How to remove the Kalina fuse box

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The Lada Kalina has earned a reputation as a comfortable and reliable car. But, like all vehicles, it is not immune to various types of breakdowns. Quite often one or another electrical equipment fails. Some breakdowns are not critical, for example, the cigarette lighter does not work, but there are also those that can completely render your vehicle immobile.

This is, first of all, the failure of such an important component as the fuel pump. It is not always necessary to change the consumer in order to restore its functionality; very often it is enough to replace the fuse and the relay responsible for it to restore its functionality.

Car Lada Kalina

Let's say right away that on the Lada Kalina car the electrical circuits are protected by electrical fuses and relays located in several compartments. For example, the fuse for the cigarette lighter is located in the main compartment under the panel, and the fuel pump is located in the additional compartment.

All blocks with electrical fuses are installed in easily accessible and convenient places, so changing and checking protective elements will not cause difficulties even for a novice car enthusiast.

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If malfunctions occur related to the operation of electrical accessories on the Lada Kalina, do not rush to get into the mechanical part. Maybe the problem lies in the combustion of fuses. But not all motorists know where the Lada Kalina fuse box is located and their markings.

Where is the fuse box?

The largest compartment, which houses most of the fuses and relays, is located on the left side of the instrument panel and is covered with a cover. The second, in which the elements responsible for the power unit control systems are located, is located in the lining of the floor tunnel. This is where the fuel pump fuse is located.

Location of the fuse and relay box on the Lada Kalina

Advice from car enthusiasts and recommendations from experts

There may be a break in the backlight brightness adjustment circuit. The adjustment rheostat has a soldered spring - it tends to fall off. You can simply put a jumper, that is, bypass the rheostat, then the brightness will not be adjusted, or solder it back - you will need to remove the rheostat.
Ustov
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Lamp contacts often become loose, and they burn very quickly. I have already changed more than one.
compositor77
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It is better to immediately install LED lighting bulbs for the instruments, they are not much more expensive, but on a cloudy day or when the sun sets, the instruments are readable with a bang. Moreover, no modifications are needed, the base is suitable...
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You can do everything yourself, everyone basically does it, nothing complicated, the main thing is to unscrew everything and not break it, disconnect the connector. And check the bulbs to see if they are all intact, check the contacts. Maybe some of the light bulbs have burned out and it seems that the light is getting worse.
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I also had this problem. The backlight inexplicably disappeared and then turned on again. It's all about the cigarette lighter illumination. The contact shorts and the brains turn off the backlight. I unscrewed the cover under the gearshift lever and wrapped the wires near the cigarette lighter with electrical tape. All OK.
Roman Didenko
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There's a spinner there. Adjusting the brightness of the shield. You need to twist it, it won’t help, either replace it or remove it completely and do it directly.
Taxi Osa
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If the instrument lighting on the Lada Kalina stops lighting, then you cannot delay fixing the problem. This must be done as soon as possible. In most cases, it will take a maximum of 30–50 minutes to fix the problem.

Removal and replacement instructions

Replacing and identifying an unusable element in both the first and second blocks occurs in approximately the same way, so let’s consider the replacement process using the example of the one installed to the left of the dashboard.

Diagram on the back of the cover

Preparation

Be sure to remember that before you carry out work on electrical equipment, it doesn’t matter whether the cigarette lighter or the fuel pump has failed, the first thing you need to do is turn off the power to the system. To do this, turn off the engine and remove the negative terminal of the battery.

This video shows how you can quickly solve a problem with blown fuses on a Lada Kalina.

We find the location of the block, it’s not difficult - the designers placed it on the left side of the dashboard under the cover.
Open the lid.
Using the diagram and table, we establish the location of the protective element we need.
The block contains tweezers, with the help of which we extract the required element.
Let's examine it.
We check with an ohmmeter or lamp.
If the spiral is burnt out, install a new one of equal value.
We connect the removed battery terminal.
We start the car.
Let's see whether our consumer has earned money or not.
If everything is in order, then the work is finished. If the consumer does not work or the electrical fuse has blown again, then everything is more serious. It may be necessary to check the circuit or dismantle the consumer and check it.

Layout of relays and electrical fuses

Explanation of the diagram shown in the photo.

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Work with the block, which contains the element protecting the fuel pump and other elements responsible for the operation of the engine, is carried out in a similar way.

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The protective element designed for 15 amperes, responsible for the fuel pump of the Lada Kalina, is designated F2 in the photo. To remove it, you need tweezers. All other work is carried out in the same way as in the large compartment.

Recommendations for use

If you are a responsible car owner, then be sure to carry with you a set of electrical fuses of various ratings. Perhaps they will help you out at some point.
Under no circumstances should you install wires or bugs. This can lead not only to failure of the electrical consumer, but also to a fire.
Replacement only with an element of the same value is acceptable.
Before work, do not forget to turn off the power to the system.

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Why does the instrument panel backlight on the Lada Kalina not light up?

During operation of the Lada Kalina, situations may arise when the dashboard backlight disappears. If this happens, then you need to find the cause of the breakdown as soon as possible and eliminate it. There are several reasons for the backlight to disappear, but they are all related to a malfunction of the car's electrical network.

Removing the instrument panel

In most cases, before establishing the reason for the disappearance of the backlight on the Lada Kalina dashboard, you first need to dismantle it.

To remove the instrument panel you will need the following tools:

a set of keys;
Phillips and flathead screwdrivers of different lengths.

The procedure for dismantling the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina:

Turn off the power to the car. To prevent a short circuit during work, you must first disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. If this is not done, there is a possibility of electrical equipment failure.
Lower the steering column to its lowest position. This will allow you to gain easier access to the instrument panel.
Unscrew the two screws securing the cover; this will require a short screwdriver. Then it is carefully pulled out, while it is necessary to overcome the resistance of the spring clamps. It is necessary to shake the pad and gradually pull it towards you.

When the dashboard has been dismantled, you can proceed to diagnostics and search for the reasons that caused its malfunction.

Video: removing the instrument panel

Brightness adjustment lost

One of the very first actions to take when the instrument panel backlight disappears is to check the brightness adjustment. The driver himself or his passenger can change the setting. There is a wheel on the panel with which you can set the brightness of the instrument lighting. If it is turned to minimum, the backlight may glow very weakly or not glow at all. Just turn the wheel and adjust the brightness.

Fuse problems

The next step in troubleshooting is to check the fuses. To do this, you need to use the technical documentation of the car and find where the fuse responsible for the instrument lighting is located. The fuse box is located on the left side under the cover with the light switches.

Also, the purpose of the fuses is written on the cover and if you look closely, you can find where which one is located. It is enough to replace the required fuse and if the problem is there, the instrument lighting will start working. On the cover, the fuse responsible for the instrument lighting and interior lighting is designated F7.

In addition, the socket into which the fuse is inserted may become damaged, or a breakdown may occur inside the unit itself. To diagnose, you will have to completely remove the fuse box. If the mounting block fails, it must be replaced.

Wiring problems

One of the most unpleasant options is a malfunction in the car’s electrical wiring, which leads to failure of the instrument panel backlight. This may occur as a result of a broken wire. To identify it, you need to use a multimeter to check the wires responsible for powering the instrument backlight. They can be identified on the car's electrical diagram. Once the break is found, it is removed and isolated.

In addition, the reason may be oxidized contacts of the mounting block or wire blocks. In this case, disconnect the connector near the fuse box and on the dashboard. After this, inspect and, if necessary, clean the contacts.

Problems with light bulbs

It is possible that the instrument panel lighting has disappeared due to failed light bulbs. There are a total of 5 light bulbs on the Lada Kalina dashboard.

Replacing them yourself is easy:

The dismantled instrument panel is turned over, since the light bulbs are located at the back.
Take out the light bulbs and check their functionality using a multimeter. The cartridge is turned counterclockwise. If you have difficulty pulling the light bulb out of the socket by hand, you can use pliers.

Video: replacing light bulbs

The board burned out

In some cases, a problem with the dashboard lighting may be due to a faulty control board. Some craftsmen try to restore it with a soldering iron, but this is a complex process and only professionals can do it. Usually, when such an element fails, it is replaced with a new one.

Removal and installation of VAZ (Lada) Kalina 1117 mounting blocks

Tool:

Medium Phillips screwdriver
Small tweezers
Large tweezers

Note:

The relay and fuse mounting block is located in the instrument panel under the cover, to the left of the steering column. The cover contains a control unit for external lighting, instrument lighting and a regulator for the direction of headlight beams.

1. To access the mounting block, we pry the instrument panel cover by the lugs on the left and right sides.

2. We lower the lid.

3. The sockets for fuses and relays are marked on the body of the mounting block, and on the inside of the cover there is a diagram of the location and the purpose of the fuses and relays.

Basic information about the electrical circuit

The main fuse box in Kalina 2 is located to the left of the steering column and is covered with a plastic cover. On the inside there is a label with a printed diagram of the location of the parts.

Main unit located to the left of the steering column

Note that the “Lux” uses one set of relays, while in the “Normal/Standard” configurations it is slightly different. Relay “K5” is missing in both sets, and part “K6” may be missing in the “Standard” version. Fuse sets, in turn, may or may not contain element “F3” (automatic transmission fuse).

You can remove fuses only with special pliers, which you will find under the cover of the main unit.

Kalina mounting block (fuse box)

Electrical problems with the Lada Kalina occur just like with any other car. Finding out the causes of malfunctions is usually done by checking fuses and relays.

Mounting block Lada Kalina

The relay and fuse mounting block is located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel.

Before replacing relays or fuses, be sure to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Lada Kalina mounting block fuses

Fuse designation

(rated current. A) – Protected elements

F1(10) – Immobilizer, warning lights and arrow indicators of the instrument cluster, switch circuits and reverse lamps, direction indicator circuits F2 (30) – Electric window circuits F3 (10) – Hazard alarm circuits F4 (20) – Windshield wiper, rear window defroster switch circuit F5 (25) – Heater motor, electric power steering control unit, windshield washer F6 (20) – Horn F7 (10) – Instrument cluster LCD indicator, brake light switch and lamps, interior lighting F8 (20) – Rear window heating element F9 (5) – Side light bulbs in the right block headlight and right flashlight, glove compartment light bulb F10 (5) – Side light bulbs in the left block headlight and left flashlight, outside light indicator in the instrument cluster, license plate lamps F11 (7.5) – Chains of fog light lamps in the rear lights F12 (7.5) – Low beam lamp (right headlight), right headlight leveling motor gearbox F13 (7.5) – Low beam lamp (left headlight unit), light control gear motor of the left headlight unit F14 (10) – High beam lamp (right headlight unit), high beam headlight indicator in the instrument cluster F15 (10) – High beam lamp (left headlight) F16, 17 (10) – Fog lamps (optional) F18 (15) – Seat heating elements (optional) F19 (10) – ABS electrical circuits (optional) F20 (15) – Cigarette lighter heating element F21 (10) – Transmission reverse lock circuit F22 (15) – Security alarm control unit F23 – Reserve F24 – Reserve F25 – Reserve F26 (25) – ABS electrical circuits (optional) F27 (5) – Spare F28 (7.5 ) – Spare F29 (10) – Spare F30 (20) – Spare F31 (50) – Electric power steering

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Mounting block relay

Designation

– Name – Powered consumers
K1 (optional)
– Headlight washer relay – Headlight washer electric motor
K2
– Window lift relay – Window lift motors
KZ
– Starter relay – Starter traction relay
K4
– Additional relay – Switch and winding of the rear window heating relay, switch heater electric motor, windshield wiper and washer switch
K5
– Turn signal and hazard warning lamp relay – Turn signal and hazard warning lamps
K6
– Windshield wiper relay – Windshield wiper motor
K7
– High beam headlight relay – High beam lamp unit - headlights
K8
– Horn relay – Horn
K9 (optional)
– Fog lamp relay – Fog lamps
K10
– Rear window heating relay – Rear window heating element
K11 (optional)
– Seat heating relay – Seat heating elements
K12 (reserve)
–

Purpose of the relays installed in the block:

K1 - headlight washer
K2 - activation of the power window chain
K3 - starter activation
K4 - additional (ignition relay)
K5 - direction indicators and hazard warning lights
K6 - windshield washer and wiper
K7 - high beam
K8 - beep
K9 - front fog lights
K10 - heated rear window
K11 - heated front seats
K12 - backup

Please note that all fuses are colored differently depending on the amperage (Amps) they are rated for - it is important to respect these values to avoid short circuits. To replace, use tweezers that are inserted into the mounting block.

These elements are necessary not only to protect all vehicle electronics from combustion, but also prevent the occurrence of fire, because In the event of a short circuit, they take on the entire load. In this case, the fuse itself fails, thereby stopping the flow of current to the electrical appliance.

Location of the main fuse block

The main fuse and relay block of the Lada Kalina is located under the left panel of the steering wheel, where the main light switch is located.

In order to gain access to the main fuse panel of the Lada Kalina, you need to do a number of manipulations:

On the closing panel, on the left and right, there are grooves that need to be pulled alternately. Also below. This operation should be done carefully so as not to break the plastic fasteners.

Gently pull and remove from the grooves

Gained access to the fuse box

Thus, the fuses and relays of the main unit of the Lada Kalina, as well as the control board, are changed.

Location of additional fuse box

The additional fuse box is marked with an arrow in the photo.

The additional relay and fuse box for the Lada Kalina is located to the right of the front passenger's feet. It can be accessed by unscrewing the cover bolts and removing it. In order to dismantle this block, unscrew the 3 mounting bolts. The replacement process is carried out in the same way as with the main unit.

fuel pump activation relay;
cooling system electric fan fuse (50A);
cooling system electric fan relay (low speed);
main relay;
cooling system fan relay high speed).

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.

There are three wires to the Lada Kalina cigarette lighter.

Main plus (red wire). Comes to the battery through a protective element (fuse). Responsible for heating the internal spiral.
Permanent plus (yellow wire). Connected to a light filter. Responsible for the correct operation of the backlight.
Constant negative (black wire). A mass with one end coming to the body of the device, and the other to the body of the car.

Each of them should be inspected and, if necessary, repaired. When replacing, you will need a blowtorch with solder, as well as new wires. New cables of suitable cross-section must be connected.

Diagram and marking of fuses and their replacement

If you turn over the cover of the Lada Kalina fuse box, you can see the markings and which fuse and relay are responsible for what. Also, it can be seen in the vehicle’s service and technical book.

Fuse box diagram

Let us indicate and decipher the fuse number, amperage and what it is responsible for:

F1 - (10) - Instruments: immobilizer control unit, hazard warning switch, instrument cluster. If, when starting the engine, the starter does not turn and the immobilizer icon flashes, then you need to pay attention to this fuse. F2 — (30) — Electric windows. Read more about why window lifts may not work here. F3 - (10) - Hazard warning switch F4 - (20) - Windshield wiper F5 - (25) - Heater, electric power steering control unit F6 - (20) - Horn F7 - (10) - Instrument cluster, interior lighting F8 - (20 ) — Heated rear window F9 — (5) — Side light (right side) F10 — (5) — Side light (left side) F11 — (7.5) — Immobilizer control unit F12 — (7.5) — Low beam (starboard side) F13 — (7.5) — Low beam (left side) F14 — (10) — High beam (starboard side) F15 — (10) — High beam (left side) F16.17 — (10) — Fog lights F18 — (15) — Heated seats F19 — (10) — ABS F20 — (15) — Cigarette lighter F21 — (10) — Reverse lock F22 — (15) — Electrical package control unit F31 — (50) — Control unit electric booster

Relay layout in the mounting block

Also, relays are installed on the fuse block. Let's give them a breakdown according to numbering:

K1 - headlight washer relay; K2 - power window circuit activation relay; KZ - starter activation relay; K4 - additional relay (ignition relay); K5 - relay for turning on direction indicators and hazard warning lights; KB - relay for turning on the windshield washer and wiper; K7 - headlight high beam relay; K8 - relay for turning on the sound signal; K9 - relay for turning on the front fog lights; K10 — relay for turning on the heated rear window; K11 — relay for turning on the front seat heating circuit; K12 - backup relay.

Replacing fuses and relays

Replacement of fuses and relays is carried out using special tweezers. They are in the photo below, marked with an arrow.

List of contact relays

If we open the main fuse box of Kalina 2, we will see a set of electrical relay housings. There are no other blocks containing relays in the car. We list the elements used in the “Lux” package (21927/21947):

K1: radiator fan relay;
K2: relay switching on door locks;
K3: additional starter relay;
K4: additional relay (switches current 50A);
K6: wiper relay;
K7: relay that turns on the high beam;
K8: signal relay;
K9: relay that turns on the low beam;
K10: rear window heater relay;
K11: main ignition relay;
K12: relay turning on the fuel pump;
K13: additional relay;
K14: radiator fan relay 3;
K15: windshield heater relay 1;
K16: windshield heater relay 2;
K17: relay that turns on the air conditioning compressor.

The pliers that you will find in the Kalina 2 fuse box will be of two types. “Large” ones are intended for dismantling relays K1-K6, as well as K13-K17.

You can compare the layout of elements in “Lux” and in “Norm/Standard”: