Changing the generator regulator relay on a Lada Kalina with your own hands

The first generation was produced in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 under the internal serial numbers
VAZ-1117, VAZ-1118, VAZ-1119
with sedan, hatchback, and station wagon bodies. In this article we will show a description of fuses and relays of the 1st generation Lada Kalina with block diagrams and photographs. Note the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter.

The design of the blocks and the purpose of the elements in them may differ from those presented and depend on the year of manufacture and level of equipment of your Lada Kalina. Check the description with yours, printed on the back of the protective cover, or other technical documentation.

Location of relays and fuses in Kalina

Another type of mounting block

Purpose of the relay in the Lada Kalina interior

Signs of faulty fuses

The following signs may indicate that they are the culprit:

• Despite the fact that the battery is charged and the power system is operational, the units do not work;
• The temperature in the modules of the mounting block has increased;
• There is a burning smell in the cabin;
• Indicators for the engine, transmission or power supply system located on the dashboard indicate the presence of malfunctions.

If you observe one of the symptoms, the first thing to check is the mounting block.

Location of additional fuses in Lada Kalina

Three additional fuses and a diagnostic connector in the Lada Kalina are located under the central panel.

Purpose of fuses

Removal and replacement process

To replace blown fuses and broken relays, you will need plastic tweezers or needle-nose pliers/long-nose pliers.

Under the hood

The procedure is as follows:

1. Turn off the ignition and open the hood.
2. Remove the cover from the unit by pulling it up.
3. Pull out the required fuse and insert a new one.
4. Check the operation of the protected device. If the fuse link immediately burns out, you need to find and eliminate the cause of the short circuit.
5. Close the block with a lid.

Location of additional relays Lada Kalina

Additional relays are located on the right side of the center console (otherwise near the passenger's left foot). By unscrewing the center console cover and removing it, you can get to the bolt that holds the metal strip with the relay:

By pulling out the strip you can see all the relays and one fuse.

Causes of fuse failure

This usually happens for the following reasons:

• Late technical inspection;
• The use of spare parts that are not suitable for a given car model or are not original and are made of low quality;
• Installation is not according to the rules;
• Mechanical damage;
• Short circuit of the contact circuit;
• Damage to the insulation of fuses and contacts;
• Oxidation of contacts;
• The terminal blocks are not fastened securely enough;
• Moisture ingress or condensation.

Knowing the main causes of potential problems, you can avoid them with the help of preventive measures.

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If malfunctions occur related to the operation of electrical accessories on the Lada Kalina, do not rush to get into the mechanical part. Maybe the problem lies in the combustion of fuses. But not all motorists know where the Lada Kalina fuse box is located and their markings.

Main block

The main block with fuses and relays is located under the instrument panel on the driver's side, behind the protective cover.

Scheme Option 1

Scheme Option 2

Description of fuses

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Fuse number 20 at 15A is responsible for the cigarette lighter.

Relay purpose

Recommendations for caring for fuses

The main preventive measures look like this:

• Purchasing only high-quality, preferably original, fuses;
• Careful comparison of information from sellers’ catalogs with those specified in the car’s owner’s manual;
• Use the services of only certified service stations for high-quality installation of fuses and relays;
• Regularly check the contact insulation for damage.

These simple measures will help to significantly extend the life of the elements of the mounting block.

Mounting block in the engine compartment

A set of fuses is indicated for the “luxury” version. In other versions, individual fuses from this set may not be used.

Fuses located in the fuse box of the engine compartment of a car with the ERA-GLONASS function (in a variant):

Attention!

The relay and fuse diagram may differ depending on the configuration and production date of the vehicle. Current diagrams of the mounting block are presented in the operating manual for the date of manufacture of the car (download from the official website for a hatchback or station wagon).

Let us remind you that you will find other useful instructions in the section Repair and operation of Lada Kalina 2.

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Basic information about the electrical circuit

The main fuse box in Kalina 2 is located to the left of the steering column and is covered with a plastic cover. On the inside there is a label with a printed diagram of the location of the parts.

Main unit located to the left of the steering column

Note that the “Lux” uses one set of relays, while in the “Normal/Standard” configurations it is slightly different. Relay “K5” is missing in both sets, and part “K6” may be missing in the “Standard” version. Fuse sets, in turn, may or may not contain element “F3” (automatic transmission fuse).

You can remove fuses only with special pliers, which you will find under the cover of the main unit.

Why do fuses blow and what are the symptoms?

Fuses never blow without a reason, and the Lada Kalina is no exception. Fuse links protect circuits from the following faults:

1. Short circuit.
2. Overload.

The task of the fuse is to save the electrical circuit: wiring, consumers and to prevent a fire caused by melting of wires or other parts of the electrical circuit.

A short circuit is one of the reasons for the melting of the insert, which most often occurs due to damage to the wires, a short circuit of the “plus” to body ground, or during an accident, as a result of which the harness or a separate wire was cut by a part of the body.

Overloads can be caused by the simultaneous operation of many consumers or when using low-quality compressors to inflate tires, powered from the cigarette lighter.

There is another reason, which occurs extremely rarely - the use of Chinese fuse-links, the operating current of which is slightly lower than that provided by the electrical circuit. Despite the fact that 15A may be indicated on the insert body, in fact, this figure may be lowered to 10.

The symptom of a blown fuse is complete failure of the consumer. For example, if the cigarette lighter does not work, then in 90% of cases, a blown fuse is to blame. To make sure of this, just open the lid, take out the fuse-link, guided by the table, and check its integrity. If this cannot be done visually, you can use a multimeter in dial mode.

A serviceable fuse should ring, but a blown fuse will show an open circuit on the device. If replacing the insert does not help, you will have to diagnose the fuse box or look for the problem elsewhere.

It is prohibited to use wire to repair the fuse! This may cause the wiring in the vehicle to catch fire.

List of contact relays

If we open the main fuse box of Kalina 2, we will see a set of electrical relay housings. There are no other blocks containing relays in the car. We list the elements used in the “Lux” package (21927/21947):

• K1: radiator fan relay;
• K2: relay switching on door locks;
• K3: additional starter relay;
• K4: additional relay (switches current 50A);
• K6: wiper relay;
• K7: relay that turns on the high beam;
• K8: signal relay;
• K9: relay that turns on the low beam;
• K10: rear window heater relay;
• K11: main ignition relay;
• K12: relay turning on the fuel pump;
• K13: additional relay;
• K14: radiator fan relay 3;
• K15: windshield heater relay 1;
• K16: windshield heater relay 2;
• K17: relay that turns on the air conditioning compressor.

The pliers that you will find in the Kalina 2 fuse box will be of two types. “Large” ones are intended for dismantling relays K1-K6, as well as K13-K17.

You can compare the layout of elements in “Lux” and in “Norm/Standard”:

Let's consider the data relevant for the “Normal/Standard” configurations:

• K1-K12: as above;
• K13: radiator fan relay 3;
• K14: windshield heater relay 1;
• K15: windshield heater relay 2;
• K16: air conditioning compressor relay.

The last list is also relevant for Kalina Cross Norma. And in more expensive trim levels of the crossover, the “Lux” scheme will probably be used.

Cars LADA KALINA 2192, 2194 with engines VAZ-11186, VAZ-21116, VAZ-21126, VAZ-21127 produced in 2013, 2014, 2015 were considered.

Location of the fuse box in the passenger compartment.

To access the fuses, you need to remove the shield by prying its edge.

In the special connectors of the block there are tweezers for replacing fuses (A) and tweezers for replacing relays (B).

Layout of fuses and relays in the block.

Ignition coils, fuel injectors, engine control unit, radiator fan relay