I remember quite a long time ago, about 5 years ago, when I didn’t have Kalina, I read an article in the magazine “Behind the Wheel.” And there they called the signal one of the sore points of our car.
- Journalists called the first drawback of the Kalina signal its difficulty in removing it, and moreover, to dismantle it, according to them, it was first necessary to remove the front bumper.
- The second problem was again related to the location of the signal. They said that due to dirt, water and snow, it constantly breaks down.
I would like to make a refutation of all these “blunders” of the editors of this publication. I don’t know how it is with them, but my Kalina has already safely covered almost 50,000 km and so far there have been no problems with this device. As for withdrawal, here they are also far from right. You can do this very simply and without unnecessary problems on your own. I’ll tell you below if anyone doesn’t know yet.
Tools for this repair will be needed to a minimum, namely:
- Socket wrench size 13 (open-end wrench as a last resort)
- crosshead screwdriver
How to remove the signal without touching the front bumper
To do this, you need to remove two radiator grilles, upper and lower (which is located under the license plate). First, remove the bottom; the photo shows the approximate location of the fastening screws:
In addition to the bolts, it is also secured with latches that need to be bent down a little. When you shoot, I think you'll figure it out.
Next, remove the top grille, which is attached to three self-tapping screws and also to two side latches. You can read more about this here.
After this, you can freely reach the sound signal through the upper hole. To avoid any doubt, the photo below shows everything clearly:
To remove the signal from Kalina, you need to unscrew the top mounting nut with a size 13 wrench. Of course, there is not a lot of space to work, but you won’t have to make any special efforts, so you can easily do it.
After which you can easily remove the signal from the stud of its fastener:
And we release it out through the lower hole where we removed the lining:
Now it is enough to disconnect the plug by simply pulling it lightly:
And all the repairs. The signal is safely removed, and is installed in the reverse order if it needs to be replaced.
If you need to adjust the sound tone, there is a small bolt on the back that can be tightened in any direction to achieve the desired result.
Personally, in my case, I had to loosen this bolt a little and the signal began to work louder. And before that it was buzzing like an old lawn.
How to change the brake light bulb on Kalina
Biggest change
viburnum light bulb
as a change for a viburnum light bulb? Drivers often have this widespread rumor. question, especially since more and more Lada Viburnum cars are appearing on domestic roads. It is reliable and easy to handle, and can be maintained by the owner. If it's a minor repair, you can do it yourself with minimal experience and a standard set of tools.
How to replace incandescent light bulbs?
The owner of the Lada is also dealing with the problem of replacing the light bulb with a viburnum. Let's talk about the headlights right away. They are a complex structural element, which is divided into headlights designed for low beam, high beam, you have dimensions and turn indicators. There is an option for surrender
faulty lamp, here the headlight remains on the car. When replacing the lamp, you must disconnect the terminal that contains the negative terminal of the battery.
Turn on the change
just if you follow the rules:
- The turn signal cartridge must be carefully turned to the left. Just rotate 45 degrees. Now it can be easily removed from the body.
- It's time to remove the light bulb: push it onto the surface, rotate it all the way, our client must follow the steps on the left and it will immediately leave the socket.
- Install the new lamp, doing what remains for our client to do the reverse steps.
How to change a brake light for Ford
Viburnum frets have their own order for replacing low beam lamps. The headlight is removed from the cover that protects it, so you need to pull on any of its blades. The next step is to disconnect the wires from the terminals in the lamp. Now you need to disengage the spring clip with several hooks and remove it, then remove the damaged lamp from the housing. You need to install a new one, starting from the end.
Tips for motorists
Voltage is supplied to the audio signal terminals on the Lada Kalina through the K3 switching relay located in the mounting block, and the electrical circuit is protected by a 20-amp fuse F6. This electrical circuit is controlled by the horn button located on the steering wheel.
If the sound signal fails to work, with the engine turned off, try turning it on; if you hear the click of the sound signal activation relay, then you can assume that fuse F6, the relay and the power button are in good condition. You can check this assumption by opening the mounting block and making sure that fuse F6 (20A) is intact.
Next, you will have to remove the upper and lower radiator trim to get to the horn installation location. It should be noted that it is located in a bad place, and it is inconvenient to get to it and, apparently, water gets on it when operating the car, which is why many Kalina owners have oxidized contacts on the horn plug. It is these contacts that need to be checked.
Types and causes of malfunctions
Statistics show that 70 percent of Lada Kalina car owners, to one degree or another, encounter problems associated with incorrect operation or complete failure of the horn. The fact is that the horn itself is installed between the radiator and the car body, so it is exposed to increased negative effects of an aggressive environment (dampness, high temperature, cold, icing). The main, main reason for the failure of the unit is the oxidation of contacts and conductive elements.
The most common reasons affecting performance:
- failure of the viburnum horn relay;
- rust of the internal elements of the speaker, which appears as a result of condensation;
- lack of contact on the movable ring of the power button;
- faulty viburnum horn fuse.
Diagnosis of the causes of the malfunction
If your sound signal does not work on Kalina, it is best to start checking its functionality with the fuse and relay, which are located in the mounting block. After the functionality has been checked, it is necessary to inspect and test the contacts of the horn itself using a multimeter. Quite often, the device for sending sound signals has various oxidations and contaminations, and before replacing it with a new product, it makes sense to disassemble and thoroughly clean all the component parts of the unit, especially in the places where the contact wires are connected.
How to fix a car horn, instructions for use
According to the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations and the list of faults presented therein, it is prohibited to operate a vehicle with a non-functioning sound signal.
An ordinary situation, let's say. Early morning, you are driving your car to work and suddenly, unexpectedly and shamelessly, you are “cut off” by a neighbor in the flow of traffic, wedging into your lane. Your further actions are naturally predictable, you immediately hit the brakes and hit the horn with your palm as hard as you can. But bad luck, instead of a powerful signal escaping from the depths of the car’s hood, there is deathly silence. Of course, you managed to avoid an accident, but you failed to warn the boor or just a sleepy, unwary driver. The morning didn't start out well as you had planned.
Of course, there are options and situations that are much worse, when a non-working sound signal led to truly tragic consequences. An inattentive pedestrian running onto the road, or a cyclist running out onto the road, or worse, any teenager or a very small child... A terrible situation, what is there to hide, which might not have happened if the car’s sound signal were working at that moment.
In this article, dear readers, we will figure out how to fix the signal yourself. Let's get started.
As a rule, the circuit of such a sound signal consists of the following elements: - the signal itself, the switch, the fuse and the relay. Battery voltage is supplied through the fuse to the relay coil and contacts. When you press the sound signal, the relay is activated and the electrical circuit is closed, and then the sound signal is activated. Some vehicles do not use such a relay, which means the voltage is supplied directly through the horn switch directly to the horn. In this article, dear friends, we will look at the possibilities of how you can check and repair each of the components of this simple system yourself.
How to install Volga signals on a LADA car
All cars have a device for producing sound signals (horn), but its sound does not always suit the owner. This is the main reason for replacing the standard horn with alternative options (for example, with a sound signal from the Volga). Let's look at this improvement in detail.
Nowadays, horns are usually used in pairs. One with a high tone, the other with a low tone. This provides strength and beauty of sound.
Will need to buy:
- A couple of sound signals from GAZ 3110 (article number for high tone - 22.3721, for low tone - 221.3721), approximate price 500 rubles;
- 4-pin relay 75.3777-10;
- Relay socket;
- Mounted fuse 10-15A;
- Single-core wire;
- Corrugation for wires;
- Terminals;
- Brackets/brackets for mounting sound signals (optional).
Installation and connection of a sound signal from the Volga is shown using the example of the Lada Vesta sedan. On other cars (for example, Lada Largus, Granta, Kalina, Priora, Niva 2121 or XRAY) all actions are performed in a similar way.
How to fix a broken horn
1. Purchase the necessary tools. To fix the signal on your car you will need the following: - a digital multimeter or a regular multimeter, protective gloves, a quick-release connection, a repair manual for your car, safety glasses, crimping pliers and wire strippers (can be replaced with a regular knife), and of course spare ones wires.
2. Locate the fuse box. First of all, you need to check whether the fuse or the relay itself has failed. The location of the fuses and their diagram can be found in the user manual. Typically, one fuse box is located in the dashboard on the driver's side and another one is located under the hood of the car.
Tip: -if you don’t have a car manual at hand, you can enter the model and year of your car in an online search, and then find circuit diagrams and manuals for fixing the signal on the Internet. There is a high probability that you will find what you are looking for there.
3. Finding the right fuse. Examine the diagram on the back of the fuse box and find the fuse number that matches the horn circuit.
Purpose:
The remote control is designed for remote control of locking and unlocking of car doors, turning on and off super-locking doors, turning on and off the alarm system, raising the windows, controlling the locking of the tailgate (trunk lid), and also as a coded electronic key for the APS-6 immobilizer
The remote control is mounted on the blade of the ignition switch key type 1118-3704010 and is designed to operate:
- with electrical package control unit 1118-6512010
- with driver's door module 1118-3763080, 2170-3763080-00/10
2) via transponder channel:
- with immobilizer control unit APS-6 2123-3840010-ХХ;
- with immobilizer control unit APS-6.1 1118-3840010-ХХ;
- with electrical package controller-2170-3763040.
