Do-it-yourself ignition switch replacement

Perhaps the most annoying of all malfunctions are those in which it is impossible to revive the car engine. Well, if they are easily eliminated. These problems include the failure of the ignition switch. The reasons for the breakdown of this node are actually few, here they are:

• wear of the internal filling;
• wear or oxidation of contacts;
• Hacking attempt;
• jamming of the larva;
• loss of all keys.

Below we will consider instructions on how to change a faulty ignition switch. Moreover, first we’ll talk about how to change a broken lock on a VAZ classic, and then we’ll touch on other cars.

Just a preliminary note that the main rule of working with electrical components is that before starting manipulations, it is necessary to disconnect the battery terminals!

How to reset the VAZ activation mechanism

Consider first how to change a broken ignition switch on a VAZ 2107. We will need:

• wrenches;
• screwdrivers.

We start by being near the driver's seat.

1. Remove the top and bottom steering column covers.
2. If there is no electrical circuit of the car, we write down the colors and the location of the connected wires. Then we disconnect these wires.
3. Unscrew two screws.
4. After inserting the key, turn it to the "0" mark.
5. We press the latch on the side with a thin sting of a small screwdriver.
6. Pulling the key, we remove the larva assembly.
7. The new element is installed in the reverse order.

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This completes the procedure. If you need to figure out how to change a faulty ignition switch on a VAZ 2106, just refer to the same instructions. And the answer to the question of how to change a jammed lock on a VAZ 2105 will sound the same - you need to familiarize yourself with the above technology.

And now let's try to figure out how to change a broken lock on a VAZ 2109.

Let's cook:

• wrenches;
• screwdrivers.

Here's what you need to do.

1. The battery must be disconnected a priori. Having unscrewed the fasteners, we unfasten the two parts of the steering column casing and remove them.
2. We remove the lining from the larva.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness.
4. We unscrew the screws securing the clip.
5. After inserting the key, turn the larva to the risk "0".
6. We remove the clip along with the key.
7. We install the new one along the way.

This is the generally accepted mechanism, which at the same time explains how to change the ignition switch on a VAZ 2110 car. You just need to remember that the “tens” use special anti-theft bolts to secure the assembly, which can only be torn off with a chisel and unscrewed with pliers.

Approximately the same way you can change the broken lock on the Prior. For this process you will need:

• wrenches;
• screwdrivers;
• chisel, hammer and pliers.

You need to act like this.

1. Remove steering column trim.
2. Remove the sealing ring from the assembly.
3. Disconnect the cable harness connector.
4. Prying off the immobilizer block with a screwdriver from the side, disconnect it as well.
5. Using a chisel, break off the secret bolts with tear-off heads and unscrew them with pliers.
6. Insert the key, turn to the "1" mark.
7. Remove the bracket and clip with the key.
8. Installing a new element is done in reverse order. Breakaway head bolts are used again.

By the way, it is not necessary to completely update the entire node. In some cases, only the replacement of the contact group of the node is required. But how to change the idle contact group of the ignition switch? To do this, after dismantling the node, it is enough to detach it from the larva, then attach a new one.


A little differently, you will have to follow the instructions describing how to change a faulty ignition switch on a VAZ 2114. Although the tools used are the same.

1. After removing the decorative overlay "Lada", unscrew the cover of the sound signal.
2. Unscrew the central nut and remove the steering wheel from the slots.
3. Remove plastic steering column covers.
4. Disconnect the wire blocks.
5. Insert the key and turn to the "0" position.
6. Using a chisel, break off the old bolts. Remove the broken knot.
7. The installation of a new clip is done in the reverse order.

As you can see, the process is somewhat different from the previous ones. Interestingly, the instructions on how to change the failed ignition switch on the Passat B3 will resemble the technology from the VAZ 2114. The Passat also needs to first dismantle the steering wheel.

What to do with Kalina and Niva

Consider now how to replace a broken lock on Kalina. For this you will need:

• screwdriver;
• hammer, chisel.

The actions are like this.

1. On Kalina, when removing the column cover, it is necessary to pull out the handle for adjusting the position of the steering wheel.
2. You also need to remove the sealing ring of the cage.
3. Next, you need to disconnect the immobilizer block and the node block.
4. Again, with the help of a chisel, the clip fastening bolts are unscrewed. Here are four of them.
5. We remove the defective element along with the bracket.
6. We install a new node, moving back step by step. We use again bolts with a broken head.

All this technology, if desired, can be studied in a video called "how to change the ignition switch on Kalina." Interestingly, a video on the topic “how to change a lock on a Gazelle” will look very similar, since the processes are similar.

Now we will discuss the procedure that reveals how to change a faulty ignition switch on a Niva. This process is carried out by analogy with the classic VAZ. They take a screwdriver.


Do the following.

1. Unfasten and remove the steering column trim.
2. Disconnect the wires, remembering their position.
3. Unscrew two fasteners.
4. After inserting the key, fixing it at the “0” mark, and also drowning the latch on the side with a screwdriver, remove the clip.
5. The new node is installed in the reverse order.

A couple of remarks and the price of reinstallation

Sometimes it happens that a motorist has changed the ignition switch, but the car will not start. Most likely, such a nuisance occurs due to incorrect connection of wires, especially for the classic VAZ.

However, if, nevertheless, the motorist does not count on his own strength, you can perform the above operation in a car service. And how much it will cost is indicated in the following table.

Here are the averaged data. In reality, the price will differ, it strongly depends on the level of complexity of the work, on the brand of the car.

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