The dashboard: Chevrolet-Niva. Features, device and reviews

Приборная панель (щиток) – это своего рода экран, looking at which, the driver receives the necessary information about the work of a particular car system. Without it, it would be difficult to control the speed, mileage, oil pressure or coolant temperature.

In this article we will look at the standard panel.devices "Chevrolet-Niva" in the context of its design, information content, common problems. In addition, we will talk about the tuning models of devices installed on these cars.

What is considered by usdashboard? "Chevrolet-Niva" is equipped with a shield that meets all modern requirements. It is rather convenient and reasonably informative, so that the driver, without being distracted from the process of controlling the machine, has the opportunity to know about all the working processes and is able to prevent malfunctions in time.

Location:

The shield at the "Niva-Chevrolet" has a classiclocation It is shifted to the left and is located on top of the steering column. This position gives the driver the opportunity to observe the sensor readings without turning his head to the side while driving.

Design Features

What can the dashboard tell us? Chevrolet-Niva is designed so that its shield unites all control devices of the car. It includes:

• speedometer;
• odometer (kilometers traveled);
• tachometer (crankshaft revolution counter);
• coolant and ambient temperature indicators;
• fuel gauge;
• 12 control (signal) lamps.

In order for the driver to be able to followinstrument readings in the dark, the shield is illuminated when the side lights are turned on. How bright is the instrument panel illumination? "Chevrolet-Niva" has the function of adjusting the level of illumination of the shield. It is provided by six special light bulbs.

Important:the shield has an electronic design, and in case of failure, it cannot be repaired! Spare parts in the form of separate panel nodes are not supplied for sale. The only exceptions are signal and lighting lamps. In other words, if at least one pointer fails, you will have to buy a shield assembly.

Dashboard plug addresses

The operation of the devices is controlled by electronicmodule that receives information from the sensors, and sends it to the panel. To connect to it, as well as other nodes, the shield has two pads with the following addresses of the plugs:

Chevrolet Niva: dashboard designations

Now consider the “screen” itself.What indicators combined instrument panel? “Chevrolet-Niva” in this regard does not differ originality. The largest indicators are the tachometer and speedometer. Their round-shaped scales are located in the center of the shield. The arrows of these devices are driven by small individual stepper motors.

Under the tachometer is a liquid crystalscreen, which displays information about the ambient temperature, as well as time. At the bottom of the speedometer scale - the same display, which informs the driver about the total and daily mileage.

To the left of the tachometer is the scale of the coolant temperature sensor, to the right of the speedometer is the fuel gauge in the tank. Both devices have a magnetic-electric design.

Control lamps are located in the lower left corner.battery discharge indicator, parking brake, emergency engine oil pressure, as well as another backup light. The lower right corner is occupied by the indicators of inclusion of dimensions, high beam headlights and low brake fluid level indicator.

At the top between the scales of the tachometer and the speedometerArrows are located turn signals (right and left). Below in the center of the dashboard there is an alarm activation indicator, and below it is the “CHECK” indicator lamp.

A few words about the warning lights

Why do we need control lights on the instrument panel? Chevrolet-Niva, with their help, sends signals to the driver that a failure has occurred in one of the systems. It looks like this:

• a lamp in the form of a lubricator indicates that there is insufficient pressure in the engine lubrication system (it may be due to a crankcase damage, a malfunction in the oil pump or the sensor itself);
• a light bulb with a battery icon turns on when the battery stops receiving charging from the battery (a failure of the voltage regulator or an open circuit in the generator is possible);
• lamp in the form of a circle with an exclamation markinside it lights up when the level of brake fluid in the expansion tank falls below the norm (it is better not to continue the movement until you find out the reason for the leakage of the fluid);
• light bulb in the form of a schematic engine -"CHECK" may indicate the failure of any sensor, violations in the operation of systems and mechanisms (accurate diagnostics is carried out after reading and decoding the error code);
• alarm indicator in the form of a thermometer,located above the scale of the coolant temperature gauge, lights up when it is heated above the norm (failure of the radiator fan, temperature sensor, thermostat).

Dashboard faults

Dashboard like any other electronicthe node is exposed to such harmful factors as a short circuit, a broken wire in the power supply or information circuit, or a malfunction of one of the main components of the device. If you had to deal with a similar problem, first of all, determine which signs of breakage the flap gives:

• the panel does not function at all, but the engine starts and runs in normal mode;
• the Niva-Chevrolet dashboard does not light up, but all the pointers are working (no backlight);
• speedometer and tachometer not working;
• devices of temperature and fuel level sensors are not functioning.

In the first case, the contact is most likely lost.device connectors. It is enough to disconnect the pads, clean the contacts, and everything will work again. Such a malfunction can overtake you in the fall or in the winter when the level of moisture in the air is elevated.

If on the car "Niva-Chevrolet" instrument panel lights are off, but all of its elements are working in normal mode, the reason should be sought in the power wires of the light bulbs, or in the lamps themselves.

The failure of the tachometer or speedometer also indicates a break in the power circuit. The same can be said in case of malfunctions in the operation of fuel level and temperature sensors.

Parse the panel

In the event of a malfunction of the shield, in order to determine the causes of failure, it will in any case have to be disassembled. How to remove the instrument panel? "Niva-Chevrolet" in this sense will not cause problems.

This is done as follows:

1. Slot screwdriver to hook and remove the two caps. The first is to the right of the alarm enable button, and the second is in the far right corner of the panel lining.
2. We turn out the self-tapping screws under the plugs.
3. We take out the right side of the panel lining, remove the connectors from the control buttons. Remember (take a picture) which connectors are suitable for which buttons!
4. We deduce from the engagement the left side of the lining, remove the block from the headlamp and size buttons. Remove and remove the lining.
5. Turn off the two screws, fixing the dashboard. Disconnect the connectors.
6. Remove the panel.

Reviews of the Chevrolet-Niva panel

What can I say, looking at the panel describedappliances? Chevrolet-Niva, despite the participation of foreign designers in the development of the car, left not far from their relatives. This is a typical VAZ shield, which is not much different from those installed on the new “Samara”. Yes, and reviews about him, to be honest, do not cause positive emotions. First of all it concerns the impossibility of repair. The panel broke - buy a new one, and pay at least 8 thousand rubles. But for that kind of money, if it looks, then it is not quite modern.

Tuning options

For those who want to make a novelty in the interiorsalon, there are special offers in the form of electronic panels like Gamma GF 825, GF 826, GF 610 SL, FLASH-I, etc. They look great and are installed without problems.

If you decide to implement such a tuning paneldevices, "Chevrolet-Niva" immediately transformed for the better. That's just to pay for it will have from 9 to 20 thousand rubles. But for this money you will receive in addition:

• multifunction trip computer;
• digital and analogue vehicle speed indicators;
• LED control lamps with two-level alarm;
• indication of voltage on-board network;
• Avtosvet system;
• integrated diagnostic tester electronic engine management system;
• the ability to select and adjust the backlight (color, brightness).

Well, if you are not able to spend suchmoney, you can upgrade the panel with special tuning kits. They include overlays for instruments and indicators (of different colors) and lighting elements. These sets cost 500-800 rubles.