How to remove the standard radio of a Lada Vesta

Basic functions and capabilities of the head unit

• Playing music files, radio;
• the ability to connect third-party accessories to play songs via AUX, SD card, other file drives, USB;
• displaying the current time and date on the display, both in active and inactive states;
• Hands Free option allows you to talk on the phone without being distracted from the controls;
• ability to connect third-party gadgets, functional equipment: rear view camera, tablet, navigation system.

Budget versions of MMC do not have a display, so interested car enthusiasts additionally purchase accessories for listening to music. The MMC is located in the center of the torpedo, harmoniously integrated into the overall design.

Vesta's standard MMS

All versions of Vesta, with the exception of the basic one, have MMS installed. The minimum configuration of the car is equipped only with an audio system. The main functions of the MMC are playing audio files from removable media, receiving radio signals, navigation, parking assistance with video playback from the rear view camera.

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The following elements are used to manage and play files:

• seven-inch touch screen;
• “Mode” key – select modes;
• “MUTE” – mutes all sounds;
• Volume control – pressing once turns the device on or off;
• microphone for the ability to talk on the phone without hands - Handsfree;
• “Reset” – button to reboot the device;
• slot for reading a removable SD card;
• connector for reading information from removable USB media and connecting various gadgets;
• AUX connector for connecting headphones or external audio devices.

Additional control

In addition to the buttons near the touch screen, MMS functions on the Lada Vesta are controlled using duplicate buttons located on the steering wheel:

• volume control;
• selection of file and radio playback modes;
• turning off all sounds;
• button for navigating through folders and tracks on removable media; in another mode, the buttons are responsible for accepting/ending an incoming call.

Photo 2 (Additional controls on the steering wheel)

Such equipment first appeared on AvtoVAZ cars. Previously, a standard audio system and MMC without duplication on the steering wheel were offered. Thanks to this, Vesta can compete with budget foreign cars of the same class in approximately the same price segment.

Key Features

The system combines several different devices that should be in every modern car. The main one is the audio system, consisting of a 7-inch touch screen. Its peculiarity is its resistive base and the need to press with a stylus or other similar object. The input method is not the most progressive, but in weather conditions with sudden temperature changes, the resistive screen works without failure. The sound is reproduced through six speakers to create surround sound.

The system recognizes most SD and USB drives, but with a limitation - the media should not contain more than 1024 files and 256 folders. The flash drive must be formatted to FAT 16 or 32 with a maximum number of partitions - 4. Cards supported by MMC Lada Vesta:

• SDHC no more than 32 gigabytes;
• SD no more than 4 gigabytes;
• USB 2.0 and 3.0 no more than 64 GB.

The user is warned by the instructions that the download speed depends on the number of files on the drive. The optimal solution would be a medium that contains only audio and video files.

Files supported by MMC:

• WMA audio codec, bitrate no more than 128 kbps, sampling 44100 Hz;
• video codec WMV3 with a frame rate of 25, bitrate 750 kbps.

Before use, it is recommended to convert all files to the required parameters. For these purposes, the manufacturer recommends the free Freemake Video Converter program. When playing back, keep in mind that the files will be played in the order they were recorded.

OEM radio controls

In the left corner there is a function key for activating/deactivating the radio. To the right there is a built-in microphone for conversations via Hands Free, and there is also a reset button to factory settings.

To the right is a monochrome display that displays basic information about tracks and radio frequencies.

Below is a slot for a storage card. It is mainly used for inserting a card and flashing the module, but if necessary, it can be used to read music tracks.

Below the perimeter there are preset buttons:

• MUTE – mute sound;
• Key to accept and reject calls (red and green);
• SCAN - multifunctional key for surfing the navigation menu;
• RADIO and AUDIO for switching playback modes from storage media;
• In the center of the structure there is a washer - a regulator for selecting functions, listing, changing the volume;
• At the very bottom there is a block with mechanical keys (6 in total) for quickly jumping to saved radio stations.

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Description of the radio

Lada Vesta music on the standard radio is turned on in different ways:

1. Quickly press button No. 1.
2. Button No. 7 works in the same way.

Not everyone knows how to turn off the radio, but this is done in simple ways:

1. Button No. 1 – short press.
2. When you turn off the engine, Vesta's music will turn off automatically.

The radio has a built-in backup power supply; the battery retains music, sound and station settings in the event of a car battery disconnection. Settings are saved for up to 10 days.

Lada Vesta head unit: price, articles

It often happens that the standard radio tape recorder breaks down and is unstable. When choosing and buying a new one, the owner has difficulty, since he does not know the catalog article.

Both modifications of the radio presented are absolutely identical, the difference in price is due to the manufacturer and trade markup.

MMS modes

The multimedia complex involves the use of the following modes:

1. "Radio". Allows you to receive and play radio signals, search for radio stations with an automatic memorization function for up to 8 positions. Displays the current radio station on the screen.
2. "Audio". Intuitive audio player that plays audio files through 6 speakers. There is an equalizer with the ability to select presets or customize it yourself. Audio files can be played via Bluetooth from an external device, but in this case information about the file being played is not displayed on the screen. Supported formats: MP3 up to 320 kbps, WMA up to 320 kbps, WAV up to 24 bits and FLAC.
3. "Video". To view videos, you will need a converter. Video files must meet the following requirements:

• AVI with a frame rate of up to 30 frames per second and a resolution of no more than 720x536;
• MP4 with a resolution of no more than 1920x1080, frame rate up to 30;
• MOV with support for standard codecs;
• MKV with support for standard codecs, frame rate up to 30 and resolution 1920x1080.

1. "Photo". For viewing photos, the radio screen in the car is not the best option. But if necessary, you can view images in most formats.
2. "Telephone". Used for hands-free phone calls via speakerphone. You first need to synchronize your smartphone with the system and download the phone book.
3. "Navigation". Movement according to maps and according to the guidance of the navigation program "CityGID 7". Allows you to install third-party cards. Disadvantages include the lack of image rotation, the inability to download maps online, the lack of construction of alternative routes, it does not show traffic jams over long distances, and there is no satellite view.

Additionally, it is possible to use the “Rear View Camera” mode. When you engage reverse, it is activated automatically with a slight decrease in the radio volume. For the convenience of reverse parking, markings appear on the screen allowing you to see the distance to the obstacle. The green dotted line corresponds to a distance of 4 and a half meters from the rear bumper. The yellow line is one and a half meters, and the red line is 30-40 cm.

Replacing the original radio

Many car enthusiasts “for various reasons. Purchasing and installing a new one is not difficult, the main thing is to choose the brand and manufacturer of the gadget.

There are many brands on sale, including Chinese ones. Choice from the cheapest to the most expensive, depending on the budget of the car owner:

• Multimedia center DVM 2117 iQ with Navitel software, price 32 – 34 thousand rubles;
• Chinese version of MMC for Lada Vesta (AD-UNI707) priced from 13,000 rubles.

There is already an article on the website about how to install an MMC radio on a Lada Vesta; in short, it looks like this:

1. Remove the plastic frame.
2. Remove four screws.
3. Remove the standard MMC.
4. Connect the blocks with wires.
5. Fix the new radio (type 2-DIMM).

Installing a radio

We pry the plug of the car radio socket from below and take it out. The socket contains plugs for connecting: USB, ISO, AUX, FAKRA (antenna).

To replace the standard audio system, you need to remove the trim and deflectors. To do this, you will need to disconnect the ground (disconnect the minus terminal from the battery). Next, remove the trim, prying it from below, and disconnect the block from the emergency parking button of the car. Remove the deflectors (4 screws for the T20 head).

Behind the air ducts, again unscrew the 4 screws. We drag the car radio towards us, disconnect the connectors with the wires. That's it, they took it off. Installation of an alternative radio takes place in the reverse order. Watch the wires during installation, try not to pinch them. Please note that a 1DIN radio is suitable for Lada Vesta.

Connecting an audio device MMC Lada Vesta

If you plan to connect a factory radio, then you should not have any problems or difficulties.

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Key points that require attention and double-checking:

1. ISO 1: Power cables.
2. ISO 2: wiring for two (four) speakers, connecting a subwoofer to the MMC.
3. USB 3: output to digital storage devices.
4. "Antenna 4": to connect an antenna.

The radio does not work on the Lada Vesta

The flagship of the domestic automobile industry, the Lada Vesta, is in no way inferior to foreign cars in its class in appearance and internal equipment. But this is only in appearance, and during operation, many owners encounter certain minor problems. One of them is a non-working car radio. This will be discussed in this article.

GPS navigation connection diagram

There is no need to additionally purchase a GPS antenna for the Lada Vesta, since it is already included in the standard package by default (cat. article 8450008475).

This decision on the globalization of satellite communications was made by the Government of the Russian Federation in 2014. On the Lada Vesta “Lux” modification, data is supplied to the MMC via the CAN bus. After installing the radio, you need to connect the cable to the mini-ISO connector according to the diagram (to C17 - CANL, to C20 - CANH). Now the standard CityGID program finds satellites.

Lada Vesta installation of speakers and radio

Nowadays it is difficult to imagine a modern car without a working receiver or listening to a high-quality soundtrack. Many trim levels of new cars do not have speakers installed in the Lada Vesta. Starting with the Comfort package, the Lada Vesta comes with factory speakers.

And also, not all car configurations are equipped with a multimedia system, but there is audio preparation in the car. The simplest configuration of the machine has noise-insulated holes for the speakers.

Multimedia system

General provisions

Before you begin installing a standard multimedia system, you need to know what is included in the audio preparation of the Lada Vesta. Starting from the Classic version, there is a minimum required for connecting a car radio, i.e. All the necessary harnesses and wires have already been installed in the Lada Vesta in order for the standard acoustics to be connected.

There are no wires for tweeters in the triangle of mirrors. When installing a multimedia system in a Lada Vesta, just pull out the plug. To do this, carefully remove the bar; behind it there are ISO and FAKRA connectors for connecting an antenna, as well as USB and AUX connectors. You can install a standard multimedia system or a 1DIN radio in the resulting hole.

Installing a radio in a Lada Vesta is not very difficult; just connect the appropriate harnesses.

It should be taken into account that without significant modifications it is impossible to mount a 2DIN car radio.

Installing speakers in Lada Vesta has its own subtleties.

To connect standard speakers, non-standard connectors from Nissan or Renault are used. In order to connect other speakers, you will need to purchase adapters ZRS-AG-22 or CT55-17. It is not recommended to cut off the factory pads, because... The car will be automatically removed from warranty.

Recommendations for removing the casing

It is impossible to install a sound system in a Lada Vesta car without removing the door trim. When dismantling the cladding, be extremely careful not to scratch the plastic. Under no circumstances should you use a screwdriver; we only use a plastic card.

To dismantle the plug at the end of the door, pry it off with a card; there are special recesses at the bottom. In the same way, the window lift buttons are dismantled using a card; the fastening antennae are located at the back and on the sides in front of the MUS.

Removing the casing Removing the casing Removing the casing Removing the casing

The casing itself is attached, in addition to self-tapping screws, to 4 more “hedgehogs”. They will definitely break if you do not use a special removal tool. The Lada Vesta has hedgehogs from Nissan or Renault, but if you modify the grand ones, which are much stronger and cost several times less, you can save money.

Thus, the trim from the left door is removed. Removing the trim on the right side has its own characteristics. There is no need to remove the power window buttons and look for the secret screw plug. Simply remove the handle cover. To do this, you need to pry the plugs from the bottom; there is a special groove in it, using a plastic card. Then you need to unscrew two 10 mm screws, the next step is to remove the trim, as with the left door.

Speaker installation

In order to install speakers in the front doors of Lada Vesta, no special preparation is required; it is enough to remove the layers of insulating material at the places where the speakers are attached. For installation it is necessary to cut out the gaskets. If you are using acoustics of a suitable diameter, you can cut pads from felt.

Installing 16 cm speakers in the front doors has its own peculiarities. The standard fastening involves fastening with 3 self-tapping screws, therefore, to install 16 cm acoustics, you need appropriate spacers for the speakers in the Lada Vesta. The diameter and thickness depend on the size of the speakers in the doors that are supposed to be installed.

No adjustment is required, you need to ensure that the speakers do not come into contact with the car body, the gap should be approximately a centimeter. According to the proven scheme, acoustics are installed in the rear doors.

Selection of speaker systems

For high-quality sound of the played soundtracks, it is recommended to purchase a 2-component system, which contains separate tweeters and mid-bass midrange/bass speakers. In this way, a high-quality sound stage can be formed.

That is why it is recommended to place them in front. The role of the subwoofer is played by cheaper coaxial speakers, which are installed in the rear of the car. To install tweeters and connect them to the radio, you need to install additional wires.

HF speakers are installed in the triangles of the Lada Vesta mirrors. If you need a budget option, then you should buy coaxial system speakers. You will not get the effect of frequency diversity to obtain a sound stage, but the musical sound of the broadcast programs will be good. No additional system configuration is required.

Door assembly

Before proceeding with reassembly, it is recommended to additionally soundproof the door surface. This will improve the sound quality of the installed equipment. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

Adviсe

Technically, installing music yourself in Lada Vesta is not difficult. By adhering to a few simple rules, any motorist can handle the work. Consider these rules:

1. All work must be done very carefully to avoid damage to the plastic upholstery;
2. The car already has audio preparation; you only need to install harnesses to connect the front speakers;
3. You cannot cut off standard connectors, but you need to buy and use adapters;
4. Before installing audio, it is recommended to soundproof the Lada Vesta doors to obtain improved sound characteristics;
5. Install the speakers on the spacers.

Connecting a rear view camera

Lada Vesta MMC diagram:

To activate the camera, we use the standard connectors (green connector). Mini-ISO MMC:

• C7 – nutrition;
• C8—CAM─;
• C9 - CAM+.

If you followed the step-by-step instructions, the image from the camera will be displayed on the display.

MMC malfunctions and methods for their elimination

Obviously, the standard radio is one of the first developments of the AvtoVAZ concern; there are defects and shortcomings. For example, the display does not load the “LADA” logo:

1. We remove the digital storage medium from the connector.
2. Disconnect the power terminal from the battery for 10 seconds.
3. On the laptop, format the SD card in FAT 32 format, create an empty file “explorer.txt” in the root directory.
4. We connect the battery terminals and restart the audio system.

If this method does not help, then problems with the software code of the electronic control unit are obvious. You need to reflash your digital gadget.

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The second, no less common malfunction is “cannot find satellites.”

The solution to the problem is quite simple:

1. Remove the power terminals from the battery.
2. Reset the device to factory settings.
3. We restart the gadget again.

Note to the driver!

To reset to factory settings, you must hold the “Power” button for 15 seconds.

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↑ Radio with touch screen

The old radio, if desired, can always be replaced with a new, more modern model. The instructions state that this multimedia from Lada Vesta is equipped with a special touch screen that is not afraid of temperature changes and responds to the slightest touch.

In addition, a special multimedia Lada Vesta is installed on the steering wheel, which allows you to control the radio without being distracted from the road. Using special keys on the steering wheel, you can answer a call, end a call, turn up the music or, conversely, make it quieter. Moreover, you can press the keys even with gloves on!

What other functions are typical for this system? This:

• a radio system that allows you to memorize several radio stations at once;
• the ability to listen to audio, and this can be either using USB flash drives or playing from a phone, or from an external HDD via a USB channel;
• The multimedia also has a phone mode that allows you to talk hands-free via Bluetooth;
• you can install a navigation application on the radio and use it for Russian roads;
• If you connect a flash drive or SD card, you can not only listen to audio, but also watch videos with small pictures.

As you can see, the functionality of such a system is enormous, and, compared to a standard radio receiver, this device is many times more convenient.

The radio manufacturer warns that the more different folders and files there are on the media, the longer the files will take to load. In this case, it is recommended to use external media that contains only video files, pictures and audio files.

The manufacturer categorically does not recommend placing *.bin resolution files on the media. Such files can lead to loss of functionality and damage to the firmware.

At the same time, the audio player window is intuitive. All files are played on six speakers, and the sound is at a truly decent level. You can make adjustments using the equalizer.

The driver can also listen to music via his phone via Bluetooth. But, unfortunately, information about the melody being played is not displayed on the multimedia screen.