Installation of power windows on a VAZ 2106

Today, almost all cars are equipped with such a mechanism as a window lifter and the VAZ “Six” is no exception. The main functions of this mechanism are lowering and raising the door windows. The VAZ 2106 is equipped with mechanical window lifters, which are a structure consisting of a pair of gears (driver and driven) that mesh with each other, a cable, tension rollers and a handle.

Design Features

Before you start replacing the window regulator on a VAZ-2107, you should carefully study the design of this part. There are two types of manual window lifters:

Rack and pinion. The gears of this mechanism are plastic, which is why the mechanism quickly wears out and fails. Moreover, the mechanism is more bulky and takes up more space under the door card. This design has its advantages - skewing the glass is impossible, and the raising and lowering of the glass element is much quieter than with other mechanisms.
Read also: How to open the door and trunk of a VAZ-2109 without a key
Cable. In such a window lifter, the main element is a cable, with the help of which the glass moves up and down. The load is taken on by the rotating mechanism blocks. This design is quite simple and has a significant advantage - maintainability. In order to repair or replace any parts, you won’t have to put in too much effort. But the system also has a drawback - it is not very reliable.

In some stores you can purchase electric windows for the VAZ-2107 to make every trip even more comfortable. However, it is worth considering that connecting this device will require a little more time. All actions are carried out strictly according to the scheme.

It is also necessary to remember that any intervention in the electrical system must be carried out carefully, in accordance with the instructions of the electric window manufacturer.

Window lift repair

Since repairing a window regulator in most cases involves replacing the mechanism, it is worth considering the step-by-step process from removal to installation. To do this you will need the following list of tools:

heads or keys for 8 and 10;
extension;
ratchet handle;
flat and Phillips screwdrivers.

Removing the window regulator

The procedure for removing the device from the car is as follows:

Use a screwdriver to pry up and remove the plugs on the armrest.

Replacing rollers

Window lifter rollers fail over time. Since replacing the top element is the most problematic, we will dwell on this process in more detail. The part to the door is fixed with hooks at the top, and with welding at the bottom. To work you will need the following set of tools:

set of drills;
electric drill;
flat screwdriver;
hammer;
new video.

The replacement procedure consists of the following steps:

To remove the roller, we drill out the metal at the place where the plate is attached with a 4 mm drill.
We drive a flat screwdriver inside the door under the roller plate and knock it down with a hammer, dismantling the roller.

Video: replacing the upper window lift roller

Window lifter installation

Before installing a new window lifter, you must check whether the rollers rotate freely. If necessary, lubricate them with Litol. The bracket that secures the cable should not be removed in advance so as not to confuse the mechanism, since returning everything to its original position will be quite problematic. We carry out installation as follows:

We install the window regulator in place, securing it with nuts.
We remove the bracket and place the cable on the rollers according to the diagram.

Video: replacing the window regulator on a VAZ 2106

Electric window lifts "six"

The newly installed electric window lifts on the VAZ 2106 make it possible to eliminate the rotation of the window lifter handles when it is necessary to open the windshields at the front of the cabin. It also makes the trip more comfortable and allows you not to be distracted from the process of driving the vehicle.

Another serious advantage appears: when an additional electrical circuit is used in the installed alarm circuit, a method appears for operating the automation when closing the vehicle doors.

Many car enthusiasts are wondering how to replace the window regulator on a VAZ 2106 with a similar mechanism, but with an electric drive. Let us explain that there is nothing complicated in this technological operation; you must have basic plumbing skills and be able to use the tool.

The electric window lifter diagram for the VAZ 2106 is located here:

Common faults and solutions

Over time, the window lifting mechanism becomes unusable - it is impossible to raise or lower the glass.

There may be several reasons for a device malfunction:

cable break;
foreign objects entering the mechanism;
gearbox wear.

There is no point in repairing window regulators, since their cost is low; it is easier to buy a new device and replace it.

Electric lifts may have the following faults:

All power windows do not work: the fuse is blown, there is no connection to ground, the wiring is broken. The repair consists of replacing fuses, restoring ground connections and electrical circuits.
The lift on one of the doors does not work. The switch is faulty, the reverse current relay is broken, the electric motor is broken, the wiring is broken, the connector is disconnected. Faulty parts should be replaced, the wiring restored, the connector connected.

Summarize

As it becomes clear from our article, replacing a window regulator on a VAZ-2106 is, although not the simplest thing, but also not the most difficult, especially if you understand the process in detail and do everything strictly according to the instructions

. It is also worth noting that the design of the window lifter on the VAZ-2106 is quite reliable, and it is worth changing it only if the device has completely stopped working or the car has been in an accident during which the window lifter mechanism was damaged.

Replacing the classic mechanism

The classic mechanism on the VAZ 2106 is a simple device for raising and lowering the windows, which is controlled using a handle. Despite its simplicity, Six car owners encounter situations when the device needs to be replaced. Given the age of the car, the mechanism may break or malfunction.

Remove the door where the window regulator will be replaced.
Disconnect the bar that secures the glass to the lifting cable. Move the cable itself to the side and remove the device.
Check how easily the rollers rotate. If necessary, lubricate them with lithol.
Attach the new mechanism to the standard connections, passing the cable along the rollers, as indicated in the installation diagram.
Pull the cable over the rollers without sagging or strong tension.
Secure the handles while rotating the lifting mechanism of the VAZ 2106 window regulator. The entire structure should rotate smoothly, without jolts.
Fix the glass in the lower position, lower the device, attach the cable to the bar.

Installation of power windows on a VAZ 2106

Unlike the windows of the Zhiguli “Seven”, windows are installed on the windows of the 2106 models. Front ESP kits are also produced for the six, the parts are installed on VAZ 2101/2102 (station wagon)/2103/2106 cars. The Forward kit includes:

two electric windows;
screws, bolts and washers;
decorative plugs;
clamps;
adapter plates;
wires with connectors for connection;
two buttons.

The installation of the ESP is carried out in the same way as on the 2107 car; we begin the work by disassembling the door. The old mechanical window regulator can be left in place by cutting the mechanism cables. Next we proceed as follows:

Window regulator replacement sequence

Before you start replacing the door mechanism, prepare a few tools:

Key for 8 and 10;
Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers.

Despite the most common “diseases” of the Zhiguli mechanism, it is easily repaired even in the field. If you have spare parts and the necessary tools, you can repair the window regulator without additional help. You need to know step by step how to remove and place parts.

Regardless of whether the rear door or front door requires repair, the process for replacing window regulator parts will be similar.

Removing the window handle

Iron handles and handles in Soviet-designed cars should be handled with particular care. And plastic handles break quite often, but, in contrast, they are easy to remove and replace:

Release the handle from the retaining ring.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to carefully move the outer ring and then remove the retaining ring.
Slowly remove the handle.

Removing the window regulator

At this stage you will have to perform a little more steps:

Lower the glass to its lowest position. If you have already removed the handle, you can do this with a key.
If you plan to reinstall the lift in the future, the cable should be screwed to the drum using thin wire. At the same time, it must be left in the guides so as not to waste time in the future installing the cable into the grooves. In new mechanisms, an installation bracket is installed to simplify fastening.
Loosen the bolt that holds the lower roller.
Move the bottom roller a little higher to gradually release the tension on the cable.
We remove the cable, leaving it hanging on just one roller.
Unscrew the screws that secure the window regulator to the metal plate in the door.
We get the mechanism.

Installing a new mechanism

When purchasing a new replacement mechanism, check its quality before installation. After all the parts in the mechanism are replaced, they need to be lubricated and put back in several steps:

We install the mechanism and fix it by tightening the three standard nuts;
We throw the cable over the rollers and only after that remove the wire;
Adjust the degree of cable tension using the lower roller, and then tighten the nut;
Check the window regulator for functionality. If the glass moves slowly, the tension should be loosened;
We check whether the glass rises all the way;
Install the door card;
We put the door handle in place, and then the window handle.

Installation of electric windows on a VAZ 2107

The convenience of controlling the glass with a button, saving time and effort, increasing the attractiveness of the car interior without annoying handles - this is an incomplete list of the advantages of electric windows. Therefore, owners of “classic” cars, in particular VAZ 2107, install them on their car when replacing them.

Modern electric windows of the VAZ 2107 are characterized by increased reliability, the possibility of self-installation and allow you to control the door windows with a light press of a button. They work successfully in tandem with the alarm system, ensuring automatic closing of the windows when the car is armed.

Selecting the type of electric window lifter

There are two options for installing and connecting electric window kits:

With the preservation of the factory standard mechanism and the additional installation of an electric motor. This is a simpler and cheaper method, but it increases the risk of failure of the entire system when the engine overheats.
With installation of a separate set of equipment. Its cost is higher, but this method is more reliable in operation.

On the automotive goods market for the VAZ 2107 there are sets of electric window lifters from different manufacturers, the most popular of which are “GRANAT” and “FORWARD” rack-and-pinion type. The window lifter rack is a housing in which the glass movement device is located - a toothed chain drive. A stationary electric motor is already attached to the rack, driving the entire mechanism to work.

The set of electric windows offered by the seller includes:

installation instructions;
two electric windows;
wiring harness;
two switches;
decorative plugs for holes left over from mechanical window lifters.

The kit includes two power windows, electrical wiring harness, switches and decorative door caps

Sequence of actions when installing ESP

the hood of the car is opened, both terminals are removed from the battery;
Now the front door opens, from which you need to remove the handle of the standard cable window lift. There is a lock washer under the handle. Its edges are carefully pulled apart with a flat screwdriver, and the handle is pulled towards itself;

The VAZ 2107 window lifter handle is removed

After removing the handle, use the same screwdriver to pry off the plastic plugs around the perimeter of the door trim. They are removed, opening access to the 8 bolts holding the casing. The bolts are unscrewed with a socket head, the door trim is removed;
access to the cable mechanism and glass fastening is provided. The glass extends to its highest position and is secured with tape. All fastening bolts are unscrewed both on the glass carriages and on the mechanism itself, after which it is removed from the door;
The cable window lifter of the VAZ 2107 has been dismantled
The instructions included with the ESP “Granat” show the location of two holes that must be drilled in the door to secure the ESP strip. Using a ruler, caliper and marker, markings for mounting holes are applied to the door;
The markings on the VAZ 2107 door are applied with a marker
A 5.5 drill is installed in the electric drill. With its help, a hole is drilled at the previously designated top point;

Design and types of window lifters

The mechanical window lifter on the VAZ 2106 has a simple design and consists of a control handle, a glass lift transmission system, a cable and three rollers.

Many drivers install electric windows instead of classic ones.

They come in two types:

Cable. The design includes an electric motor with a drum on which the cable is wound, and a gearbox. The upper drum is connected to a conventional window lifter using a spline. With its help the cable is activated.
Rack and pinion. They use the principle of a steering rack in a car.

To install the electric mechanism, you need to purchase a kit consisting of wires, fasteners, backlit control keys, a decorative plug, and installation instructions (the author of the video is VALENTIN VERNIGORA).

Removal instructions

To complete the work you will need the following tools:

Phillips and flathead screwdrivers;

a set of keys;

knob;

extension.

The removal procedure consists of the following steps:

First of all, you need to remove the casing.
Next, the glass is lowered as far as possible. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the bolt holding the clamp.
After unscrewing the bolt, lower the clamp down.
Then on the left side of the door, just loosen the roller nut using a wrench.
The cable is now free and can be removed from the roller.
Next, unscrew the three nuts holding the window regulator.
When unscrewing the third bolt, the mechanism should be held from the inside.
When the window lifting mechanism is free, move it to the side.
After unscrewing the last nut, you can remove the window regulator from the door.

Sequence of actions when installing a power window

Installing the mechanism is quite simple and is done in the following sequence.

When carrying out work on electrical equipment, disconnect the ground on the battery. Do not forget that the circuits of new mechanisms must be protected by fuses.

Repair of a window lifter on a classic using the example of a VAZ 2101

Driver's door A rather familiar situation for owners of classics. The glass does not hold.

The reason is a malfunction of the window lifter, or a break in its cable.

Let's move on to disassembling the door. We unscrew all the handles on the doors,

carefully (so as not to break the plastic fasteners), remove the door card with a screwdriver

Let's see. The cause of the malfunction was that one end of the cable jumped out of the fastener

Let's move on to the repair. We need to remove the window regulator itself (it is located on the inside of the door) and re-wind the tights around it.

To do this, use a size 8 wrench to unscrew the three bolts of the window lifter holder.

If the cables are out of place, twisted, tangled, they need to be twisted. We put a handle on the lift and screw (equalize) the cables onto it.

Then we mount it in place, making sure that the cables do not fly off

The cable coming out from the bottom of the drum goes to the upper roller, and the cable going up goes to the lower one. Crosswise.

We put the cable on the lower roller

We fix both ends in the holder

Now you need to tighten the cable. To do this, unscrew and pull back the tension roller bolt.

The cables should be reasonably taut, but not like a guitar string. We treat all the rollers with grease and raise and lower the window several times. It should go easily and without any extraneous sounds. We assemble the door in reverse order and enjoy the result.

That's all! Have an easy repair and good luck on the roads!

How to change the window regulator on a VAZ 2106

How can I change or set email windows to six?

The 2106 conventional front window is an interior design element of the vehicle and is designed to allow air to enter the cabin and improve vehicle comfort on trips of varying lengths. In other words, when the windows are open, fresh air enters the cabin.

The system unit is quite common: the VAZ 2106 window lifting mechanism consists of a window lift cable, which moves between rigidly fixed rollers along a strictly defined route, window lift controls and a glass lift broadcasting system.

For car owners using the sixth, sometimes the question arises of replacing window regulators in the absence of a lifting mechanism. Let's see how to install a window regulator on a VAZ 2106 to avoid distortions when moving the cable with the front glass frame.

Replacing six power windows

How to install an electric window on a VAZ 2106? The procedure for replacing a product is as follows:

Disassemble the door where you want to install an electric window instead of the defective product;
We begin to dismantle the defective product by removing the glass mounting plate with the power window cable;
Raise the cable to a non-obstructive position;
We are removing the old VAZ 2106 window feed mechanism
We check the rollers for free rotation; if they are blocked during rotation, they must be lubricated with lithol.

1. Do not disassemble the bracket that secures the cable in the reel assembly; otherwise, if the cable moves away from the rollers while the reel is in the reel state, the lifting mechanism will fail and return it to its previous state.

2. Do not touch the latch when unscrewing the cable for installation work.

Install the window regulators on the VAZ 2106 using standard connections and lay the cable along the rollers in accordance with the installation diagram;
In the section of the lifting mechanism body, the cable must overlap each other, that is, its section must pass from below the drum, oriented towards the upper roller, and from above from the drum to the lower roller;
We pull the cable onto the rollers, so we loosen the roller from below, which needs to be adjusted, and tighten it according to the attached diagram:

Window lifter malfunctions

In the summer, on a VAZ 2106, one of the devices that allows you to somehow cope with the stuffiness in the cabin is a window lift. If this mechanism does not work, then driving becomes a real pain. Therefore, Zhiguli owners should know what problems can arise with window regulators and how to fix them.

Glass fell

Mostly, glass falls due to loosening of the cable attachment to the glass itself. As a result, the cable slips, and the lowered window cannot be raised. If the problem lies in a loose fastening, then it will be enough to remove the door trim and tighten it, adjusting the relative position of the glass and the cable.

The glass does not respond to the rotation of the handle

If on your car, when you turn the window lifter handle, you cannot lower or raise the window and at the same time you feel that the mechanism is not working, then the main reason for this phenomenon is the licked slots on the handle itself. It is connected to the gearbox shaft through splines, but due to the soft material of manufacture, the splines on the handle wear out over time. In addition, premature wear is possible due to the tight movement of the glass, which can be caused by misalignment of the guides, the presence of a foreign object in the door, or problems in the gearbox itself.

When erasing the slots of door handles, problems arise with glass movement

If the handle is damaged, you only have to replace it, and it is better to choose a part equipped with a reinforced metal insert.

Broken cable

One of the malfunctions of a mechanical window lifter is a broken cable. It manifests itself in the same way as when there is a problem with the handle, i.e. in the form of free rotation of the handle. Since the cable is not sold as a separate part, the window regulator in this case will have to be completely replaced. Attempts to restore the break will require a lot of time and effort, and the low cost of the device in question, amounting to about 200–300 rubles, indicates the inexpediency of repair.

Gearbox failure

The design of the window lifter is such that the gears of the gearbox can wear out over time, that is, their teeth simply wear out due to the softness of the metal. As a result, the mechanism runs idle, while the cable and glass do not move. It is possible to replace the worn gear by removing it from the old window lifter, but it is better to install a new product that will last much longer than a restored one.

Mechanism grinding

Sometimes, when the glass is raised or lowered, the device may make sounds similar to grinding. The reason may be a lack of lubrication or damage to one of the tension rollers, which is simply rubbed by the cable, causing the cable to jam inside the roller. In this case, the latter will have to be replaced. If the grinding noise is caused by a lack of lubricant, then you simply need to apply lubricant, for example, Litol-24, both to the gearbox itself and to the cable with rollers.

At the first sign of a grinding noise, the window regulator must be lubricated.

Glass creaks

During vehicle operation, the windows are exposed to various types of contaminants (dust, dirt, sand, etc.). When the door glass is lowered, the abrasive substances on it act on the surface, scratching it and producing a characteristic squeak. Although the doors are designed with special velvets (glass seals), which are designed to protect the glass from scratching by dust and sand, over time they wear out and do not perform their functions well. Therefore, if a characteristic squeak appears, it is better to replace the glass seals.

If a squeak appears while the glass is moving, then most likely the velvets have become unusable

Tips for installing ESP

Electric lifts are produced by many companies; there are various designs. But you should not buy parts from unknown manufacturers, and you should keep in mind that cable power windows quickly fail. The most reliable ESPs are plank and rack type. On average, sets of lifts consist of 2 pieces. VAZ cars cost approximately 2500 to 3000 rubles, too low a price should be alarming.
In order for the mechanism to reliably raise and lower the glass, it is necessary to lubricate the guides in the doorways with silicone grease.
Universal electric windows are always inferior in quality to those parts that are specifically designed for a particular model. It is better not to purchase universal ESPs - they usually do not last long.
Many drivers install ESP buttons on the instrument panel or next to the gearshift lever, but there is a small disadvantage - you have to pull the wires. It is more convenient to mount the buttons on the door armrest - there is no need to get confused in the electrical wiring, installation of lifts takes less time, and it is convenient for the driver to raise and lower the window.