How to connect a heated steering wheel to Lada vesta, xray

December 16, 2019 Lada.Online 19 085 4

Many car enthusiasts dream of improving the comfort and design of the steering wheel by introducing heated steering wheels, changing the anatomy and reupholstering them with natural or eco-leather, as well as nappa and Alcantara. Now such comprehensive steering wheel tuning has become available to owners of Lada Vesta and Lada XRAY.

The FERRUM company, which has been producing instrument clusters and other automotive electronics and accessories for more than 16 years, announced a new direction of its activity - anatomical steering wheels for domestic cars Lada Vesta, Lada XRAY.

Central and automatic locking/unlocking of door locks from the interior and outside of the car

Central door locking/unlocking. To lock the locks of all doors from the passenger compartment, press the button on the instrument panel, the indicator on button 1 (Fig. 3) will light up for a while, then go off. If the hood, trunk or one of the doors was open when the button was pressed, the doors will unlock again. Close the doors, hood, trunk, press the lock button, all doors will be locked. The side door locks are unlocked when any front door is opened from the passenger compartment. To forcefully lock the doors, and arm them if any door is open, you need to press and hold the button for a while.

1. Door lock switch.
2. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) switch.

Note. Before forcefully locking, make sure that all passengers have exited the vehicle and that the ignition keys do not remain in the vehicle.

DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY

If you decide to drive with the doors locked, remember that this may make it difficult for rescuers to gain access to the vehicle in an emergency. Enabling the automatic locking of the side doors when driving. With the engine running, press the central locking button on the instrument panel and hold it for five seconds. Immediately after pressing the button, the LED will light up and the doors will be locked. Turn off the engine. The function is activated.

Start the engine, after starting to move at a speed of about 10 km/h, the doors will automatically lock if they have not been locked.

The doors will unlock when you press the central locking button or when you open any door from the passenger compartment while the car is stationary.

Disabling the automatic locking of the side doors when driving. With the engine running, press the central locking button on the instrument panel and hold it for five seconds. The function is disabled.

Automatic unlocking of side doors in the event of an accident. In the event of an accident, if the airbags are deployed, the locks of all side doors are automatically unlocked.

Note. Central locking has protection for door locks against overheating. If the doors are locked and unlocked repeatedly within a short period of time, the system stops responding to pressing a button on the instrument panel, as well as to pressing buttons on the remote control. If this happens, do not press the button on the instrument panel or the buttons on the remote control for a while, after which the system will be fully restored.

Lighting in the trunk using the example of Lada Samara

DIY lighting in the trunk using the example of Lada Samara.

Making LED lighting in the trunk using the example of Lada Samara. (Vaz 2114).

The issue of lighting the trunk of a VAZ 2114 car has been very poorly resolved; according to the operating manual, when the side lights are on and the tailgate is open, the trunk is illuminated by license plate lamps. However, the direction of the light does not cover the luggage compartment in the desired manner. So I decided to make forced lighting from a button.

This required:

• button with indication – 1 pc.;
• waterproof LED strip 120 light d/m – 1m;
• wire sections;
• heat-shrink tubing;
• a piece of corrugated tube;
• fuse 5A.

Connection diagram:

LADA XRAY

Instructions for modifying the Lada XRAY car were shared by walla03.

To activate the ECO mode on the Lada XRAY (with a Renault-Nissan engine), you will need to install a button (part number 251B49802R), or short-circuit the P1-7 contact of the TsBKE (where the unit is located) to ground.

We connect the button according to the diagram:

• black - mass.
• blue - +12 V from dimensions.
• green - into connector P1-7 of the TsBKES block.

Now, when you press the ECO button, the black and green wires short-circuit, and the corresponding indicator on the instrument panel lights up.

On the 2022 Lada XRAY Cross with a CVT, it was noted that to activate the ECO mode, installing a button or shorting to ground is not sufficient. For the mode to work, it must be activated programmatically using an ELM327 adapter.

Required

:

1. adapter ELM327 V1.5, price about 200 rubles.
2. archive with database and software

Installing software on an Android smartphone

:

1. Install the ECU Tweaker application (available in the archive)
2. From the archive (link above) download ecu.zip. We copy it to the root of the internal or external memory without unpacking it (the program itself will find the archive after launch).
3. If you previously used ECU Tweaker with a different ecu.zip database, then you need to delete the old ecu.zip file, clear the application cache and then add a new ecu.zip file.
4. If your dashboard goes out, disconnect the ELM327 adapter, turn off and turn on the ignition again and everything will work.

Installing software on a PC/laptop

:

Download ddt4all software from the archive (link above) and install.

Changing settings

:

1. Change the settings from False to True for the values ​​shown in the photo.

2. Click Send next to each setting.

As a result, when you press the ECO button in the instrument cluster, the corresponding indicator will light up. During the operation of the car, it was noted that the ECO mode really works:

Reasons for part failure

The muffler is affected by several different factors that can lead to failure, these are:

• Atmospheric precipitation, dirt. Precipitation means the occurrence of rain and snow. A mass that periodically falls on a hot pipe causes temperature changes, destroying the strength of the metal. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to protect the muffler in any way; moisture will in any case affect the metal. A smart solution would be to avoid driving through deep puddles and drive slowly on contaminated sections of the road. If the muffler and pipe are dirty, it is necessary to clean it with water (you can use a pressure jet from a hose). After cleaning, it is recommended to start the engine so that any water that has entered the muffler evaporates.
• Condensate. When the unit is idle for a long time, condensation forms in the muffler, causing a corrosive process. This leads to inevitable destruction of the internal parts of the muffler. This happens extremely rarely, but before the trip it is recommended to increase the operating speed by pressing the accelerator several times. The flow of exhaust gases removes moisture from the silencer.
• Chemical influence. As a result of the release of exhaust gas, a lot of toxic chemical particles settle on the walls of the muffler, destroying the metal, and allowing road reagents to get into the muffler.
• Physical influence. Hitting stones and blows from the muffler when driving on roads also lead to a lot of damage.

The chemical and physical effect on the muffler metal is a natural process

It will not be possible to disassemble and clean the muffler, since the container cannot be opened, and only the attention and professionalism of the driver on the road will help protect it from impacts and stones. Diagnosing and eliminating minor damage at the initial stage will help to avoid serious problems in the future.

The influence of various negative factors can lead to damage to the corrugation or other parts of the muffler

Extraneous sounds in the jammer

The causes of various noises and knocks in the muffler can be:

• Fastening the muffler to wire or ties. You should not wrap the muffler on a wire, otherwise rattling and knocking will occur. Use only rubber cushions.
• Foreign objects entering through the exhaust pipe. When driving over rough terrain, deep puddles, or driving in reverse, you should not forget that the exhaust pipe is literally 20 cm from the road surface, which means that various masses and stones can be thrown into the muffler. They often knock and rattle.
• Peeling of burnt metal inside the muffler. As a result of chemical exposure, a layer of soot forms on the walls of the silencer. For this reason, over the years, rattling noises can be heard inside the muffler due to peeling metal.
• Condensation also affects the exhaust sound. Condensation forms as a result of prolonged idling while the engine warms up. Ringing and gurgling are signs of accumulated moisture in the muffler. By increasing the speed several times, the condensate comes out and the signs of the malfunction disappear.

These points are possible factors influencing the exhaust sound of a muffler and are considered the most common.

Repairing and replacing the muffler on a VAZ 2114/2115 is available to every car enthusiast; the only question is confidence and time. It is easy to replace an old part with a new one if you have the tools at hand, but it is recommended to entrust the troubleshooting of the muffler to professionals. Any auto repair shop does this type of work. For little money and a short period of time, your muffler will be repaired. Remember, prevention is a reliable method of treatment!

Via ECU Tweaker

Required

: ECU Tweaker

Procedure

1. The car is on level ground.
2. The wheel alignment was done correctly.
3. Turn on the ignition and the Ecu Tweaker program.
4. Start the car.
5. In the VM lada
   , click
   ABS-VDC
   , then autodetection, then
   ABSESC - X105298 Version 2.6
   , then
   2 - Diagnosnic
   , then
   21 - Parameters value
6. When you rotate the steering wheel, watch the readings change in the steering wheel angle
   and
   offset
   .
7. With the car running, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, wait 10 seconds, then return the steering wheel to the straight ahead position for 10 seconds, then turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and wait 10 seconds. Return the steering wheel to the straight ahead position, wait 10 seconds and turn off the engine.
8. Turn on the ignition, do not start the engine (the steering wheel and front wheels should be set as accurately as possible to the straight ahead position).
9. In the VM lada
   , click
   ABS-VDC
   , then
   ABSESC - X105298 Version 2.6
   , then
   1- Configuration
   , then
   12 - Sensors calibration
   , and click to calibrate the window - “
   CALIBRATE STEERING ANGLE TO 0° (PT2 - SERIES)
   ”. (This is the second window, do not confuse or click the window that says “CALIBRATE STEERING ANGLE TO 0° (VC-LOT & RT-1).
10. As a result of a positive adjustment, an inscription will appear at the top of the Ecu Tweaker program with a response to the request, where the code will be indicated.
11. Click the key icon at the top of the program and reset the DTC
    .
12. Turn off the program, turn off the ignition and remove the key, wait for about 4 minutes for the car electronics to turn off.

Installation

In order to cover the steering wheel of an X Ray or Vesta with leather braiding, no special knowledge or experience is required. The main thing is diligence and patience, since, despite the fact that the braid is pre-stitched and you only need to cover the steering wheel with it, you will have to set aside several hours for this.

Naturally, it is much more convenient to work when the steering wheel is removed, although some prefer to stretch the braid over the Vesta steering wheel right in the car. However, both experts and owners still recommend dismantling the steering wheel.

Removal

Removing the steering wheel of a Lada Vesta or X-Ray is not too difficult, especially considering that everything is done according to the same algorithm. First you need to remove the terminal from the battery. In addition, you should wait a little (at least a couple of minutes) for the activator capacitor to discharge.

List of required tools:

— 2 thin rods or screwdrivers;

- ratchet;

— Torx 50 bit;

- extension cord;

— 2-lever puller.

First you need to remove the airbag to gain access to the steering wheel mount itself. To do this, you need to arm yourself with a pair of thin rods or nails, about 5 mm in diameter.

There are recesses on the sides of the steering wheel, where you need to insert both rods, and then press on them at the same time. This will tighten the spring clips, and the pillow itself will rise slightly. Here you will need help, since the airbag module will need to be removed and the plugs disconnected.

Arrows mark spring clamps

When the module is removed, you will have access to the bolt (marked 3) that secures the steering wheel. To unscrew it, you will need a ratchet, an extension and a Torx 50 bit. The car wheels must be placed straight, and then unscrew the bolt in the center of the hub. Next, you need to pull the steering wheel towards you and remove it, while simultaneously pushing the connectors for the airbag and horn wires into the hole in the center. In addition, if your car is equipped with a multi-steering wheel, you will need to disconnect the corresponding block.

Next, all that remains is to remove the fuse (transportation) from the steering pocket, marked with the number 5, and then insert it into the rotating mechanism.

Installing the transport fuse

This completes the procedure for removing the Lada Vesta steering wheel. All that remains is to first remove the plastic insert from it. This is not easy to do, since it is held on by 8 clips that are inserted into the rubber base.

Steering wheel removed

The removal process is clearly shown in the video.

Padding

Self-upholstery of the steering wheel of a Lada Vesta and X-Ray into leather is quite possible. Everything is described in detail in the re-upholstery instructions. However, many note that it is better to turn to a professional. The most difficult thing about reupholstering a Lada X-Ray steering wheel yourself with leather is the stitches and the formation of grooves “to match the factory ones.”

However, you can choose different stitch options whichever you like best. The main thing is to do everything measuredly and exactly according to the instructions. Then the result will definitely please you.

The process is clearly demonstrated in the video. In it, the master, using the example of a Toyota, shows the entire process of re-upholstering the steering wheel, including dismantling, making patterns, preparing the braid and steering wheel, as well as installation

Since the steering wheel braid for the Lada Vesta and X-Ray is already ready, you need to pay special attention to the re-upholstery process, which begins at 14:45

Installation

Installing the Vesta steering wheel is carried out in the reverse order, but there are several nuances.

The steering wheel fastening bolt removed during dismantling cannot be used. You need to buy a new bolt, and its tightening torque must be in the range of 38-50 Nm, which is equivalent to 3.8-5.0 kg/s.

In the case where there is no transport safety lock, it is necessary to inspect the position in which the contact disk of the (rotating) steering column switch unit is located. If it is not level, it needs to be placed in the middle position

It is important to combine the splines on the shaft and the hub of the steering wheel, and also to combine the ebbs on the steering wheel with the grooves

Source of photos and experience - https://www.drive2.ru/c/3009956/

Advantages of reupholstery

Covering the Lada Vesta and X-Ray steering wheels with leather allows you to give the interior gloss and solidity, because the leather steering wheel looks very presentable, and the wrapping also goes well with the rest of the interior elements.

However, everything is not limited to aesthetics alone. With a leather constriction, the steering wheel of the X-Ray and Vesta is pleasant to the touch and does not slip so much, also thanks to the perforations. And in hot weather, this point is more than relevant, because a steering wheel slipping in your hands can cause loss of control over the car and an accident.

After reupholstering, the Vesta steering wheel becomes plumper.

In addition, some find that the cross section of the X Ray and Vesta steering wheel rim is too thin, making it uncomfortable to hold. The situation is corrected by tightening with leather.

As you can see, this method has many strengths, so it is not surprising that it is so popular.

Lada Vesta steering wheel reupholstery

Many owners of basic cars do the reupholstery of the Lada Vesta steering wheel with their own hands. The leather version looks solid.

To install a braid made of high-quality, expensive material, you will first need to remove the steering wheel.

See the sequence of actions above.

• If control keys are present, remove them.
• The braid is applied so that the seams match each other exactly.
• Along with the braid, the set contains clamps. They fix the position of the braid. Mark the position of the recesses.
• Using the knife included in the kit, easily make indentations on the surface. The recess size is 3-4 mm. Same depth. Several such slits are required to remove all the edges of the braid.
• Check the alignment of the joints again.
• Apply the adhesive composition to the back surface of the steering spokes, and in the same area on the inner surface of the leather braid.
• After 5-10 minutes we glue the surfaces. Using the same method, we connect all parts of the leather braid.
• Take a piece of thread from the kit no longer than 80 cm. Wind the thread into the groove of the seam. Thread will be needed to fasten the lower steering parts.
• Then a piece of thread 1-1.3 m long is required. It is needed to sew together the most voluminous section - the upper part from one iron rod to another.
• Use a needle to thread the thread through the holes, removing it to the front surface.
• Burn the ends of the thread with fire.
• Hold the ends of the braid with your hands and adjust the tension with a thread.
• Use a small screwdriver or knitting needle to secure the thread in each stitch of the selected stitch.
• Having stitched to the edge of the second metal rod, secure the thread in the same way.
• When the entire braid is stitched, tuck the edges of the material into the prepared holes.

Do-it-yourself reupholstery is not a complicated, but labor-intensive process that cannot be rushed and requires care.

How to choose?

Before you buy a leather steering wheel for Vesta or X-Ray, you need to study this issue in order to navigate the many offers from different manufacturers. All braids are sewn from automotive leather, 1 mm thick. This leather is tougher, making it more resistant to wear and mechanical damage.

As a rule, there are 4 categories of goods on the market:

1. Standard - products are made of artificial German leather Schweitzer Nappa, exclusively in black. The braid is smooth in combination with perforated. You can also choose any thread color. Price – about 1200 rubles.
2. Normal - genuine Russian Vista Uruguay leather is used, only in black. The braid is smooth in combination with perforated. Threads are available in different shades. The cost is about 1600 rubles.
3. Luxury - made from genuine Russian leather Vista Uruguay. A combination of different colors with different thread colors is available. The braid is smooth in combination with perforated. Approximate price tag – 1900 rubles.
4. Premium - genuine Italian Nappa leather, without perforation, but various combinations of colors and threads are available. Italian products cost about 2,300 rubles.

An example of a leather steering wheel braid.
As practice shows, products of the Norma class are the most popular. And this is more than reasonable, because not every Lada owner wants and can afford Italian leather, but most will not buy goods made from artificial material.

It is also worth buying only those steering wheel braids that are cut for a specific model, since in this case the geometry of the steering wheel is also taken into account. It is not recommended to purchase generic goods if you come across them, because their quality is quite low and the amount saved in no way compensates for this lag.

The steering wheel braid of the Lada Vesta and X-Ray is designated size “M”, which is equal to 37-39 cm.

For Vesta and X Ray, a class M product is suitable

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To permanently turn on the high beam headlights, you need to turn the handle to position 3 and pull the steering column switch towards you until it locks in this position. At the same time, a blue light on the dashboard should light up, it signals that the high beam is on. To turn on the low beam, you need to pull the electric switch towards you again until the handle is locked again.

In order to turn on the fog lights, you need to set the outermost handle to position 2, then the next one to position 4.

At the same time, the corresponding light in the instrument panel lights up. The rear fog light is turned on by turning the handle in position 5.

The left switch is additionally equipped with a horn button. To remove it, you need to press out one of the two grooves and carefully pull the button out of the left part. After this, you need to remove the lighting slider using a clamp or be careful with your hands, since this element is quite fragile.

In the body of the left part itself there is a so-called contact pin with wires, which also needs to be removed after all manipulations.

There was no need to disassemble the devices.

Repair of the steering column switch RENAULT DASTER

But this was the simplest thing, because it wasn’t me who did it...: Then, having seen enough photos and videos and armed with screwdrivers with an extension cord, I went to the covered parking lot to reinstall the switches. I didn’t take the navigator with me, since he does not have the flexibility of his figure necessary for the operation!

The worst thing is to break the plastic casing around the steering wheel, and the most difficult thing is to unscrew the 2 recessed screws under it.

Basic faults

If malfunctions occur with high-voltage explosive wires or wiring in general, this will be reflected in:

• on the functioning of the engine - the unit will not be able to operate at full power;
• on the functioning of the equipment;
• on the operation of optics and other systems.

In general, wiring faults are divided into several types - breakdowns of the ignition system and sensors. Depending on the type, the diagnostic procedure is determined. In order for the order to be correct, you first need to understand the type of malfunction.

Ignition failures

Repairing the ignition module Signs of malfunctions in the injector control circuit, which will help determine the course of action:

• loss of engine power;
• the appearance of dips in power when you press the gas;
• unstable idle speed;
• incorrect operation of one or more cylinders.

The procedure for identifying a breakdown begins with diagnosing the presence of a spark in the explosive wires:

• the ignition is turned on;
• it is necessary to remove the tip from the explosive wire of the first cylinder;
• the tip must be brought close to the metal, but not pressed (the distance between the tip and the metal is about half a cm);
• then the starter turns on and you check if there is a spark, a similar operation is repeated with all the spark plugs (the author of the video is Home Auto Repair. Car Repair.).

If there is no spark, you need to look for problems in the coils or generator circuit, the procedure is as follows:

• the coil is diagnosed;
• module is checked;
• then you need to check the control unit.

In this case, the resistance is measured. A tester is used to diagnose coil resistance. You need to measure the resistance of the primary and secondary windings. The resistance level must be correct; if the resistance is incorrect, the windings may need to be replaced.

As for diagnosing the module, it is also done using a tester - you need to measure the resistance on the paired explosive wires. The resistance level should be 5.4 kOhm. If the resistance is different, then you have found the cause of the breakdown.

Sensor failures

As you know, cars of this model are equipped with multiple sensors, the failure of which can also cause unstable engine operation. Since wiring in the engine compartment can cause problems in the operation of the unit, you should try to move the pads and connectors before changing the sensors. Perhaps the problem is a poor connection.

Most regulators can be checked using a tester; as a rule, sensor failure is indicated by the Check lamp on the control panel. As for regulators such as idle speed and mass air flow, you can find out about their failure after diagnostics, which is carried out using the shutdown method. If the engine does not start at all, you need to check the crankshaft sensor.

Which versions of Vesta have a heated steering wheel?

Factory installation of a heated steering wheel on Vesta is provided in expensive configuration options: Luxe and Exclusive.

Given the increased interest in this part, a heated steering wheel also began to be installed from the factory in the most popular version of the Lada Vesta (more than half of all model sales) - Comfort. Here it, along with heated front seats and 16-inch alloy wheels, is included in the Comfort Winter package. It appeared in catalogs in January 2022 as part of an interim model update.

Photo source: https://www.lada.ru/cars/vesta/

The increase in the price of a car with a “winter package” compared to regular sedans and station wagons in the comfort version amounted to 36 thousand rubles. For Cross versions, alloy wheels are already included in the package, so the extra charge for winter options is lower - 21 thousand rubles.

You can also find the Comfort Multimedia equipment type at official dealers. It is distinguished by the installation of a multimedia system with a touch panel, which also includes navigation, instead of a simple radio.

This version also has steering wheels with built-in heating, but not because of the focus on driving in cold weather, but because such a steering wheel is equipped with a set of special buttons for controlling “advanced” audio options. The steering wheel with these buttons is otherwise called “multi-steering wheel” for its multimedia features.

Advantages of a multifunction steering wheel over a conventional steering wheel:

• increasing the comfort of the driver’s workplace;
• increasing safety on the road due to the fact that you do not need to lose concentration, being distracted by searching for service functions;
• presence of cruise control keys at hand, helping to maintain a uniform speed along the way;
• basic options for controlling on-board multimedia: selecting and switching files, smooth and instant switching on/off sound volume.

The same as on the Lada Vesta, a heated multi-function steering wheel is installed by the factory on the XRAY Cross model.

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Cruise control on a Lada Vesta car

Instructions for luxury equipment, which has gray wires

Sequencing:

• There are holes on both sides of the Lada Vesta steering wheel. Insert the rods into them and press.
• The base of the airbag rises. You need to carefully remove it.
• Carefully separate the wires.
• Unscrew the central locking screw and pull the control wheel towards you without any effort. The wires should exit through the hub opening.
• If it is necessary to install the steering wheel, carry out all the steps in reverse order.

The steering wheel in the car is locked tightly. Therefore, when removing it, do not make any effort, gently swing it.

Test the correct connection. All keys must function as intended. If the backlighting of the cruise control keys does not function, then a flashing is required. After checking, the airbag is installed.

Connecting steering wheel buttons to the MMC radio

1. After connecting the cruise control circuit, we connect the block with wires to the multimedia device (blue).
2. If a freelance MMC is installed, you will need an adapter for this brand of radio.
3. We insert the plastic cover and assemble the RC again.

Luggage cases

The trunk is the station wagon's calling card, and Lada displays it with pride. The standard volume is 480 liters, in the floor there are two organizers with lids, and under them there is also a spacious underground, in a niche with a spare wheel. Little things can be shoved around so that you won’t find them right away! Larger items can be stored in niches on the sides - on the right there is a box that closes with a lid, on the left there is a mesh and Velcro for fixation. The doorway width is 97 cm, the maximum trunk width is the same.

The trunk of the Hyundai Creta is smaller in capacity, but the doorway is wider and the width of the trunk itself is larger

For carrying luggage, the Hyundai Creta offers less usable volume - 403 liters. But its trunk itself is more convenient for transporting large items, so the width of the opening and the trunk itself is noticeably larger - 110 cm versus 97 for the Lada. Otherwise, everything is similar: there is a niche in the underground near the spare wheel, and there are side pockets with Velcro.

Buy a kit or do it yourself?

The desire to retrofit your car with a heated steering wheel can be realized in 4 ways.

1. Buy a kit ready for installation, which will include a thermal switch, heating element, button, relay, wires with a fuse holder. In some systems, a voltage converter with 12V ≥ 30V is included in the circuit to improve efficiency.
2. Assemble the installation kit yourself. If you do not take into account the voltage converter, which is not available in all models, the kit consists of elements that are easily available for purchase.
3. Install a standard heated steering wheel. You will need to buy a steering wheel, a button and possibly replace the steering column cable. But this is only provided that your car model of later years of production or in expensive trim levels had a heated steering wheel installed as standard.
4. Make your own heating using MGTF wire as a heating element. Previously, along with nichrome wire, we considered making a heating element from MGTF wire for heating rear-view mirrors. The same element is often used in the design of heated seats.

To choose your own path, you just need to estimate the cost of the finished kit, the elements separately, and the time costs for installing a heated steering wheel using each method.

Braid

Advantages of installing heated braid:

• heating is powered from the cigarette lighter, so there is no need to interfere with the design of the vehicle’s on-board network;
• Removal and installation takes no more than 2-3 minutes.

For the apparent convenience you will have to pay with serious disadvantages:

It is impossible to turn on the heated steering wheel while driving. The power cord going to the cigarette lighter will restrict the movements of the steering wheel, which makes it difficult to control the car and is fraught with an accident;

• minor effect. When turned on for a short time, the steering wheel will heat up very little and quickly release heat after removing the braid. We do not recommend driving constantly with this kind of accessory on the steering wheel. Due to its versatility and manufacturing features, the heated braid is poorly fixed to the steering wheel, which may prevent emergency steering in case of a skid;
• the braid, wire and adapter for powering the heated steering wheel will have to be constantly stored in the car.

Tools and materials

To install the heated steering wheel kit you will need:

• soldering iron, flux and some solder;
• tool for removing the steering column trim, steering wheel. You can find detailed removal instructions in the repair and operating manual for your vehicle;
• a feather drill for a hole in the steering wheel spoke for a thermal switch;
• universal glue "Moment". The glue will not allow the conductive fabric to wrinkle or peel off from the rim when connecting and re-stitching.

Peculiarities

• a reliable grip on the steering wheel, which helps the driver to have a keen sense of the road;
• innovative design;
• high quality of materials used in production (used by the world's leading automotive brands);
• high quality workmanship by craftsmen of the highest category.

Connection

In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the floor lighting on the Lada Vesta and X-Ray works in the same way as the rest of the car, that is, it fades out when the doors are closed. Otherwise, the constantly burning backlight will begin to irritate and tire you, especially on a long night journey.

In this case, there are 2 connection options:

1. To CBKE;
2. To the ERA-GLONASS lamp.

To CBKE

The connection goes to plug P1, contact C4 (the red wire goes into it) - 12V, provided the car is disarmed. Plug P1, contact C6 (a white wire goes into it) – when the door is opened, a “ground” gradually appears.

The location of the electronics box varies depending on the model.

Lada Vesta

In a sedan it is located behind the glove box, and therefore, in order to get to it, the glove compartment must be removed. To do this, you need to open the glove box lid, then release the latches that hold its upper edge. When this is done, the lid pulls towards itself, overcoming the resistance of the 3 fasteners, and snaps off.

Vesta glove box mount

Next you need to remove the glove box light. It is located in the upper left corner and is held in place by a spring-type lock. You need to pry up the lampshade with a knife or screwdriver and snap it off, then disconnect the wiring.

When the ceiling light is removed, you only need to unscrew the 5 mounting screws that secure the glove compartment to the dashboard. This is done using a T20 Torx bit.

Lada X Ray

In this case, everything is simpler, since the electronics unit is located on the left side of the dashboard, at the driver’s feet.

To the ERA-GLONASS lamp

First you need to remove the lampshade itself. Before work, you must reset the negative terminal from the battery.

Next, you need to insert a screwdriver or knife between the roof upholstery and the lampshade, with the help of which you can disengage the latches.

Then unscrew the 2 screws that secure the lampshade to the body, and pry off the spring retainer (also with a knife or screwdriver). In the end, all that remains is to disconnect the plug.

For greater convenience of connecting the floor lighting (and other devices) to the Lada Vesta and X-Ray through the lampshade, the plug is numbered. It is recommended to navigate by the number, since the color of cars of different years of assembly and configuration may differ.

Diagram of the ERA-GLONASS lighting unit

Connection:

1. Contacts 11 and 14 (usually white-pink color) - after turning on the main relay (opening the doors, turning the key in the ignition switch), +12 V appears. A few minutes after the key is removed from the ignition switch, the power stops.
2. Contact 15 (usually blue-black or black) – ground;
3. Contact 17 (usually white) – mass of door limit switches. It occurs only when the doors are open.

The implementation of floor lighting on the Lada Vesta is demonstrated in the video.

Rules for connecting the mechanism

After the heating elements have been installed on the steering wheel, you can connect the device to power. There are several connection options:

• through the cigarette lighter;
• through wiring specially dedicated for this purpose;
• using unused wires.

The most practical and safe option for arranging power is to connect via a dedicated line from the battery. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• you need to take two copper rings, which are about 1.5 mm thick, and prepare a power button;
• the rings must be connected to the plus and minus of the electrical wiring of the machine;
• the device switch off button should be placed in the steering column casing located at the bottom - this will be more aesthetically pleasing and convenient;
• on the left overlay you need to make a cutout to install the button using a special stencil;
• then the wires must be soldered to the rings, and then connected to the battery through the fuse and relay;
• copper rings should be attached to the wire with double-sided tape, and then filled with epoxy glue;
• one wire must be positive, the negative can be used from the steering shaft;
• the contact for switching off should be located opposite the rings in the steering wheel; for this you need to make a special hole;
• everything must be carefully isolated to avoid unwanted contacts;
• At the bottom, you should install a thin plate as a spring so that the shutdown button is constantly pressed against the rings: one end of the spring will rest against the steering wheel, the other will press on the contact.

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The heating process with this connection will occur quite quickly and evenly. The steering wheel will be noticeably warm after just a few minutes.

Electronic control unit

The wiring diagram of the VAZ-2114 ECU turns out to be very complex, since a large number of sensors are connected to it and

1. Housing made of plastic and metal.
2. At the heart of the circuit is a microcontroller.
3. Sensors are connected to the microcontroller inputs via
4. Signal amplifiers, electronic keys and relays are connected to the controller outputs.

The microcontroller allows you to send signals to the actuators, depending on how the engine is operating. The ECU memory contains the algorithm for the operation of all systems. Moreover, the wiring diagram of the VAZ-2114 (injector) 8 valves differs from the V16, since a little more parameters are needed to control the engine.