How to change or repair the ignition switch on a Lada Kalina

What problems does the Kalina ignition switch have?

The ignition switch on the Lada Kalina is a contact group with a cylinder that turns only when the appropriate key is used. When you turn the key, the contact group turns, which closes certain circuits - first the ignition is turned on, then the starter. Simultaneously with turning the key, the steering shaft locking pin moves away.

This mechanism is characterized by the following malfunctions:

• the ignition turns on, but the starter does not turn on;
• the starter does not turn on the first time;
• nothing happens when you turn the key;
• the lock does not turn;
• the key is stuck in the ignition.

As a rule, if the starter or ignition fails, the contact group may be to blame. The contacts oxidize and the circuit stops working.

However, the ignition switch is far from the only reason for these phenomena. There may also be problems with the immobilizer. Therefore, it is important to make the correct diagnosis.

Mechanical problems, such as when the key gets stuck in the lock, occur much less frequently, but they are the ones that cause the most panic among car owners.

In any case, if the ignition switch malfunctions, it must be replaced immediately.

Remote control power supply

The key contains a lithium battery, which is powered by 3 V. If the power supply is normal, then the diode on the key should light up for a short time when you press any button. If there are more flashes or no flashes at all, then you should change the power supply in the key. To do this, unscrew the screw, which is located on the back side of the power buttons. The halves are separated, the board is removed from the case and the battery is replaced. It is important to observe the polarity of the element. Assembly occurs in reverse order.

What to do if a key is stuck in the lock and other problems

There is a very rare malfunction - the key gets stuck in the ignition switch of the Lada Kalina. The car owner can neither unlock the steering wheel nor start the car. As a result, the car becomes immobilized.

This can happen for two reasons:

1. The lock is defective - it begins to jam due to manufacturing errors.
2. The key is defective or its copy is incorrect.

Keys are often lost. Car owners, in order to save on the original, turn to the services of people who know how to make spare parts. The result is not the copy that the castle needs.

However, the key cannot unexpectedly get stuck tightly. The malfunction first manifests itself in the form of rare jams, which are eliminated by rocking the key from side to side.

Below is a table that tells you what to do in case of various ignition switch malfunctions:

The car owner can replace the faulty ignition switch himself. However, it is important to be able to choose it correctly.

How to select a lock for a Lada Kalina

There are two ways to replace the ignition switch and this leads to two selection methods:

1. Officially, using the key tag.
2. Replacement of all car locks.

When a car owner buys a car, he is given two keys with a special metal tag with a number. Using this number you can restore the factory key or even the ignition switch. This is the official replacement method and can be done at your dealer. It is less expensive and simpler.

Another option is that both keys or the tag are lost. In this case, you will need a new set of locks with new keys. This method is more expensive and will require additional replacements of larvae.

If you have chosen the second method, then it would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the list of manufacturers of ignition lock and door lock kits for the Lada Kalina:

After selecting the desired lock, you can begin replacing faulty elements.

Why does the immobilizer not work and how to fix it?

The main reasons for immobilizer failure are:

1. The control unit is disabled and the key and vehicle are out of sync. A reactivation procedure is usually sufficient to resolve these faults.
2. Liquid entering the unit. In this case, the device will need to be removed from the machine and dried. If the system subsequently does not recover, the disk must be replaced.
3. The power fuse is faulty. The immobilizer is powered by a 10 ampere (on Kalina 1) or 15 ampere (on Kalina 2) fuse installed in the mounting block in the instrument panel. If after replacing the fuse the device does not work or the fuse fails again, the vehicle must be towed to a service center for a thorough diagnosis.

How to change the ignition switch on a Lada Kalina with your own hands

When replacing the ZZ on Kalina, you must take into account that the new keys do not have the required immobilizer chip. If at least one old key has been preserved, the chip from it must be removed and replaced with a new one.

As a rule, a key with a red chip (training) is saved. Using it, you can train the chip of the second new key.

Another option to train the key is to call an appropriate specialist who will clean the EEPROM of the injection ECU and flash the data of the new keys. Without all these manipulations it is impossible to start the car!

Procedure for replacing the lock:

1. Remove the steering column cover.
2. Disconnect the connector with the ignition switch power wires.
3. Disconnect the small immobilizer receiving antenna connector.
4. Remove the four bolts securing the lock and remove it.
5. Install a new lock with new breakout bolts.
6. Break off the bolt heads and perform further assembly in reverse order.

The hardest part is removing the old lock. For this you will need a good chisel. After all, the bolts that are to be unscrewed have no heads. This is done to prevent theft.

Using a chisel and hammer, you need to break off all four bolts and unscrew them.

Training procedure

Carrying out the training procedure leads to the following consequences:

• the engine control controller activates the anti-theft function if it has not been activated;
• the system changes its password to a new one chosen at random;
• a new system password is written into the training key;
• all remote controls that were previously trained are erased from memory;
• The codes of those remote control units that were trained in this training procedure are stored in memory.

The training procedure is applied in the following cases:

• activating the anti-theft function in the controller (for example, in a new car or replacing a faulty controller);
• erasing old and training new remote controls if lost;
• changing the system password if the owner admits that his system password may have been read (for example, when selling a car from one owner to another)
• remote control training when replacing a faulty immobilizer with a new one.

Only new remote control units or those that were previously trained using the training key used in this training procedure can be trained. It is impossible to learn a remote control key from another car into your car.

Please note: Due to the importance of the training key, it is not recommended to use it for everyday use and should be kept in a safe place. Before starting the training procedure, fill the car with at least 10 liters of gasoline, so as not to get confused by squeaks

Before starting the training procedure, fill the car with at least 10 liters of gasoline so as not to get confused by the squeaks.

How to program new keys for Lada Kalina

This process is called immobilizer training. Its purpose is to write new key chips into the ECU memory in case the old ones are lost. This is relevant after replacing locks, keys, etc.

You need to perform the following procedure:

1. Close all doors. Turn on the ignition and wait 6 seconds.
2. Turn off the ignition. The immobilizer indicator on the panel will begin to blink quickly, confirming the start of the learning procedure.
3. Pull out the red key and insert a new one, turn on the ignition. Wait for three beeps from the buzzer.
4. We wait until the buzzer gives two more signals and turn off the ignition.
5. If you need to train another key, then repeat steps 3 and 4. After completing training, insert the training key again for 5 seconds while the indicator is flashing and wait for three beeps. After this, two more signals should sound after some time.
6. Turn off the ignition.
7. We wait until the buzzer beeps once.
8. Turn off the ignition for 2-3 seconds and turn it off.
9. The hazard warning lights will flash and the horn will sound.
10. Turn off the ignition and remove the learning key.
11. We wait more than 10 seconds, then turn on the ignition with a new key.
12. We wait 6 seconds and try to start the engine, if it fails, then turn off the ignition again, wait 10 seconds and repeat this procedure.

Keys with a built-in remote control for electric locks are registered in the same way.

Let's sum it up

Upon completion of the entire list of manipulations, this chip key can be considered trained. Sometimes the first attempt, when the key is trained, may not bring the expected result. You should not despair, because if you repeat the procedure, the situation is guaranteed to improve. And now you know how to register the key correctly.

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