Today, very often in the yards you can see the domestic Kalina from AvtoVAZ. These cars are very popular among people, although they often scold them for the build quality. As with all foreign and domestic cars, each series has its own diseases - for example, the window does not work. "Kalina" is no exception, so it is important to know the causes of such annoying breakdowns, as well as to be able to eliminate them.
Typical Causes of Failure
A power window is a useful thing. Damage to it can be associated with many different reasons.
All these reasons are divided into problems with the electrician or various mechanical breakdowns. In both the first and second cases, window repair (Kalina is no exception) can be done independently in a garage.
Electrical faults
The first and most problem with the operation of the windows is the hanging of the brushes in the collector of the electric motor, with the help of which the mechanism for raising / lowering the windows is set in motion. This happens due to the fact that during operation of the electric motor the graphite brushes overheat, and the plastic socket in which they are installed melts from high temperatures. This leads to the fact that the brushes simply stick to the plastic socket. Since AvtoVAZ does not want to abandon plastic and replace the socket with a metal one, the owners themselves will have to finalize this design.
Under the influence of high temperatures, when the brushes stick to the walls of the plastic socket, they lose their mobility. When parts are already slightly worn, they do not reach the collector plates. The spring cannot move the adhered brushes from their place and does not press them to the collector. This fault can only be repaired by mechanical intervention. According to the owners,
window repair (Kalina) consists in dismantling the door trim and disassembling the motor itself.
Check fuse
Another common cause of problems with the operation of the lift system is associated with the heavy load experienced by the contacts on the common power window control panel. Since AvtoVAZ specialists did not provide for an unloading relay in the wiring diagram, the console is not able to withstand these loads. As a result, both the front and rear windows fail. In this case, the owner will have to fix the problems in the remote.
If the window lifters refused to fulfill their functions at once from all sides, then it is recommended to check the fuse integrity at 30 A. Look for it under the hood, in the mounting block. If this element burns out, then a dark place where there was a short circuit will be visible. Also, it will not be superfluous to check the state of the insulation of the wires. In this case, you need to carefully look at the wires in the places of transition from the body to the door.
Is there tension?
It is also necessary to check the voltage at the terminals of the electric motor, which drives the power window mechanism. Often, this node fails due to lack of voltage. If there is no electricity, you need to look for an open circuit. Typically, a fault should be sought in the control unit and relay. It is also worth cleaning the contacts of the control panel. Often, for this reason, the Lada Kalina car does not have a power window (right or left).
Mechanical defects
What can interfere with the proper operation of the electric motor? It is recommended to inspect the drive plate.
If the glass starts to respond to pressing the button only after tapping the door, then the flap sinks. To fix this, dismantle the casing, as well as the rotor and clean these parts with sandpaper.
If, when the button is pressed, the driver hears a characteristic growl, and the glasses do not move, it means that the plastic gear of the gearbox has worn out. Repair is not possible here - just a replacement.
Another reason why the window regulator does not work (Kalina Universal is no exception) is the ingress of moisture into the door and the oxidation of the moving systems. As a result of oxidation, the mechanisms jam.
If a very loud noise is heard during the movement of the glass, then the gearbox bearing must be replaced. If the glass twitches when you try to close the window, it means that it is skewed, or foreign objects got into the roller.
It also happens that the mechanism does not work even after replacing the electric motor. Then the problems are hidden in the cable. It should be replaced. For the Lada Kalina car, the replacement price will be approximately 300-400 rubles, since this cable is not sold separately.
We solve problems with the electrician
The first step is to prepare a set of tools. You also need a tester. It is recommended to find a spacious place in advance - in the process of work you will have to revolve around the car. Now you need to determine the idle window.
Fuse check
On the left side of the steering column is the sunroof, which should be opened. It contains the mounting block with fuses. To open the unit, just gently pry it with a screwdriver.
Find the fuse marked F2 in it. It is he who is responsible for the operation of the double-glazed electrical circuit. There are two options: either the fuse has blown, or it is whole and then it’s worth looking for a problem elsewhere.
Remote controller
If the fuse is still intact, but the glass does not rise or fall, it is worth going to the control panel on the driver's door. Using the same screwdriver, you should remove the plastic cover - under it is the board that you need to get.
There is a switch on it - it is recommended to check the seating of the terminals, as well as the integrity of the wiring. Malfunctions of this remote control will explain why the rear power windows on the Kalina do not work. The switch can be checked using a tester, and if it is faulty, must be replaced.
Wiring
If the switch is working, then go to the next step. To do this, dismantle the door trim, depending on which side the window does not work as it should. After dismantling, a double-glazed window will be visible, with also a mechanism and a motor with wires.
The main goal now is to check the wiring and the electric drive with the help of a tester. There is no need to dismantle the motor - everything is easily done with a multimeter. If, nevertheless, the motor fails, then it is recommended to replace it. For a Lada Kalina car, the price of such a replacement will be 500 rubles.
Often, drivers do not want to clean the glass from ice and snow - to make their life easier, they use automatic cleaning. Its essence is to lower the glass, and when it begins to enter the cavity of the door, a layer of snow and ice will be removed automatically. But this is very harmful - incredible loads are placed on the electric motor, which sooner or later will lead to jamming of the stator or rotor. As a result, the power window does not work.
"Kalina" and replacing the gearbox window
First you need to purchase a gearbox. Now they are sold in one housing with a motor. Then, the door trim is dismantled. Experts do not recommend performing this operation in the winter on the street on a frosty day, as the skin on the Kalina is fixed on soft plastic caps. If the fastener element falls off, you will have to glue it. Then you should turn off the screws and other fasteners that hold the internal handle of opening. The wiring harness as well as the speakers are disconnected.
In the next step, the glass directly held in the guides is unscrewed. It is necessary to unscrew the four bolts with a 10 key. As a result, the glass will lower to the bottom. You should also remove the curtain, which is fixed on the bottom of the glass. The window itself is fixed on 4 nuts on the left and 4 on the right on the rails. Also, the gear motor is held by three nuts.
The block is dismantled through technological openings. This is a carriage and two guides. The gearbox control cable has been drawn through the latter. On a cable in two places there are rings fixed on carriages.
The gearbox consists of two parts connected by studs. If the latter is unscrewed, the motor will crumble into two parts. One has a gear motor. The other part is a drum with special grooves.
After replacing the gearbox, it is necessary to assemble everything in the reverse order and you can enjoy the reanimated mechanism. The gear motor is inexpensive and its replacement is quite simple.
Before assembly, carefully inspect and lubricate the cable. If after that the driver’s window does not work on the Kalina car, then it is recommended to check the amplifier tube. To completely lower the glass, rubber chippers are shortened.
Gear change
If the window is willingly lowered and refuses to go up, then gear changes will be required. The first operation is the dismantling of the upholstery along with the switch block. Next, unscrew the three nuts that hold the gear motor.
Then unscrew the nuts of the mechanism and the glass bolts, not forgetting to disconnect the block. Next, the gearbox is removed directly, the screws are unscrewed and the cover is removed. A gear is removed with a screwdriver, and its body must be thoroughly cleaned. The bearing as well as the worm should also be carefully lubricated. Then everything is going in reverse order.
If the power window does not work (Kalina hatchback is no exception), then after such a replacement it will certainly work, because the gear is one of the typical reasons for the failure of the mechanism.
If all these measures did not help, then they change the whole mechanism completely together with the motor. It is not so difficult to dismantle, the main thing is to buy a high-quality mechanism. Parts on sale may differ from those installed at the factory.
Cost
How much is the new window lift for Kalina? The price of the original mechanism is 1,500 rubles. You can also purchase analogues. For example, the LSA power window motor can be purchased for 500 rubles.
Conclusion
So, we found out the reasons why the window regulator does not work on the domestic Lada Kalina car. As you can see, even a novice motorist can solve this damage. Moreover, spare parts for Kalina can be found in any area of your city.