How to properly install and connect the radio in a VAZ-2107 (2106) car

How to install
How to connect
Speakers
Subwoofer
Antenna

The standard sound system in the VAZ-2107 car has long been outdated. In order to enjoy high-quality sound, you should consider installing new equipment. Installation of the VAZ-2107 radio can be carried out with a minimum set of tools.

How to install

When choosing a radio, it is recommended to pay attention to products manufactured under the Pioneer brand. It is characterized by high performance characteristics and can last for a long period. You can install the radio to improve the quality of music as follows:

In the car, the radio is fixed using a standard ISO connector. This international standard has become widespread.
When choosing a radio, you should consider its size. If they do not fit, installation will become more difficult. The seat can be changed in the machine.
There are no problems with updating the radio if the seat has the required dimensions. All cables are fixed into a rectangular block.
If the contacts do not fit, you can use a special adapter.

It is easy to install the radio correctly, since in most cases it has standard dimensions. For cars, it is recommended to purchase appropriate wires that are well insulated.

How to connect

You can connect the radio to the VAZ-2106 via the ignition switch, but this scheme is considered less attractive, since you won’t be able to listen to the radio with the engine turned off. The standard connection diagram involves the use of standard wiring. Among other features of connecting the VAZ-2107, we note the following points:

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It is forbidden to connect directly to the battery, as this can lead to rapid wear.
To eliminate the possibility of battery discharge, a power button is embedded in the yellow wire.
There is no standard fuse in the classic assembly. To install it, you need to change almost the entire electrical circuit. The easiest way is to purchase a power cable that already has a safety element built into it. A 20 A device is required for normal starting.

The service life of the speaker system largely depends on the correctness of the created power system. It is recommended to insulate the wire; the contacts are connected by soldering or using special adapters.

Speakers

In order to connect the radio to the VAZ-2106, you should connect it to the speakers. Among the main recommendations we note the following:

The speakers are being installed and sealed tightly. Otherwise, vibration may occur.
Most attention should be paid to correct cable routing. At the point of contact with metal, high-quality insulation should be carried out, since vibration can cause the insulation to rub through.
The connection procedure involves the use of special adapters. In addition, connections can be made by soldering; all connections are insulated.

A modern radio has appropriate outputs for speakers. The power supply network should have a minimum number of connections, as they may cause increased resistance.

Subwoofer

When improving the sound system of the car in question, a subwoofer is often installed. This element is designed to output low frequency sound. Among the connection features, we note the following:

A modern device has a corresponding output for connection.
For a speaker like this, it is recommended to use a larger gauge wire.

It is recommended to lay the cable under the vehicle's skin. The radio tape recorder is connected to the VAZ-2107 using special chips.

Antenna

Before connecting a car radio to the VAZ-2107, you should consider the correct position of the antenna. Various artificial interference can cause signal quality to deteriorate, resulting in extraneous noise. Among the antenna connection features, we note the following:

There is a corresponding connector for connecting an external device.
If you do not have the required plug, you can purchase it and solder it to an outdoor antenna.
A high-quality connection requires insulation using electrical tape or sealant. Too much humidity can cause corrosion, which will degrade the signal quality.

Installing and connecting the speaker system takes a relatively small amount of time. Most attention is paid to laying the cable to the power source, since it uses a battery.

Radio sizes – 1DIN and 2DIN

In European and Russian cars there is a standard window for installing a 1DIN or 2DIN radio. The designation corresponds to the international standard ISO 7736 (Car head units), developed in Germany in 1984. DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) translates as German Standardization Institute.

As can be seen in the drawing, the dimensions 1DIN (180×50×160) and 2DIN (180×100×160) differ only in height. For 2DIN it is twice as large as for 1DIN. It should be noted that the seating depth of 160 mm is not fixed in the standard, but in fact all cars correspond to this size.

When choosing a car radio for initial installation or when replacing an obsolete one, you need to make sure that the size of the radio you intend to purchase matches the size of the window in your beard. If the size of the car radio is several millimeters smaller than the compartment window, then this issue can be easily resolved. An example of installing a radio tape recorder smaller than the shaft window is given in the article below.

If the size of the radio is smaller by a centimeter or more, then you will need to purchase an adapter frame, and if the larger one does not fit into the compartment, then you will have to remove the beard and expand the window. This is labor-intensive work and it is better to immediately choose a radio that is suitable in size for installation in your car.

How to install a radio in a Zhiguli.

It is no secret that AvtoVAZ in Tolyatti still gives the future owner of the VAZ 2107 car complete freedom of action, covering the place for installing the radio in the “beard” or the center console with a plug. Connecting the radio yourself is a matter of honor for an amateur. Installation here is safer in terms of theft, since the radio is not conspicuous to anyone and is located low. In addition, it is easier to install the device - no re-arrangement of electrical and internal space is required. The only significant “minus”, even two, is the rather strong heating of the audio system when the heating is on. At high temperatures, the radio does not work for long. There is also the inconvenience of pulling out the audio disc due to the fact that the gear shift lever is in the way. But since disks are already becoming a thing of the past, giving way to “flash drives,” this is not a very significant drawback, unlike the first.

Some prefer an unusual place for it: to place it where the VAZ 2107 has upper air ducts. Like this:

Shown here is a homemade installation on a “seat” under the radio instead of elongated and removed air ducts. This homemade configuration has the following advantages: no heating (after all, the air ducts are removed), and ease of control of the device. Disadvantages are: changes in design, strong heating in direct sunlight, and the risk of theft. In addition, if you put it on top, the interior ventilation works worse, and this is an important argument against. Selling such a VAZ 2107 will most likely be more difficult. Therefore, before you connect a radio with such a serious modification, think carefully.

The picture shows the finished converted structure:

Either way, you need a radio. If you are just a fan of listening to “Autoradio”, then you can install “Aiwa”. If you want to get professional car audio, then think about purchasing a full-fledged audio system to connect a serious system, such as Pioneer. But at the same time, remember that you need to start working with proper complete soundproofing of the interior, purchasing a subwoofer, amplifier and other expensive things.

In addition, if your radio does not have a USB input, then know that you are purchasing and intend to install a very cheap and old model.

Technical characteristics of the radio

Kalina's standard audio system

Technical characteristics of the standard radio in the Kalina “Lux” configuration:

2DIN touch screen;
presence of stereophonic radio;
ability to play multimedia files;
ability to synchronize with a cell phone;
work with bluetooth.

Device development - WindowsCE 6.0. RAM - 128 MB. Fifth generation central processing chip. These characteristics cannot but please fans of AvtoVAZ products, because now the car has become much more pleasant to drive.

Radio tape recorder Kalina: technical characteristics in the “Norma” configuration differ from the “luxury” one in the absence of a touch screen, Bluetooth connection and synchronization with a cell phone. The size of the radio is 1DIN, removable panel. Some configurations have 4 speakers and an antenna. The radio receives wide range radio waves, can play discs of different formats, and work with USB drives and SD cards.

It is also good that cars with radios have passed all special tests before being released to the masses. They were tested at extremely low and extremely high temperatures, electromagnetic compatibility was checked with modeling of the radio interference spectrum.

How to properly install and connect a radio in a VAZ-2107 (2106) car

How to install
How to connect
Speakers
Subwoofer
Antenna
How to check the connection

The primary element of modification of VAZ cars is the installation of an acoustic system and loudspeakers. Installation of the radio on the VAZ-2107 is carried out in several places located in the instrument panel. It is possible to use an additional subwoofer, amplifiers or distributed acoustics. The list of devices depends on the wishes and financial capabilities of the car owner.

How to install

Model 2107 has 2 locations suitable for mounting a 1DIN head unit. The radio can be installed in a standard place on the center console; it is also possible to install equipment instead of the central vents. The first installation option requires trimming the mounting socket to the required size.

The second option reduces heating of the player body by the hot interior heater, providing comfortable control of functions. But at the same time, ventilation deteriorates and there is a risk of heating the head unit by direct sunlight.

On the VAZ-2106, the only place for installation is the center console, which needs to be cut to the standard 1DIN size. The head unit is attached using a metal shaft, which is located in the instrument panel. The shaft fixation scheme is the same for VAZ-2106 and 2107 - using bent tongues.

It is possible to install 2DIN standard equipment, which is located in the glove box.

To fix the device, a housing must be manufactured; control is carried out using a remote wired remote control or via radio. It is possible to install the head equipment in the front passenger's feet, but such a scheme is rarely used due to the risk of damaging the radio.

How to connect

The correct connection of the radio on the VAZ-2107 and any other car is carried out through the contact group of the ignition switch. In this case, when the key is removed, the power supply to the equipment is stopped; only the memory unit is powered, which is supplied from the battery.

On carburetor cars it is necessary to modify the contact group:

Disassemble the plastic steering column cover.
Remove the connector from the ignition switch and unscrew the 2 mounting screws.
Remove the lock from the column by squeezing the lock with a thin object (with the key inserted and turned to position 0).
Remove the contact group that needs to be modified by soldering an additional element.
Assemble the lock and install the parts in their original places.

A lock modified in this way receives the ACC position instead of 0, which is used to operate the head unit in the parking lot. An additional fuse is introduced into the connection circuit of the tape recorder to protect the circuits from overload. Connection with speaker cables is made through an adapter.

Speakers

The 2107 car has standard installation locations for front speakers, located in the corners of the instrument panel. When installing speakers in door panels, it is necessary to cut holes in the parts; diffusers and loudspeaker magnets are placed in standard recesses available on the inner metal part of the door. It is necessary to correctly route the speaker cables; for this, a special adapter sleeve is used, placed between the end of the door and the stand. The element protects the tourniquet from creases and damage.

For improved music playback, a pair of rear speakers are installed, which are located on the shelf behind the back of the rear seat. To install the parts, trimming of the metal panel is required; the cables are routed under the floor covering.

You can connect the radio on the VAZ-2106 only to the speakers located in the front doors and on the rear parcel shelf. There is no space in the instrument panel for installing speakers (except for the central oval-shaped loudspeaker, which was mounted in the console during the Soviet era).

Subwoofer

The low-frequency speaker on the VAZ-2107 is installed in the trunk. For connection in the car, separate speaker cables are used, connected to the head unit or additional amplifier. When using an active device connected to the on-board network, a protective fuse must be placed in the power circuit.

Antenna

The antenna on a VAZ-2106 or 2107 is installed on the roof or trunk lid; it is possible to use an active type device mounted on the windshield. The unit is connected to the car radio in a VAZ-2107 or 2106 using a standard plug or adapter.

How to check the connection

To check that the cables are connected correctly, turn off the ignition and measure the leakage current, which should not exceed 30 mA. An additional test will be to turn on the equipment in high volume mode, and the components should not turn off spontaneously.

Installing the head unit

All modern power units use a standard ISO connector (International Unified Electrical Engineering Standard) to connect power cables and speaker wires.

After installing the car radio housing in the selected location, all cables must be secured into a rectangular block suitable for this connector. The letter markings of the car radio outputs are different; you need to look for them in the equipment manufacturer’s instructions. If your existing wiring uses a different type of connector, purchase an ISO connector adapter.

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I will continue the topic of yesterday’s post about installing central deflectors. Today I decided to install the radio in its original place.

Installation process:

We remove the cover-plug, take out the buttons, the part on which the clock is installed.

Unscrew the “beard” and remove it. I didn’t photograph the entire removal process; I’ll describe the reverse installation in full.

We try on the frame for attaching the radio to the central part, mark it and cut it out.

You can cut it with anything, I did it with an ordinary jigsaw.

But I couldn’t cut out the main part of the beard with a jigsaw; I cut it out separately with files from the jigsaw, using pliers, and then smoothed it out a little with a file.

We install the “beard” back, screw the two nuts on top with a 10mm head;

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Installing a radio in a VAZ

Today you can find almost any speaker head unit on the market. Different prices, different needs and finally, a car radio is purchased. Almost every one of them today is equipped with a radio receiver and is capable of reading discs of any format. And if the choice of a head unit is not a problem for many, then installing a VAZ or other car radio becomes a real problem. In our article we will look at how car radios are connected. Installation on a VAZ 2107 or another model should be easy and quick if you study everything that is presented below.

Installation

Installing a car radio on a VAZ 2107

We will begin our story with the simplest way to install a car radio. This approach is completely justified, because it is impossible to learn complex installation options right away and you need to start from the simple. Before purchasing expensive equipment, you should decide on the choice of installer. If you intend to carry out such an operation on your own, then you need to know many secrets. On the contrary, an inexpensive device is very easy to connect and there is no need to spend money on the services of a specialist. So, what does a typical speaker system consist of? Of course, the main role here is occupied by the car radio, the installation of which we will do. But don’t forget about the four standard speakers that come included. You will need to connect wires from the head unit to them.

Note. All speaker components are installed only in places designated in advance by the automaker. This is done not only for the sake of simplicity, but also to avoid short circuits.

Starting the installation process

How to connect a car radio to a VAZ 2106

First of all, you should check the wires of the power supply, each of which should have its purpose written on it. The wire can simply be painted a certain color:

The red color of the wire will indicate a cable implying power supply of plus 12 V when the ignition is on.
Yellow will mean constant feeding.
The blue wire is the power going to the antenna.
The orange wire is for controlling the backlight.
The black wire is always negative.

Let's consider installing a head unit, which, in addition to playing CDs, is also equipped with a radio receiver:

We study the block for connecting speakers (see How to choose speakers for a car radio on your own). It consists of 8 plugs. Each speaker has two plugs. It turns out – 4 speakers x 2 = 8.

Note. The speakers can be installed as follows: two in the front doors, two in the rear parcel shelf.

We study the player's power supply, which consists of 5 plugs.

Note. This does not mean that it should always be this way. There are different power strips, and they can have different numbers of plugs: 5, 8, etc.

How to install a car radio on a VAZ 2107

The connectors for connecting speakers and power are traditional. In other words, they (the plugs) have a specific purpose. In our case, it is assumed that these pads are included with the car radio and there is no need to buy them separately:

We purchase special connectors, which are very important when connecting a car radio. Such components a priori eliminate the need to use soldering. These components are designed to connect an additional wire to the vehicle wiring. Typically, the connector has two channels: the main wire goes into the through hole, and the additional wire goes into the blind hole.

Note. In the contact part of the connector there are two slots for clamping the conductors through which current flows.

As for the insertion point into the standard wiring, you can find it using the electrical connector diagram.
After you have inserted the connector into the car wiring, you need to check the voltage plus 12 V and ground. This is done at the corresponding contacts of the block. We use the simplest probe - a 12 V car light bulb with two connected wires or a special one.

We connect the wire blocks for the amplifier (which were not or will not be used during installation) with insulating tape.

Note. The wiring harness is a kind of block, it should be made in such a way that the wires for connecting the player are pulled out from there without excessive tension.

Now you need to thread the wiring harness for the player and antenna through the special slides of the head unit.
We insert the slide into the socket of the instrument panel console.

Advice. The slide must be installed without any distortion. Thus, the outer flanging of the slide must fit tightly to the edges of the player’s socket.

Take a suitable screwdriver and bend the mounting brackets of the slide. We make sure that the sled sits securely in the nest and does not wobble.

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While we are not in a hurry to install the car radio, we once again check the voltage and ground on the required contacts of the power supply with a homemade probe.
We connect the antenna cable to the radio.
We also connect the remaining wires.
We insert the radio into the socket of the instrument panel.

Connection diagram for car radio VAZ 2105

Note. To easily remove the radio from the slide, the installation kit contains two pullers. They are installed on both sides in the gaps that remain between the walls of the turntable and the slide. It is enough to simply pull these same pullers to remove the radio.

We install the car radio panel trim.
We install the panel itself.
We check the functionality of the entire system.

Nuances of installing an audio system

Dismantling of the standard audio system is completed

Without knowing all the intricacies of connecting the radio, it will be impossible to carry out the installation correctly, as a result this will lead to rapid discharge of the battery.

Connect the radio in parallel sequence with the red and yellow wires. This connection allows the system to be turned on and off only using a button on the panel of the device itself. Sometimes the radio circuit is specially designed so that the amplifier is powered in standby mode. Such a system consumes more energy, so the battery drains quickly.

What is the correct installation of a radio? To begin with, you should highlight 4 main wires, each of which has its own color and performs a specific function. The black wire goes to ground, the yellow one provides power to the memory and the audio system itself, the red one provides a signal to turn on the MMC, and the blue one turns on the antenna and other possible devices.

Before connecting, professionals recommend assembling a simple circuit that will allow you to connect the radio through the ignition, due to which the battery will be charged much longer. When working with wires and circuits, you will need to pinout the connector. This will make the circuit easier to work with and understand.

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The circuit is assembled in the following order:

two diodes are soldered onto the board - VD1 and VD2;
the red wire is soldered to the VD1 anode;
another red wire is soldered to the cathode of VD1 and VD2;
both blue wires are connected to the VD2 anode.

The joints can be protected with special cambrics - this will avoid breakdowns.

Before connecting the circuit, you will have to remove the radio and the slide; it is not necessary to remove the console.

All wires must be connected in the correct order:

wire No. 1 is connected to the contact from the rear window heating button;
The 2nd wire is connected to the multimedia system;
wire No. 3 is soldered to blue, which is responsible for turning on the antenna;
The 4th wire is soldered to the blue antenna wire.

The previously assembled board can be secured inside the torpedo with a fixed tie. When connecting all contacts, only the soldering method, insulated with heat shrink, is used. Screwing of wires is excluded. Before starting work, be sure to disconnect the battery.

With this connection, the radio will turn on only when the ignition is turned on, but if it is turned off, it will continue to work until the driver turns it off. Restarting is possible when the car is started again.