done very carefully, without jerking, using special dielectric tweezers.
Solutions
First of all, you need to check the backlight bulb; if it does not work, it needs to be replaced. Also, the reason that the instrument panel does not light up in the VAZ 2114 may be a violation of the integrity of the wiring. She should be called. A damaged fuse and electrical circuit, as a rule, cannot be repaired - they simply need to be replaced. Let's look at quick ways to solve these problems.
One or more light bulbs do not light up
One of the most common reasons why the instrument panel lighting on a VAZ 2114 stopped working is burnt out light bulbs. The electrical circuit in this model is designed in such a way that if one light source fails, all of them stop working. To determine exactly what is broken, you will need to ring the entire system using a tester. Another reason for the lack of lighting may be the independent installation of LEDs instead of standard incandescent lamps. In this case, an error is often made in the distribution of power or the electrical parameters of the led elements are calculated incorrectly.
Wiring
Damage and rupture of wires in the power supply system of the on-board network is not uncommon on a VAZ 2114 car. To locate the disconnection point, it is necessary to test all possible wires that can be found surrounded by the instrument panel illumination. In addition, the light bulbs may not light due to the formation of oxide deposits on the pads. To fix the problem, you will have to dismantle it and clean the entire contact group.
Fuse
Before you start calling the electrician of the VAZ 2114, the fuse box must be dismantled. Otherwise, the diagnostics will not be complete and will not reveal a complete picture of faults in the instrument panel lighting system. The cause of breakdowns should be sought both inside the electrical wiring distribution system and outside - in the seat. If during testing it is determined that the module is faulty, it should be replaced with a new one, since such equipment simply cannot be repaired.
The board is damaged
A violation in the electrical circuit of the dashboard system board on the VAZ 2114 is the most serious problem of the above. Despite the fact that many radio enthusiasts still repair and eliminate this defect, in practice it is better to immediately replace it with a new one. The main reason that the backlight does not light in this case is a previous short circuit in the circuit. External signs of this will be as follows:
- If the light source is an incandescent light bulb, the wiring connection to the board will be black.
- If LED elements are installed, a darkened junction between them and the base will indicate the destruction of the microcircuit.
Selection of light bulbs
Today the market offers a wide range of lamps that can be used for the dashboard of the VAZ 2114. Among the most well-proven devices, we note a few. Their name and cost are presented in the table.
Manufacturer | Price |
LED lamps Sho-Me SM-T5 (blue, white and red (Korea) | 80 rubles - pair |
High Brightness SMD LED Module | 20 rubles |
LED Sho-me SM-T5-cap-super (white) | 50 rubles |
Osram and Philips halogen lamps | About 40-80 rubles per unit |
Popular faults
If we talk about the dashboard of VAZ 2109 cars, then they are characterized by certain problems. We will tell you about them, and also tell you how to act correctly in a given situation.
Fault type | Your actions |
Gasoline level and temperature indicator does not work | In most percent of cases, this situation occurs due to breakdown of devices, sensors of these devices, or an open circuit of the power supply. Therefore, first check the circuit for continuity, make sure that the fuses have not blown. If this is not the case, check whether the gas level and temperature sensors are working. Only if none of the actions allowed you to get rid of the breakdown, you can begin to replace the devices themselves. No options, the problem lies in them |
When the fuel tank is full, the arrow points to zero | If you have worked on the fuel level sensor, the fault most likely lies with you. When manipulating this device, the float limiter is often knocked down. Either the limiter is installed incorrectly or adjusted, causing the resistor winding to end. To resolve the problem, remove the sensor and then adjust the limiter again |
The fuel gauge needle regularly jumps and ends up at zero | Here, most likely, the resistor has weak contact with the current collector. Another possible option is that there is a break in the resistor. To resolve this situation, we recommend replacing the hot level sensor with a new measuring device |
The fuel level lamp is constantly on | If this lamp is constantly on, there is probably a short circuit in the fuel level sensor supply wiring to ground. Another option is that the sensor’s flexible bus is shorted to the fuel intake pipe. You will have to disassemble the device to align the bus and get rid of the resulting short circuit |
Indicator lamps do not work on the dashboard | There is a high probability that the light bulbs have simply burned out, or they are poorly held in their seats due to loose contact. Replace the bulbs, but first try tightening the contacts. Traces of oxidation may be detected. When cleaned, the light bulbs can work normally again. Also, do not exclude the possibility of wiring breakage or oxidation of the tips of the supply wiring. Try going over the wires with a tester, cleaning the contacts if necessary. |
The speedometer does not work, the flexible shaft is noisy | In such a situation, you will have to change the speedometer drive cable or replace the entire speedometer assembly. But before you bother so much, check that the fastening nuts of the tips are tightened correctly and properly. The flexible shaft may make noise during operation due to deformation or violation of the permissible bending of the shell of less than 10 centimeters during installation |
The instrument panel of the VAZ 2109 is not so complicated that you cannot figure it out on your own. But in the absence of experience, it is better to entrust the repair to specialists, or to enlist the support of a partner who understands this matter.
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Common instrument panel faults
The instrument cluster on the VAZ 21099 or 2109 is a fairly reliable unit. However, even this can fail over time.
The main malfunctions characteristic of the VAZ instrument panel:
- The lights on the instrument panel of the VAZ 2109 stopped lighting. If only a few light bulbs refuse to work, then most likely the reason lies in their burnout. If the instrument panel lighting stops working completely, then most likely the problem is a poor power supply. As practice shows, power problems are usually caused by either damaged wiring or oxidation of contacts at connections and connectors. If this is the case and the backlight does not light up due to oxidation, then you can get rid of this problem by cleaning the contacts or replacing them. If the problem lies in the lighting sources, then replacing the lamps will solve it.
- Another problem, oxidation on the circuit board, is common in older vehicles or vehicles with moisture present. Due to oxidation of the board, the backlight and some instruments may not work, in particular, fuel level and coolant temperature controllers, tachometer, etc. If the needles do not rise on the tachometer, speedometer, fuel consumption sensor and generator voltage, or they work chaotically, then you need to carry out a full check of the dashboard.
- VAZ 2109 cars are characterized by the problem of a non-working speedometer. As a rule, it appears as a result of wear of the cable connected to the box, or due to repairs to the device and its incorrect connection. If the cable is worn out, then you just need to replace it, there is nothing complicated about it. The main thing is to connect the cable correctly so that its tip fits exactly into the groove on the tidy speedometer.
- Damage to the board itself. Such a malfunction occurs quite rarely, but, nevertheless, it should not be forgotten. If the structural board fails, the shield will have to be repaired, but if this does not help, then it will need to be replaced.
Replacing the backlight
To improve the quality of your dashboard lighting, it is advisable to install new LEDs in place of the old ones. They provide excellent illumination, consume minimal energy, and guarantee a high level of data reading.
- Buy a set of LED lamps, having previously calculated the number of devices needed for each sensor.
- After removing the block, install the resistors and lamps in specially designated places on the VAZ 2114 - in the sockets. To dismantle the cartridges, they are carefully unscrewed counterclockwise. New sockets are installed in their place and light bulbs are inserted. Respect the polarity and position the LED heads. They will have to be carefully ground off.
- Connect the power and check how the new backlight works.
- Reassemble step by step. Be sure to route the wiring to the board and carefully secure it to it. This way, the backlight components will not interfere with the reassembly process.
- Make sure the instrument panel arrows are positioned correctly. When trying to quickly complete a job, they often become deformed and bent.
- The backlight structure is fixed with screws.
- The power for the LEDs is connected to the power supply for the light bulbs, the arrows are put on and set to zero.
- Using the on-board computer, check the operation of each sensor and device. If the IDs are functioning correctly, return the instrument panel to its original condition. That is, assemble the entire assembly.
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Why doesn't it light up?
- First, remove the cover of the mounting block and make sure that the fuse is intact. The fuse markings are located on the inner surface of the cover. You should look for fuse F16 or F5, depending on the year of manufacture of your VAZ 2109.
- If the fuse is intact, be sure to check whether the contacts of the fuse you are looking for have not oxidized. It is not uncommon for shields to fail due to broken contact.
- Check if there is power to the dashboard. To do this, you will need a warning light and the ignition on. Disconnect connector X4 in the mounting block and check for voltage at pin 3. The disadvantage of the VAZ 2109 design is that when it rains, the mounting block immediately becomes wet. This causes oxidation of the contacts in the pads, which causes the electrics to stop working. Sometimes not only the contact is oxidized, but also the board of the Nine mounting block.
LED instrument panel lighting
In this article, we’ll look at how to improve the appearance of the instrument panel by changing the brightness and color of the backlight of the instrument scales and buttons at your discretion, since in terms of these parameters the standard instrument panel of the VAZ 2109 does not suit all owners of these cars. To do this, we will install instead of conventional light bulbs incandescent LEDs used in instrument panel lighting. They have a brighter glow and come in different colors that you can choose according to your preference. Standard colors are white, red, green, blue, and purple is also found. Please note that to illuminate the buttons, LEDs with a regular base like a light bulb are used, and to illuminate the instrument cluster, you need to install such an LED in a special socket; soldering will be required. But you can also purchase a ready-made LED already mounted in a socket.
LED for illuminating the instrument panel (left) and buttons (right)
In addition, there are LEDs on sale that have a point glow, when the light of the diode is narrowly directed in only one direction (forward), and LEDs that have a diffuse glow, which is achieved by a special shape of the LED lens. Which one you prefer, choose for yourself. So let's get started.
Illumination of the heater (stove) control console.
Remove the plastic handles for the heater damper control levers. Remove the glass of the stove control unit by picking it up with a knife. We make a reflector out of foil and fix it under the glass of the VAZ 2109 heater control unit. If it is not made, the console backlight will be concentrated only in the place where the backlight LED is installed next to the heater fan speed control knob, and will decrease towards the opposite area, which does not look very good attractive.
Then we unscrew the lower part of the center console (the beard), remove the socket with the backlight lamp for the heater control unit and change the lamp to an LED. We put everything back together in reverse order.
It should be noted that simply replacing the backlight lamp with an LED one, despite all the tricks, will not achieve completely uniform illumination of the heater control panel. Although this is still better than the standard backlight.
To finalize the illumination of this unit, it is best to stick a 10 cm long LED strip to the bottom, solder 2 wires (plus and minus) to its contacts, and connect the wires to the backlight lamp socket of this unit. Just act carefully, do not leave uninsulated sections of wires to avoid a short circuit!
LED strip for illuminating the heater control panel
Now the backlight of the heater control panel glows brightly and evenly over the entire area. Moreover, this illumination is noticeable both day and night.
Backlighting using LED strip This is what the backlight looks like during the day
However, if in the daytime everything is great with the backlight, then when it got dark, I realized that the brightness of such a backlight was excessive for me, and it would be nice to make it a little less bright. You can, of course, adjust the brightness of the entire instrument panel illumination using the corresponding regulator to the left of the steering wheel, but the brightness of the remaining instrument panel illumination lamps suited me, so I did it differently. We take a black marker and paint over the coating above the LEDs (my LED strip is insulated) to the desired level of light transmission - and the problem of excess brightness is solved. The photo above shows a version of the backlight already modified in this way. You can also cover the LED strip with a piece of tint film, the effect will be the same.
Video “Instructions for replacing the speedometer cable on a VAZ 2109”
How to repair the speedometer on a “nine” if it stops working - visual instructions for replacing the cable at home are given in the video below (the author of the video is Vladimir Edwin).
The backlighting of the VAZ 2109 instrument panel is often not satisfactory for drivers. You can change the color and its brightness yourself, without turning to the salon for help.
To improve the lighting, you need to install LEDs instead of conventional incandescent light bulbs. Their glow is much brighter, in addition, you can choose the color of the backlight at your discretion: blue, green, red or white. These are the main colors, but if you look, you can also find purple LEDs.
Replacement of light bulbs or sockets must be carried out carefully and carefully. If the car owner decides to use LEDs to illuminate the buttons, then you need to purchase a light bulb with a regular base. Soldering and a special cartridge are needed if there is a desire to replace the backlight of the instrument cluster. Among the many LEDs, there are also those that have a diffuse or, conversely, point glow.
These effects are achieved using a focusing lens configuration. A more uniform backlight is suitable for illuminating the scale on the instrument panel, and a brighter light is suitable for the button icon. Every driver should take into account the features of design changes when improving his car.