Lada Vesta standard or interactive security alarm?

Nowadays, alarm systems are installed on almost every vehicle. This option is absolutely necessary for owners who have invested a lot of money in products and do not at all want to say goodbye to them at the behest of the criminal world. The standard Lada Vesta alarm system is present in all trim levels, but many ordinary people assume that it is not there.

On a note!

It is correct to say that the anti-theft system is not installed on all models of the Lada series. By doing this, AvtoVAZ reduces the cost of the car and gives new owners the opportunity to install an alarm system themselves for a smaller amount.

↑ Lada Vesta: does it need an alarm system?

Lada Vesta is one of the newest models of the largest domestic automaker. Among its advantages, it also has a built-in alarm. But not all owners of this vehicle are satisfied with the operation of the integrated device, what kind of maintenance it requires and how well it protects the car from modern hacking methods.

On the other hand, since the Lada Vesta is an affordable budget model, buying a top-level alarm system for it would be a waste of money. Therefore, mid-level models are considered the most reasonable option. Their characteristics usually include feedback, GPS, autostart, and protection against signal decryption. Moreover, the price rarely significantly exceeds 10 thousand rubles.

Ready for launch

For me personally, the most interesting feature of the system is autostart. Its benefits in our climate are obvious. Of course, it is better to install a pre-heater rather than running the engine at idle, but this is expensive.

I set the desired operating period and, by pressing a virtual key on the smartphone display, I start the engine. The application displays a notification about the execution of the command, and a “exhaust” appears on the car’s screen: it worked. The distance to the car does not matter, because the command does not come via a radio channel, but through a cellular network. There is an advantage over the Renault Start system, which VAZ probably looked at when creating their product. The button on the key card can be used to start French cars only if they are in line of sight. Of course, in Renault you can set the desired engine start time in advance through the multimedia system menu - but what if your plans change?

↑ Characteristics of standard alarm

Lada Vesta is one of those cars that the manufacturer equips with an alarm system on the assembly line. Thanks to this, immediately after purchase, the buyer can count on his vehicle being protected until he decides to change the device to something else.

The standard alarm system for this brand of car has a number of advantages, which is why many of its owners prefer not to change the device to another. These advantages are simple, but they allow you to avoid petty thefts and attempted theft by not very professional attackers. They include:

• the presence of an alarm system on every vehicle, even in the cheapest configuration;
• ease of control using function buttons on the key fob;
• protection against most types of intrusion attempts.

But there are still some drawbacks, due to which some Lada owners prefer installing other alarm models. We are talking, in particular, about:

• lack of feedback from the owner;
• unable to start automatically.

Since most modern devices have these functions, not all drivers are happy about their absence.

How to setup

Setting up the standard Lada Kalina alarm system involves registering the keys in the car's ECU. In other words, familiarize the immobilizer, ECU and remote control key fob with each other. For this purpose, the set of keys contains a special training key with a CHIP embedded in it. It is best if all manipulations related to the activation of the standard alarm system are carried out in a car dealership.

But there are still suspicions that the dishonest seller did not register another key. If you carry out the registration and configuration process yourself, the configuration order will look like this:

• it is necessary to insert the training key, with the insert, into the ignition switch. The starter should not be turned on. If the indicator in the instrument panel turns on but does not blink, the car alarm is not trained. If it doesn’t turn on, it’s already trained. Flashes briefly (20 seconds) – there is a malfunction in the standard alarm system;
• remove the key from the lock - the indicator should flash;
• you should insert a regular key - the buzzer sounds three times and after a while (6 seconds) twice more;
• pull out the regular key and immediately (within 6 seconds) insert the training key. They should turn on the ignition of the Lada Kalina - the buzzer sounds three times and after a while (6 seconds) twice more;
• Turn off the ignition with the key inserted, but do not remove the key itself. The buzzer should sound once. The indicator on the instrument panel should begin to flash quickly. You will have to wait a little (15 seconds);
• Now you can turn on the ignition itself. The buzzer should sound once, then the turn signals should turn on three times and at the same time the buzzer and horn will sound;
• at this time, the standard Lada Kalina alarm system remembers all recorded codes. You can turn off the ignition after 3 affirmative beeps from the buzzer. They must sound after an interval of 5 seconds;
• The standard car alarm system of the Kalina car has been configured and the training key can be removed from the ignition switch.

Important: if an error was made during the setup process, the entire alarm training will have to be repeated again.

The standard Lada Kalina alarm system is quite simple to set up and not burdened with an excess of additional functions. In this regard, it should be quite reliable and durable. At the same time, there are still some shortcomings in the manufacture of the electronics themselves. Which somewhat reduces the reliability of the alarm and the authority of the automaker.

↑ Models of the middle price segment

Most Lada Vesta owners prefer mid-price segment models to all alarm systems. They provide the necessary protective functions without having to pay extra for the brand.

These models include primarily:

• Jaguar ez 7;
• Red Scorpio Premium a8;
• Starline a61 Dialog;
• Pandora dx 50.

Each of them has its own important features.

↑ Jaguar ez-7

The Jaguar ez-7 alarm system is valued by car owners because it has additional protection for the control unit, both from interference and from hacking. It is almost impossible to intercept a signal from this model. Its price, at the same time, is extremely affordable - about 8 thousand rubles.

↑ Red scorpio premium a8

The main features of the Red scorpio premium a8 are its range and additional sensor protection from interference. This security complex receives and transmits signals over a distance of up to 2 km. Its modern design is also attractive.

↑ Starline a61 dialog

Starline a61 dialog is considered one of the most burglar-proof alarm systems. To log in, you must use a unique 128-bit security key. It is possible to increase the signal transmission distance to 1.8 km even in a densely built environment. The disadvantage is the lack of autostart.

↑ Pandora dx 50

The Pandora dx 50 model is considered one of the most successful solutions not only for Lada Vesta, but also for all cars of this brand. This is due to the fact that it supports their LIN buses and has a built-in keyless bypass for their various variants. This alarm system has auto-start and can operate even at -50 degrees.

Price of heat

Renault is preferable only in terms of a 100% factory solution. Do you live far from a parking lot or use your car on a variable schedule? Renault Start is not for you. The minimum price is 6990 rubles for the ability to start only with a key. For a multimedia system with programmable start time, you will have to pay an additional 19,990 rubles. Depending on the model and level of equipment, Renault Start can be included in the package either in a stripped-down version or together with multimedia.

Lada adapts flexibly to the schedule and wishes of the owner. The price of the system is rather high - 29,990 rubles. However, you get not only autostart, but also the entire Lada Connect complex with functions for remote control of vehicle parameters and telematics service, which allows you to save on a comprehensive insurance policy.

Personally, I would prefer the autostart concept from Lada. It is more modern and more convenient for the owner. The new version is cheaper and does not require installation, but its capabilities are more modest. And many people will not like this.

Autostart Lada Vesta may be of interest because the car enthusiast will always be in comfort, starting the car remotely. But installing a security system with your own hands is difficult.

An alarm system for a Lada Vesta with auto start is a new level of comfort for the driver in cold winters and hot summers. There is no need to wait until the engine warms up and the temperature in the cabin is suitable for the trip.

↑ Alarm system with auto start

Most Lada Vesta owners prefer to change the standard device, but the alarm system with auto start. It is so called because it can be used to control the ignition of a car while being at a certain distance from it. Thanks to this, the car is ready to drive by the time the owner gets into it.

The use of this type of alarm, in addition to general comfort, has a number of advantages. The main ones are:

• thanks to the presence of such a security complex, the owner of the vehicle can always be aware of its current condition - all information is displayed on the key fob;
• the car can be started even before the driver gets into it, and the distance can be quite large, which is important for warming up the engine in the cold season;
• the alarm itself determines the reason for the alarm and sends data to the owner, which saves him from the need to go and check the situation in the event of a false alarm.

Important! Some models of such devices have GPS modules that allow you to search for a car via satellite.

Of course, despite a number of such advantages, there are also some negative aspects. Any technology has its drawbacks, and for an alarm system with auto start they are as follows:

• it sends a signal that can be read using special decryption devices that give complete control over the device to attackers;
• due to accidental pressing of buttons, car doors can open when the owner is at a sufficiently large distance and cannot notice it;
• Such alarms are not always tolerant of low temperatures, and failures in winter are not so rare with cheap models.

But, despite all the shortcomings, the comfort of using protection with auto start outweighs the majority of vehicle owners.

Management and use

The process of managing a standard car alarm will not cause much trouble to its owners. A key fob with a three-button key does not have a huge number of functions and will not force the lucky owner of a Lada Kalina to re-read the technical instructions for its operation. The set of alarm management capabilities included in the key fob is simple and clear. It does not need to be programmed or encrypted using complex passwords. His tasks include:

• When you press the right button on the key fob, the standard alarm system is armed and the car doors are locked. At the same time, the immobilizer lamp begins to blink, and the turning lights of the Lada Kalina will blink 1 time;
• When you press or hold the right button of the key fob, the car doors are locked without going into security mode. The turn signals of the Lada Kalina will blink 3 times;
• When you press the left button of the key fob, the car will be disarmed and the driver's door will be unlocked. The turning lights of the Lada Kalina will blink 2 times;
• to open the remaining doors of the car, additionally press the left button of the key fob;
• You can open the trunk by pressing the central button of the standard alarm key fob 2 times or by holding it. At the same time, Lada Kalina will remain in security mode. If after 25 seconds the trunk is not opened, it will be locked again;
• You can lock the trunk of the car by pressing the middle button of the key fob;
• The central locking mechanism can be controlled either from inside the Lada Kalina or by turning the key in the door lock.

Important: turning the key in the lock of any front door of the car will reliably unlock that particular door.

↑ Do-it-yourself alarm installation

Along with the purchase of the device itself at a car dealership, in the vast majority of cases, the consumer receives detailed instructions for installing and using a car alarm. Thanks to this, you can put it on a vehicle without resorting to outside help.

Correct installation of an alarm system on a Lada Vesta car requires consistent actions. First you need to decide what a standard security system consists of. Typically, upon purchase, the car owner receives:

• alarm control unit;
• sensors that record vehicle movement parameters, impacts on them or sounds made;
• signal transmitter from the device to the key fob and back;
• the remote control itself;
• all necessary wires and connecting elements.

It is important that all of the listed components of the alarm are connected as needed. To do this, they resort to the instructions in the instructions.

Important! Failure to comply with the installation instructions will invalidate the warranty card.

First of all, remove all elements from the car that interfere with access to the connection points. In most cases, these are small parts of the plastic interior trim, which will then need to be installed back.

At the second stage of installation, all necessary wiring is laid. The control unit is installed behind the radio and connected to power via a twelve-volt red cable. A white wire is connected to the alarm button, which allows you to connect light sensors. I use terminals to connect the wiring.

When connecting each unit, it is necessary to check its functionality. Only after it has been established that the alarm system is working as expected, can the appearance of the car be returned to its original state.

The main advantage of self-installation is its low cost.

Checking work

Before use, you must ensure that the system is operating correctly. When turned on, it should emit 2 beeps. If installed incorrectly, it only flashes the side lights or makes a lot of sounds.

You can lower the door window and turn on the security. If after a few minutes you try to open any door from the inside, the car alarm should go off. The shock sensor is checked by lightly tapping the tire with your foot.

After completing the work, there should be no exposed wires sticking out. If you do not have confidence in your own abilities, it is better to entrust the work to a master of a certified Lada center.

↑ Advice from professionals

In order for an alarm installed by yourself to work for a long time and successfully, it is worth using the advice that professional car repair shop workers give car owners:

• You should always use only special terminals to secure wiring;
• In no case should you change the device circuit, as this will make it impossible to obtain warranty service;
• tools for work must be prepared in advance, since installation work is performed in one go.

Three simple rules that will save you from unnecessary expenses and headaches.

Connection points

The table below allows you to obtain sufficient information about the location of the alarm connection point.