Replacing the steering column switch in a VAZ 2110 yourself

How to replace the steering column switch on a VAZ 2110

Replacing the steering column switch in a VAZ 2110 is carried out for the following reason: this element of the car is not as beautiful and functional as on foreign cars. On a VAZ 2110, replacing the steering column switch can be easily done on your own. You just need to follow the instructions and do everything in accordance with it.

Modification of the steering columns on the VAZ 2110

Refinement of steering columns

If the driver is not interested in the replacement process itself, but only needs to eliminate the clicking of the steering column switches, then we can advise simply carrying out modifications.

Eliminating clicks

So:

• We remove the switches from the VAZ 2110. Usually, no difficulties arise in this process.
• We disassemble the steering columns by snapping off the top cover with a screwdriver (small size).
• We find a small slide inside the switch (it is this that is responsible for the loud switching).
• Now you need to find a suitable rubber, for example, a car door seal (old and no longer needed). This very piece of rubber will need to be glued to the points of contact between the scenes.

Advice. To make the switching happen more smoothly, it is recommended to slightly file the plastic bump. We try to make the tip more rounded, otherwise it will jump. If this cannot be done, then you can use another method: weaken the spring.

• Let's put everything back together.
• We cover the switch body with some kind of vibration material. It is recommended to do the same with the steering shaft casing.

Closing the openings of the steering column switches

Openings can be closed easily and simply

Sitting behind the wheel of a VAZ 2110, you cannot help but notice the large gaps located near the steering column switches. This looks very unaesthetic and not at all practical. Let's try to close them:

• Take a piece of black carpet.
• We cover the steering column switch with Moment glue.
• We wait until the required time dries.
• We glue the carpet directly onto the steering column switch, closing the gap.

Note. It is not necessary to use only carpet. If you don’t have it, then you can take a piece of modelin or even an old felt boot.

You can easily replace the switch yourself, following the instructions. Thus, it will be possible to save the price of services in specialized workshops. During the work process, it is recommended to study photo and video materials.

Possible causes of wiper malfunction

The causes of windshield wiper malfunction can be either mechanical or electrical. We start troubleshooting first with the fuse, and then we disassemble the rest.

Mechanical problems may include the following symptoms:

1. When the windshield wiper is turned on, you can hear the wiper motor running, but the blades do not move. This may primarily be caused by a loose or loose nut that secures the crank to the gearbox axle.
2. If the brushes do not work synchronously, the reason may be the driver - its fastening nut has become loose.

Windshield wiper diagram for VAZ 2110

Electrical faults have the following symptoms:

1. The brushes do not occupy an extreme position, they stop anywhere and move slowly. The cause may be the ring switch. In this case, you need to bend the contacts. If this does not help, you need to replace the wiper motor assembly, as it is sold with a gearbox.
2. The intermittent mode is turned on, and the brushes work continuously, then the problem is in the relay, it needs to be replaced. If the replacement does not help, then it is likely that the contacts on the limit switch have oxidized or burnt.
3. If, when you turn on the windshield wiper, the windshield wipers and armature do not work, then the blades may have frozen. Another reason could be a burnt anchor.
4. The electric motor does not work, but the fuses are good. In this case, it is necessary to check the contacts that the wiper drive has, as well as the motor. It is possible that the VAZ windshield wiper blades are stuck or the armature is burnt out.

Checking and replacing steering column switches VAZ 2110 1996+

7.8.7. Checking and replacing steering column switches

Turn signal and headlight switch type 69.3709

Windshield wiper and washer switch type 70.3709

Steering column switch lever positions

Contact closure at different positions of the turn signal and headlight switch levers

Numbers of closed contacts

Steering column switch VAZ 2110, VAZ 2111, VAZ 2112

2110, 2111, 2112

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Steering column switch

Instructions for repairing electrical equipment of Lada 2110, checking and troubleshooting vehicle devices. Replacement of parts for VAZ 2111, VAZ 2112, VAZ 2110. Steering column switch Description of devices and equipment of the VAZ 2110, VAZ 2111, VAZ 2112 electrical equipment repair diagrams, testing and adjustment

It consists of a connector secured with a clamp to the VAZ 2110 steering gear shaft bracket and two switches. The left switch controls the turn signals and headlights, while the right switch controls the washer and windshield wipers. On the connector of the VAZ 2111 steering column switch there are spring-loaded contacts for the sound signal.

Closed contacts of the steering column switch

1 – lever for switching direction indicators and headlights. If, with the ignition on, the lever is in position: I – the direction indicators are off; the low beam of the headlights is on if the headlights are energized by the external lighting switch; II – left turn indicators are on (not fixed position) III – left turn indicators are on (fixed position) IV – right turn indicators are on (not fixed position) V – right turn indicators are on (fixed position) VI – (self) high beam is on headlights on, regardless of the position of the external lighting switch VAZ 2112 (not fixed position) VII – (pull) the high beam headlights are turned on if the external lighting switch energizes the headlights (fixed position)

2 – switch lever for windshield wipers and washers. If the lever is in position: I – the windshield wiper is off II – the intermittent operating mode of the windshield wiper on the VAZ 2110 is switched on (not fixed position) III – the intermittent operating mode of the windshield wiper is switched on (fixed position) IV – the first speed of the windshield wiper is switched on V – the second speed of the windshield wiper is turned on VI – (towards itself, regardless of the position of the lever) the windshield washer is turned on (not a fixed position) VII* – the rear window wiper is turned on (fixed position) VIII* – the rear window washer is additionally turned on (not a fixed position )

Electrical equipment VAZ 2110, VAZ 2111, VAZ 2112

Accumulator battery

Car battery VAZ 2110, VAZ 2111, VAZ 2112

Ignition switch

Ignition switch VAZ 2110, VAZ 2111, VAZ 2112

Steering columns from Kalina, Priora and Chevy Niva

Note. On the VAZ 2110 you can easily and simply install switches from Lada Kalina, Chevrolet Niva or some foreign cars.

Features you need to know about

Replacing the steering column switch for a VAZ 2110

Let's look at some features of steering column switches from other cars that we want to install in the VAZ 2110:

• The main thing is the connector, which must match the VAZ 2110 and then there will be no problems.
• It is also recommended to pay special attention to the shape of the switch. For example, the steering column shifters from the Priora become further from the steering wheel than the tenth shift paddles. In this case, you have to lengthen the steering shaft or install another one from the same Kalina.

Steering column switches VAZ 2110

Note. There is another way: bend the steering column switch and cut off the excess part, and then glue it at a different angle, but this is not entirely correct. We need to think about safety, but a glued-on steering column does not fit in with this. Therefore, if we change the steering columns from Priora, Kalina or Niva, we will have to put up with a large distance of levers.

Conventional DIY installation of steering column stalks

• Disconnect the positive wire from the battery.
• Now remove the lower steering column casing by unscrewing the 7 fastening screws.
• Lower the steering column down.
• Remove the upper steering column casing.

VAZ 2110 replacement of steering column switches

• We find two plastic clips and squeeze them to remove the windshield wiper switch (see Replacing windshield wipers on a VAZ 2110 on your own) from the base.
• Disconnect the block with wires.
• We now remove the turn signal and headlight switch, again, squeezing the two plastic clips.

Checking and replacing steering column switches

1. Repair manuals
2. Repair manual for VAZ 2110 (Lada) 1996+.
3. Checking and replacing steering column switches

7.8.7. Checking and replacing steering column switches

Turn signal and headlight switch type 69.3709

Windshield wiper and washer switch type 70.3709

Steering column switch lever positions

* Non-fixed position. Contact closure at different positions of the windshield wiper and washer switch lever

* Unfixed position Download information from page

Wipers VAZ 2107

The vehicle is operated in different climatic and road conditions. For safe and comfortable movement, the driver must have good visibility of the road situation, i.e. the windshield must always be clean. Windshield wipers provide mechanical cleaning of the windshield from dirt and sediment, improving visibility and increasing safety. We will consider possible problems with this mechanism and ways to eliminate them in more detail.

Principle of operation

The work of the wipers is quite simple and consists of the following sequence of actions:

1. The driver selects the desired operating mode of the windshield wipers using the steering column switch.
2. The entire windshield cleaning mechanism is driven by a motor.
3. The wipers move across the glass left and right at the selected speed, cleaning the surface.
4. When the mechanism is no longer needed, the steering column switch returns to its original position.

Wiring diagram for the wipers and windshield washer of the VAZ 2107: 1 - thermo-bimetallic fuse;
2 — windshield wiper gearmotor; 3 — electric motor for windshield washer; 4 — mounting block; 5 — washer switch in the three-lever switch; 6 — wiper switch in a three-lever switch; 7 — windshield wiper relay; 8 — ignition switch; Find out more about glass on the VAZ-2107: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/stekla/lobovoe-steklo-vaz-2107.html

Components

The windshield wiper consists of the following main elements:

• lever mechanism (trapezoid);
• electric motor;
• relay;
• brushes

Trapezoid

One of the important elements in the windshield wiper mechanism is the trapezoid. On almost all cars this part is the same, and the difference lies only in the methods of fastening, the size and shape of the elements. The functioning of the trapezoid consists of transmitting rotational motion from the electric motor to the wipers, as well as ensuring the synchronous movement of the latter for high-quality glass cleaning. The trapezoid consists of rods, a body and a hinge.

Trapezoid design: 1 - crank; 2 - short thrust; 3 — joint of rods; 4 — rollers of the windshield wiper mechanism; 5 - long pull

Motor

The electric motor of the windshield wipers of the VAZ “Seven” is made as a single unit with a gearbox and is one of the main links of the mechanism in question. The motor consists of a stator with permanent magnets and an armature with an elongated shaft, at the end of which a screw is threaded. The purpose of this unit is to ensure the movement of the blades along the windshield. The device is considered reliable and fails very rarely.

Wiper relay

On classic Zhiguli cars, the windshield wiper has two operating modes - fast and intermittent with an interval of 4-6 seconds. It is to ensure intermittent operation that the RS 514 breaker relay is designed. Delayed activation of the wipers is used during light rain, when too frequent operation of the windshield wipers is not required, and when the mechanism is completely turned off, the glass is gradually covered with small drops of precipitation and needs to be cleaned. The product is connected to the general wiring using a four-pin connector. On the VAZ 2107, the breaker relay is located on the driver’s side on the left side panel under the plastic trim.

The wiper relay ensures intermittent operation of the mechanism

Brushes

Almost all passenger cars use two windshield wiper blades. On the “seven”, elements with a length of 33 cm are installed from the factory. Longer brushes can be installed, but a greater load will be placed on the electric motor, which will lead not only to slower operation of the mechanism, but also to possible failure of the motor.

The VAZ 2107 is equipped with brushes 33 cm long from the factory.