Stove VAZ 2107. Installation and repair of the interior heating system

A heating system that uses the heat of the coolant is responsible for heating the interior of the VAZ 2107. This scheme, recognized as optimal for cars with internal combustion engines, has been used in cars since the mid-20th century.

Like any car component, the VAZ 2107 stove may stop working. In winter, such a breakdown makes the car impossible to operate: the windows sweat or become covered with frost, which impairs visibility. For effective repairs, you need to have a good knowledge of the interior heating system.

Design and operation of the VAZ 2107 heating system

The system includes the following components:

Heater VAZ 2107, whose task is to heat the air. The main element of the heater is the radiator, through which coolant circulates.
A fan that directs heated air into the cabin. It is attached to the casing using elastic pads that dampen vibration.
Heater control system, including a fan button, handles and dampers for the heating mode control system.

The heating system works like this:

Through the grilles on the hood, air enters the air supply box located in the engine compartment near the windshield.

In the event of rain or downpour, the water is separated from the air and flows into the holes in the box. This allows you to use the stove in any weather, but until the radiator heats up, the air entering the cabin during rain will be damp.

The air flow is directed to the VAZ 2107 heater and heats up as it passes through the radiator. Heating is regulated using a tap, which regulates the amount of coolant passing through. The crane is controlled by a flexible rod attached to the control lever.

While driving, the air flow enters the engine compartment and the air independently enters the heater. When stopping or at low speed, an electric fan is used, controlled by a switch that has three positions: “off”, “full speed” and “low speed”. Reduced speed is achieved by turning on the electric motor through a resistor, which reduces the voltage on the motor winding.

After the radiator, the air enters the air ducts and exits through deflectors, which allow you to change the direction of flow. Warm air can be directed onto the windshield and side windows, under the feet of the driver and front passenger.

Control elements of the air flow from the VAZ 2107 stove:

Fan air distribution cover that regulates air flow.
Levers and handles that change the position of the air supply covers and dampers that regulate airflow.

Before repairing the VAZ 2107 stove, it is necessary to understand the causes of the malfunction.

Stove modernization

Very often, in parallel with the prevention of stove malfunctions and its settings, the driver modernizes the heating system for more efficient operation.

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Most often, for these purposes, the standard fan and resistor are replaced with products from the figure eight. The new fan is larger in size, due to which a larger amount of warm air is supplied, and the vehicle interior warms up faster. The new fan fits into the standard seat with virtually no modifications. It is only necessary to cut off one of the aerodynamic ridges from the impeller. After such improvements, it will also be necessary to replace the standard fan button with a product from the figure eight.

Sometimes, for better airflow of the driver’s side windows, additional small fans are installed in the deflectors. Such improvements, combined with preventive maintenance, will ensure comfort and warmth in the cabin even in the coldest times.

Malfunctions of the VAZ 2107 stove and how to eliminate them

If the VAZ 2107 stove does not heat up and when the heater is on, the air leaving the deflectors remains cold, the reasons may be as follows:

Airing the cooling system. This can happen when replacing antifreeze or repairing cooling system components. To restore heating, you need to remove the air plug.
The heater valve in the open position continues to shut off the line. The reason for this is a clogged faucet or the formation of scale in it due to the use of water in the system instead of antifreeze. To restore the heater's functionality, the tap must be removed and then cleaned or replaced with a new one.
The stove remains cold when the tap is open. The cause of this phenomenon may be a non-working pump. This breakdown quickly makes itself known through rapid overheating of the engine; it is impossible not to notice it. If the engine is warmed up to operating temperature, and the pipes leading to the VAZ 2107 heater remain cold, the pump needs to be repaired. One of the reasons why the pump will not work is a slipping or broken alternator belt.
The air is cold and the supply hose is hot. This is a common problem resulting from clogged radiator honeycombs. They can become clogged due to scale build-up, oil in the antifreeze, or the use of “leak stop additives.” In this case, the VAZ 2107 stove must be dismantled and washed.
The radiator pipes are hot and the air is cold. This occurs when a baffle in the radiator moves and creates a straight path between the inlet and drain pipes. You can restore functionality by replacing the radiator.

Another type of breakdown is an antifreeze leak. This manifests itself in the appearance of condensation on the windows or leakage of antifreeze into the passenger compartment under the feet of the passenger and driver. The reasons here are:

Antifreeze is leaking through the heater valve. In this case, it can be replaced without removing the radiator.
The leak occurs through a burst pipe. The solution is to replace the pipe with a new one.
The heater radiator is leaking. In this case, repairing the VAZ 2107 stove involves soldering or replacing the radiator.

If there is a leak of antifreeze due to a breakdown of the heater, repairs must be carried out immediately - the ethylene glycol contained in antifreeze is toxic and inhaling its vapors causes serious harm to the body.

Reasons for decreased performance

In addition to obvious malfunctions due to which the stove does not work or functions incorrectly, there are other problems with the heating system of the VAZ-2107 interior. The main one is a decrease in stove performance.

If the stove heats poorly, then the reason lies in:

Malfunctions of the power plant cooling system (reduced pump performance, stuck thermostat).
Radiator clogged.
Formation of an air lock in the heater radiator.
The air intake damper seal is worn out.

To find the cause of decreased performance, start by checking the heating of the heater radiator. To do this, heat the engine to operating temperature, fully open the antifreeze supply valve to the stove and hand check the degree of heating of the supply pipe before and after the valve and the radiator itself. If the pipeline is hot before the tap, but not after it, the tap is jammed. If the radiator does not warm up, the reason lies in severe clogging of the heat exchanger or a plug in it. If the pipeline does not warm up even to the tap, inspect the cooling system.

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If the radiator warms up well, but it is noted that the stove heats worse, then check the functionality of the air intake damper and the condition of its seal. It wouldn’t hurt to check the stove body and air ducts for leaks and cracks.

To ensure that the VAZ-2107 heater heats well, before the winter period check the functionality of the tap, replace the antifreeze (with flushing the system), inspect the control mechanism and the functionality of the dampers.

Dismantling the heating radiator VAZ 2107

To do the job you need a Phillips screwdriver and a set of wrenches (open-end and socket).

Sequence of operations:

loosen the heater hose clamps located in the engine compartment;
remove the hoses from the heater radiator pipes (this may result in a slight leak of antifreeze);
unscrew the screws securing the rubber seal;
remove the seal;
unscrew the radio panel;
disconnect the cable from the tap of the VAZ 2107 stove;
Using a screwdriver, remove the brackets on the fan casing;
lower the casing down;
remove the heater radiator.

Interior heating

To heat the car interior and protect the windshield, front door glass, and rear window from fogging and freezing:

move levers 5 and 6 to the right;
set lever 7 to the middle position;
open the heater cover with lever 9;
turn on the heated rear window;
turn on the electric heater fan if necessary;
Install the guide vanes of the side nozzles so that the air flow is directed towards the front door windows.

Warm air will be directed both to the driver’s and passengers’ footwells and to the windshield and front door windows. To heat only the windshield faster, close the heater cover and move lever 7 to the right.

Repair of heating radiator VAZ 2107

Often, repairing a VAZ 2107 stove involves replacing or repairing the heater radiator. Repair actions depend on the type and cause of the malfunction:

A clogged radiator can be flushed with water pressure. Scale on the walls of honeycombs can be removed using a special product that dissolves it.

A leak in a copper (brass) radiator can be soldered. Using a powerful soldering iron and solder, you can repair a hole or crack. Leaking aluminum radiators must be replaced.

Important: to eliminate a leak in the heater radiator or engine cooling system, you should not use products added to antifreeze - they can cause clogging of the VAZ 2107 radiator honeycomb.

How to identify the problem and fix it

There are several reasons why the furnace blows cold air or does not work at all. In this case, you must proceed as follows:

Check the faucet to see if it opens.
Is the cold air damper capable of closing?
With the car running, check the heater (heater radiator) for heating.

Radiator replacement

If the problem is in the radiator and it needs to be replaced, then proceed as follows:

Drain the liquid.
We unscrew the two clamps from the engine compartment, which are located on the radiator pipes. We remove the hoses.
Unscrew and remove the fasteners on the rubber seal.
We dismantle the radio panel and the cable fasteners on the heater valve drive. To do this job you will need a 7 key.
Next, use a screwdriver to remove 4 spring clips from the fan casing. The casing drops down and slides to the left, after which the radiator can be pulled out.
Now you can carefully examine the radiator, revive it or replace it with a new one. Assembly is carried out in the reverse order and does not involve any difficulties.

A broken radiator is a common cause of a non-functioning stove.

Restoring glass blowing

The stove that is installed on the VAZ-2107 has some design features, due to which the left pipe often does not blow the glass well enough. To put up with such an inconvenience in winter is difficult. Therefore, it is worth working to eliminate this problem. You must proceed according to the following scheme:

We remove the deflector from the pipe by prying one of its sides with a screwdriver.
The deflector body is held on the torpedo using small antennae. We put our hand inside and pull it out.
The 50mm fan from the computer must be placed in the center of the dismantled case and marked in the appropriate places.
In the plastic case, using a utility knife, hacksaw or sharp knife, cuts are made at the marks.
The plastic easily breaks off along the line of cuts and an opening is obtained into which the fan is installed. It should fit snugly in place.
We return the insides of the deflector to their place. The internal blades will not be able to rotate at full speed due to the changes made.

Other minor faults

Finding and fixing minor problems on your own is a handy skill for any car enthusiast.

After such actions it will be easy to determine the causes of the breakdown. And they can be as follows:

If the faucet is working properly, but the heater heats up only at high engine speeds and under such conditions begins to blow warm air, then the fault should be looked for in the pump or a coolant leak. To find a leak, you must carefully examine the required area of the cabin. If leaks are found, the hoses need to be replaced, tightened or new clamps installed. Do not neglect the cap on the expansion tank. Tightness is the main condition under which the heater can function normally.
Leaks can also occur due to rusting of the radiator, taps and other elements of the heating system. In this case, it is enough to simply replace the necessary part and enjoy a comfortable ride.
The tightness can be checked in another simple way. Turn on the engine and wait 10 minutes. During this time, the expansion tank should warm up. If this does not happen, then we can talk about the lack of pressure that is necessary to supply antifreeze or antifreeze to the heater stove.
If you notice that the car gets very hot when standing in a traffic jam, then you can talk about the lack of necessary pressure.
The stove can become clogged with various debris and become coated from the inside with oxides of various substances. In this case, it is necessary to clean out the debris and clean the system.

The car owner must be prepared for minor problems and be able to quickly fix them. For example, with the onset of winter, many VAZ-2107 owners’ stoves do not heat up and it is not always convenient to run to specialists with this problem.

Heater assembly VAZ 2107

The repair of the VAZ 2107 stove is completed by assembling the heater. They assemble it in the reverse order of disassembly. The work has a number of features:

rubber gaskets must be replaced with new ones and lubricated with silicone sealant;
before assembling the heater, it is necessary to attach the pipes and tap to the radiator;
Do not overtighten the nuts so as not to crush the gaskets;
before putting on the rubber hoses, the outer surface of the metal radiator pipes must be treated with sealant;
After the VAZ 2107 heater is assembled and connected, you must remember to add antifreeze to the system and check its tightness.

Important: repair of the VAZ 2107 stove must be carried out in conjunction with checking the serviceability of the engine cooling system components. This approach allows you to accurately determine the cause of the breakdown and reliably eliminate it.

Let's sum it up

Timely diagnostics, preventive cleaning and inspection of elements of the vehicle’s heating system is a guarantee of high-quality operation of the stove. Experts recommend checking the heating system on the VAZ-2107 at least twice a year - in autumn and spring. Any driver can handle preventive cleaning and adjustments of the stove on his own; to do this, you just need to understand the structure of the heating and ventilation system of the cabin and the principle of its operation. The easiest way to do this is to always have a visual instruction manual for your car nearby.

Don’t put off any further work to improve the functioning of your car’s heating system. Proper care will ensure uninterrupted operation of the heater and a comfortable temperature in the interior at any time of the year.