Chelyaba firmware is produced by calibrator Konstantin Teterkin from Chelyabinsk, hence the nickname and the name of the tuning. At first it was known mainly offline in the narrow circles of VAZovodov, and began selling its solutions openly only in 2015. Specializes exclusively in gasoline engines.
There is no official website for Chelyaba firmware; you can only buy them directly from the author on the g-garage.ru forum. On third-party sites with sets of firmware of the same name, old versions or fakes are sold, which are not covered by technical support. Konstantin Chelyaba himself refused to sell packages back in 2022 precisely because of mass piracy.
Brand coverage for Chelyaba firmware:
- domestic - VAZ, UAZ, GAZ;
- Koreans - Kia, Hyundai, Daewoo;
- VAG group - Volkswagen and Skoda;
- French - Renault, Citroen, Peugeot;
- Chinese cars with Delphi MT20U–MT22.1, Delphi MT80, Bosch ME 17.8.8, Bosch M(E)7.xx units
One of the most successful solutions is the Chelyab firmware for the Lada Vesta, which the owners praise for its dynamism and balance.
What is chip tuning
The phrase “chip tuning” is formed from two words: “chip” - microcircuit, and “tuning” - improvement. The essence of the process is to change the engine control algorithms of the electronic unit to achieve better results - finalizing the factory characteristics. The ECU operates according to a specific program, which is stored in a ROM type memory (read-only memory), in accordance with various calibration tables (two- or three-dimensional). There are calibrations for different engine operating modes - starting, idling, power - and are used depending on how exactly the engine operates at a particular moment. Sensors transmit data to the controller, and it issues commands to the executive units, ensuring and maintaining stable engine operation. When adjustments are made to the calibration tables, the operating algorithm of any unit controlled by the ECU changes.
To increase power, you can change the ignition timing, fuel injection time, and the operating mode of the catalyst responsible for the toxicity of exhaust gases. You can also increase the maximum speed and many other parameters.
Chip tuning is firmware that improves the functionality of a car. It allows you to install additional electronic modules, including replacing the standard ECU with a modernized one, followed by adjusting the operating parameters of the power plant. In most cases, chip tuning involves manipulation of the factory controller.
Advantages
The Largus engine has a reserve of power and does not work at full capacity. Controller firmware will help:
- make driving easier by improving speed and traction characteristics;
- reduce acceleration time - the car will accelerate faster;
- increase engine power, which will allow you to feel almost no failures when the air conditioner is operating or at maximum load: lack of power from the factory is the main factor in the use of chip tuning.
Such tuning is simpler than a deep modernization of the engine - installing a turbine or boosting it. Installing the firmware takes no more than an hour, while the work listed above can take a week or more. Among the advantages of such modernization:
- chip tuning is an inexpensive procedure and at the same time effective;
- if the firmware is unsuccessful, you can return the engine operating mode to factory settings;
- high availability of such adjustments;
- chip tuning helps adapt the operation of the power unit to a different type of fuel - important when installing gas equipment;
- the ability to configure the internal combustion engine for changes made to the design - turning off the catalyst, cutting off maximum speed and engine speed values, removing filters.
The settings are selected according to your driving style - from economical to aggressive. Combined software has become in demand, with the help of which maximum results can be achieved from the engine.
After the firmware, there is a general improvement in performance and an increase in performance relative to the standard version by about 20%.
Flaws
Chip tuning has fewer disadvantages than advantages, but each of them can “discourage” the desire of car enthusiasts to flash the ECU. Negative aspects of the procedure:
- complete or partial failure of the engine when using incorrect firmware, during self-installation or when contacting incompetent specialists;
- reduction in engine life - indicators are insignificant, about 4%;
- incorrect setting can lead to increased fuel consumption;
- radical chip tuning with serious changes in the operation of the internal combustion engine is an expensive undertaking.
Why do you need chip tuning?
The interesting word tuning is probably heard often now, and not only by dedicated automotive enthusiasts. Car manufacturers are forced every year to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations (this can be easily traced through the history of eco-regulations from Euro 1 to Euro 5 and so on). Thus, car engines are becoming smaller with each new generation of assembled models. There are several solutions for reducing internal combustion engines - this can be done both programmatically and using neutral catalysts for harmful emissions in the exhaust gases. Or simply build in a system to control the volume of harmful gases released into the environment.
Technical characteristics of Lada Largus engines
| RENAULT, K4M | RENAULT, K7M | |
| Injection type | Electronically controlled multipoint fuel injection | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline Premium-95 GOST 51105-97 | |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in-line | |
| Number of valves | 16 | 8 |
| Cylinder operating order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Direction of rotation of the crankshaft (camshaft drive side) | ||
| right | ||
| Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm | 79,5×80,5 | |
| Working volume, cm 3 | 1598 | |
| Compression ratio | 9,8 | 9,5 |
| Toxicity standards | Euro 4 | |
| Power at 5500 rpm, kW (hp) | – | 62 (84) |
| Power at 5750 rpm, kW (hp) | 77 (105) | – |
| Maximum torque, N.m (at rpm) | 148 (3750) | 124 (3000) |
| Volume of oil poured into the engine lubrication system, including oil filter, l | 4,8 | 3,3 |
Technical characteristics of the VAZ 21129 1.6 16kl engine
| View | online |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Number of valves | 16 |
| Exact volume | 1596 cm³ |
| Cylinder diameter | 82 mm |
| Piston stroke | 75.6 mm |
| Power supply system | injector |
| Power | 106 hp |
| Pair | 148 nm |
| Compression Ratio | 10,5 — 11 |
| Type of fuel | AI-92 |
| Environmental standards | 5 EURO |
DIY chip tuning
The cost of updating the Lada Largus ECU software when contacting a specialized organization will be several thousand rubles. But car enthusiasts want to save money, so they are thinking about carrying out this procedure themselves. You can study the entire tuning process in detail, contact the experts, trust the chip box, or purchase all the necessary equipment and ready-made software from a specialized store.
Chip box
Installing a chip box is the simplest option that does not require time or large financial investments. The method is also suitable for beginners. It will be enough to figure out what type of engine is under the hood and buy the appropriate box. The device is inserted into the diagnostic connector, then all adjustments are made automatically. The procedure is fast, simple and straightforward. When the device is disconnected, the ECU returns to standard settings without any consequences.
Manual firmware
Compared to a chip box, which negatively affects the life of the internal combustion engine and other systems, flashing the chip is more effective. This is due to the fact that the process involves calibrating the operation of the controller, and does not replace signals to actuators. The controller firmware helps increase the power of the power unit and stabilizes idle speed when the air conditioner is running.
Chip tuning in a car service
The chip tuning process in specialized organizations looks approximately the same. The car owner comes to the service center, where, using special equipment, the factory firmware is read from the control unit. It is then modified depending on the client’s wishes - to reduce fuel consumption, increase power, remove the speed limit. After this, the ECU is flashed with a modified program.
Often, such services already have a set of programs for different cars - in this case, the duration of the procedure is reduced. After installing the new software, the warranty period begins, during which you need to run the car in. During this time, the client may demand to correct one or another parameter that made the operation worse, or to return the money for “chipping” if the result is not satisfactory. In this case, the service is obliged to “roll back” the firmware to its factory state.
Program tuning is one of the most difficult chip tuning procedures. The complexity depends on the wishes of the driver and the system that controls the engine. Tuning consists of making changes to the existing calibrations, after which checksums are calculated. If there are already similar calibrations in the database, they will be exported to the program. These procedures are carried out without the participation of the car owner. On average, chip tuning of a Lada Largus will cost about 4-5 thousand rubles.
Lada Largus chip tuning news
07/17/2019.
Chip tuning of Lada Largus with VAZ 8V and 16V engines, with M86 control unit. The firmware optimizes the dynamics in all modes (powerful pick-up from low speeds), improves the response to changes in the throttle position (the dip during sharp acceleration has been removed, greater elasticity has been achieved), and the influence of the switched on air conditioner on engine operation has been minimized. Versions with disabled lambda probe and catalyst are available. Calibration of BAV(C) ADACT firmware. 03/13/2017. Chip tuning of Lada Largus with Siemens Continental EMS3120 control unit.
02.10.2016. Firmware update for chip tuning Lada Largus EMS3132-34 from Paulusa. The newer versions are a little more dynamic than the old ones, with improved launch. Versions with disabled immobilizer are available.
06/30/2012. Lada Largus firmware from Paulus, Startpower 2012 firmware. As always, Euro 2 programs for removing the catalyst.
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About the domestic VAZ 11189 engine
In April 2022, AvtoVAZ began installing domestic VAZ 11189 engines on Largus. The advantages of this engine are described in one of the issues of “Okay Mechanics”.
| Some measurement results Autoreview | |||
| Options | Cars | ||
| Lada Largus (VAZ engine) | Lada Largus (Renault engine) | ||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 157,1/156,7* | 168,0/167,6 | |
| Acceleration time, s | 0—50 km/h | 4,3/4,8 | 3,9/4,4 |
| 0—100 km/h | 13,9/16,8 | 12,5/14,5 | |
| 0—150 km/h | 61,1/71,6 | 38,9/43,7 | |
| on the way 400 m | 19,3/20,2 | 18,4/19,4 | |
| on the way 1000 m | 36,1/37,8 | 34,1/36,0 | |
| 60-100 km/h (III) | 8,7/10,6 | 9,3/10,6 | |
| 60-100 km/h (IV) | 12,1/15,1 | 12,8/14,1 | |
| 80-120 km/h (V) | 19,3/24,0 | 22,1/23,4 | |
| * Partial load/full load | |||
| Engine characteristics | ||
| Options | VAZ-11189 | Renault K4M |
| Volume, cm 3 | 1596 | 1598 |
| Number of valves | 8 | 16 |
| Maximum power, hp/kW/rpm | 87/64/5100 | 102/75/5750 |
| Maximum torque, Nm/rpm | 140/3800 | 145/3750 |
| Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm | 82,0/ 75,6 | 79,5/80,5 |
| Compression ratio | 10,3:1 | 9,8:1 |
| Injection type | distributed, electronically controlled | |
| Octane number of gasoline | at least 92 | not less than 95 |
Let us remind you that you can read about the VAZ 21129 engine here.
Key words: Lada Largus engine
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Changes in engine operation after chip tuning
The increase in power on all types of engines installed on the Lada Largus does not exceed 7% on average, while fuel consumption decreases or remains the same. In fact, the firmware does not affect the operation of the engine in any way. Then why does the manufacturer initially underestimate the characteristics of the power plant? It's all about European regulations, according to which power is relegated to the background. Environmental standards are not the only reason for this, but one of the main ones. In order to comply with these standards, AvtoVAZ underestimates engine power and efficiency. But often low engine efficiency is associated with errors that chip tuning can easily eliminate by using reserve engine resources unused by the manufacturer.
Many car owners are interested in the question of the warranty status after updating. The answer is clear: after chip tuning, the car is removed from warranty. No official dealer will want to take responsibility and repair a car ruined by incorrect firmware.
Chip tuners claim that firmware programs are created based on factory ones, and the results of manipulations with the software are invisible. But the dealer will definitely see that the car’s characteristics differ from the factory standard, and warranty service will be denied.
Firmware for audio device on Lada Largus
The standard head unit on cars of this model does not look very presentable, but at the same time the functionality is complemented by a large number of possibilities. Unfortunately, despite the decent quality of the technical part, the manufacturers did not pay enough attention to the software. It's no secret that modern audio systems have a full-fledged electronic control unit, which is a kind of computer. There is a processor, devices for reading removable media, various connectors and other functionality. In addition, the standard radio is combined with the on-board computer.
On the other hand, the more complex the audio system, the greater the likelihood of failures and malfunctions. The radio installed on the Lada Largus is no exception to the rule. The software has not been properly tested, so malfunctions are not uncommon. The most common problems are the inability to recognize the file format, reproduce high-quality sound, or identify the removable storage device. Also on Largus, incorrect display of Russian fonts on the display is often encountered. As a result, instead of the usual Cyrillic alphabet, the driver sees incomprehensible symbols. It is in these cases that updating the device firmware will help solve the problem.
Reviews from car owners about the car's performance after the firmware
Alexander, Barnaul: “Those who are going to “sew” for a big increase in power don’t even have to start, since this won’t happen. Among the changes, it was noted that the engine began to gain speed faster, the “dullness” of the gas pedal disappeared, I was pleased with the update. Consumption decreased slightly - by about one liter per 100 km. It’s especially noticeable on the highway - you don’t need to put too much pressure on the gas pedal. According to the master, the increase in power was about 10%. Considering the presence of a trailer, it couldn’t come at a better time.”
Advantages of Largus engine chip tuning
- Fixed factory errors in cold start calibrations;
- Dynamics and elasticity have been improved by adjusting fuel assemblies and OZ;
- Torque is optimized throughout the entire speed range;
- Significant increase in traction at the bottom;
- The engine runs more smoothly;
- The gas pedal responds to pressure without delay.
For the driver, these changes are expressed in more comfortable driving, confident overtaking and predictable behavior of the car as a whole.
