Replacing the ignition lock VAZ 2110 with your own hands

Egnition lock- plays an important role in the "life" of the car, faulty ignition switch will not allow the engine to be started, therefore, it is unlikely that it will be possible to go far in such a car. Among other things, the ignition lock plays the role of protecting the car, like any lock, it obeys only the one who has the key, but nowadays even sophisticated anti-theft systems do not stop car thieves, let alone some simple one ignition lock VAZ 2110 which today, in fact, will be discussed.

Actually, egnition lock is nothing more than a breaker that opens or closes the groups of contacts necessary for the operation of the engine, a malfunction of this unit will increase the chances of stealing your car, and also create a lot of trouble for you at the most inopportune moment.

Replacing the ignition lock VAZ 2110 produced for the following reasons:

After ;
When the owner of the car has lost their key;
In case of failure of the contact group.

The car may not start due to poor contact, which can be checked quite easily. To do this, it is enough to disconnect the negative terminal on, and remove the lower casing on the steering column. Then you need to disconnect the contacts and check using an ohmmeter. The tested contacts must have zero resistance, but if this is not the case, it is necessary.

Replacing the ignition lock VAZ - larva or contact group

Replacing the ignition switch VAZ 2110 a new one is necessary only if it is completely out of order or has serious mechanical damage; in other cases, you can try to replace the failed parts of the lock. If you just need to restore egnition lock, for example, after they tried to steal the car or in the case when the key began to turn badly in the keyhole, then most likely it will be possible to limit ourselves to only partial repairs, that is, replacing the cylinder of the ignition lock. Replacing failed elements is quite simple, and every motorist with minimal skills can cope with it.

From the tool you will need:

Hammer;
Screwdriver;
Chisel;
The key is at "10".

Replacing the ignition lock VAZ 2110 step by step instructions

The first thing that is necessary before changing the ignition switch of the VAZ 2110 is to turn off the power to the car. To do this, disconnect the negative terminal on the battery, then remove the steering column cover. In order to facilitate the procedure for replacing the cylinder, it is necessary to remove the ignition lock, then replace the faulty working cylinder and put the lock back.

If we talk from a financial point of view, then we can say that the replacement of the contact group is the most profitable. The principle of disassembly is somewhat similar to the previous one, you also have to remove the cover and the lock. In order to avoid unpleasant moments, I advise you to disconnect the contact group and mark all removed wires, this will allow you to avoid confusion and save your time. Some cars have a retaining ring in the contact block that you need an awl to remove. After replacing the contact group, do not forget to return the retaining ring to its place.

Replacing the ignition lock VAZ 2110

To replace the ignition lock of the VAZ 2110 also does not require any extra abilities, however, if you do not know some of the nuances, you can tinker a lot and suffer.

The ignition switch is replaced in this way:

1. When replacing, use special bolts with breakaway heads, which some motorists advise to replace with twenty-mm M6 bolts, citing the fact that such bolts are easier to remove in case of need to re- repair of the ignition lock... Of course, it is so, but there is another side of the coin, making it easier to disassemble the ignition lock, you personally reduce the level of safety and anti-theft protection of your car. 2. In order to loosen the tightening of the bolts, you will need a chisel, using it you should be extremely careful not to accidentally chop off the bolt head;

3. Before replace the ignition switch VAZ 2110, insert the key into it and turn it to the "I" position, this is necessary so that the latch locking mechanism of the steering shaft enters the lock case.

4. After that, you can put the ignition lock on the steering column, and fix it with a bracket, tighten it with new fixing bolts.

5. After removing the key from the keyhole, be sure to make sure that the steering shaft locking mechanism is working properly. In case of failure of the shaft lock, after a full turn of the steering wheel, it will be necessary to adjust the position of the ignition lock on the steering column until the lock latch enters the groove on the steering shaft. 6. At the end of the adjustment, and the locking mechanism is working, using a "10" spanner wrench, carefully tighten the bolts until their heads come off.