Installing multifunction steering wheel on Lada Vesta Comfort

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We check that the steering column switch (volatile) has a connector for connecting the block with wires (photo No. 2 below), as well as the presence of a gray bundle of wires going into the steering wheel (photo No. 3 below). To do this, you need to remove the upper part of the plastic steering wheel cover (photo No. 1 below) by removing the two Torx screws from the bottom. And then, looking for gray wires, look between the steering wheel and the casing (or remove the airbag):

If there are gray wires for the buttons on the steering wheel (they should be on the “Lux” version), then modification will not be difficult (instructions are here).
If there are no wires (they were not found on the “Classic” and “Comfort” versions), then the modification will be a little more difficult (more on this later in the article).

How does the “Lux” version of Vesta differ from “Classic” and “Comfort”:

A steering column switch (snail) with wires for the buttons on the steering wheel is installed;
There is wiring from the snail to the ECU to control the cruise control and speed limiter;
The instrument panel has a different firmware version (there is an indication of the operation of the cruise control and speed limiter).

Before starting work, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Installing a multifunction steering wheel on Lada Vesta classic and comfort

The multi-steering wheel on Vesta is only available in the Multimedia option package of the Comfort and Luxe trim levels.
Owners of luxury cars are luckier, because... on these versions of cars there is partial preparation for connecting steering wheel buttons. Let's look at the instructions for installing the multifunction steering wheel on Vesta in more affordable trim levels (Classic and Comfort). We check that the steering column switch (volatile) has a connector for connecting the block with wires (photo No. 2 below), as well as the presence of a gray bundle of wires going into the steering wheel (photo No. 3 below). To do this, you need to remove the upper part of the plastic steering wheel cover (photo No. 1 below) by removing the two Torx screws from the bottom. And then, looking for gray wires, look between the steering wheel and the casing (or remove the airbag):

If there are gray wires for the buttons on the steering wheel (they should be on the “Lux” version), then modification will not be difficult (instructions are here).
If there are no wires (they were not found on the “Classic” and “Comfort” versions), then the modification will be a little more difficult (more on this later in the article).

How does the “Lux” version of Vesta differ from “Classic” and “Comfort”:

A steering column switch (snail) with wires for the buttons on the steering wheel is installed;
There is wiring from the snail to the ECU to control the cruise control and speed limiter;
The instrument panel has a different firmware version (there is an indication of the operation of the cruise control and speed limiter).

Before starting work, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Brief summary

At the end of all manipulations, the owner has the opportunity to use the buttons on the steering wheel to regulate the operation of not only the cruise control system, but also multimedia, as well as the speed limiter. It is worth noting that the work of the system does not end with these functions. You can also connect the Lada Vesta rear view camera here.

Today, manual cruise control is a fairly promising and rapidly developing development, actively used in many European countries. The device is useful in that, by visually contacting the driver, it creates significant safety conditions that prevent accidents. By combining cruise control with the emergency braking function, developers achieve a greater level of safety on the roads.

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Required

multifunction steering wheel (catalog number: 8450006832);
steering column switch (volatile) with wires for the steering wheel buttons (catalog numbers: 8450006923, 8450006924), or buy a cable with a large number of tracks and replace it inside the volute;
BLS pins for cochlea connector.

To control the radio:

cable of 5 wires with a diameter of 0.5 mm;
blue mini-ISO connector C3 (for Classic or Comfort configuration);

To operate cruise control and speed limiter:

cable of 3 wires;
connector for connecting wires (radio and cruise control controls) to the snail block.

Review of Manufacturer Prices

The size of the steering wheel in the original version is 37-39 cm in internal and external diameters, respectively.

Name/article	Price in rubles
Original steering wheel 8450009837 (18 years old)	From 5000
Plastic cover with function keys 8450006832	From 2500 – 3000
Airbag module 8450149058	From 4500
Steering wheel complete with airbag 8450006832	From 8500

Required

multifunction steering wheel (catalog number: 8450006832);
steering column switch (volatile) with wires for the steering wheel buttons (catalog numbers: 8450006923, 8450006924), or buy a cable with a large number of tracks and replace it inside the volute;
BLS pins for cochlea connector.

To control the radio:

cable of 5 wires with a diameter of 0.5 mm;
blue mini-ISO connector C3 (for Classic or Comfort configuration);

To operate cruise control and speed limiter:

cable of 3 wires;
connector for connecting wires (radio and cruise control controls) to the snail block.

How to use the system?

On the Lada X Ray, cruise control is activated in the same way as on other VAZ models. The control unit is located on the steering wheel. The buttons are located on the left side. The system can be turned on when the speed is above 40 km/h. An emergency function is provided: autospeed is turned off if the brake pedal is pressed.

The buttons perform the following functions:

1, 4 - regulate speed;
2 — temporarily disables the system or enables restrictions;
3 — turns on and off autodrive mode;
5 — return to the last set speed value;
6 - controls the speed limiter.

The Lada Largus device is turned on by performing the following sequence of actions:

Switching on is done by pressing button 3. After this, you need to remove your foot from the gas pedal.
Using the “-” and “+” buttons, we set the desired speed, which is displayed on the monitor under the speedometer. Each press of the button changes the speed by 1 km/h, increasing or decreasing it.
You can use the brake pedal to brake if necessary. In this case, the system will automatically turn off.
You can return the previous settings by pressing the Res button (5). The car gradually accelerates after turning on the cruise control. If you need to accelerate quickly, you need to switch to manual mode.
To turn off autospeed, press button 3.

The system has a pneumatic actuator that controls the throttle valve, so there is no need to step on the gas. A special cable is connected to the throttle valve. When cruise control is activated, it controls the fuel supply by replacing the accelerator pedal. The unit, thanks to information from sensors, maintains the set speed.

Knowing how to operate the system, you can make any train, even the longest one, comfortable.

Installing Multifunction steering wheel on Vesta.

In the simple configuration, the Vesta does not come with buttons on the steering wheel, with which you can use Cruise Control (CC), Speed Limiter (OS), as well as control the volume of the radio and change channels.

Additional buttons on the steering wheel of the Lada Vesta make it possible to control the music system and cruise control. The music on the steering wheel is controlled by buttons located to the left and right of the horn button. On the left there is a cruise control unit that allows you to perform the following actions:

Enable – disable cruise control.
Speed limit - on and off.
Increase or decrease cruise control speed.
Suspension of cruise control, speed limit.
Setting the stored speed.

Needed or not

You can buy a multifunction steering wheel and install it on your Lada Vesta yourself. This will make your car much more comfortable and convenient. You don't have to reach for the stereo to change the song or adjust the cruise control. The difficult part in installation is strict adherence to the wiring diagram.

If your Vesta is not “Lux”, but a regular package, and there are no gray wires in it, then the likelihood of mixing up the connection is greater. Therefore, be more careful when connecting the multifunction steering wheel.

Installing a multifunction steering wheel on Lada Vesta Lux without Multimedia

The manufacturer installs a multifunction steering wheel (multi-steering wheel) on Vesta only on two trim levels (Comfort and Luxe) with the Multimedia option package. Let's look at the features of installing a steering wheel with buttons yourself on other versions of the sedan, including those with a push-button radio.

If there are gray wires for the buttons on the steering wheel (they should be on the “Lux” configuration), then modification will not be difficult (more on this later in the article).
If there are no wires (they were not found on the “Classic” and “Comfort” versions), then the modification will be a little more complicated (instructions here).

Choosing equipment for AMT (robot)

So, AvtoVAZ offers 3 configurations for the robot:

Classic
Comfort
Luxe

And also 3 packages of options

, the last of which is unique:

Optima
Multimedia
XV line

Let's start with the first and most empty configuration.

Equipment >

Driver and front passenger airbag
Anti-lock braking system with emergency brake assist (ABS+BAS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Electric power steering
Power windows for front doors
Heated front seats
Electric drive and heated exterior mirrors
Air conditioner
Cooled glove box
Exterior mirrors with side direction indicators
Audio preparation
Wheels stamped R15 with caps

Oh, we could pay 55 thousand rubles for the mechanics. less, but the gears would click manually and get hot in the summer (since there is no air conditioning and a cooled glove compartment).

Comfort package = RUB 595,000

Unlike Classic, we have:

Driver's seat with height adjustment and lumbar support
Driver and passenger sun visor with mirror
Rear parking sensors
Audio system (4.3" monochrome display, FM/AM with RDS function, USB, AUX, Bluetooth, Hands free), 4 speakers
Exterior mirrors and exterior door handles in body color

Go ahead. What's with the options package?

Comfort package (Comfort) + Optima option package (Optima) = 610,000 rubles

We will add:

Heated windshield
Alloy wheels R15
Rear parking sensors
Audio system (4.3" monochrome display, FM/AM with RDS function, USB, AUX, Bluetooth, Hands free), 4 speakers
Exterior mirrors and exterior door handles in body color

Luxe package (Lux) = 634,000 rub.

In the suite we now have:

Fog lights
Driver's seat armrest with tilt adjustment
Case for glasses
Illumination of entry and exit points in the front doors
Power windows for rear doors
Rain and light sensors
Radiator grille, glossy black
Casting R16

Not bad for a luxury, but it's not yet a top-of-the-line package!

Luxe package (Lux) + Multimedia option package (Multimedia) = RUB 658,000

Several modern components will be added:

Rear View Camera
Cruise control and speed limiter
Multifunction steering wheel
Multimedia system with navigation (7" color display with TouchScreen, FM/AM with RDS function, USB, SD card, AUX, Bluetooth, Hands free), 6 speakers

Good equipment, but also costs an order of magnitude more than the Classic. AvtoVAZ has another rare configuration, which will be discussed further.

Luxe package (Lux) + XV line option package = RUB 663,000

The top-end equipment of Vesta!

We now have unique features that set us apart from others:

Pads on the pedals
Textile rugs
Spoiler
Decorative exhaust pipe nozzle

This set looks really cool! As they say, the overall impression is made up of the little things that complement this package.

This is where our choice ends.

But we also need to mention the unique Lime color, for which the dealer will ask you for an additional 14 thousand rubles. By the way, only Luxury trim levels are painted in this color.

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