The car jerks when driving at low speeds, the injector and carburetor

A malfunction such as a VAZ 2107 jerking while driving and during acceleration does not so much make the driver think as annoying, and even “infuriating”. Moreover, if, after stopping and getting out of the car, the driver opens the hood and nothing is found there. Therefore, you should listen to how the car behaves while driving. The following options are possible:

• The car jerks when accelerating;
• The VAZ 2107 jerks at a constant speed and the gas pedal is pressed steadily;
• The car jerks when the clutch is engaged;
• The car jerks when the brakes are applied.

The first two cases relate to the quality of the fuel, the power system, the quality of the combustible mixture, the operation of the carburetor, and the contact and spark plug group.

The last two cases relate to the operation of the VAZ 2107 clutch.

Let's list the main reasons why a car may jerk while moving.

Reason 1. Poor quality fuel you purchased at the gas station. The easiest case to diagnose. Suddenly, a few kilometers after the gas station, the driver discovers that the car is moving unevenly, as if in jerks. In the event that the gas tank was almost empty, this will be noticeable after leaving, and if you decide to “refuel half”, then the picture may be blurred. In addition, as a rule, engine power decreases and the exhaust turns black. If the car continues to move, then all hope is that the low-quality gasoline will gradually run out; it can be diluted with good quality at the next gas station, or, if possible, drain it from the gas tank and immediately fill in a new one.

But sometimes such measures do not help. I remember such an incident on a VAZ 2107: just after driving about two kilometers from the gas station and “pumping” on the gas, I felt the car terribly tremble with its entire “body” and immediately stalled. Nothing could bring her back to life. Pulling it onto a cable into the garage, we checked all the systems: spark, compression, ignition timing, pressure, etc. Everything was in order. They began to look for the cause in the fuel. Having disconnected the fuel supply from the carburetor, we pumped a full tin can with a gasoline pump and set it on fire.

On the fifth (!) attempt we managed to achieve a pitiful flame. Having burned exactly half the volume, the flame disappeared. Result: 50% was water. It was necessary to carry out the following set of “resuscitation measures”:

• Draining the fuel, removing the VAZ 2107 gas tank, flushing it with clean gasoline;
• Flushing the carburetor float chamber with clean gasoline;
• Bleeding with a fuel pump until air is reached;
• Filling with clean gasoline and bleeding the fuel lines until they are filled with clean, flammable liquid.

True, such terrible quality is rare now; the situation occurred at the end of the “roaring nineties”.

Reason 2. The next reason is that even in the case of normal fuel quality, a layer of condensate often forms in the gas tank, which “layers” enters the carburetor. It’s at the moment the “water bubble” hits that the jerking occurs, since there is water in one cylinder, and gasoline in three, and the engine begins to “trouble.”

This sometimes happens after they start driving a car in the spring, if during the winter the VAZ 2107 was parked with a full gas tank. Water vapor froze there, which could enter the power system in the form of ice and water. Water is heavier than gasoline, so it goes “ahead.”

Reason 3. Sometimes the problem is in the fine fuel filter, which is sometimes forgotten to change. If it is very clogged, the pressure created by the fuel pump sometimes produces “holes,” which affects the quality of movement. If, according to the scheme described above, water first gets into the fine filter, then the corrugated sheets swell with water and create significant obstacles to the pressure of gasoline.

Reason 4. In extreme heat, at low speeds and at high engine temperatures, the fuel pump can create a “vapor lock”; in this case, a “compress” of a wet rag on the fuel pump body, which serves as an “antipyretic,” can be cured.

Reason 5. The problem may be a poor quality carburetor idle valve, especially during acceleration, and clogged jets.

Checking VAZ-2107

Now let's take a closer look at how to identify the cause of such a malfunction on different car models.

The first will be the carburetor VAZ-2107; there are plenty of cases when the car suddenly starts to jerk while driving.

• First you need to inspect all pipes of the system for cracks;
• Open the tank. It happens that in the summer the lid fits very tightly to the neck, blocking the access of air to the tank. When moving, the pump works and creates a vacuum in the tank, due to which the same pump is then unable to “pull” fuel. It seems like a small thing, but this also happens;
• Inspect the fuel filter located in the pipes leading to the fuel pump. These filters are transparent and easy to visually evaluate;
• You can also check the fuel pump without removing it. It is necessary to disconnect the pipeline coming from the pump from the carburetor and lower its end into some container. Then manually pump the pump into action and evaluate how it pumps fuel - it should supply it in even portions;
• While the fuel pipe is disconnected from the carburetor, unscrew the fitting on which the fuel line fits and remove the small mesh filter, clean it and reinstall it;
• Next comes the carburetor. It is advisable to remove it from the car, rinse it thoroughly, and inspect the accelerator pump membrane.

If actions with the fuel system did not help, we proceed to checking the ignition system.

We unscrew the spark plugs, check their functionality, and replace them if necessary; We check the system wiring for breakdown. This can be done this way - in the dark or in a closed garage (the main thing is that it is dark), open the hood and start the engine. If there are voltage losses on the wiring, they will be immediately noticeable by the sparks that form. Next, we replace the wiring that “breaks through” and check the wire connections; Next, we check the distributor, there should be no signs of critical wear, it should be dry under the cover. Be sure to inspect the centrifugal regulator, and also check the vacuum regulator. You should check whether there is a vacuum in the pipe leading to it. Then the Hall sensor, coil and switch will be checked for functionality. You can do this yourself if you have the necessary equipment at hand, but you need to know how to check them

But you can contact an auto electrician. It is also important not to forget to check that the ignition is installed correctly.

This is in general and all the features of identifying the cause of uneven running on the VAZ-2107.

Not enough air

Often the car starts up well and runs on choke, but as soon as the choke is turned off, the engine stalls. This indicates only one thing - lack of air. Most likely the air jets are clogged. They need to be unscrewed and cleaned. Then check that the car should not stall without suction.

There are an incredible number of reasons for poor performance of car components with similar symptoms, but only a specialist with a set of professional diagnostic tools can figure them out. But if you feel confident in yourself, go for it, VAZ service centers are already waiting for you.

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Typical faults

Let's look at the most classic injuries.

1. Increased fuel consumption may indicate clogged injectors. Their nozzle has a small diameter, and even the slightest contamination can lead to disruption of the mixture formation process. Thus, the percentage of efficiency decreases.
2. Lack of fuel fluid in the system. The presence of this symptom indicates that the problem is not only in the injectors themselves, but also in other elements working in tandem with them.
3. The XX injector mode is unstable. This sign may indicate many problems.
4. Difficulty starting the engine.
5. Trouble in the system resulting from a faulty cylinder/s.
6. Fuel overflow in the system.

A clogged injector nozzle is unable to inject the required amount of gasoline or diesel fuel. As a result, a significant amount of fuel burns out in the manifold, and this leads not only to an increase in consumption, but also to other malfunctions - loss of power characteristics, increased load on the electronics, failure of the ignition module, spark plugs, armor wiring, etc.

Normal and clogged injector nozzle

When little fuel enters the system, this may indicate a failure of the fuel pump. The latter, in many cases, is simply installed crookedly in the process of amateurishly carried out repair work. In many cases, the fuel pump simply becomes clogged and needs to be cleaned.

The most compelling reason for unstable operation of the idle mode is a malfunction of the IAC sensor. In some cases, the throttle surface may become clogged.

Engine starting problems are usually caused by a lack of spark. To quickly check this, it is recommended to use a spark gap. Experts do not recommend checking the spark for a break, as this may negatively affect the operation of the ignition module and controller.

Trouble on the injector occurs due to poorly functioning cylinders of the power unit. The problem is resolved only after identifying non-working elements. Then you need to disassemble the motor and replace the required parts.

Fuel fluid in the Gazelle injector overflows, as a rule, due to a faulty sensor responsible for the position of the damper.

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Thus, all the problems listed above need to be fixed quickly. As mentioned above, it is worth doing self-adjustment only in two cases: if you have a lot of experience and if there are no normal specialists nearby. Do-it-yourself repairs can be carried out using competent instructions and master classes. There are a lot of them on the Internet today.

Injector repair at a service station

The advantage of high-quality service stations, in addition to the high professionalism of the workers, is that they have high-tech equipment. In addition to helping to clean the injectors, the equipment makes it possible to conduct comprehensive diagnostics. For example, using the device, you can easily identify needle wear and the actual performance of a particular injector.

It was said above that problems due to low-quality fuel are considered the most common in the countries of the post-Soviet space. And this is true, because fuel with a high percentage of foreign impurities and debris a priori contributes to the formation of soot, which clogs the injector nozzles over time.

What to do if a VAZ car jerks when driving, troubleshooting

On various automobile forums, the question is often asked: “What should I do if my VAZ car twitches?” Experts distinguish three main types of such jerks. Firstly, this is when the car begins to twitch at the beginning of the movement, secondly, jerking begins as soon as the car begins to accelerate and, thirdly, the car continues its smooth, steady motion, and suddenly begins to move with jerks.

In the first case, most often the cause of the problem is a loss of power (not counting the fact that the car may jerk due to a cold engine). Most often this happens either due to problems with the accelerator pump, or you need to check the condition of the vacuum corrector of the ignition distributor. In order to do this, it is necessary to remove the accelerator pump nozzle and thoroughly blow it out. If a fault is found in the vacuum corrector, you will simply have to replace it. If these steps do not help, you need to turn out and check the spark plugs, and if necessary, replace them.

If the car begins to twitch during acceleration, there may be several reasons. This could be a clogged engine, a faulty fuel pump, or a clogged additional fuel filter. Another reason could be a malfunction of the ignition system. Low gasoline levels can also cause the car to jerk when accelerating. First of all, you need to remove the air filter and carburetor cover. After this, you need to check the fuel level (in normal condition it should be 22 millimeters below the partition line of the carburetor cover and body).

If the fuel level is not on this line, then it needs to be adjusted by bending the float. Thus, it is necessary to increase the gap between the floats and the cover gasket to 2 millimeters. Be sure to rinse and strongly blow out the carburetor filter. If it turns out that it is very dirty, it needs to be replaced. Also, the additional fuel filter must be checked; if necessary, it must also be replaced. After all that has been done, you need to try to drive, but if the jerking does not stop, then the reason is a malfunction of the fuel pump or ignition system. You can replace the spark plugs and change the fuel filter yourself.

If jerking suddenly occurs during steady-state driving, the first cause of this problem may be a malfunction of the ignition system. There are only a few things you can do on your own. You need to start by inspecting the space under the hood to check the integrity of the connectors and the condition of the connectors. After which you need to start the engine in the dark and carefully look to see if there is a spark somewhere, that is, if there is a breakdown in the high-voltage wires to ground. In addition, you need to replace all spark plugs, even those that look normal or were installed not so long ago.

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5.1.4 The car moves jerkily

5.1.5. The car moves jerkily

GENERAL INFORMATION

Necessary explanation: - jerk

— short-term spontaneous change in engine speed regardless of the position of the gas pedal. In everyday use, as a rule, there are a series of jerks; - failure

— noticeable delay in the engine response to pressing the gas pedal. Approximately can be considered as a limiting case of a jerk.

Conventionally, three types of jerks can be distinguished:

- at the moment of starting movement; — during acceleration; — with steady motion, i.e. with the gas pedal in constant position.

Warning

When using the DAAZ Solex carburetor, a very unpleasant defect occurs: when you press the gas pedal, a strong dip occurs, the engine stalls, and often there is no idle speed. Movement is only possible when the gas pedal is pressed to the floor, or you have to continuously “pump” the pedal. The reason is clogging of the fuel nozzle of the main metering system of the first chamber.

For an experienced car enthusiast

it is necessary to remove the top cover of the carburetor, as described above, unscrew the two air jets, use a thin screwdriver to unscrew the two fuel jets and remove them from the wells with a long wooden toothpick or a pointed stick. Do not mix up the jets when reinstalling them!

Then, use a syringe or a clean, lint-free cloth to remove gasoline from the float chamber and blow out the carburetor with compressed air, especially carefully - the fuel nozzle wells.

For an inexperienced car enthusiast

It is better to immediately contact a car service center. To get to the service center, cut off a piece of vinyl chloride tube 1–1.5 cm long (at least from the windshield washer tubes) and place it on the thrust lever of the second chamber drive. The engine speed will be approximately 2000 rpm. Use the clutch and brake pedals to maintain a safe speed.

Jerking when starting to move

GENERAL INFORMATION

At the moment the movement begins, the limiting case of a jerk—failure—occurs more often. The most unpleasant sensations are associated precisely with the delay in the engine’s response to pressing the gas pedal. Sometimes the engine even stalls.

The cause of failure may be either a malfunction of the carburetor accelerator pump or a malfunction of the vacuum corrector of the ignition distributor.

For work you need: wrenches “8” and “10”, Phillips and slotted screwdrivers, a clean rag, a piece of thin copper wire without insulation with a diameter of less than 0.3 mm, a compressor, a can of WD40 type liquid, possibly a portable lamp.

Jerks during acceleration

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The cause of jerking may be a low fuel level or a clogged fuel filter in the carburetor, a malfunction of the fuel pump or a clogged additional fuel filter, or a malfunction of the ignition system.

For work you need: wrenches “8”, “10” and “13”, Phillips and slotted screwdrivers, a clean rag, a piece of thin copper wire without insulation with a diameter of less than 0.3 mm, a compressor, a can of WD40 type liquid, possibly - portable lamp.

Jerks during steady motion

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Such jerks are most often caused by a malfunction of the ignition system. Diagnostics required, contact a service center

. The only thing you can try to do yourself:

— carefully inspect the engine compartment. Turn off the ignition and check the secure fastening and seating of all wires and connectors at the switch, coil and ignition distributor. Start the engine and listen to its operation - the crackling sound when the high voltage breaks down to ground is weak, but distinct. In complete darkness, the spark during breakdown is clearly visible; - replace spark plugs regardless of their condition and mileage

Pay attention to the condition of the spark plugs - if it is abnormal, you may have to contact a car service

Removal and installation of distributor VAZ-2107, 2104, 2105, 2106

Preparation

Before installing a new VAZ-2107 distributor for a contact ignition system, you need to adjust the gap between the contacts of the breaker. It is more convenient to do this with the device removed from the car. We check the gap with a flat feeler gauge. The value is set from 0.35 to 0.45 mm. In this case, the protrusion of the cam should move the moving contact away from the stationary contact as much as possible. We adjust by slightly loosening the screws, and then tighten them more firmly and check the gap again. Contacts that have worked hard may have a protrusion on one and a depression on the other, which interferes with adjustment. You can get around this problem by grinding off the protrusion with a needle file. It is better not to use sandpaper, because... small particles of abrasive will definitely “eat” into the surface and interfere with the operation of the contacts.

Before removing the old distributor, mark its position relative to the cylinder block with a marker. You also need to accurately mark the position of the moving contact (slider) relative to the body. If all this is not done, the settings will be violated and the engine will not start.

Installation

Having established exactly the same position of the roller in the body on the new distributor, carefully insert it into the hole in the block, slightly turning the roller to align the splines. Having “planted” the device in place by rotating the body relative to the block, we set the approximate advance angle, as on the old distributor. Secure with a washer and nut, but not too tight. Now you need to plug in the high voltage wires. This is easy to do - each contact on the distributor cover has the number of the cylinder to which it needs to be connected. We connect the wire from the ignition coil to the central terminal. The wires should fit tightly, with a slight tension, the protective caps should be pushed all the way down. Don’t get carried away, don’t bend the petals of the wire tips too much, otherwise later, when you try to remove them, you’ll tear off the wires “with their roots”! A wire goes from the contact wire to the “K” terminal of the ignition coil, usually it is green. If your VAZ-2107 is equipped with a contactless ignition system, then you need to connect a connector with three wires. Having plugged it into the socket, check the fit of the wires; it happens that they “crawl out” from their places and the device does not work. Everything is done, the new distributor is installed and ready to go. Let's try to start the engine. Started up? Great, that means everything was done correctly, all that remains is to check and slightly adjust the ignition timing.

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So, the continuation of my story: I finally found the time and, together with a smart person, took care of the car, namely, they changed the gasket between the head and the block, after which they started starting it - the car would not start. We removed the cover again and put the chain on the sprocket more precisely, the marks coincided. They started starting it, but it wouldn’t start again. We noticed that they had installed the distributor incorrectly (not on the 1st cylinder, but on the 4th). They started to start it - it started to catch, but just a little bit was missing for the engine to start on its own. They turned it for a long, long time (the engine even got hot), almost in despair, they turned it up and the car started up. BUT there are strong pops in the carb and in the exhaust pipe (in turn, as it were), without gas supply the car stalls. The ignition and carburetor did not have time to be set correctly (night had fallen). Why are there claps, I don’t understand what options there may be, comrades?

It looks like the distributor was installed incorrectly (no matter what!)! And how are things with compression? Are the valves pinched? Regarding the distributor. When installing it, you should keep in mind that 1 camshaft revolution = 2 crankshaft revolutions, therefore, with the same position of the mark on the RV sprocket, the distributor can occupy 2 different positions! If you are sure that the distributor is installed correctly (with this position of the mark, its slider points to the explosive wire of cylinder 1), first try changing the position of the distributor by 180 degrees. If it doesn’t help, we check the compression and draw a conclusion about the condition of the valves (often after assembling the engine they are simply pinched; I’ve been burned by this myself more than once). If this doesn't help, write again, we'll come up with something else.

Why the engine jerks during acceleration: the main reasons

Let's start with the fact that most of the reasons why such deviations occur in the operation of internal combustion engines are often associated with the following systems:

• engine power system;
• internal combustion engine ignition system;

The culprit may be either the carburetor itself (dirty jets, incorrect settings, etc.) or the fuel pump. At the same time, we should not exclude the possibility that excess air is being sucked in somewhere, which causes the carburetor engine to jerk when accelerating the car.

As for modern injection engines, a number of common problems will be similar to engines with a carburetor. At the same time, problems that are characteristic exclusively of units with injection injection are also added to the list.

Let's focus on the possible causes of dips and jerks

First of all, let's start with the ignition system. As a rule, if problems arise in this system, there is a loss of power and the unit consumes more fuel. Usually spark plugs, high-voltage armored wires, and ignition coils fail. We also note that on injection cars the problem may lie in a faulty camshaft position sensor (CPR).

If no breakdown is detected, you should unscrew the spark plugs and inspect them. The electrodes must be intact, excessive carbon deposits are not allowed, the insulator must not have cracks, etc. Checks may also require armored wires. In some cases, after replacing the spark plugs and spark plug wires, the engine stops jerking during intense acceleration.

However, it happens that these methods do not bring the desired result. In such a case, it is necessary to check the camshaft position sensor separately.

Let us also add that the ignition timing (ignition timing, ignition timing) also deserves special attention. If the car jerks when accelerating, the ignition may be too early. On carburetor internal combustion engines, it is necessary to manually set the specified angle. On the injection unit, adjustment occurs automatically. However, we should not forget that interference with the factory firmware of the ECU (especially on cars with gas equipment) or problems with sensors can lead to malfunctions of the ignition system.

To quickly check the ignition timing, you need to accelerate the car to a speed of about 50 km/h. After this, a higher gear is engaged (for example, 4th), and then you will need to sharply press the gas pedal. Detonation will immediately appear in the engine, which should not last more than a couple of seconds with a normally adjusted OZ.

Now let's move on to the power system. At the very beginning, you should make sure that the fuel tank is filled with fuel suitable for the vehicle and meeting quality standards. Very often jerks and failures occur when low quality fuel was filled. In some cases, a “check” may also light up on the dashboard of fuel-injected cars.

Another element to check is the air filter. Its contamination will also lead to the fact that the unit will not receive enough air, which is necessary to prepare the fuel-air mixture.

If the filters are clean or new, but the jerks are repeated, then you need to move on to checking the injector. The first step is to diagnose the injection nozzles. Contamination of the injectors leads to the fact that the engine is not supplied with fuel, which is needed in afterburner mode in full.

To solve this problem, the nozzles are removed, then their performance, spray quality (flash shape), timely response to opening and closing, etc. are checked. The next step is to measure the fuel pressure in the fuel rail.

If the pressure is low, then the cause may be the fuel pressure regulator, a problem with the fuel line, or the fuel pump. As for the fuel pump, which is located in the tank, the device has its own separate mesh filter, which also becomes dirty over time.

As a result, the pump is not able to pump hotter into the ramp and maintain the required pressure with a sharply increasing load on the internal combustion engine. This reason is the most common in relation to jerks and dips when pressing the gas sharply. To solve this problem, it is necessary to remove the fuel pump, and also clean or replace the fuel pump strainer.

Cleaning the injector

Cleaning the injector if the car jerks
On the other hand, if the car starts normally, but the jerk is detected only while driving, most likely, standard cleaning of the injector will help completely solve the problem.

If everything is in order with the candles, you need to move on to further actions.

Clogging of the mechanism varies. Experts distinguish three stages:

• when the engine does not “glitch” when hot, it starts normally, no jerking is observed;
• everything is the same, only when the engine is hot, it does not work so stably, although there are no twitches yet, but tripping is observed, consumption increases, the exhaust system sneezes when starting;
• the third stage - it can no longer be ignored, because the car is shaking terribly, and no amount of warming up helps.

The last stage is extremely dangerous, since the engine will soon come to an end if measures are not taken.

Flushing

Car enthusiasts who do not have specialized knowledge of an auto mechanic should not even think about flushing the engine with their own hands. It is recommended to order the procedure at a service station, where experienced professionals will carry out all the necessary measures.

Ultrasonic cleaning if the car does not accelerate

However, some owners, having seen how the masters do it 1-2 times, having familiarized themselves with theory and practice, next time they cope with this matter on their own.

Liquid flushing

This is the first type of flushing of an injection engine. The machine starts, but is disconnected from the power system. Then flushing equipment is connected to the motor, supplying liquid directly to the injectors. This procedure is carried out on a hot motor, i.e., it functions as it moves.

It is extremely important that liquid does not get into the fuel tank, otherwise it will lead to dire consequences. Its composition is caustic and easily decomposes deposits on the walls, which will ultimately lead to severe clogging of the filter and pump

You will definitely have to change them.

As for the type of flushing fluid, it depends on the following: the age of the machine and the degree of contamination. You need to entrust the choice of flushing fluid to specialists who deal with cleaning injection systems periodically and have already gotten their hands on it. They will be able to choose exactly the composition that will not harm the engine.

Regarding the timing of liquid washing, this is clearly stated in the regulations. Carry out one flush every 30,000 km.

Malfunctions of the carburetor and other systems

The second most popular system that fails in the VAZ-2107 is the carburetor.

1. First of all, check the idle air valve and jets. The valve needs to be replaced and the jets cleaned. Buy only high quality components so that they do not break down quickly.
2. The second common malfunction of the carburetor unit is air getting into it. The place where it is sucked in can be found by visually inspecting the hoses. Most often, the thin hose of the vacuum corrector loses its seal. Many technicians recommend simply replacing all the hoses, since air can enter the carburetor through microcracks.

After checking the fuel system and carburetor, you need to pay attention to the distributor. Be sure to check the quality of the ignition contacts that distribute the impulse to the spark plugs

If the contact burns out, the engine will “triple”, “double”, and jerking will be felt while driving.

In the rarest cases, the car may move jerkily due to the spark plug failing soon. Typically, this behavior is unusual for this element of the ignition system, but car mechanics sometimes encounter this problem. The fact is that before failure, the spark plug begins to spark randomly, creating failures in ignition. The engine reacts to this with jerks and uneven running. Modern spark plugs most often do not behave this way; spark problems occur with inexpensive options with low quality.

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Sometimes it happens that when driving, the car begins to twitch when the speed increases or when driving at a steady pace. At these moments, the driver can “boil” no worse than the engine itself. Moreover, when stopping and externally inspecting the engine, everything may look absolutely normal. The only correct behavior in this case is to drive and listen to the engine.

But for an inexperienced motorist, it is difficult to understand from the sound of the engine what is wrong with it. Therefore, below are the main reasons for this engine behavior and methods for eliminating them.

What's the result?

As you can see, the engine can jerk during acceleration for a number of reasons. If replacing “consumables” (spark plugs, armored wires, filters), as well as standard scheduled procedures (cleaning the injector, adjusting the carburetor, setting the OZ, etc.) do not produce results, then you should also check the timing belt or chain, that is, the installation valve timing.

It is also a common situation when the engine roars during acceleration, but the car does not accelerate; shocks, jerks or impacts are felt. As a rule, malfunctions of this kind are associated not with the internal combustion engine and its systems, but with the transmission. This is often how problems with automatic transmissions manifest themselves, but a problematic clutch on a conventional manual transmission should not be ruled out.

In such a situation, urgent diagnosis of the gearbox is necessary. It is easier to deal with a manual transmission by replacing the clutch disc, pressure plate or the entire assembly. On vehicles with a classic torque converter automatic transmission or manual transmission (robotic gearbox), if jerking occurs, you must stop using the vehicle.

Then you need to check the oil level in the automatic transmission and its condition. Next, diagnostics of electronic components, actuators, etc. will be required. You also need to be prepared for the fact that the gearbox (as a rule, this applies to automatic transmissions) in many cases will need to be disassembled for troubleshooting and subsequent expensive repairs.

The main components of the distributor and a description of its operation

VAZ classic distributor device

Device.

The distributor is assembled in a housing. Inside it, a contact group is mounted on a bearing: moving and fixed contacts or a Hall sensor (for contactless ignition). To correct the advance angle, the vacuum regulator can rotate the contact group at a small angle relative to the housing. The capacitor is attached to the bottom of the case with screws. A drive roller is mounted on bushings in the center of the body. Its bottom has splines with which it engages with the drive gear. In the upper part of the roller there are contact drive cams (for contact ignition) or a steel cup with four slots - a screen (for contactless ignition). At the very top, on a steel platform, two weights and two springs of the centrifugal ignition regulator are installed. A plastic housing with a moving contact and noise suppression resistance of the high voltage distributor (slider) is screwed onto the top with two screws. The entire structure is closed with a lid on two spring latches. The body and cover have a tongue and groove so that they fit together in only one position. The cover contains contact terminals for high voltage wires from the spark plugs and from the ignition coil. The distributor is secured to the engine block using a stud, nut and pressure washer. To adjust the ignition timing, the housing can be rotated relative to the block.

Job.

The distributor is connected through the drive to the engine crankshaft and rotates with it. For two full revolutions of the crankshaft, the distributor shaft makes one revolution. This is due to the fact that our engine is four-stroke. When installing the distributor in place, the roller is oriented in strict accordance with the operating order of the engine. This is done so that the contacts open and the spark jumps on the spark plug when the piston of each cylinder, compressing the combustible mixture, does not reach top dead center (TDC) by a few millimeters. This is called ignition advance. When the number of revolutions increases, the distance must be increased, and when it decreases, it must be decreased, which is what the centrifugal regulator does. Its weights, under the influence of centrifugal force, which is greater the higher the engine speed, diverge to the sides and move the cams relative to the roller, making ignition “earlier.” When the engine speed decreases, the springs return the weights to their place and the ignition becomes “later”. This is necessary to increase engine power and efficiency. In addition to the centrifugal one, a vacuum ignition timing regulator is also installed on the distributor. Its function is to fire “earlier” at low throttle opening angles and “later” at sharp throttle opening angles. At idle and at full throttle, the vacuum seal does not work. The regulators are adjusted only at the stands, so there is no need to change the settings yourself.

Causes of clogged injectors

Poor quality fuel is one of the main reasons for injector failure. A huge amount of resins that settle inside the injectors reduce the throughput, they do not allow the valves to close hermetically, and thereby the angle of the injected fuel jet changes. When starting the engine in winter, a failed valve causes the mixture to become over-rich, resulting in increased fuel consumption and increased toxicity of exhaust gases. If fuel is sprayed incorrectly, disturbances occur in the mixture formation process, and this is the first reason for the deterioration of almost all engine performance. Clogging of injectors occurs when using fake fuel filters, or if the car owner simply forgot to change the filter. With pressure in the fuel system, the filter may simply rupture, and dirt will naturally enter the injectors.

Why does the VAZ 2107 jerk?

When the driver discovers that the VAZ 2107 car is twitching, first of all there is a feeling of wariness and, of course, this is terribly annoying.

Usually, a visual inspection of the engine does not bring any results. To identify the cause, it is necessary to determine under what conditions the car jerks.

The most common options are:

• the car starts to jerk and stalls when accelerating;
• the car jerks when you press the clutch pedal;
• during braking;
• at speed with the accelerometer pedal pressed.

If the VAZ 2107 car jerks periodically in the 2nd and 3rd cases, then you need to pay attention to the operation of the clutch and its condition. Other cases may be harbingers of a wide variety of malfunctions

Main reasons

Most often, the VAZ 2107 jerks due to low-quality gasoline. If fuel was poured into an almost empty tank, the first jerks will begin almost immediately. If there was already a certain amount of gasoline, then the car will be able to drive relatively calmly for some distance.

Also a sign of poor fuel quality is the black color of the exhaust when driving. The engine loses power, but the car continues to drive. There is a small chance that when driving, all the low-quality gasoline will be used up. Alternatively, you can dilute it with a better one, for example, at the nearest gas station.

Another reason that explains jerks in the movement of the VAZ 2107 is condensation that forms in the fuel tank. Since water and gasoline have different densities, they separate. The moment water enters the carburetor, a jerk occurs. More specifically, the injector supplies water to one cylinder and gasoline to the other three.

Another reason why the VAZ 2107 car jerks may be in the fuel filter. If the replacement is not carried out in a timely manner, then even at low speeds the car may move jerkily. The fuel pump generates pressure, which, if the fuel is of poor quality, creates voids and when accelerating, or while driving at speed, the car jerks.

If there is water in the fuel, the filter cleaning sheets swell, which prevents the normal supply of gasoline to the carburetor. A phenomenon called a “vapor lock” may also form, which blocks the operation of the fuel pump. Conditions for appearance:

• the engine is at an excessively high temperature;
• in hot weather;
• at low speeds.

Because of this plug, the required amount of fuel does not reach the injector, and the engine stalls. This can happen when driving at low speeds, as well as when starting from a stop. The fastest, easiest and most effective way to get rid of this problem is to apply a rag with cold water to the gas pump.

If the car jerks during acceleration, then most likely it is the carburetor, or more precisely, the problem is in the idle air valve and jets that are clogged. The reason why the VAZ 2107 jerks when driving can even be a small bubble in the hose, due to which excess air enters the carburetor from the cracks. All hoses should be checked for cracks or cuts.

If the injector and fuel are in order, and the jerking does not disappear when driving and starting, then you can check the distributor. To do this, you need to remove it and carefully inspect the contacts. They are responsible for the distribution of impulse for each candle. If ignition does not occur in one or more cylinders, the VAZ 2107 engine begins to triple and double when moving.

If everything is in order with the distributor, then you need to check the wires going to the spark plugs. It happens that the insulation is broken, which leads to “breaking through”. The next step is to inspect the ignition coil. Faults in this element or outgoing wiring can also lead to jerking when starting off or driving the VAZ 2107.

Usually, spark plugs fail very quickly, but in some cases, before this they can produce a spark in a random order, which, in turn, causes jerking, and the VAZ 2107 simply stalls. If the VAZ 2107 car jerks, then first of all you need to check the quality of the fuel supplied to the injector. Then you can check the remaining elements.

Problems with the fuel pump

During diagnostics, you should take into account the conditions under which engine malfunctions occurred - when was the last refueling, air temperature, duration of the trip, time of year. All these factors can play a decisive role in further diagnostics, save the technician from unnecessary work and significantly save time.

For example, problems with the fuel pump can occur if it overheats during a long drive or very high temperatures outside, or when driving at very low speeds. In such cases, vapor locks may form in the pump, which can only be eliminated by cooling the unit. The resulting blockages interfere with the operation of the vacuum fuel pump and prevent it from fully pumping gasoline into the engine. This is one of the most common diseases on similar VAZ models and only replacing the unit will help eradicate it. In the case when a problem arose in what is called “in the open field” and you need to get to the nearest populated area. Regular cold water will come to the rescue. She should water the gas pump or wet a piece of rag, wrap it around the knot and wait a little. After the unit cools down, the car will start and behave absolutely normally.

Remarkable . That in some cases, in the absence of water, urine can be used as a substitute. Yes, this is not a joke! In emergency situations, this method has already helped out many motorists.

Fuel quality

In the case where such a problem arose shortly after refueling and it is not relatively hot outside. Almost one hundred percent the root of evil lies in the quality of the fuel poured in. If low-quality gasoline was poured into an almost empty tank, such symptoms appear almost immediately. In this case, to compensate for the negative effect, you can add high-quality fuel to the tank and thus dilute the surrogate. Then you can continue driving on this “fuel” until it is completely used up.

If this method does not help, you will need to drain everything in the tank and completely flush the fuel system. Flushing the system is performed as follows. Initially, all fuel is completely drained (including from the fuel lines). The gas tank is removed and washed, and the lines are purged. Next, you need to completely download all the gasoline from the fuel pump and rinse it too. The carburetor is rebuilt and purged. Also, do not forget about timely replacement of gas filters. If they become clogged, fuel may not fully enter the engine and cause a breakdown.

After the system is completely flushed, high-quality gasoline is poured into the tank and the engine is started.

The next reason for inadequate operation may be the presence of condensate in the gas tank and its entry into the engine. This problem usually occurs in the spring after the car has been idle for a long time. The fact is that when the car is stored in winter with a full tank of fuel. Water condensation forms in it, which in turn accumulates at the bottom of the tank and remains there until the motor starts working again. After starting the engine, water enters the fuel and disrupts engine operation. This trouble usually goes away quickly and, as a rule, on its own.

If the quality of the fuel is beyond doubt, the essence of the problem should be sought in the carburetor and ignition system.

Optimal operating mode of power units

Many car owners think about what engine speed is the most economical. It must be said that for each engine the optimal speed indicator may vary.

1. For example, diesel engines provide excellent pickup from the very bottom. Therefore, the best efficiency will be achieved at speeds of 2000 per minute.
2. Whereas gasoline engines, especially turbocharged ones and those with a small volume, show the best traction at high speeds. For them, the optimal performance will be at around 3500-4000 rpm.
3. If the car is equipped with an automatic transmission, the computer control unit itself will select the optimal engine speed. If you are using a manual car, you should keep the engine speed in the range from 2000 to 4000 rpm. In this mode of operation, the motor will be more economical, and you will be spared from various breakdowns.

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VAZ 2107 jerks on a cold engine

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Hi all. I have a VAZ-2107i. I began to notice that when you drive with a cold engine (even in summer), the car jerks, it feels like the engine torque is constantly changing. Especially when overclocking

There is no problem. Any car with a cold engine will jerk like this, regardless of whether it has carburetor power or injection. Don't fool yourself.

Any car with a cold engine will jerk like this, regardless of whether it has carburetor power or injection.

Well, I grabbed it. At -27 I warmed up the cold engine for one minute, the needle didn’t even begin to rise - and off I went. And nothing twitched, but I have a carb.

So, does it also twitch in neutral, or only under load?

For me personally, it works great in neutral. It twitches a little when starting, and I only noticed it a few times.

When starting off there are jerks, it's the clutch you're looking at, not the engine. You don’t know what to expect from our machines

A friend's seven came from the factory with the check engine light not connected, he didn't even change the Enegels spark plugs, he thought everything was fine. And the car was shaking at the beginning of the drive due to the fact that when starting, out of habit (after switching from the carb), he pressed the accelerator. The spark plug controller was flooded and at least one did not work until you drove about five hundred meters and cleaned the spark plugs. He went there to straighten the red plastic (he says it askance), and discovered this nonsense. In general, it starts, the SE lights up, after a while it goes out, the accelerator doesn’t touch - the SE doesn’t light up and everything is ok.

The light is always on when you turn the key and goes out when the engine starts, but you can’t touch the accelerator pedal when you start it, it’s all written in the manual

By the way, I didn’t change the spark plugs from the factory and everything seems ok.

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