Instrument panel repair: what is needed?

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

To begin with, it is worth saying that there are two most common categories of problems that are associated with the dashboard. The first is a malfunction in the electrics, the second is cracking. The second case most often occurs with machines of the old type. Consider the repair of the instrument panel at the VAZ, in case of cracking.

Repair Instructions

The best way to repair this section of the machine is with silicone sealant, which has the characteristics of glue. The biggest advantage of this method is that you can do it yourself, and it won't cost too much.

The first thing to do to get rid of the crack is a small cut around the resulting crack in the shape of a V. It is very important to remember that the depth should be minimal. It should be enough exactly so that the silicone can penetrate into the incision. It is also important to know that before pouring silicone, it is necessary to clean the crack and cut from the inside and outside with a damp cloth, vacuum cleaner or brush. If a damp cloth was used, thenyou need to wait until everything is dry

• Further along the edges of the cut and crack, masking tape is glued, which will prevent the undesirable spread of silicone over the panel. The thing is that after drying this material, it will shine.
• After that, you can fill the cracks with silicone. It will take approximately 15-20 minutes for this liquid to dry. It is also worth noting that if the crack is too large, then a material such as vinyl can be involved in the repair of the instrument panel. It must be applied while the silicone is not completely dry, otherwise it will not absorb it.
• After that, you need to wait 2-3 hours, then you can start painting if necessary.

Dashboard pinout

Cracks are, of course, not the only problem that can occur. To repair the instrument panel of a Ford or the same VAZ, you may need to pin it out. This is necessary if the fault concerns the electronics in the panel itself. Naturally, the pinout is needed specifically for the brand of car that will be repaired.

What is the pinout? This is a table that shows which part of the electronics a particular indicator is responsible for. If there is no such table, then repairing the instrument panel will be much more complicated because you have to manually look for which wire leads where. It is also worth saying that there is a slight difference between the old VAZ model and the new one. The whole point is that they themselvesthe indicators are identical to themselves, but the pinout is slightly different, so you cannot use such a sample for the new model.

Dashboard Repair

Not only a single indicator can fail, but also a whole part, such as a speedometer. However, this happens quite rarely, but it does happen. Before proceeding with the repair or replacement of individual parts, it is necessary to carry out diagnostics using the on-board computer in order to know exactly what and where has failed. After replacing defective parts, very careful installation of the dashboard must be carried out.

The fact is that the fastening of indicators on the panel is carried out with simple rivets. Since the machine is in motion in vibration, inaccurate installation will lead to the fact that after a certain time the panel will simply fall apart again.