Which generator is better to install on a VAZ: expert opinion

A car generator is a rather important design element, without which it would not be possible to even move the car.

The unit is designed to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, which powers the vehicle battery, as well as associated systems, sensors and devices.

In the case of Lada Kalina cars, manufacturers used two types of generators with part numbers:

• 3771;
• 3701-06.

Both units are three-phase AC units. Their design includes a rectifier unit and an electronic voltage regulator that facilitates the constant transfer of electricity. The cost of original generators is 10-12 thousand rubles.

In case of failure, the owner of the Lada Kalina can replace the generator with its analogue. The table shows the main models, where the article number and price are indicated.

Thus, you can replace a failed generator with a cheaper analogue or select a unit of the same cost, but with better characteristics.

Design Features

A standard generator for AvtoVAZ JSC cars consists of the following elements:

1. Back and front covers.
2. Air intake.
3. Brush holder.
4. Rectifier block.
5. Stator.
6. Capacitor.
7. Voltage regulator.
8. Pulley.
9. Rotor.

Some electric generators do not have a built-in voltage regulator. For example, this element is missing in generators for the VAZ-2101.

Types of generators

There are different types of generators for VAZ cars depending on their design. The most common generators are compact in size - 94.3701 and others.

Owners of Russian-made cars install brushless inductor-type generators. For example, devices modification 955.3701. Such generators differ from traditional equipment by the presence of permanent magnets on the rotor and field windings on the stator. Thanks to this, the design of the generator set does not contain slip rings and an alkaline unit, which is one of the most vulnerable and poorly protected.

Generators of type 955.3701 have not previously been used in passenger cars. Now they are manufactured by various Russian enterprises, including the Altai Tractor Equipment Plant. Among the main disadvantages of these electric generators are the high noise level during operation and heavy weight. This must be remembered before choosing a VAZ generator with a brushless design.

Generator set belt for VAZ 2107

The VAZ 2107 car was produced from 1982 to 2012. Initially, the model was equipped with a smooth drive belt (old model). Over time, the “seven” was modified several times and at the end of the 1990s, the generator began to work with a new type of belt with teeth.

The most popular among car owners are rubber products from the German company. These belts fit perfectly into the operation of a domestic car and serve for the entire period specified by the manufacturer.

The design numbers and sizes of the belts are indicated in the vehicle’s service book:

• 2101–1308020 (smooth surface), dimensions - 10.0x8.0x944.0 mm;
• 2107–1308020 (toothed surface), dimensions - 10.7x8.0x944.0 mm.

How to tension a belt on a generator

The operation of the generator, as well as the water pump, primarily depends on the correct tension of the belt on the pulley. Therefore, existing rules cannot be neglected. The belt is installed and tensioned in the following order.

1. Place the assembled generator in place, lightly tightening the fixing nuts.
2. Take a pry bar and use it to fix the gap between the generator housing and the pump.
3. Place the belt on the pulley.
4. Without releasing pressure from the pry bar, pull the belt onto the pulley.
5. Tighten the top nut securing the generator until it stops.
6. Check the degree of belt tension - the rubber should not sag, but it should not be too tight.
7. Tighten the lower nut securing the generator.

Replacing the alternator belt Lada Kalina 8 valves: size, photo, video

The alternator belt on the Lada Kalina plays an important role in engine operation. Without it, the generator will not be powered, which in turn may result in the battery not charging. If the battery is not charged, the car will not be able to start.

Replacing the alternator belt: step-by-step instructions

First of all, to replace the alternator belt of the 8-valve Lada Kalina, you will need a tool: an open-end wrench with a size of 19, a wrench with a size of 10, and a socket with a size of 8. Now you can proceed directly to the replacement process:

1. The alternator belt is located to the left of the engine.
2. Using a wrench, you need to loosen the tension roller to release the belt.
   Loosen the tensioner roller
3. Use a 8 key to unscrew the adjustment rod. Using a 13mm wrench, unscrew the lower fastening of the tensioner mechanism.
4. Move the adjustment rod up and remove the belt.
   Belt adjustment rod down
5. Now we dismantle the tensioner system.
6. We unscrew the roller mount and dismantle it.
7. We assemble everything in reverse order.
   The new belt is preparing to be installed in its “rightful” place

The tension moment must be strictly observed. Too little tension will not give normal speed to the generator, which will lead to a drop in voltage in the on-board network. Too strong and will cause the belt to “stick” or break.

Russian know-how, ordinary market weights guard the alternator belt tightening force

Recommendations

Experts recommend changing the alternator belt on the 8-valve Kalina every 25 thousand km, but AVTOVAZ - every 30,000 km. But, it is worth considering that you need to constantly check the condition of the belt. Since failure can occur even after 10,000 km.

Gates belt - mileage 40,000 km, rips are visible, nothing critical, but better to replace

Replacing this element is not limited by a time frame, but is determined by the condition of the generator belt. If you constantly examine the condition, you can prevent breakage and other negative consequences. At the same time, motorists are recommended to carry a spare belt with them so that they can change it at any time and move on.

Belt selection, catalog number, price

Each belt in a car has its own service life and resource, and therefore requires periodic replacement. So what kind of alternator belt should be installed on the 8-valve Lada Kalina and how is this done?

Original number and belt size:

1. Knowing the original catalog number. Using it you can easily find a suitable belt, without knowing the size or teeth.
2. By size and type of teeth (number of ribs = 6, size = 1018 mm). Belt marking for Lada Kalina with 8 valves – 6PK1018 .
   Gates 6pk108 - ideal price/quality ratio

   This is the standard size that fits this car. The teeth of the generator belt on Kalina do not run across the base of the court, but along it, having 6 strips that are installed on the corresponding pulleys.

It is worth considering that the replacement of the alternator belt also includes a tension roller, which wears out along with it. When performing the replacement process, it also needs to be replaced.

When choosing a belt and roller, the motorist faces a difficult task: original or analogue. Both are good. But what should you do if you don’t have a belt with you when buying in a store?

Alternator belt items for Kalina

1. The original article number for the alternator belt for the 8-valve Lada Kalina looks like this - 1118-1041020 .
   The average cost in the Russian Federation is 750 rubles. Analogue of the original alternator belt 1118-1041020 - 6PK1018
2. The original alternator belt pulley costs about the same, about 750 rubles. and has a catalog number - 2123-1041056. In total, a set of spare parts for replacing the alternator belt with an 8-valve Kalina will cost the owner 1,500 rubles.
   Old roller and new 2123-1041056 generator belt tensioner pulley

Table of alternator belt analogues for the 8-valve Lada Kalina

Manufacturer Catalog number Price in rubles

All belt analogues performed quite well and won the trust of motorists.

Table of alternator belt roller analogues for the 8-valve Lada Kalina

Manufacturer Catalog number Price in rubles

Determination of malfunction and replacement time

Determining a faulty alternator belt is quite simple. Let's look at the main indicators:

• Whistle in under engine space. It appears when you increase the speed of the gas pedal, and the current in the bot network increases.
• Tightening the belt had no effect and the whistle remained.
• Cracks or elasticity in the belt.
  Bad alternator belt, bad - teeth torn (torn off)
• Frame deformation, eversion.
  The crack on the alternator belt is clearly visible

All these malfunctions indicate that it is time to replace the alternator belt on Kalina. Otherwise, it may break at the most inopportune moment.

Torn belt on one of the Kalinas

about adjusting the alternator belt after replacing it

A short video about the correct adjustment of the alternator belt on the Lada Kalina.

Interchangeability of autogenerators

Interchangeability of generators for Lada cars is achieved if the following requirements are met:

• the main technical characteristics of the installed generator are not lower than those of the device being replaced;
• the gear ratio from the internal combustion engine to the generator is the same;
• the devices have similar electrical circuits;
• The new generator is suitable in terms of weight and dimensions and type of fasteners.

Most Russian-made automobile generators have a 2-leg mount. These fasteners are found on both covers. For equipment of foreign brands, installation is carried out using 1 paw, the fasteners are located on the front cover.

In order to correctly install and securely fasten a foreign generator in a car from AvtoVAZ, it is necessary to replace the bracket.

Preparatory stage

Before you begin replacing the generator in Lada Kalina, you should first prepare the necessary set of tools and materials. The list includes:

• open-end or ring wrenches of different diameters;
• small and large ratchets;
• brushes for cleaning the interior;
• wrench with extension.

Only after preparing the instruments can you proceed directly to the procedure.

About the current-speed characteristic

TLC is the dependence of the current supplied by a car generator to the on-board network on the rotor speed at a constant voltage. This parameter is calculated when the device is operated together with a charged and serviceable battery with a rated capacity of at least 50% of the rated current of the generator. The characteristic is calculated in the heated and cold states of the equipment.

Main consumer characteristics

1. Maximum current.
2. The magnitude of the operating voltage.
3. Rated power.
4. Gear ratio.
5. Efficiency
6. Dimensions and weight.

The main operating parameters, type and brand are usually indicated on the device label.

What is this?

A generator is a device that transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy. Lada Kalina cars are equipped with a three-phase alternating current generating device. Thanks to this equipment, all electrical appliances function: radio, wipers, lighting elements, starter.

The following signs indicate that it is time to buy a new generator:

• The battery is undercharged and completely discharged ahead of schedule.
• The brightness of the headlights decreases.
• You can hear grinding and whistling noises when the machine is running.

The cause of failure of an electric current-generating device may be:

• Loose belt.
• Charging relay faulty.
• Brush wear.
• Short circuit or break in the stator or rotor winding.
• Breakdown of the diode bridge.

Sometimes the current-generating device can be repaired. But if there are a large number of failed elements, it is easier to replace them with a working device.

Criteria for choosing car generators

1. Maximum power. Power is one of the main characteristics of VAZ generators. It must ensure an uninterrupted supply of current and supply electricity to the battery, which is discharged due to the operation of regular electricity consumers at low speeds of the power unit. To perform basic tasks, the device must have the required power. The required indicator is indicated in the vehicle operating instructions.
2. Current strength. The factory generator installed in the car is not designed for a large number of additional consumers, but at the same time it has a certain reserve. If the autogenerator is “not enough,” then before purchasing a new device, first inspect the old equipment, clean the contacts, check the bearings, etc. You shouldn't use 120A generators in every car. First of all, it's expensive. Secondly, the current may be excessive. Such power-generating devices are installed in tuned cars with a powerful acoustic system.
3. Dimensions. Before purchasing, it is also worth comparing generators by overall dimensions. The device must be compact with high technical characteristics.
4. Noise level. The generator should not make too much noise during operation. This “disease” often affects high-power generators that are sold at a low price. One of the main reasons for the appearance of extraneous sounds (hum) is the poor quality of bearings, which wear out quickly.
5. Availability of guarantee. If there is a warranty, you can exchange a faulty device for a new one if it is defective.

What does the price depend on?

At different sales points they offer to buy a generator for Kalina at different prices. The price is formed depending on the following points:

1. The novelty of the unit.
2. Operating parameters (power, current).
3. Company manufacturer.
4. Place of purchase.
5. Year of manufacture of the car.
6. Kudos to the seller.

Which generators are better to put on a VAZ?

Below are recommendations for different models of domestically produced cars.

VAZ - 2106

G-222 is a more powerful and stable self-generator compared to the standard G-221. It has a built-in battery charging relay and increased output (50 A versus 42 A), suitable for the “six”, provided that brushes from the G-221 are used or the connection diagram is changed.

VAZ - 2107

The simplest option for modernizing the electrical network is the G-222 device. The generator is installed in the VAZ-2107 without additional problems. This car will fit a device with a current of 55A from model 2108. The only modification that will be needed during installation is the use of an additional power relay.

VAZ - 2110

The standard generator of the VAZ-2110 is KZATE with a current of 80 A. It has a factory index of 5102.3771. Estimated mileage is 140,000 km. As alternative options, it is worth considering devices 94.3701 and 120 A. It is better to install the second generator on a VAZ 2110 with an injection engine in cars with a large amount of additional equipment, in addition to a DVR and a powerful sound system.

VAZ - 2112 and 2114

It is better to install a generator from Priora or Kalina with air conditioning in VAZ-2112 and VAZ-2114 cars. This device produces a power of 115 A, which is 35 A more than the factory equipment. The only difficulty that the owner of 2114 will encounter during installation is the need to replace the pulley.

As an alternative, you can consider an Eldix brand autogenerator with a capacity of 115 A. However, it is difficult to find spare parts for it, which will cause certain difficulties even with minor breakdowns.

Cars with injection engines are equipped with generators with an output of 80A. This is the standard model 94.3701. To increase power, consider the option with KZATE 9402.3701 90A, which is suitable for the type of fastener and has a similar pulley. If necessary, ensure the operation of a large number of energy-consuming devices.

Lada Priora - generator replacement

The Priora requires a powerful generator; the car has a lot of electronics and a weak installation cannot cope with it.

A generator labeled 5102.3771 is recommended for the Priora, providing a power of 80 A; on luxury versions with even more electronics, a 115 A device is installed. Then which generator is better to install on the Priora?

Car owners recommend a unit produced by KZATEtm Samara plant under number 9402.3701-14, producing 115 A.

There is no need to modify it during installation, you just need to find the connector, because there are differences from the standard one. You can use a plug from a VAZ-2108 from the limit switch for turning on the reversing lights, which costs only 20 rubles.

Next, you will have to make a little modification when connecting to the “B+” power terminal in order to fit it to the desired size.

The cost, of course, of domestic units is higher than that of Chinese or Bulgarian ones, sold for 2200 and 3000, respectively. For Russian ones they ask for about 4000. But if you need repairs with Russian-made components, you can easily find spare parts.

Cause of generator failure

The failure of the generator in a Lada Kalina car is influenced by several reasons:

• Poor quality of vehicle operation. This implies ignoring regular technical inspections, timely replacement of the timing belt, and repair of structural parts.
• Using low-quality oil. Oil reduces friction between parts and improves their performance. If you use low-quality compounds, the friction index may increase, which will lead to failure.

Also, the generator may fail simply because its service life has expired. In any case, the car owner will need to replace the unit in order to continue operating the car.

Which generator is better to put on a VAZ 2110

VAZ 2110 factories install KATEK generators with a current of 80 A. The service life is 140,000 km, which is approximately 10 years of vehicle operation. Answering the question of which generator is better to install on the VAZ 2110, experts recommend products from Russian manufacturers.

What to consider when choosing

• Russian manufacturer or foreign? Of course, first of all, Russian manufacturers are preferable. If only because it is easier to find spare parts in the event of a minor breakdown. If you purchase a generator for a VAZ 2010 from a not so popular company, it may be difficult to find spare parts, and they will not cost you so much.

• Current strength. Factory models for VAZ 2010 - 3771 or 94.3701 - are designed for 80 A, this current is enough, even if there are additional devices that consume it. More powerful ones - 120 A - are installed in the presence of powerful acoustics, no harm is done to the battery, and you will provide all energy consumers with uninterrupted current.
• It is better to purchase a generator if there is a warranty on it. There may well be a defective product, and the warranty will provide the opportunity to replace it with a new one.

Generator Manufacturers

It is best for 2010 to purchase a standard generator from KATEK or KZATEtm Samara plant, and about 50% of owners do just that, according to statistics. They are reliable, cope perfectly with their functions, creating the necessary tension.

Generators for VAZ 2115

VAZ 2115, created on the basis of the “nine”, adopted the main components and assemblies from it. Accordingly, there are also many problems with equipment. If the car has a carburetor engine, it can be equipped with a 55 A generator 37.3701, which differs from the above in the mounting method. However, this voltage is not enough for the constant use of modern audio systems, fog lights and other energy-consuming options. Which generator is better to install on a VAZ 2115 - car owners definitely recommend installing it with a power of at least 80 A. Now on the VAZ 2115, as well as on 2113-2114, three-phase 94.3701 with an output of 80 A are installed.

For more power, you can install a 90 A Priorov generator KZATE 9402.3701 in 2015, which is suitable for the mounting and pulley. A reliable unit will provide you with the necessary energy for any number of energy-consuming devices.

Summarizing the above, it can be noted that when buying a generator at a VAZ to replace a broken one or to increase power, it is better to choose Russian models, since they are most suitable in design and you will not have to carry out expensive modifications. In addition, you will always find the necessary

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When repairing a VAZ 2107 car generator, you will need this generator set diagram and a detailed current path in the field winding circuit.

1. Battery. 2, 5. Basic rectifier semiconductor diodes. 6. Generator stator winding coils. 7. Semiconductor integrated voltage regulator (charging relay). 8. Excitation winding (rotor) of the generator. 9. Noise filtering capacitor. 10. Mounting block (relays and fuses). 11. “Battery charging” indicator lamp. 12. Voltmeter (on-board voltage indicator). 13. Ignition relay (ignition switch relay). 14. Ignition switch.

Current path of the excitation winding with the ignition on and the engine not running: Terminal “+” of the battery – pink wire – terminal “30” of the generator – pink wire – contact “1” of connector “Ш10” of the mounting block – internal current-carrying tracks of the mounting block – contact “4” » connector “w1” of the mounting block – brown wire – pin “30” of the ignition relay (installed under the dashboard) – closed contacts of the ignition relay – pin “87” of the ignition relay – black and blue wire – pin “6” of connector “w1” of the mounting block – fuse “pr 10” of the mounting block – contact “1” of connector “w 4” of the mounting block – orange wire – contact “4” of the instrument panel connector (black) – conductors and conductive tracks of the instrument panel – contacts of the “battery charging” warning lamp holder - filament of the "battery charging" lamp - socket contacts - instrument panel conductive tracks - contact "2" of the instrument panel connector (white) - white-brown wire - contact "3" of the mounting block connector "w5" - internal conductive tracks of the mounting block - contact “7” connector “Ш10” of the mounting block – white-brown wire – terminal “61” of the generator – connecting bus for additional rectifier diodes – short conductor – charging relay terminal – internal semiconductor junctions of the charging relay – first brush – first contact ring of the rotor – generator excitation winding – the second contact ring of the rotor – the second brush – the “minus” contact – car body parts – the “-” terminal of the battery.

After starting the engine, a positive potential appears at the point “connecting bus of additional rectifier diodes”, current flows from it further to the brushes. The control lamp is shunted (shorted) by open additional diodes and goes out.

DIY Generator Connection Guide

The reason for replacing a VAZ 2107 generator with an injector or carburetor may be:

• burnt windings;
• an interturn short circuit has occurred;
• mechanical damage to the housing;
• malfunction of a three-level regulator, etc.

The generator replacement procedure consists of removal, installation and connection.

1. First of all, we de-energize the car by removing the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Disconnect the connector from the generator set.

Disconnecting the connector from the unit

• Having removed the protective cover, you need to disconnect the terminal with a “10” key and remove the wire.
• After loosening the generator, you need to remove the drive belt.
• Using a “17” wrench, unscrew the nuts and remove the adjusting bar.
• After unscrewing the lower fastening nut, remove the bolt and bushing.
• We dismantle the generator.


Unit removed for repair
The generator set is installed in the reverse order. Before installing the unit, you need to thoroughly study the connection diagram of the 2107 generator with an injector or carburetor, as well as the electrical connection diagram. In this case, you need to pay attention to the difference between 37.3701 and G222.

After installation, you need to adjust the belt tension. To adjust the belt tension, you need to loosen the two bolts securing the unit. Using a pry bar, tighten the belt and secure it in this position with a nut on the adjusting plate. Then you need to check the degree of tension. To do this, you need to press the belt in the gap between the pulleys.

The deflection should be in the front from 10 to 17 mm. The procedure should be repeated until the desired value is achieved. After tensioning, all fastening nuts are finally tightened. At this point, the connection of the unit can be considered complete.

Modern cars are equipped with a large number of electronics, so the generator must be powerful to provide power to the on-board network and the operation of network elements. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor its technical condition.

Construction and repair of the Kalina generator

Lada Kalina cars are equipped with generators of two brands - 5132.3771 or 9402.3701-06. The standard Kalina generator is a three-phase alternating current device, which has a built-in rectifier unit and an electronic voltage regulator.

There are very different reviews regarding the quality and reliability of the devices with which these cars are equipped during factory assembly. If the unit fails, you can replace or repair it yourself.

Operating principle

The basic principle of operation of the generator is as follows: a three-phase alternating current is induced in the stator winding, which is converted into direct current using a rectifier unit attached to the cover of the device. On the cover there is a unit consisting of an electronic voltage regulator and a brush holder. The rotor rotates from the crankshaft of the car engine via a serpentine belt.

The Lada Kalina generator has the following characteristics:

• maximum output current - 85-90 A;
• voltage - 14.4-15.1 V;
• engine-generator gear ratio - 1:2.4;
• direction of rotation is right.

4 bolts secure the stator and covers of the device. The covers contain bearings in which the rotor shaft rotates. The rear bearing is located on the rotor shaft; it is mounted in the rear cover with a small gap. The front bearing, which slides along the rotor shaft, is installed in the front cover with a slight interference fit and covered with a pressure plate. The device is covered at the back by a plastic casing.

The generator connection diagram is quite simple. When the car's ignition is turned on, voltage is supplied to the voltage regulator through the low battery warning light. When the engine is started, the field winding receives power from 3 diodes that are installed on the rectifier block.

Typically, checking the alternator is easily done using the battery charging warning light. If the device is working properly, this lamp should light up when the ignition is turned on, and when the engine starts, it should go out. If the lamp burns brightly or at full intensity, then the generator needs to be replaced or repaired because it is faulty.

Replacing bearings

AvtoVAZ cars are very often subject to fair criticism from the owners of cars produced by this company. The Lada Kalina model was no exception to the general rule. Almost all current converters installed on cars of this brand break down after 10 thousand kilometers, after which the generator requires repair or replacement.

As practice has shown, the cause of many breakdowns is not only the bearings, but also the Kalina generator bracket. Car owners often fix this problem on their own. Doing this with certain skills is not so difficult.

To repair the generator, it is necessary to disassemble it. To do this, use a screwdriver to hook the tips of the stator wires and pull them out a little from the springs of the diode bridge. Then unscrew the bolts that attach the diode bridge. After this, the connecting bolt is unscrewed.

After disassembling the generator, check whether the rear bearing is in good condition. To do this, you need to twist its outer ring. If it rotates easily, without noise or rattle, and there is no play, then the bearing is in good condition. At the slightest suspicion of a malfunction, it is better to replace the bearing.

Next, you need to dismantle the Kalina generator bracket. Using a screwdriver, the stator is picked up and removed from the device casing. The bracket includes a bearing, which should also be checked. If a malfunction is detected, the part must be replaced.

The front bearing of the unit is rolled into its casing. Although AvtoVAZ does not recommend changing it, it would still be more advisable to do so, because otherwise you may then need to buy an expensive new generator for Kalina.

The bearing is removed by removing the pulley and spacer plug. After this, the rotor is removed from the rubber using a hammer, and the front casing of the unit is clamped in a vice. The bearing is carefully removed.

Replacing the roller and brushes

If you hear a rustling noise coming from the tension roller of the Lada Kalina generator belt, then you need to check its serviceability and replace it.

To perform this procedure, you need to use a set of wrenches and a flat-blade screwdriver. Replacing the roller is a very simple procedure. To perform this, you must first loosen the belt tension by unscrewing the rod. Then use a flat-head screwdriver to pry off the protective cap of the roller and unscrew the bolt securing the bearing to the bracket.

The bushing and washer are removed from the old roller, then they are installed on the new roller. The entire assembly assembly is placed in place of the old roller and secured with a bolt. Next, the belt is properly tensioned and the car engine is started to check how the new roller works. After replacing the roller, no extraneous noise should be heard from the Lada generator.

One of the reasons that the battery does not charge well is wear on the generator brushes. To eliminate this malfunction, it is not necessary to replace the entire generator; it is enough to change only the brushes. To check their condition, the brushes must be removed and inspected. This can be done both with the generator installed and with it removed.

To avoid a short circuit when performing this procedure, it is necessary to remove the negative terminal of the battery. After this, remove the protective cover of the device and remove the power plug using a flat-head screwdriver. In this case, you need to make sure that the solder does not come off from the voltage regulator.

At the final stage, the bolts are unscrewed and the voltage regulator with the brushes attached to it is removed. To find out if the brushes are working properly, you need to measure their height. It must be at least 5 mm. If this value is lower, then the generator brushes complete with the voltage regulator must be replaced.

How to replace a generator

Sometimes repairing a generator on a Lada Kalina does not help eliminate the problems associated with it. In this case, you have to replace the old unit with a new one. It is necessary to judge which generator is best to purchase from those available for sale by paying attention to its technical characteristics. Replacing the device is quite quick, the whole procedure takes about an hour.

To do this you need:

• remove the belt by loosening its tensioner;
• disconnect the plug and wire terminals;
• unscrew the nut securing the upper part of the device and remove the bolt;
• remove the bolt at the bottom in the same way;
• Remove the generator from the engine compartment.

The new unit is installed in the reverse order. Replacing a generator with a Kalina, as well as repairing it, is not difficult if you have certain skills in car repair. If such skills are not enough, then it is better to contact car service specialists.

Source: https://1ladakalina.ru/komplektuyuschie/generator-remont.html

Generator - performance check

Many car enthusiasts are interested in how to test a new generator that has just been installed on a car? Or how to check that the old one has already failed, although it seems to be working normally? After all, driving with a faulty generator can have a number of unpleasant consequences, the easiest of which is completely discharging the battery and stopping the car, and the most severe is damage to the on-board network and devices.

In order to test this device, you will need a tester (multimeter).

The diagnosis itself is performed in the following order:

1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Check to see if the generator/battery lights on the instrument panel come on.
3. Start the engine - if the light goes out, then everything is in order, if not, then there is a malfunction.
4. Wait until the engine warms up to operating temperature.
5. Turn on ALL electrical consumers - lights, fans...
6. We bring the engine speed to 3500.
7. Turn on the multimeter in voltage measurement mode and connect the probes to the battery.
8. If the generator is working, the multimeter will show 13 volts, if less, then there is a malfunction.
9. Without turning off the engine and maintaining speed, turn off all electricity consumers - the multimeter should now show 14.7 volts or slightly higher - this also indicates that the device is working properly.

By performing the test according to the specified scheme, you can quickly and accurately determine whether the generator is working. But, there are a number of indirect signs that may also indicate a malfunction of this device.

These include:

• the battery charging icon is constantly lit;
• interruptions in the operation of electrical equipment, flickering headlights;
• boiling of the electrolytic solution in the battery;
• Generator operation is too noisy (as a result of bearing failure).

If you detect even one of these signs, you should immediately perform a full check (according to the scheme described above). If it turns out that the generator is faulty, a new one should be installed instead. But we’ll look at which generator is better to put on a VAZ 2114 below.

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