Fuses and relays Lada Kalina 1, 2: their location and purpose

The Lada Kalina fuse box, often also called a black box, relay box or mounting block, is the very place where the electrical elements responsible for the proper operation of all electrical circuits of the vehicle are located. They are located according to a special scheme, which allows you to quickly determine what the required fuse is responsible for and where it is located. We will get acquainted with circuits for Lada Kalina of both generations and a list of relays and fuses for each generation.

Lada Kalina fuse box diagram

There are two generations of the Lada Kalina.
The first generation model is the VAZ 1118 sedan since 2004. Since 2006, the family’s hatchback has rolled off the assembly line, and in 2008, a station wagon. Preparations for the release of the second generation began in 2011, when production of the sedan ceased, and a new copy was first presented in 2012. The latest variation of the family, Lada Cross, was launched by the automaker in 2014. The trim levels were produced with both 8 and 16 valve engines. In old and new Kalina cars, the fuse mounting block is located on the driver's left foot side, next to the external headlight control. To get there, open the lid by first pulling the bottom left corner and releasing the latch. Next, they begin to release the middle and then the right locking points from below. When the bottom ones are open, proceed to the top ones, after which you can remove the lid.

Installing the block cover in place occurs in a slightly different order - they start with the right fasteners, continue with the installation of the upper ones, and end with the lower ones. It is important that all fasteners fit accurately into the metal clamps.

The designation and numbering of each of the fuses installed on this modification of Kalina, as well as the relays (indicated by the letter K), can be seen on the block cover. Their set differs depending on the configuration.

Fuse number	Current strength, amperes	Protected circuit in the “Standard” package	Available in “Norma” and “Lux” configurations
F1	15	Ignition coils, Injectors, Engine control controller
F2	10/30	Daytime running lights	Power supply for the body electronics central unit, Driver's door module.
F3	10/15	Alarm	Automatic transmission controller power supply, Automatic transmission control drive.
F4	15	Airbag system controller
F5	7,5	Terminal 15 devices
F6	7,5	Reversing light	Reverse Light, Automatic Transmission Controller
F7	7,5	Canister purge valve, mass air flow sensor/pressure sensor, DC	Canister purge valve, mass air flow sensor/pressure sensor, phase sensor, DC.
F8	7,5	Direction indicators	Spare
F9	5	Side lights on the starboard side.
F10	5	Parking lights on the left side, Illumination of instruments and keys, License plate lights, Luggage and glove box lighting.
F11	5	Rear PTFs.
F12	10	Low beam and power supply for starboard electric corrector.
F13	10	Low beam and power supply for the left side electric corrector.
F14	14	Spare
F15	10	Rear window washer, Rear window wiper
F16	5	Spare	Driver door module
F17	Spare	Spare
F18	Spare	Spare
F19	20	Door lock	Spare
F20	Spare
F21	10	Right high beam headlight
F22	10	Left high beam headlight
F23	10	Spare	Right fog lamp
F24	10	Spare	Left fog lamp
F25	15	Heated front seats
F26	5	Anti-lock brake control unit
F27	15	Cigarette lighter
F28	15	Fuel pump
F29	20	Windshield washer	Windshield washer, Central body electronics unit
F30	Spare
F31	7,2	Spare	Air conditioning compressor clutch, Automatic climate control system controller
F32	7,5	Brake lights, Interior lighting
F33	25	Anti-lock brake control unit
F34	5	Instrument cluster, Diagnostic connector
F35	10	Spare	Central body electronics unit
F36	10	Sound signal
F37	10	Radio/Multimedia system
F38	Spare
F39	Spare
F40	Spare
F41	Spare
F42	Electric windows	Spare
F43	50	Spare	AMT controller
F44	30	Electric heater fan	Electric heater fan, Automatic climate control system controller
F45	25	Heated rear window
F46	Spare

The fuse amperage may vary depending on the configuration, so for some numbers there are two.
In 2022, VAZ equipped one of the versions (abbreviated OVI) of the Lada Kalina with the “ERA-GLONASS” function. In the new version, the set of fuses has changed slightly. Now it looks like this.

Fuse number	Current strength, ampere	Protected Circuits
F1	15	Minimum speed radiator fan relay K18 (version with air conditioning or climate control)
		Maximum speed radiator fan relay K4
		Air conditioning compressor clutch relay K10 (version with air conditioning or climate control)
		Motor Controller
		Cylinder injectors
		Ignition coils (for internal combustion engines with 16 valves)
F2	7,5	Intake pipe damper valve (ICE 21127 for 16 valves)
		Canister purge valve
		Oxygen sensors
		Phase sensor (for internal combustion engines with 16 valves)
		Mass air flow sensor (for 8-valve internal combustion engine or 16-valve engine 21126)
		AMT selector (version with AMT controller)
		Tire pressure monitoring system control unit (terminal 30) (for EURO-6 vehicles)
F3	5	Anti-Lock Brake Controller / Stability Control Controller
F4	15	Airbag system control controller
F5	7,5	Starter Relay K2/Automatic Transmission Controller
		Unloading relay of ignition switch K1
		Rear window heating relay K6
		Seat heating relay K13 (OVI)
		Heated windshield relay K14 (OVI)
		Fuel pump relay K12
		Motor Controller
		Audio system
		Electric Power Steering Controller
		Wiper switch
		Central body electronics unit (CBE)
		Terminal block "ERA-GLONASS"
		Clutch pedal switch (for manual transmission)
		Brake pedal switch
		Instrument cluster
		Door lock system control unit (OVI)
		Driver's door lock switch
		Air conditioner switch (AVI)
		Automatic transmission speed sensor (ATS)
		Automatic transmission mode switch (OVI)
		AMT controller (OVI)
		Tire pressure monitoring system control unit (for EURO-6 vehicles)
F6	7,5	Reversing light
		Direction indicators
		Parking system control unit (PSU)
F7	10	Starboard high beam
F8	10	Left side high beam
F9	5	Side lights on the starboard side
F10	5	Left side marker lights
		License plate lights
		Trunk light
		Illumination of instruments and keys
F11	5	Rear fog lights
F12	10	Starboard low beam
F13	10	Left side low beam
		Electrical headlight adjustment control (OVI)
F14	20	Central body electronics unit:
		(Windshield wiper) (OVI)
		Windshield washer
		Windshield wiper
		Steering column wiper switch
F15	10	Rear window wiper
		Rear window washer
F16	Spare
F17	Spare
F18	Spare
F19	Spare
F20	Spare
F21	15	Fuel pump motor
F22	7,5	Brake light switch
		Brake lights
		Additional brake signal
		Anti-Lock Brake Controller/ Stability Control Controller
		AMT controller (OVI)
F23	5	Instrument cluster
		Diagnostic connector
F24	10	Horn relay K8
		Sound signal
F25	15	Socket for connecting additional consumers in the cabin
F26	5	Terminal block "ERA-GLONASS"
F27	10	Starboard fog lamp (OVI)
F28	10	Left side fog lamp (OVL)
F29	15	Heated front seats (OVI)
F30	10	Audio system
F31	10	Central body electronics unit: (Direction indicators; Body electronics unit power supply) (OVI)
F32	30	Central body electronics unit: (Power windows; Door and trunk locks; Rain sensor; Glove box light; Trunk light; Interior light unit; Daytime running lights) (OVI)
F33	5	Driver door module
F34	7,5	Air conditioning compressor clutch (version with air conditioning or climate control)
		Automatic climate control system controller (AVI)
F35	15	Automatic transmission controller (ATC)
Automatic transmission control drive (ATG)
F36	15	Alarm
F37	15	Trunk lock actuator switch
		Door lock control unit
	5	Trunk lock actuator switch
F38	10	Daytime running lights
F39	15	Cartridge for connecting additional consumers in the trunk
F40	10	To the trailer lighting connector
F41	50	Heated windshield (OVI)
F42	30	Heated exterior mirrors (OVI)
		Heated rear window
F43	50	AMT controller (OVI)
F44	30	Electric heater fan
		Controller for automatic climate control system (for certain versions (OVI))
F45	30	Power windows for front doors
F46	Spare

The list of fuses is presented for the luxury version of the “Era-GLONASS” version. The standard set is similar to the version of previous versions of Kalina.

The fuses are located in a special block located in the Lada engine compartment. As in the case of fuses in the cabin, there is a difference between the set in versions of the car without the Era-GLONASS complex and with it.

In the first case, the list looks like this:

Fuse number	Current strength, ampere	Protected Circuits
FF1	50	Heated windshield
FF2	60	Generator
FF3	60	Generator
FF4	30 (with air conditioning - 40)	Electric radiator cooling fan
FF5	50	Electromechanical power steering
FF6	40	Anti-lock brake control unit

The list of fuses for the Lada Kalina in the version with the ERA-GLONASS function looks like this:

Fuse number	Current strength, ampere	Protected circuit
FF1	60	Generator
FF2	60	Generator
FF3	30	Electric radiator cooling fan
40	Electric radiator cooling fan (version with air conditioning or climate control)
FF4	40	Anti-Lock Brake Controller / Stability Control Controller
FF5	25	Anti-Lock Brake Controller / Stability Control Controller
FF6	50	Electric Power Steering Controller

You can learn more about Kalina fuses from the video.

Fuse box in the passenger compartment

You can find it near the driver's seat on the left of the steering wheel. To get to the internal filling, you need to open the block cover, pull the ebb at its upper left corner, which opens the left side, and then repeat the same manipulation on the right. After this, the cover can be easily removed.

Engine control systems fuse box

It is located on the front passenger side.

Number	Power, ampere	What is he responsible for?
1	15	Main motor control relay
2	15	Fuel pump relay
3	15	Motor control unit DC circuits

The power of all relays in this block is 15 Amps.

Circuits protected by fuses

Name	Power	What is he responsible for?
F1	10	Instrument clusters, taillight switch and immobilizer control, climate control (luxury)
F2	30	Window lifters
F3	10	Ignition, hazard lights off
F4	20	Windshield wipers, heated rear window and seats, airbag controls
F5	25	Heating, electric power, window washer
F6	20	Sound signal
F7	10	Lighting control, brake light off, immobilizer, on-board computer
F8	20	Heated rear window relay
F9	5	Right side light, immobilizer, glove box light
F10	5	Left side light and side headlight indicator, license plate light
F11	7,5	Rear fog lights, immobilizer
F12	7,5	Right low beam, right light correction gear motor, light switching control, immobilizer
F13	7,5	Left low beam, left gear motor, light switching control
F14	10	Low right headlights, high beam indicator
F15	10	Left high beam
F16	10	Right fog light
F17	10	Left fog light
F18	15	Seat heating relay
F19	10	ABS
F20	15	Cigarette lighter
F21	10	Reverse speed lockout solenoid
F22	15	Anti-theft, electrical control
F23	—
F24	7,5	A/C compressor clutch
F25	30	Electrical package management
F26	25	ABS
F27	5	Reserve
F28	7,5	Reserve
F29	10	Reserve
F30	20	Reserve
F31	50	Electric power steering
F32	40	ABS

The control unit of the Lada Kalina contains many backup fuses. In addition to them, there are 12 relays.

Video instruction

Sometimes a complete replacement of the device is required. To do this, you need spare parts and a standard screwdriver. The order of work is as follows.

1. Open the hood, find the battery and remove the negative terminal from it.
2. We unscrew the three mounting bolts around the parking brake handle, which is located on top of the central tunnel. We dismantle the hand brake limit switch.
3. We unscrew the rear fastening screw, as well as additional screws on the sides.
4. Remove the cover from the gear lever, and then lift the tunnel cover.
5. We disconnect the power plug coming to the electrical wiring circuit.
6. We press the special latches that hold the device itself. Once it pops out, you can replace it.
7. Next, we install the new part on the Lada Kalina and carry out the reassembly process.

The video below will help you understand where it is located and how to replace the cigarette lighter fuse of the Lada Kalina model.

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Relay layout

Engine control systems relay block

It is located near the battery on the right side of the tunnel.

Purpose of the relays installed in the block

There are 5 relays installed inside the block:

• K1 - is responsible for turning on the fuel pump;
• K2 - electric fan of the cooling system;
• K2 — turning on the cooling fan at low speed;
• K3 - main relay;
• K5 - turns on the cooling fan at high speed.

The power of K2 is 50 amperes.

Location of additional fuses in Lada Kalina

Three additional fuses and a diagnostic connector in the Lada Kalina are located under the central panel.

Purpose of fuses

№	Denomination (A)	Purpose
F1	15	Main relay circuits (winding of the cooling system electric fan relay, canister purge valve, air flow sensor, speed sensor, oxygen concentration sensor, ignition coil)
F2	15	Fuel pump fuse Lada Kalina
F3	15	Constant power supply circuit of the electronic engine control unit

Lada Kalina relay location

The safety relays are located in the same block to the left of the driver's foot as the fuses. Below is a list for the main configurations of Kalina. In the case of the more expensive “Norma” and “Lux”, it is necessary to take into account that the difference between them is minimal, but it still exists and some of the relays are missing in the first.

Relay number	Current strength, ampere	Purpose in the “Standard” package	Purpose in the “Norma” and “Lux” trim levels
K1	50	Unloading relay
K2	30	Additional starter relay
K3	30/40	Wiper relay	Radiator cooling fan relay
K4	30	Radiator cooling fan relay
K5	30	Turn signal relay	A/C compressor clutch relay
K6	30	Power window relay	Heated rear window relay
K7	20	High beam relay
K8	20	Horn relay
K9	20	Low beam relay
K10	20	Spare	Reverse light relay (in versions with automatic transmission)
K11	20	ECM main relay
K12	20	Fuel pump relay
K13	20	Seat heating relay
K14	30/70	Alarm relay	Heated windshield relay
K15	30	Heated rear window relay	—
K16	30	Additional alarm relay	—

Owners of Kalina with the ERA-GLONASS function will find the following relays in their mounting block:

Relay number	Current strength, ampere	Relay purpose
K1	50	Ignition switch unloading relay
K2	30	Additional starter relay
K3	30	Windshield Wiper Relay (WWI) / Auto Start Relay
K4	30	Maximum speed radiator fan relay (HSF)
K5	30	Turn and hazard warning relay (OVI)
K6	30	Heated rear window relay
K7	20	High beam relay
K8	20	Horn relay
K9	20	Low beam relay
K10	20	Air conditioning compressor clutch relay (version with air conditioning or climate control)
K11	20	ECM main relay
K12	20	Fuel pump relay
K13	20	Seat heating relay (HSI)
K14	70	Heated windshield relay (for certain versions (OVI))
K15	20	Alarm relay
K16	30	Hazard power relay/reverse lamp relay
K17	30	Power window power relay/radiator fan relay in auto start mode
K18	30	Minimum speed radiator fan relay (MRF)

Lada Kalina fuse tables

Where is the starter relay located?

It is located in the mounting block along with the fuses. The latter is located to the left of the steering column and the position of the driver's feet. Its cover can be identified by the location of the headlight and instrument panel dimmers on it.

Fuel pump relay location

It is located among other electrical elements of this type in the mounting block. To get to it, you need to open the cover using a small flat-tip screwdriver and find the element numbered K12.

Fan relay location

Responsible for cooling the radiator and its serviceability must be checked if overheating is detected. In the standard configuration it is designated as K4, and in the luxury configuration it is also designated as K3. You can get to it in the same way as other similar elements - by opening the cover of the fuse box located on the left side of the center console and bringing it out using a ten key.

Turning relay location

Relay number K5, located on the diagram in its upper left part, is responsible for the turn. The element, like other relays, is placed in the fuse box located in the interior of the Lada Kalina.

Wiper relay location

The windshield wiper relay has the number K3 for standard Lada Kalina equipment and is located among other electrical elements in a special block, together with the electrical circuit fuses.

Power fuses

Name	Power, ampere	What is he responsible for?
FF1	50	Heated windshields
FF2	60	—
FF3	60	Generator
FF4	40	Motor cooling fan
FF5	50	Electric power steering
FF6	40	Motor ABS

Replacement process

In order to change the cigarette lighter fuse of the Lada Kalina model, you need to get to the mounting block. It should be located behind the decorative panel, on the left side of the front console.

1. We snap off the plastic clips.
2. We take the tweezers located in the mounting block.
3. We take out fuse No. 20 (first generation). Another protective element has No. 18 (second generation).
4. Install a new fuse.

It is important that the value of the new part coincides with those recommended by the manufacturer (15 amps - first generation, 20 amps - second). Otherwise, there is a high probability of increased load on the circuit and tripping of the fuse. This may cause the wiring to melt, short circuit and fire.

Causes of fuse failure

This usually happens for the following reasons:

• Late technical inspection;
• The use of spare parts that are not suitable for a given car model or are not original and are made of low quality;
• Installation is not according to the rules;
• Mechanical damage;
• Short circuit of the contact circuit;
• Damage to the insulation of fuses and contacts;
• Oxidation of contacts;
• The terminal blocks are not fastened securely enough;
• Moisture ingress or condensation.

Knowing the main causes of potential problems, you can avoid them with the help of preventive measures.

Signs of faulty fuses

The following signs may indicate that they are the culprit:

• Despite the fact that the battery is charged and the power system is operational, the units do not work;
• The temperature in the modules of the mounting block has increased;
• There is a burning smell in the cabin;
• Indicators for the engine, transmission or power supply system located on the dashboard indicate the presence of malfunctions.

If you observe one of the symptoms, the first thing to check is the mounting block.

Block under the hood

It is located next to the battery.

Photo - diagram

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1. 30A Low beam headlights or main relay, circuits protected by fuses F1 and F21 of the mounting block in the passenger compartment 50A Windshield heater
2. 60A Generator
3. 60A Generator
4. 30/40A Heater fan (heater fuse grants)
5. 50A Electromechanical power steering
6. 60A ABS block

Recommendations for caring for fuses

The main preventive measures look like this:

• Purchasing only high-quality, preferably original, fuses;
• Careful comparison of information from sellers’ catalogs with those specified in the car’s owner’s manual;
• Use the services of only certified service stations for high-quality installation of fuses and relays;
• Regularly check the contact insulation for damage.

These simple measures will help to significantly extend the life of the elements of the mounting block.

Replacing fuses and relays

To properly replace outdated or failed fuses with your own hands, you will need a set of tools and consumables:

1. Flashlight.
2. Tweezers.
3. Plastic spatula.
4. Rags.
5. Layout of mounting block elements.

First of all, Kalina is fixed in a secure position. In the passenger compartment, on the panel next to the driver’s seat, they find the cover of the main unit and use a plastic spatula to open it. Remove the required module using tweezers and install a new one. If you do not have a diagram of the location of the relays and fuses on hand, it can be found on the back side of the unit cover.

The procedure for replacing parts located in the engine compartment is not much different. As in the previous case, find the block (behind the gearbox) and open the plastic cover. The faulty module is removed using pliers and replaced with a new one. By closing the lid back, check the functionality of the car.

On average, each car owner will have to carry out a similar procedure every 45-60 thousand kilometers. If for some reason you can’t do it yourself, it’s better to contact a service station.

Do fuses blow often?

If you constantly have to change the protective element, but after repair it still continues to burn, then the reason should be looked for elsewhere.
Most likely, there is a short circuit in the circuit and the fuse blows. It is worth inspecting the wires on the Lada Kalina for kinks or abrasions. We open the hood and inspect the condition of the cables, this will help to find out the reason for the blown fuse. If the car is old or due to improper handling of electrical equipment, the wires may shorten and burn out. An open circuit occurs in the circuit itself and the fuse trips. This failure should be diagnosed using a multitester. The wires coming to the cigarette lighter are tested for resistance. If there is no power, then one of the cables is broken, this leads to the fuse tripping.