Icons on the instrument panel of VAZ 2109

Designation of icons on the VAZ 2109 dashboard

The indicator panel can be divided into 2 parts. The smaller half of the bulbs are mounted centrally at the top of the board. There are indicators on the bottom line of the instrument panel.

1. The meaning of the light is simple - the indicator indicates that self-monitoring diagnostics of the alarms are being performed.
2. Indicates that there are problems in the power plant. If the lamp is constantly on, you need to diagnose the motor.
3. The brake system is in disrepair. Usually the light indicates a drop in fluid in the expansion tank or critical wear of the pads.
4. Coolant level sensor lamp. If it lights up constantly, you need to add antifreeze to the system.
5. The windshield washer fluid has run out.
6. External lighting lamps are damaged. The thread may have burned out or the contact may have broken.
7. The front brake pads are worn to the limit.
8. The oil level in the engine crankcase has dropped. It may also indirectly indicate a malfunction of the oil pump.

The photo below shows the sequence of light bulbs at the bottom of the dashboard.

What do the buttons on the panel mean?

Depending on the configuration and year of the car, 2 types of devices can be installed here. The keys and controls will vary.

Below is a description of the low tidy indicators.

Next there is a decoding of the controls of a more modern - high panel.

Common instrument panel faults

The instrument cluster on the VAZ 21099 or 2109 is a fairly reliable unit. However, even this can fail over time.

The main malfunctions characteristic of the VAZ instrument panel:

1. The lights on the instrument panel of the VAZ 2109 stopped lighting. If only a few light bulbs refuse to work, then most likely the reason lies in their burnout. If the instrument panel lighting stops working completely, then most likely the problem is a poor power supply. As practice shows, power problems are usually caused by either damaged wiring or oxidation of contacts at connections and connectors. If this is the case and the backlight does not light up due to oxidation, then you can get rid of this problem by cleaning the contacts or replacing them. If the problem lies in the lighting sources, then replacing the lamps will solve it.
2. Another problem, oxidation on the circuit board, is common in older vehicles or vehicles with moisture present. Due to oxidation of the board, the backlight and some instruments may not work, in particular, fuel level and coolant temperature controllers, tachometer, etc. If the needles do not rise on the tachometer, speedometer, fuel consumption sensor and generator voltage, or they work chaotically, then you need to carry out a full check of the dashboard.
3. VAZ 2109 cars are characterized by the problem of a non-working speedometer. As a rule, it appears as a result of wear of the cable connected to the box, or due to repairs to the device and its incorrect connection. If the cable is worn out, then you just need to replace it, there is nothing complicated about it. The main thing is to connect the cable correctly so that its tip fits exactly into the groove on the tidy speedometer.
4. Damage to the board itself. Such a malfunction occurs quite rarely, but, nevertheless, it should not be forgotten. If the structural board fails, the shield will have to be repaired, but if this does not help, then it will need to be replaced.

Tidy 21099 injector: icon designations

There are more lights and indicators here than on the carburetor. Additional light bulbs available:

• requirement to check the engine;
• STOP light.

Tidy 21099 carburetor: designations

The decoding described at the beginning of the article can be fully used as an example for this point.

Stop light on the dash 2109

The lamp signals the driver about the presence of unexpected problems in the on-board circuits. When such an inscription is activated on the device, it is recommended to immediately go to a service station and look for the cause.

Reporting a malfunction

The battery icon lights up if the voltage in the on-board network drops; often this problem is associated with a lack of battery charge from the generator, so it can also be called the “alternator icon”. On vehicles with a hybrid engine, this indicator is supplemented by the inscription “MAIN” at the bottom.

The oil icon , also known as a red oil can, indicates a drop in the oil level in the car engine. This icon lights up when you start the engine, and does not go out after a few seconds or may light up while driving. This fact indicates problems in the lubrication system or a drop in oil level or pressure. The oil icon on the panel may have a droplet or waves at the bottom; on some cars the indicator is supplemented with the inscription min, senso, oil level (yellow inscriptions) or simply the letters L and H (characterizing low and high oil levels).

High and low panel VAZ 2109 - the difference

Depending on the year and modification of the car, two types of devices are applicable. The first is considered a low panel, used mainly on carburetor nines and modifications with an injector.

A more advanced version was brought to market in the last years of production. Here there are all the symbols used initially and several indicators of the engine fuel injection system have been added. The dashboard looks more modern, which makes it attractive to car enthusiasts.

Video “Instructions for replacing the speedometer cable on a VAZ 2109”

How to repair the speedometer on a “nine” if it stops working - visual instructions for replacing the cable at home are given in the video below (the author of the video is Vladimir Edwin).

The backlighting of the VAZ 2109 instrument panel is often not satisfactory for drivers. You can change the color and its brightness yourself, without turning to the salon for help.

To improve the lighting, you need to install LEDs instead of conventional incandescent light bulbs. Their glow is much brighter, in addition, you can choose the color of the backlight at your discretion: blue, green, red or white. These are the main colors, but if you look, you can also find purple LEDs.

Replacement of light bulbs or sockets must be carried out carefully and carefully. If the car owner decides to use LEDs to illuminate the buttons, then you need to purchase a light bulb with a regular base. Soldering and a special cartridge are needed if there is a desire to replace the backlight of the instrument cluster. Among the many LEDs, there are also those that have a diffuse or, conversely, point glow.

These effects are achieved using a focusing lens configuration. A more uniform backlight is suitable for illuminating the scale on the instrument panel, and a brighter light is suitable for the button icon. Every driver should take into account the features of design changes when improving his car.

Errors on the panel

VAZ versions of on-board computers have a self-diagnosis option, which allows you to read codes yourself without the use of additional equipment. The following is a list of common problems encountered on cars.

Possible dashboard problems and how to fix them

With prolonged use of vehicles, parts included in various systems gradually wear out, which can lead to serious problems. A car enthusiast can find and eliminate the cause of a malfunction independently if he has certain knowledge and skills. Let's consider the problems associated with the instrument panel of the VAZ 2109.