Some features of power windows on the VAZ 2110

Domestic-made cars VAZ 2110 have long won the sympathy of our compatriots. Despite all the shortcomings that the “tens” have, these cars have become one of the most popular models of the Russian automobile industry. In VAZ 2110 cars, the window regulator (SP) is one of the most unreliable devices, which is due to frequent breakdowns of the SP in practice. You can learn more about the repair and replacement of joint ventures from this material.

Design features of window lifters "Tens"

Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

The process of dismantling and replacing the device

Photo gallery “Installation of electrical joint ventures”

Video “How to properly install the SP control buttons?”

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Design features of window lifters "Tens"

What is the electric window circuit in the VAZ 2110, for what reasons does the engine or the SP control unit not work, how to replace it and how to connect the device? First, let's look at the design features of the joint venture, which may vary depending on which specific doors they are used in.

Despite these differences, joint ventures for the most part consist of identical elements; let’s look at the example of electrical systems:

1. Gear motor or drive. Taking into account the electrical circuit, this device provides the signal necessary to raise the glass.
2. Grooves. These constituent elements are located on the inner surface of the door frame. The main purpose of the grooves is to hold the glass in a certain position and prevent it from tilting.
3. Rails. Rails are used as guide elements used to move glass. These components are installed in the door body.
4. Lifting mechanism with gears.
5. Seal. The rubber seal allows you to limit the movement of the glass up or down.
6. Wiring. Its diagram may differ depending on the type of joint venture, but in any case, it is through wiring that signals are transmitted from the control unit to the gear motor.
7. The control unit itself has buttons that transmit an impulse about the need to open or close the glass.

Separately, it is necessary to say about the drives - depending on the type of joint venture, the drives can be different:

1. Mechanical type devices. Mechanical devices are structurally composed of ordinary elements, several gears and a handle. In order to move the glass to a certain position, the driver or passenger will have to turn this handle clockwise or counterclockwise. A load will be placed on the drive shaft, which will allow the glass to be raised or lowered.
2. The drive can also be electric. An electrical device has a more complex structure compared to a mechanical one. The design of such a joint venture includes a gearbox, drum, control module, etc. As mentioned above, an electrical circuit is used to connect all components, which must always be in working order. Once connected, the system is controlled using the buttons on the unit.

It should be noted that the joint ventures themselves can be subdivided according to the types of the lifting mechanism itself. Cable mechanisms were the first to be used, but over time, due to multiple disadvantages, such as slow operation and low service life, they were replaced by rack and pinion mechanisms. Unlike cable ones, rack and pinion ones work much faster, but louder, and their service life is much longer due to the reliability of the design (the video was shot by Artem Aver).

Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

Now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the causes of the main malfunctions that can occur in the operation of a joint venture. If there is a problem, the window regulators will either refuse to work at all, or will function incorrectly or be noisy.

Main causes of problems:

1. Malfunctions in the operation of the electrical circuit, that is, wiring. If the wiring is damaged, the control motor of the joint venture will no longer receive a signal about the need to raise and lower, and accordingly, the operation of the joint venture will be impossible. The wiring may be damaged, in some cases the reason lies in insulation failure or oxidation of contacts. Damaged sections of the electrical circuit must be replaced, oxidized contacts must be cleaned or replaced.
2. Inoperability of the gear motor. Electric motor failure usually occurs after several years of intensive use. If the unit fails, normal operation of the joint venture will be impossible, the drive must be repaired or replaced, here the specific nature of the breakdown must be taken into account.
3. Damage to the control module with keys. If all the power windows do not work at once, then most likely the reason lies in the inoperability of the control unit. Perhaps the contact with the car's electrical network has been broken or the board itself has failed. The board itself must be replaced. If only one or more lifts do not function, then the reason may lie in poor contact of the control button with the network. Again, you need to get rid of the oxidation and reconnect the button.
4. Mechanical wear of the gear. This problem is usually caused by long-term and intensive use of the joint venture; the gear teeth can be damaged as a result of wear. Repair is impractical; the gear must be replaced.
5. The fuse responsible for the operation of the joint venture has blown. The fuse element may be located in the mounting block with all other fuses and relays. But if you installed the joint venture yourself, then the fuse may be located next to the battery. A failed device must be replaced (the author of the video is the V Village Life channel).

The process of dismantling and replacing the device

If you decide to repair the front or rear SPs or replace them, then you will probably know how to remove the device. The procedure for removing and connecting a new window regulator may vary. It all depends on the type of joint venture, as well as the design features of the car.

Let's consider the process of replacing a manual SP with an electric one:

1. First, the ignition is turned off and the car battery is disconnected; this must be done in order to de-energize the on-board network.
2. Then the control handle located on the car door is removed. To dismantle the handle, remove the stopper located under the special washer - all these components are located on the handle itself. Using a flat-head screwdriver, you will need to move the latch to the side and remove the locking element from the slot. These steps will allow you to dismantle the handle. If this element is installed tightly enough, then try prying it off with a screwdriver.
3. After this, the armrest handle is dismantled. Using screwdrivers, remove the plugs - behind them there are screws that secure the handle. They are unscrewed with a Phillips-blade screwdriver. To make things easier, you can also remove the handle trim on the side rearview mirror. After completing these steps, you will need to remove the door trim. At this point, the preparatory stage can be considered complete.
4. Next, in order to electrically install the motor, control unit and other components of the joint venture, you will need to gain access to the latches. These components are used to attach the device itself to the glass. The device is fixed with two screws; they can be unscrewed with a wrench.
5. When these steps are completed, you will need to remove the glass or fix it in one position with tape. It is necessary to disconnect the socket from the slot and unscrew the nuts using a wrench; this will allow you to dismantle the old SP mechanism. To install a new system, you will need to connect the block with wiring to the plug on the mounting block. In this case, it must be connected to the back of the fuse box.
6. Next, the devices themselves are installed directly with an electric motor, control module, lifting mechanism and other components. First, all the components must be installed in the car door. When the fastening studs in the frame are installed, the nuts that secure them will need to be completely tightened. When installing, be sure to use the instructions that come with the kit, as well as the connection diagram. The latter will be required to properly connect the connector with the wiring.
7. When all the elements of the electrical circuit are connected, it is necessary to connect the battery terminals and diagnose the performance of the joint venture. To do this, you will need to close the contacts on the wires.
8. Then the central module with buttons is installed. This device must be installed either in the doors, or on the center console, or on the tunnel that runs from the console to the rear seats. The last option is more preferable.
9. Now you need to lower the mechanism with the electric motor until you see that the mounting holes of the holder coincide with the technological holes in the mount. This clip must be bolted.
10. Using the control keys on the central unit, you will need to make sure whether the joint ventures are working correctly and whether there are any problems with their operation. If no errors were made during the work and all actions were performed correctly, the window regulators will work correctly. If you make mistakes, you may encounter performance problems. At the final stage, you will need to assemble the door and install the trim in place. In the place where the handle for raising and lowering the glass was located, you will need to install a plug.

Video review of replacing front electric windows on a Priora

This video is embedded from my YouTube channel.

I hope that the replacement process is shown in the most accessible and understandable way!

The price of the motor is from 600 rubles, but for the entire assembled mechanism you will have to pay at least 1000 rubles. The Priora has lifts from the VAZ 2110, so you shouldn’t look for “Prior” ones.

You can often hear from car enthusiasts that the window regulator on a Priora does not work, and this leads many to the fact that they are forced to seek help from a car service center. But in fact, if you look at everything in detail, there is nothing complicated and you can safely handle it yourself. In addition, saving money and everyone’s precious time.

Possible breakdowns

The window regulator on the Priora does not work and this is due to a number of reasons, the essence of which we will look into in detail. So, a passenger car VAZ-2170 Priora can be equipped by the manufacturer with electric windows for:

• Two front doors
  . As a rule, the two rear doors are equipped with manual rack-and-pinion lifts ();
• On all four doors.

Depending on the type, devices of the cable and rack operating principle are distinguished. By type, there are faults associated with the electrical and mechanical parts. The most common mechanical failures include:

• “Licking” of teeth on the gear of the lifting mechanism;
• Defects in the cable mechanism that led to its damage or excessive stretching, which subsequently causes it to jump off the guide rollers.

As we see, there are few mechanical reasons and they are extremely rare. Electrical defects

If it happens that all four window regulators fail, then the reason must initially be sought in fuse number F31

, which is located in the central power supply control unit. The manufacturer placed the fuse and relay mounting block under the steering rack. So getting there and checking the condition will not be difficult for any driver, even an inexperienced one.

You just need to open the plastic panel under the steering wheel and perform a visual inspection to find the damaged (burnt out) mechanism.

If you have problems opening the rear doors using the control buttons that are located on the door compartments, but the windows are driven by the central control unit, then we begin to look for the reason in a mechanism called the rear window switch. Often the mechanism randomly blocks the current supply, as a result of which the glass does not move.

Diagnostics are carried out

using a tester. If the product does not pass current, then it should be replaced with a working one, since it cannot be repaired. The cost of the device is low, so there will be no big expenses. Next breakdown option

when one window regulator is faulty and cannot be moved using the central control unit. First of all, we test the mechanism on the corresponding doorway. If there are no complaints about the operation of the relay button, then we look for the cause in the head power supply, otherwise we replace the faulty relay. We finally check the entire system for serviceability.

In addition, a possible breakdown could be trivial mechanical damage to the electrical wire, as people say, it has become frayed. It can be eliminated by twisting or soldering the two ends of the wire, followed by mandatory insulation for safety purposes.

Now, as for the electric motor itself, the cause of the breakdown may be, and, as a rule, it is, significant wear of the commutator brushes

(freezing). Such freezing occurs due to the fact that the part is structurally made of plastic and, due to heating, can be deformed and modified.

The brush becomes motionless or inactive and is not able to perform its functions in full. Another reason why the power window on the Priora does not work. As you can see, you can eliminate the cause of the breakdown yourself, without having the proper experience, everything is quite simple and clear.

Video “How to properly install the SP control buttons?”

Separately, it should be said about installing the control buttons - detailed instructions are given in the video below (the video was published by the MoroLya channel).

Car : VAZ-2110. Asks : VasyoK The essence of the question : the power windows on the VAZ-2110 do not work, where can I look for the relay?

My window does not respond to the button, it does not go down at all. It’s not frozen, but it doesn’t budge. The passenger one seems to be the same, it’s unclear, it’s frozen. Where should I look for the driver's door power window fuse, or is it just a relay?

What to look for when purchasing

Of course, 20 years ago this type of electric windows on the VAZ-2110 would have been the ultimate dream for any motorist. But today, when much better mechanisms can be found on store shelves for quite modest funds, you should not give your preference to cable-operated windows. It is impossible to even imagine how much a VAZ-2110 in this configuration cost in the late 90s. Perhaps this was the first car after the famous 600 Mercedes.

When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the complete set of window lifters. It is advisable to purchase those that have electric motors, all wiring, buttons, plugs, fasteners, and rubber cuffs. Using cuffs, electrical wiring is pulled from the doors to the body pillars.

How power windows work on a VAZ-2110

Wiring diagram for electric windows.

This vehicle cannot lower or raise the windows unless the ignition is turned on.

For window regulators, relays rated for a current of 30 Amps are used.

The relay, which is located in the mounting block, is responsible for the operation of the window lifters. It is located in the passenger compartment on the driver's side.

We recommend starting your search for a problem by classifying it, thereby narrowing the list of causes to two groups:

Electrical problems

First of all, check the power window fuse (on the VAZ 2110 it is fuse F5). If it is intact, then we check the voltage at the terminals of the window motor using a multimeter or a regular 12V light bulb. If there is no voltage, then we carefully check the wiring, the power window relay, and then the control unit (if any). See also Mounting block.

Choice of window regulators

Before installing new mechanisms, find out what specific types and brands are recommended by experienced car mechanics. On the shelves of automobile stores you can find devices produced by “Granat”. These are the most popular mechanisms, since they have a fairly low cost, but their reliability is high. There are three types of electric windows:

1. A very high speed of glass movement is provided by articulated-lever window lifters. But they have the highest cost - a kit for the front doors starts at 2,500 rubles. But the quality of workmanship and resource are very high. There is virtually no noise when the mechanism operates. It is very difficult to break this device; even if the glass freezes, the electric motor and mechanism will not fail.
2. Rack and pinion windows are not of good quality. If the glass freezes, part of the drive may break off or the motor may fail. To ensure good operation of the entire mechanism, it must be lubricated very often.
3. The cable type of window lifters is the most budget-friendly of all. The speed of glass movement is very slow; if it freezes, the cable may break and the motor may fail. But if such an electric window regulator for the VAZ-2110 does not work, it is not worth repairing; it is easier to buy a new one.

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Connection diagram for power windows on doors on cars of the VAZ 2110 family: 1 - mounting block; 2 — ignition switch; 3 — right front door power window switch; 4 — right rear door power window switch; 5 — gear motor for the electric window of the right front door; 6 — gear motor for the electric window of the right rear door; 7 — gear motor for the electric window of the left rear door; 8 — gear motor for the electric window lifter of the left front door; 9 — left rear door power window switch; 10 — left front door power window switch; 11 — relay for turning on electric windows; A - to power supplies; B - to the instrument lighting switch; C - the order of conditional numbering of plugs in the power window blocks

If the window regulator malfunctions, for example, when you press a button, the window opens, but does not lock and immediately closes itself. Or the button stops working until you turn the ignition off/on. The cause of the problem is the button. It should be removed, the contacts cleaned, and replaced if necessary.

Connection diagram, restoration of functionality

To successfully repair a power window, you need to know the structure of the lifting mechanism and the principle of its operation. The window connection diagram looks like this.

1. Mounting block.
2. Ignition switch device.
3. Power window switch for front right door.
4. Power window switch for rear right door.
5. ESPD gearmotor for the front right door.
6. ESPD gearmotor for the rear right door.
7. ESPD gearmotor for the rear left door.
8. ESPD gearmotor for the front left door.
9. Power window switch for left rear door.
10. Power window switch for left front door.
11. Power window on/off relay.