Lada Vesta dashboard replacement

How to disassemble the dashboard of Lada Vesta

The instrument panel on Vesta has a modern design. The main readings are located in three large wells and are illuminated using SMD diodes. If necessary, this backlight can be replaced, but to do this you will have to first disassemble the Vesta instrument cluster.

We looked at how to remove the dashboard earlier. After this, you will no longer need tools, because... Absolutely everything is held on by latches and clamps. There is not a single fastening screw. To remove the glass you will have to unclip several fasteners around the perimeter of the instrument panel:

Next, we dismantle the mask (covering in the form of wells), freeing the latches from engagement:

Probably the most difficult thing in the whole process is to remove the arrows of the instrument cluster. They should be unscrewed counterclockwise, and with good force, towards yourself. Very carefully, you can easily break the gear stop!

Now you can remove the back cover. We unclip the latches shown in the photo. If necessary, you can remove the covers from the arrow control mechanisms:

Now you can remove the circuit board, which is held by clips, from the device body:

Remove the instrument panel trim by picking it up from one of the edges:

We dismantle the standard on-board computer after disconnecting its connector:

SMD LEDs are used to illuminate the speedometer scales, tachometer, arrows, BC and other indications. Some of them are shown in the photo:

The instrument panel is assembled in the reverse order. At the end, we check the work using an autotest. It is also recommended to glue the wells so that there are no squeaks in the future.

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Removing the instrument panel

If the malfunction of the devices is definitely related to the failure of the “tidy” elements, you can begin to dismantle it. To work, you will need a screwdriver (curly and flat), as well as a hex wrench. The procedure looks like this:

1. Open the hood and disconnect the terminals from the battery. This will de-energize the on-board network and prevent a short circuit in the dashboard.
2. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the tidy.
3. Pull the top part towards you until it clicks. The instrument panel assembly can then be removed.

Now you can begin to disassemble the instrument cluster. The same tools are needed for this. There are fastening screws on the left and right - unscrew them. Now, without touching the wires, you should pull the combination towards you and disconnect the wire block in the upper right part. When installing, do not confuse the pinout. Now the instrument panel has been completely removed, you can inspect it for burnt parts.

Signal indicators are checked with a multimeter.

To reinstall the panel, you need to repeat all the steps in reverse order. Removal can be done with your own hands, without the help of specialists. But in the absence of appropriate skills, it is better to entrust the diagnosis to professionals; the approximate cost of such a service will be 1000-2000 rubles. During dismantling, you can glue the dashboard so that the panel does not creak.

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Refinement of the instrument panel

Tuning the instrument panel on the Lada Vesta is no different from upgrading it on other VAZ models, although technologically it is a completely different panel. The main idea is to improve the backlight by replacing standard SMD LEDs with alternative ones. Decorative overlays and lighting modifications without firmware are also used.

Replacing backlight LEDs

Before you begin, you should take into account that you will have to work with a soldering iron; without knowledge of soldering technology, you can lose the backlight at best. At worst, the instrument panel will fail completely. To work, you will also need to purchase LEDs with a brightness of 3 to 15 lumens, depending on the level of desired brightness. During the tuning procedure, you need to follow some recommendations:

• be careful and careful not to damage the traces of the microcircuits;
• When soldering, observe the correct polarity of the LEDs;
• Do not hold the soldering iron tip for too long - the LEDs will fail due to overheating.

To make sure the LEDs are working properly, you will need a multimeter. The tester probes are connected to the “legs” of the diodes - a working diode will indicate the integrity of the circuit (a sound signal).

If you are satisfied with the brightness level of the backlight, but would like to change the color, it is not at all necessary to solder the LEDs, you can purchase a special overlay for the instrument cluster or make it yourself - the drawings are freely available. Color film may be used. Before assembling the instrument panel, you can additionally paint the wells.

Connecting the backlight to work with DRLs during the day

This can be done using firmware or a jumper directly on the electronic board. Any tampering with the electrical system will void the vehicle's warranty. In the absence of skills and experience, such actions can lead to failure of the instrument cluster.

The main task of the procedure is to solder a jumper from the contact of the LEDs responsible for illuminating the panel to the contacts of the LEDs responsible for illuminating the display of the on-board computer (lights up when the ignition key is turned). Any suitable piece of wire can be used as a jumper. At first glance it may seem complicated, but for experienced VAZ car owners such modifications are standard practice. Rarely do such requests come to specialized centers. The replacement of LEDs is not carried out by an official dealer, nor is the installation of all kinds of overlays.