If in the morning, getting into your VW or AUDI car, you notice that the red LCD display of the on-board computer located at the bottom center on the dashboard displays information distorted by horizontal or vertical stripes, some of the pixels on the LCD display are blurry or simply do not work, the display only shows information to “cold” and when warming up it goes out and turns black - this means the display does not work, the dashboard needs to be repaired and the LCD display needs to be replaced.
The problem of the information display not working or fading on German cars AUDI brand, VW, SKODA, SEAT, OPEL has been known for a long time. Sometimes the LCD screen of the on-board computer goes completely dark after an hour of running the car, and sometimes only a few lines of pixels fall out. If previously there was only one solution to such a problem - replacing the dashboard with a new one or a used one from a dismantling shop, now it is possible to repair and replace the LCD computer display located on the dashboard. If you decide to change dashboard to a used one from another car, you will have to rewrite all the keys, replace the transponders in the keys, adjust the mileage in the odometer and link the dashboard to the engine block. The cost of this work will be much more expensive than resoldering an LCD display.
If you want to change the panel to a used one. You will need to rewrite the keys, replace the transponders in them and adjust the mileage in the panel, and also connect the panel to the engine block. We do this work, but their cost is much more expensive than replacing the display.
Tidy display VW AUDI half Instrument panel, speedometer, odometers new modern cars imported products are literally stuffed with various electronics and when they fail official dealers It is recommended to replace the instrument panel with a new one. Usually, a faulty dashboard can be found and fixed, saving significant money. There are various malfunctions of the instrument panel, speedometers, and odometers: due to time and shaking, cracks in the board traces, broken solder contacts, and burnt out board traces may appear. There are diseases to which the dashboards of cars of specific brands are susceptible: the backlight of the instrument cluster on the VAZ 2110 disappears, the speedometer or tachometer needle stops working, the information liquid crystal display on the instrument panel goes out after some time of operation. Not working longitudinal and transverse lines of pixels on the information LCD display of the dashboard – frequent illness German cars such brands as AUDI, VW, SKODA, SEAT, OPEL. On AUDI models A3, A6 and TT equipped with dashboards from the Italian concern Magnetti Marelli, which produces electronic devices for cars and motorcycles, problems regularly arise with the LCD display of the on-board computer not working. Blinking lights, fading instrument indicators, fading clock and odometer readings, twitching speedometer and tachometer needles are common malfunctions of Italian instrument panels. On the dashboard displays of the Italian company Jaeger Magnetti Marelli, a beveled cable is used.
For dashboards manufactured by VDO, it is possible to replace the LCD display of the on-board computer. During repairs, a new one is soldered in place of the old display. Displays with a direct loop are suitable for various models of cars of the German VAG group with a VDO dashboard. You can distinguish the panel by the back cover of the dashboard in black with the inscription VDO.
VDO displays with direct loop are used on the following vehicles:
1996-2003 Audi A3 (8L series)
1996-2005 Audi S3 (8L series)
1995-2001 Audi A4 (B5 series)
1995-2002 Audi S4 (B5 series)
1995-2001 Audi RS4 (B5 series)
1997- 2004 Audi A6 (C5 and 4B series)
1997-2005 Audi S6 (C5 and 4B series)
1997-2005 Audi RS6 (C5 and 4B series)
1999-2005 Audi Allroad(C5 series)
1995-2005 Audi TT (S-Line and 1.8 T)
They are also found on other cars: Volkswagen Passat B5 and B5 facelift (3B & 3BG) VDO, Volkswagen JETTA/BORA, Volkswagen T4 and T5, Volkswagen Golf 4, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda Fabia, Octavia, Superb. Attention! LCD VDO display is not suitable for AUDI TT!
There are times when it is necessary to correct the odometer readings, wind up or increase the mileage on domestic and imported cars. We adjust the instrument panel readings using the OBD connector, removing the instrument panel, and disassembling the instrument panel if necessary. We repair dashboards, check odometer readings, change mileage on most foreign cars and domestic cars. To activate some hidden functions we carry out reflashing software dashboards. So on Lada Granta and Lada Kalina 2 cars, after flashing the dashboard, additional readings of the engine coolant temperature, temperature outside the car, etc. appear on the on-board computer screen.
Call us and find out the cost of repairs, instrument panel flashing or mileage correction for your car. Our tel. in Kirov +7-922-900-70-60
,In the second generation of the Mazda CX 5 crossover, the interior has undergone significant changes. Professionals Mazda paid great attention to its architecture, as well as the location of each element. This made it possible to create an interior that was even more comfortable and accessible.
Innovations
The interior of the Mazda CX 5 in its modern form is designed under the motto: “Quality, convenience and silence!” The execution here is at a high level. In the CX 5, the interior has various design options. Only high-quality materials are used: genuine leather in two colors, fabric, soft plastic and aluminum. The crossover's interior has become more spacious and can comfortably accommodate five people. In the new CX 5, visibility is improved due to the rear roof pillars. Engineers also worked on sound insulation. Compared to its predecessor, the cabin is much quieter. Even the glove compartment and storage pockets in the doors are covered with sound-absorbing material. Buyers of the Mazda CX 5 2017 will appreciate the rich finishing materials, a modernized front panel with fashionable stitching, a heated windshield in the area of the wipers and steering wheel, new seats and innovative electronic components.
IN updated crossover Mazda CX 5 2017 interior features a modified front panel. It has become lower, there are new integrated air deflectors on the center console and a multimedia system screen mounted on top. The climate control unit has been carried over from the previous model without changes. The dashboard has the same dial gauges in classic round wells, but at the extreme end there is a color display of the on-board computer.
Controls
The central tunnel has remained virtually unchanged. One of the changes is that the gearshift lever is located higher compared to the previous model. Behind it, in a convenient area, there is a multimedia joystick that can be controlled without taking your eyes off the road. System voice control will help you change radio, navigation and phone book modes. The square armrest between the front seats has storage for small items and USB ports. The classic “handbrake” has been replaced modern system electronic parking brake And AUTO function HOLD, the buttons of which are located on the central tunnel.
Steering wheel
The CX 5 received a modified steering wheel from the older model CX 9 with new buttons and ergonomic bulges. Steering wheel received heating in the grip area, lower support and a large branded emblem. The steering wheel is very comfortable, and two blocks of buttons allow you to control basic functions without being distracted from driving.
Electronic components
In the center of the front panel on top there is a new 7" touch screen for the standard MZD Connect multimedia system. The complex provides access to music files, a navigator and global network applications, and is also synchronized with your smartphone. Three-way control of the MZD Connect system is possible: an HMI commander on the central tunnel, a sensor and voice commands. This provides quick and secure access to any information and settings. Thanks to the optimal viewing angle, the screen does not interfere with the driver and allows the passenger to use it.
For confident driving in any situation, the Mazda CX 5 2017 is optionally equipped with a head-up display, which displays information from the i-ACTIVSENSE safety systems, navigation and speed mode. The image is projected onto a transparent display between the instrument panel and the windshield, which allows the driver to receive the necessary information without taking his eyes off.
Music lovers in the prestigious versions are offered a Hi-Fi audio system from the famous Bose brand. From ten speakers, high-quality and spacious sound of your favorite tracks bursts out to the rhythm of a subwoofer hidden inside the spare tire in the trunk.
Japanese experts understand how important a convenient location of controls is for the driver of the Mazda CX 5. At the same time, they provided complete comfort to the passengers of the crossover. Therefore, the interior of the CX 5 is functionally divided into 2 zones:
- Driving for safe and precise driving.
- Passenger, ensuring the comfort and safety of travelers.
In the Mazda cabin, new seats for the driver and front passenger have appeared with a comfortable profile, an elongated cushion and developed lateral support. The driver's seat is electrically adjustable in several positions, the only thing missing is position memory. After all, a family often uses one car for several drivers. When transferring, you will have to adjust the seat position to suit you again.
The second row of seats also has an anatomical shape with the Karakuri system - adjustable backrest tilt in two positions. The rear sofa is made according to a classic design with the ability to transform into two armchairs, separated by an armrest. The designers hid 3 levels of seat heating in the rear armrest. Rear passengers have their own air ducts for the climate system.
The rear seats fold in a 4/2/4 ratio and allow you to increase the volume of the luggage compartment.
Luggage compartment
The luggage compartment of the Mazda Cx 5 will delight those who like to use their crossover as a cargo carrier. The volume in the new generation reaches 442 liters. And with the rear seats folded down, the volume increases to an impressive 1600 liters. The luggage compartment is decorated not with plastic, but with carpet, which reduces noise.
Door luggage compartment received an electric drive, the button of which is located on the front panel. Opening control possible back door and remotely from the key.
Otherwise, they tried to preserve the interior details, for the same reason that they did not completely change the exterior. In Japan, apparently they know the Russian saying: “They don’t seek good from goodness!”
Result
Mazda's new philosophy compares driving a car to riding a horse. When a certain harmony is achieved, and the car reacts to the driver’s command instantly, like a horse to the movements of the rider. Mazda CX 5 provides a convenient control interface where you can configure and adjust security, communication and navigation systems without being distracted from the road, even on rough terrain. This is the most important component of management in modern high-tech automotive world, which most classmates do not have.
At a Mazda dealership, you will be offered innovative options and trim options for the car's interior.
The updated Mazda CX-5 is one of the brightest new products of this season: it has grown from the class of compact SUVs and is clearly aiming to compete with Lexus crossovers.
For a test drive at the Mazda Independence showroom on Selskaya Bogorodskaya, we were provided four wheel drive vehicle with engine 2.5 (194 hp) with equipmentSupremein bright red color. The price for such a car is just over 2 million rubles. The equipment itself implies rich equipment: in addition to the traditional options for classmates, there is dual-zone climate control, heating rear window And rear seats, cruise control, a large color screen above the instrument panel, a rear view camera, a start button, a heated steering wheel and mirrors - by and large, everything is the same as its more expensive competitors.
What surprised you most during the test drive? Firstly, complete silence in the cabin is at the level of premium class cars, and secondly, the style of handling road irregularities, which you would expect more from a business class sedan. That is, Mazda completely breaks the stereotype about its rigid suspension. Comfortable suspension combined with serious ground clearance- 200 mm. Optimal combination for the roads of Ufa.
Mazda's interior is solid and comfortable (Photo: Valery Shakhov)
The dynamics of the car are impressive, especially in “sport” mode. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 9 seconds, the maximum declared speed is 195 km/h. It should be taken into account that the car is quite heavy, weighing more than 1.6 tons - this is affected by the use of high-quality soundproofing materials. The six-speed gearbox in normal mode behaves traditionally for an automatic transmission - small “dips” of power in low gears are felt, although this is not the case in “sport” mode. Perhaps the fact is that the car adapts to a specific driving style, as they explained to us at the salon, and during the test drive it did not have time to do this. In general, the sports mode transforms the car - it is unlikely to be in demand in the city, but to get the pleasure of driving a “car” on the track is worth choosing a Mazda.
Car economics
The price for the updated Mazda CX-5 starts from 1,431 thousand rubles. For this price a car with a 2.0 engine and a 6-speed transmission is available manual transmission transmission Cars with all-wheel drive and automatic transmission start at 1,721 thousand rubles. Maximum configuration costs 2159.6 thousand rubles.
The model we tested consumes 7.2 liters of 95 gasoline per 100 km on the highway and 9.2 liters/100 km in the city (it felt like a test drive, but in practice the consumption is higher, but for now we’ll chalk this up to low mileage). Transport tax is 9750 rubles per year.
The cost of the first 3 scheduled maintenance will be about 31,000 rubles.
If we're talking about our roads. We tested the Mazda in deep puddles and sticky mud. At some point, the car began to slip in a puddle with a loose bottom, and that’s where they came in handy four-wheel drive and 195 Horse power. The new Mazda CX-5 is capable of off-roading, but still this car is designed for city roads and city residents.
Getting stuck in the mud in a Mazda is difficult, but possible (Photo: Valery Shakhov)
N The new CX-5 is a story not only about handling, but also about the latest fashionable and useful features in the cabin. It now has an additional head-up screen - it projects the image directly onto Windshield. That is, the driver does not need to be constantly distracted by the dashboard - he can monitor the road situation and at the same time control on-board computer, which reduces the risk of getting into an accident. Not only speed information is displayed on the windshield, but also road signs, encountered along the way.
When parking in reverse the trajectory, which is automatically displayed on the large screen above the instrument panel, is very helpful (Photo: Valery Shakhov)
R The side mirrors are also admirable - in addition to the fact that they do not have “dead spots,” there is a sensor on the mirror that warns of a car approaching from the side and starts flashing as soon as you turn on the turn signal. An extremely useful safety feature in the city is the safe braking system.SCDS- When braking hard, the hazard lights and lane departure warning systems are activated.
The editor's personal impressions are that the car is optimal for a city, especially for one like Ufa, where there are snow piles and rough roads. It has high ground clearance powerful engine, very comfortable suspension, convenient dimensions. At the same time, it is easy to control, literally crammed with driver assistance systems and gives the comfort of a premium-segment car. Mazda CX-5 is not the cheapest option in its class, but considering that its functionality is close to its higher relatives, price policy the manufacturer becomes clear.
Hit the lenses of spy photographers updated Mercedes-Benz C-Class with a screen instead of the usual dial instrument panel. As a rule, new technologies are first tested on flagship models, and then they are offered for more available cars. Thus, LCD instrument panels until recently were installed exclusively on very expensive cars. And there is no doubt that this trend in the automotive industry will develop in the future.
Volvo S60
Some manufacturers have begun to place additional digital displays in the center of their watch faces. Later, the “motorcycle” combination with a dial in the center and virtual indicators on the sides, like on the Ferrari FF and Ford Explorer. IN new Volvo The central device has also become liquid crystal - it allows you to change the graphics of the devices. For example, in sport mode the background turns red, and the arrow indication changes to digital.
Lexus LFA
The round device in the center of the dashboard of the LFA supercar could be moved to the right. This freed up space on the left side of the display to display various information. The same technology is also used on the more mainstream IS sedan with the F-Sport package. The tachometer scales and needle are virtual, but the round instrument itself is real and moves along the panel to the whirring of an electric drive.
Tesla Model S
The virtual dashboard of the Model S is built on the same principle as the panels of Volvo and Lexus: a round device is located in the center, and on the sides of it you can display almost any information of interest. By design instrument panel Tesla can be called the most unusual.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The first car with a fully digital dashboard is considered to be Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221. However, only the speedometer in the center was digital. The quality of the rendering was such that it was difficult to distinguish a real device from a virtual one. Instead of a speedometer, a picture from a night vision camera could be displayed on the same LCD screen.
Range Rover (2010)
In 2009 for Jaguar and Range Rover began offering a fully virtual dashboard. It was a 12.3-inch TFT display. In Range Rover, it displayed information about the operation of the off-road transmission, wheel steering angle and suspension articulation. Visteon, the developer of the virtual instrument panel, is currently working on HMEYE technology, which will allow information on the driver's panel to be controlled using the eyes.
Chrysler 200C EV
Chrysler used an unusual solution in the concept of the 200C EV electric sedan, shown in 2009 - where the instrumentation smoothly “flowed” onto the center console. The result was a huge, bizarrely shaped touchscreen through which all on-board systems of the car were controlled. The concept had no buttons or levers. On the passenger side there was another screen through which the climate control could be controlled.
Audi TT
Audi took a different route and combined the central information display with the instrument panel in the new TT sports car. Now the driver can display the navigation map throughout the entire dashboard - in this case, the dials are significantly reduced in size. The Germans have created a car for the egoist: the front passenger is deprived of the traditional multimedia display in the center.
Marussia B1
Marussia supercar became the first Russian car with a fully virtual instrument panel. A feature of the B1 and B2 models was the arrangement of three identical displays on the front panel. The one on the far left served as a dashboard. The other two could display navigation maps, a multimedia system menu, and a picture from the rear view camera.
This dashboard can be assembled for any car; it is a universal device. We assembled a dashboard based on an existing one called Venator.
To create it you will need the following components:
- Arduino MEGA controller
- Tablet with operating systems Androir
- Wi-Fi module esp8266
- Power converter from 12 to 5 volts (you can use any car Charger for mobile phones).
All car sensors are connected to the Arduino controller. In our case, it was also necessary to install a speed sensor in the gearbox instead of the speedometer drive cable. And also run a wire into the car interior from the ignition switch so that the controller could display the engine speed (this had to be done since the OKE did not have a tachometer installed).
Scheme
Sensors must be connected to the controller according to the following diagram:
Sketch (firmware) for the Arduino Mega controller
You can download the finished sketch in a file using .
unsigned long micros_sp = 0, micros_th = 0;
volatile int tz;
volatile int sz;
volatile int sp; //speedometer impulses
volatile int th; //tachometer pulses
int analogInput ; //array of analog values
int digitalInput; //array of digital values
String resultString = ""; //line
int i; //cycle counter
void setup())(
for(i=0; i<=14; i++){ //обнуление массива аналоговых значений
digitalInput[i]=0;
}
for(i=0; i<=28; i++){ //обнуление массива цифровых значений
analogInput[i]=0;
}
Serial.begin(115200);
Serial2.begin(115200); //initialize com port
attachInterrupt(0, speedometer, RISING); //interrupt the speedometer on pulse edges
attachInterrupt(1, tahometr, RISING); //interrupt the tachometer on pulse edges
}
//********************************************************************
void loop()
analogInput = analogRead(0); // B13 voltage
analogInput = analogRead(1); // B24 fuel
analogInput = analogRead(2); // B21 cooling temperature
analogInput = analogRead(8); //
analogInput = analogRead(7); //
analogInput = analogRead(3); //
analogInput = analogRead(4); //
analogInput = analogRead(9); //
analogInput = analogRead(10); //
analogInput = analogRead(11); //
analogInput = analogRead(12); //
analogInput = analogRead(13); //
analogInput = analogRead(14); //
analogInput = analogRead(15); //
analogInput = analogRead(6); //DigitalInput = digitalRead(4); //ignition
// digitalInput = digitalRead(5); //
//********************************************************************
digitalInput = digitalRead(53) + //
digitalRead(51) * 2; //
//********************************************************************
digitalInput = digitalRead(5) + // A14 left turn
digitalRead(6) * 2; // A13 right turn
//********************************************************************
digitalInput = digitalRead(8) + // A18 near
digitalRead(9) * 2; // A17 long range
//********************************************************************
digitalInput = digitalRead(10) + // A16 PTF front
digitalRead(11) * 2; // A15 PTF rear
//********************************************************************
digitalInput = digitalRead(23); // A23 check
digitalInput = !digitalRead(21); // B 9 - tzh level
digitalInput = !digitalRead(31); // A19 - handbrake
digitalInput = digitalRead(25); // B 3 pad wear
digitalInput = !digitalRead(45); // B10 - fuel lamp
digitalInput = !digitalRead(51); // B12 - coolant level
digitalInput = !digitalRead(47); // A24 - oil pressure
digitalInput = digitalRead(27); // A20 fan lamp
digitalInput = !digitalRead(29); // A23 charging
digitalInput = digitalRead(33); // A 5 abs
digitalInput = digitalRead(35); // A20 srs
digitalInput = digitalRead(37); // A 3 belt
digitalInput = digitalRead(39); // B 1 door
digitalInput = 0;//digitalRead(22); // B 2 p
digitalInput = 0;//digitalRead(24); // A22 r
digitalInput = 0;//digitalRead(26); // A 7 n
digitalInput = 0;//digitalRead(28); // B 6 d
digitalInput = 0;//digitalRead(30); // B 5 s
digitalInput = digitalRead(41); // A 8 reserve
digitalInput = 0;//digitalRead(32); // A 9 reserve
digitalInput = digitalRead(43); // A10 reserve
digitalInput = 0;//digitalRead(34); // A11 reserve
digitalInput = digitalRead(49); // B 4 reserveResultString = String(resultString + sp);
resultString = String(resultString + th*10);
resultString = String(resultString + ",");
for(i=0; i<=14; i++){ //передаем аналоговые данные из массива в COM-port
resultString = String(resultString + analogInput[i]);
resultString = String(resultString + ",");
}
for(i=0; i<=28; i++){ //передаем цифровые данные из массива в COM-port
resultString = String(resultString + digitalInput[i]);
}
resultString = String(resultString + ":\n");
// Serial2.print (resultString);
Serial.print(resultString);
resultString = String("");
tz = tz - 1;
sz = sz - 1;
if (tz == 0)(th = 0;)
if (sz == 0)(sp = 0;)
delay(50);
}
//********************************************************************
void speedometr())( //measure the frequency at the speedometer input by interrupt
sp=(900000.0/(micros() — micros_sp));
micros_sp = micros();
sz = 10;
}
//********************************************************************
void tahometr())( //measure the frequency at the tachometer input using an interrupt
th=(2900000.0/(micros() — micros_th));
micros_th = micros();
tz = 10;
}
Setting up the ESP-8266
Before connecting the ESP8266 Module to the circuit, it must be flashed and configured in Tcp2uart (tcp to uart) transparent bridge mode so that it transmits the received data from the com port to the tablet via Wi-Fi.
It is better to flash via a USB-UART converter, which must have a 3.3V source output to power the ESP8266. Also, this source must provide the required current of at least 200mA.
The CPIO0 contact determines the operating mode of the module. When the contact is not connected, the module operates in normal mode and executes AT commands. When the contact is closed to ground, the module is switched to firmware update mode. Switching the module to firmware mode requires that the CPIO0 pin be connected to ground when power is applied to the module. If you close the contact while the module is running, the module will not switch to firmware update mode. Now you need to start Register the COM port of your converter and select the firmware itself fullflash_tcp2uart.bin ().
Click Download and wait until the completion process reaches 99%. At this point it will stop and you can turn off the module. Next, you need to supply power to the ESP8266, or directly connect it to the Arduino controller according to the diagram. Once it appears on the power module, run a search for wifi networks on your computer. The ESP8266 network should appear. Connect to it. After this, you need to go to the address http://192.168.4.1/fsupload in your browser (Enter data Name: ESP8266 Password: 0123456789) and download the WEBFiles.bin file to the device (it is in the archive with the firmware). All that remains is to configure the Tcp-Uart bridge. To do this, go to http://192.168.4.1 in your browser. Go to the TCP-UART Settings tab and set the settings as in the screenshot below: 
Ready! Now, when the ESP-8266 module is connected to the Arduino, it operates in transparent bridge mode and transmits the necessary data via Wi-Fi.
Tablet Dashboard app
We thank the Drive2 portal user Frud for the published version of the application and description of the application installation method:
After installation, the application will already work. In order to enable its autoloading, you must do the following:
After installation, you need to go to the Android settings, in the “Home Screen” section, select the VenatorLite2 dashboard application. A very important point! You cannot go to Android settings from the dashboard application to return to the standard Launcher. Before installing the application instead of Launcher, you need to make sure that the settings can be accessed from the status bar. Otherwise, returning the standard launcher will be problematic.
NOTE! Before installing autoload, it is advisable to configure and debug the application.
After launching the application, you need to go to the settings (click on the gear icon at the top right). Here you need to specify the IP address and port (In our example, these values are: address 192.168.4.1 and port 3333).
All that remains is to connect and test. If everything was done correctly, then when you turn on the device and apply “plus” to the 4th pin of the Arduino, the dashboard will turn on.
And here’s what the dashboard installed in the OCU looks like:
We wish you success in implementing this project