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.
- The meaning of the light is simple - the indicator indicates that self-monitoring diagnostics of the alarms are being performed.
- Indicates that there are problems in the power plant. If the lamp is constantly on, you need to diagnose the motor.
- The brake system is in disrepair. Usually the light indicates a drop in fluid in the expansion tank or critical wear of the pads.
- Coolant level sensor lamp. If it lights up constantly, you need to add antifreeze to the system.
- The windshield washer fluid has run out.
- External lighting lamps are damaged. The thread may have burned out or the contact may have broken.
- The front brake pads are worn to the limit.
- 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.
| Number | Purpose |
| 2 | High beam indicator. |
| 3 | External lights are turned on and operating normally. |
| 4/6 | Turn signal indicators. On some car trim levels, when the hazard lights are turned on, they light up simultaneously. |
| 5 | The battery is not charging. It is necessary to check the wear of the battery itself and the wiring of the generator. |
| 7 | The engine oil pressure has dropped below normal. It is recommended to perform diagnostics. |
| 8 | The fuel level in the tank has dropped to a critical level. You will need to refuel immediately. |
| 9 | Standard engine fault indicator. |
| 10 | The parking brake is activated. |
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.
| Number in photo | Decoding |
| 9 | Rear window defroster switch. |
| 10 | Likewise for the stern fog lights. |
| 11 | Emergency button. |
| 12 | External optics switch. |
| 13 | Interior ventilation control module. |
| 23 | Suction |
| 24 | Sound signal. |
| 25 | Daily mileage reset drive. |
| 26 | Button for turning on the instrument lighting. |
| 27 | Headlights corrector. |
| 29 | Switch for direction indicators and headlights. |
Next there is a decoding of the controls of a more modern - high panel.
| Serial number in the photo | Description |
| 2 | Hazard warning light switch. |
| 12 | Power window switches. |
| 14 | Interior ventilation control module. |
| 18 | Suction |
| 22 | Horn switch. |
| 23 | Instrument backlight key. |
| 24 | Hydrocorrector of headlights. |
| 25 | Optionally, a button to activate the heated front seats. |
| 26/27 | Rear/front fog lights included. |
| 28 | Rear window heating activator. |
| 31 | Head optics operating mode switch. |
Instrument panel lamps VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099
On the instrument cluster of the front panel of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars there is a large number of different indicator lamps and signaling devices. Let's look at their icons, descriptions and purposes.
Warning lamps and signaling devices
Indicator lamp for turning on the side light
Lights up when the side lights in all headlights of the car are turned on. Green color.
Rear fog light indicator lamp
Lights up when the rear fog lights are turned on. Orange color.
Indicator lamp for high beam headlights
Lights up when the high beam in the front headlights is on. Color blue.
Turn signal indicator lamp
Lights up with a flashing light when the direction indicators on one side or another of the car are turned on. Green color. If one of the bulbs in the direction indicators fails, it blinks at double frequency. On the high panel instrument panel there are two lamps and two different arrows for the right and left sides.
Warning lamp for turning on the heated rear window
Lights up when the rear window heating is turned on. Orange color.
Indicator lamp for turning on side lights
Lights up when you press the exterior lighting switch button and turn on the side lights. Green color.
STOP display
The STOP display lights up when a malfunction occurs in the vital systems of the vehicle; movement in this case is prohibited:
— the pressure in the lubrication system has dropped (plus the lamp lights up, indicating insufficient oil pressure);
— the level of brake fluid in the reservoir has dropped (plus a lamp lights up, indicating a leak in the brake system);
— the parking brake lever is raised (plus the lamp lights up, indicating that the car’s wheels are locked).
— failure of the brake light bulbs in the rear lights or failure of the side lights (plus the warning light for the failure of the brake lights and side lights lights up). The color is red.
TEST scoreboard
The TEST display lights up when self-testing of the alarms is performed to monitor their serviceability. Orange color.
Indicator lamp for insufficient pressure in the lubrication system
Lights up when the oil pressure drops below critical in the car engine lubrication system. The color is red.
Warning lamp for emergency condition of the service brake system
Lights up when the brake fluid level in the reservoir on the master cylinder drops below the MIN mark, as well as when the parking brake lever is raised to monitor serviceability. The color is red.
Parking brake indicator lamp
Lights up when the handbrake is raised. The color is red.
Hazard warning light
Lights up with a flashing light after pressing the hazard warning button. The color is red.
Indicator lamp for covering the carburetor air damper
Lights up when the “choke” handle is pulled out. Orange color.
Battery charge warning lamp
Lights up after turning on the ignition and goes out after starting the engine, thus signaling that charging has started. The color is red.
GHECK ENGINE warning light
The GHECK ENGINE warning lamp lights up when a malfunction occurs in the control system on VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 vehicles with injection engines. The color is red.
Fuel reserve warning lamp
Lights up when the fuel level in the gas tank drops (6-8 l.). Orange color.
Door open alarm
Lights up if any car door is not closed. The color is red.
Seat belt warning light
Lights up if one of the seat belts is not fastened.
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.
Popular faults
If we talk about the dashboard of VAZ 2109 cars, then they are characterized by certain problems. We will tell you about them, and also tell you how to act correctly in a given situation.
| Fault type | Your actions |
| Gasoline level and temperature indicator does not work | In most percent of cases, this situation occurs due to breakdown of devices, sensors of these devices, or an open circuit of the power supply. Therefore, first check the circuit for continuity, make sure that the fuses have not blown. If this is not the case, check whether the gas level and temperature sensors are working. Only if none of the actions allowed you to get rid of the breakdown, you can begin to replace the devices themselves. No options, the problem lies in them |
| When the fuel tank is full, the arrow points to zero | If you have worked on the fuel level sensor, the fault most likely lies with you. When manipulating this device, the float limiter is often knocked down. Either the limiter is installed incorrectly or adjusted, causing the resistor winding to end. To resolve the problem, remove the sensor and then adjust the limiter again |
| The fuel gauge needle regularly jumps and ends up at zero | Here, most likely, the resistor has weak contact with the current collector. Another possible option is that there is a break in the resistor. To resolve this situation, we recommend replacing the hot level sensor with a new measuring device |
| The fuel level lamp is constantly on | If this lamp is constantly on, there is probably a short circuit in the fuel level sensor supply wiring to ground. Another option is that the sensor’s flexible bus is shorted to the fuel intake pipe. You will have to disassemble the device to align the bus and get rid of the resulting short circuit |
| Indicator lamps do not work on the dashboard | There is a high probability that the light bulbs have simply burned out, or they are poorly held in their seats due to loose contact. Replace the bulbs, but first try tightening the contacts. Traces of oxidation may be detected. When cleaned, the light bulbs can work normally again. Also, do not exclude the possibility of wiring breakage or oxidation of the tips of the supply wiring. Try going over the wires with a tester, cleaning the contacts if necessary. |
| The speedometer does not work, the flexible shaft is noisy | In such a situation, you will have to change the speedometer drive cable or replace the entire speedometer assembly. But before you bother so much, check that the fastening nuts of the tips are tightened correctly and properly. The flexible shaft may make noise during operation due to deformation or violation of the permissible bending of the shell of less than 10 centimeters during installation |
The instrument panel of the VAZ 2109 is not so complicated that you cannot figure it out on your own. But in the absence of experience, it is better to entrust the repair to specialists, or to enlist the support of a partner who understands this matter.
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.
Tips for motorists
There can be at least three options for instrument panels installed on a VAZ 2109 car. The first combination of the instrument panel is placed on those “nines” where there is a low front panel. The second instrument panel combination is installed on “nines” with a high front panel. And the last third instrument panel combination, which is already electronic, is installed on “nines” with a “European panel”.
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.
| Number | Decoding |
| 1 | Motor control unit malfunction. |
| 2 | The voltage in the on-board circuit is too high. Usually occurs during short circuit. |
| 3 | Fuel level sensor - open circuit or damaged wiring. |
| 4 | The antifreeze level controller is faulty. |
| 5 | The external temperature controller is faulty. |
| 6 | The engine has overheated, you should stop and let the engine cool. |
| 7 | Engine oil pressure is less than minimum. There may be two reasons for this. Loss of lubricant level or pump failure. |
| 8 | Critical voltage drop in the on-board network. |
| 9 | The battery is low. The serviceability of the generator and its mains should be checked. |
| E | EEPROM data packet error |
| 12 | The diagnostic lamp is faulty. |
| 13 | Lambda probe circuit open. |
| 14 | Increased signal coming from the antirfiz temperature sensor. |
| 15 | The coolant temperature controller is faulty. |
| 16/17 | Incorrect voltage in the on-board network. |
| 19 | DPKV refused. |
| 21 | The throttle position control is faulty. |
| 24 | The speed sensor is faulty. |
| 27/28 | The exhaust gas system sensors are sending incorrect signals. |
| 35 | Idle speed is set incorrectly. |
| 41 | The phase regulator is not working correctly. |
| 44/45 | Excessively lean or rich mixture in the cylinders. |
| 49 | Loss of tightness in engine lines. |
| 61 | Lambda probe is faulty. |
Instrument control panel illumination
When carrying out tuning inside the car, some drivers purchase the necessary parts in specialized stores or make them themselves. When redesigning the lamp design, you need to maintain the original dimensions so that you can easily replace them with the original ones. Usually they light up the control panel for the stove and appliances. Some designers use backlighting for a voltmeter, clock, or oil pressure indicator.
To illuminate the stove, you first need to carefully remove the plastic handles of the levers that control the dampers and remove the glass. Below it is the stove itself. To do this, take any sharp object (knife or scissors) and carefully pry the glass. Prepare foil according to its size. It will be an additional source of illumination.
Fixed on the inside of the glass, it will give a very attractive appearance to the stove, and the console illumination will not be concentrated only in the place where the LED is installed next to the handle.
The next step is to remove the lamp socket from the backlight of the stove control unit. The lamp must be replaced with a purchased LED. In order for the light to spread around the entire perimeter of the stove, an LED strip is used, which is glued to the bottom. Two wires are usually soldered to the contacts, which are connected to the cartridge.
All connections are carefully insulated. Assembly is carried out in reverse order. If one of the parts does not work, check all contacts and connections again. The lighting of the stove control panel will become much better and more modern; the light from it will spread throughout the entire perimeter both day and night.
Information icons
The machine icon may light up differently; it happens that the “car with a wrench” icon, the “car with a lock” icon, or an exclamation mark are lit. About all these notations in order:
When such an indicator lights up ( a car with a key ), it informs about malfunctions in the engine (often a malfunction of a sensor) or the electronic part of the transmission. To find out the exact cause, you will need to perform diagnostics.
A red car with a lock lights up , which means that problems have arisen in the operation of the standard anti-theft system and it will be impossible to start the car, but if this icon blinks when the car is locked, then everything is normal - the car is locked.
A yellow vehicle indicator with an exclamation mark notifies the driver of a hybrid vehicle that there is a problem with the electric drive. Resetting the error by disconnecting the battery terminal will not solve the problem - diagnostics are needed.
the open door icon lit when a door or trunk lid is open, but if all the doors are closed and the light on one or four doors continues to shine, then often the problem should be looked for in the door terminals (wire contacts).
The slippery road icon begins to flash when the stability control system detects a section of slippery road and is activated to prevent slipping by reducing engine power and braking the slipping wheel. There is no need to worry in such a situation. But when a key, a triangle, or a crossed out skid icon appears near such an indicator, the stabilization system is faulty.
