The operation of the ignition switch (ZZ) in the Lada-Kalina car is inaudible and hardly noticeable. He does not participate in the preparation of the working mixture, does not affect the speed of movement and is not able to extend the life of the engine. As a rule, they forget about him immediately after starting the power unit. However, any damage to the lock, mechanical or electrical, makes further use of the vehicle impossible. It simply cannot be got. Therefore, it is necessary to have at least minimal knowledge about the design of the Kalina ignition lock, the most common malfunctions and how to eliminate them.
General information
The purpose of the Kalina ZZ is no different from other cars - turning on the ignition and controlling the engine starter. It is equipped with a mechanical interlock and protection against restarting the starter, without turning off the ignition. This protects the flywheel crown and the bendix from accidentally turning the key. There is also electronic protection in the form of an immobilizer, the antenna of which is integrated in the .
The Kalina ignition lock has 3 positions, each of which is listed in the table.
Position | Consumers |
0 | Parking lights, radio, alarm, brake light, lamp |
one | The ignition system of the car, dipped and main beam, heater, washer and wipers, direction indicators, gasoline pump. |
2 | Starter |
The key can be removed only in the zero position. In order not to forget it in the lock, with the engine turned off, an audible alarm is provided, which turns on simultaneously with the opening of the driver's door.
Design
The lock consists of mechanical and electrical parts. Briefly about the design of each of them:
- The mechanical part is a cylindrical mechanism, which can only be turned with a key intended for it. In addition, this includes the anti-theft latch, which prevents the steering wheel from turning.
- The electrical part consists of terminals and contacts, respectively closed at each turn of the key. To do this, it is connected to the mechanics of the castle. There are only three contacts. On one of them, the thirtieth, plus is fed directly from the battery. The remaining two (15 and 50) are intended to include consumers and starter, respectively. To limit the current through the fiftieth contact, a relay is included in its circuit. Through his contacts, and not through the ignition switch "Kalina" starter is powered.
The antenna of the immobilizer is located in the decorative ring covering the . She responds to the transponder key inserted into the lock. The immobilizer recognizes only its unique signal and gives permission to the control unit to start the engine.
Faults ZZ
Most often, damage to the Kalina ignition switch is associated with its mechanical part. In this case, it is impossible to turn the key to the desired position. A malfunction does not occur, as they say, out of the blue. As a rule, for several months, frequent jamming of the key is observed, which is eliminated by wiggling it in the larva.
Rarely, but there are cases of failure and the electrical component of the ignition switch "Lada-Kalina". Basically, they come down to the lack of contact when turned on. This is typical only for locks with a long service life. True, there is another common reason for burning contacts - the car owner himself.
When installing additional equipment, the owner of the machine does not take into account that the maximum permissible load on pin 15 is only 19 amperes. This is quite enough for regular consumers, but the additional lighting and sound devices, especially those installed artisanally, the castle does not withstand. Contacts begin to sparkle and eventually fail. Therefore, when installing additional equipment, it is necessary to use an additional relay to power it.
Symptoms
The main symptoms of ZZ damage are most often obvious:
- The ignition key of the Kalina ignition does not turn. You should not think that he can only jam in position "0". Sometimes, on the contrary, the car cannot be drowned out because the key does not return to the neutral position.
- A number of devices do not work, including the warning lights on the panel that do not light.
- Do not twist the starter.
- There are constant interruptions during movement, with the disappearance of the readings of control devices.
- The instrument panel lamps light up after several turns of the key turns in one and the other direction.
As with any malfunction, some symptoms do not necessarily unconditionally indicate a lock. Therefore, before disassembling it, you need to exclude all other options. This can often be done on indirect grounds. For example, if the starter does not rotate, but when the key is turned to the "2" position, the relay clicks, then the lock is working.
Repair or buy a new one
There is no single answer to this question. The fact is that it is very difficult to find a new contact group in the Kalina ZZ, in contrast to the classics, Samara and the tenth family. Therefore, it is necessary to repair it, that without experience, skills and desire is not the best idea. Most often, owners install a new by purchasing it assembled.
In this case, it is necessary to take into account that the Kalina ignition switch with an immobilizer that will not respond to the new key and the car cannot be started. Of course there is a way out. You can retrain the immobilizer for a new key. In this case, the larvae on the door locks will also have to be changed.
You can do it easier - carry two keys with you. The truth is not clear whether they should be kept on one bunch. Therefore, the most reasonable will be to make a new "sting" and install it on the old key. Incidentally, it may be included in the scope of delivery of a new lock.
Ignition Switch Replacement
As always, if the work is connected with electricity, you need to start it by disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery. A curly screwdriver and a small chisel will be required from the tool. It is necessary to buy an ignition switch in advance. In this case, the presence of an immobilizer must be taken into account. If everything is ready, you can proceed to the replacement. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- Having unscrewed five bolts, we remove a decorative casing of a steering column. The screws are different, so it’s better to remember which one, where it stood. In addition, to remove the cover, the steering column adjustment knob must be lowered down.
- The ignition switch is mounted on two clamps tightened with bolts that cannot be unscrewed with a key. Therefore, you have to use a chisel. You need to rest it in the hat and use neat, but rather strong blows to unscrew it until it becomes possible to do it with your hands. That is, a chisel does not need to cut a bolt, but use it as an analogue of a key.
- Thus, you have to unscrew all 4 screws.
- The lock will remain hanging on the wires.
- We disconnect the electrical connectors, and the ignition switch can be easily removed.
- Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
It is worth noting that this sequence of actions is similar for all modifications of the car, including the ignition switch "Kalina 2", produced since 2013.
Conclusion
Like all VAZ cars, the Kalina ignition switch does not require periodic maintenance and is designed for long-term operation. True, this is true only if the operating rules are observed. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent moisture from entering the lock and not exceed the maximum permissible current through its contacts.