During the time of Karl Benz, the man who showed the world the first prototype of a modern car, the arrangement of cars was quite simple. The engine, transmission, body, brakes, steering - these are all the simple components that have remained unchanged in our time. The safety, comfort, availability of cars in those days was out of the question.
But a modern car is a complex technical device. Modern electronic systems of this "organism" monitor almost all parameters and fix the slightest deviations in their work. The participation of the driver in this is reduced to monitoring the instruments and, in case of any deviation, contacting the car service. The device that monitors the parameters of the car is the car computer. What it is, what it serves for, and how to install an on-board computer on the Grant will be discussed in this article.
What is the on-board computer used for
On-board or trip computer is designed to calculate movement parametersvehicle. It can be not only cars, but also bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles. Modern on-board computers are multifunctional devices, they can not only measure the speed of movement, but also have options such as turning on the front running lights when starting off, operating the wipers when there is a rain sensor, calculating fuel consumption, travel time and much more.
Alternative on-board computer on the "Grant" can complement the main one, in which most of the options are cut. A significant part of trip computers is connected directly to the vehicle controller, but may be with its own power supply. Such computers determine the parameters thanks to the built-in GPS sensor, they can even be installed on bicycles and scooters.
Why install an on-board computer
It would seem that all modern cars are equipped with standard computers. Even in a car like the Lada Grant, an on-board computer is installed by the manufacturer. But what do we really have? Far from all configurations, trip computers display the necessary parameters. In the “norm” or “standard” configuration, the BC options are very limited. At best, they show the fuel level, time, gasoline consumption and the distance that can be covered on its remnants. Such computers do not even show the temperature of the coolant, which is very important for the driver. Here, it is for this reason that the on-board computer is installed on the “Grant” as an alternative to the regular one.
Types of alternative onboard computers
On-board computers from different manufacturers differ significantly from each other both in price and quality. Some manufacturers produce BC, specially “sharpened” for the desired brand. Such trip computers are installed only on certain car models and are not suitable for others. In our case, this is the computer onboard staff "Grant x1". These computers may be suitable for both Priora and Lada-Kalina, but it is impossible to put them on other models, and even more so on foreign cars.
There are manufacturers that produce BCs that are suitable exclusively for all cars. These trip computers can also replace the regular BC, they differ only in the way of fastening, functionality and price. Such BCs can be mounted on the dashboard, on the windshield or in the regular places of the radio tape recorder. Staff X1 - the on-board computer on the "Grant" is installed instead of the plugs on the instrument panel, it looks like a regular button.
Installing BC on the “Grant”
Before you start installing the BC on the “Grant”, you need to decide on the choice of this device, based on your needs. Know that the cheaper the on-board computer for Lada Grants, the less its functionality. However, low-cost models may have features that are not available to regular standard BCs. For example, heating candles in winter or controlled turning on of the cooling fan. The choice of such models is quite wide, and it all depends on the needs.buyer.
On the “Grant” the on-board computer can be installed both in a regular place and in an alternative one on the instrument panel. BC type “STAT” are attached instead of button caps on the front side of the torpedo. There are trip computers that can be installed in the floor tunnel, on the instrument panel instead of the radio, mounted on the windshield, even completely replacing the instrument panel. To install such a trip computer, it is enough to fix it according to the instructions and connect it to the connector on the car controller. At the Lada Granta, this connector is located in front of the passenger seat in the left corner.
Conclusion
This article touched upon the question of how to install an on-board computer on the Grant. As it turned out, this is not at all a complicated operation, and any motorist can do it, regardless of his experience. It is enough to choose a bookmaker that satisfies the car enthusiast in terms of parameters and price. Any modern trip computer is equipped with detailed instructions for its installation. You just need to follow the actions prescribed in it, and not invent anything extra.
