✅ Kalina stove damper drive

Depending on the configuration, the layout of the Lada Kalina stove may vary. In one case, the design of the ventilation and heating system is simple and reliable, in the other, temperature control in the car interior is controlled by automation and electronics. Let's look at the operating principle of the Lada Kalina heater in different modifications.

How to independently adjust and replace the heater dampers on a Lada Kalina

Probably every car enthusiast eventually encounters poor heater performance.
The owners of the Lada Kalina, unfortunately, are no exception. Sometimes it is very difficult to understand the true reason for poor interior heating when a normally working heater suddenly begins to fail to cope with its task. The problem of weak heating can be solved by replacing and adjusting the heater damper on the Lada Kalina.

Kalina engine cooling system

Kalina, like other cars of the VAZ family, is equipped with a similar cooling system to other cars. Since the system is not perfect, but it works very well when the car is new, over time its performance deteriorates and components are subject to breakdowns.

Main elements of ODS:

Cooling radiator;
Heater radiator;
Water pump;
Expansion tank;
Cooling jacket;
Thermostat;
Expansion tank cap;
Pipes.

Each of the elements seriously affects the operation of the car and its stove.

What is the damper responsible for?

While the engine is running in the cooling system, the heated liquid moves through the heater radiator, while it heats the air flowing through it. The volume of air passing through the radiator and outside it is controlled by the main heater damper. Depending on how the temperature control knob is located on the dashboard, the amount of incoming air will depend.

You can distribute air movement throughout the cabin by turning the handle that regulates the position of the damper. But there are cases when the damper jams and it is impossible to properly regulate the flow of heat into the Kalina’s cabin.

If the problem is only with the valve, then you can correct the situation quite simply by tightening its cable. If after these actions the situation has not changed for the better, then you need to conduct a visual diagnosis of the condition of the mechanism and perform a number of simple steps.

Some useful tips

Any car owner who has to carry out work to replace or repair a heating system radiator wonders about the reason for the failure of the unit

It is important to consider 2 factors that allow you to extend the continuous operation of the device

It is necessary to timely replace the system air filter. A clogged radiator is more likely to fail. There is a set period for periodic replacement, but you can do it more often, for example, change the filter after winter use and at the end of the summer season.
Replace the coolant in a timely manner. This operation should be carried out every 60 thousand kilometers. Accumulating wear products destroy the light metal of the radiator, depriving it of its tightness. Many car owners believe that by periodically adding antifreeze to the system, they will not have to change the unit. However, corrosion products continue to accumulate, having a detrimental effect not only on the heater radiator, but also on the engine as a whole.

A pressing issue is the use of high-quality antifreeze. You should buy it from trusted sellers and do not use water in the cooling system.

The operation of any vehicle involves not only the maintenance and repair of parts and systems that ensure its movement. Assistive devices play an important role in the operation of a car. And if the radiator of the cooling system fails, not only the microclimate in the car is disrupted, but it also becomes unsafe to drive due to fogging of the windows.

I have redone the ODS and the interior heating system. I will test and report back as new data arrives from the battlefield with frost.

Now there is liquid flowing through the throttle with bubbles if and when they come across them. The circuit is the same as on the VAZ 2110, only there is also a steam outlet pipe directly from the heater radiator, and the fact that the stove is connected to the heater is only a plus, since the pump takes liquid from the heater (there are certainly no bubbles here) and the heater radiator (here this is where a diagram is needed), if they get in, they will go out through the upper radiator pipe into the throttle and into the RB, that’s all

The vehicle's heating system must work properly. It is not difficult to achieve uninterrupted operation of the stove if you know the structure of the Lada Kalina stove. The heater creates a comfortable stay in the car interior, creating visibility for the driver. The stove design provides for the use of small-class machine options. The production of Kalin cars began over ten years ago. The following options are included for the base model:

Anti-lock braking system.
Airbags.
Electric power steering.

New Lada Kalina models were developed, which were already equipped with additional options:

Electric door window lifts.
Reliable heater.
Heated seats.
Interior air conditioning device.

How can I check the operation of the heater damper?

Set the temperature control knob on Kalina to the extreme position of the blue sector, and the fan speed to the maximum value.
Turn the damper control handle on the block and at the same time watch for changes in the direction of the air flow.

If the air flow remains unchanged, this indicates a breakdown of the mechanical control unit of the stove. Most likely, the rod fell off and stopped screwing onto the roller due to its malfunction. Or the second option could be that the damper is stuck. If your car has climate control, then check the damper micromotor and check the condition of the ventilation control unit, heater and air conditioner.

Main causes of malfunctions

So, what should we do if heat does not flow inside our car and cold air blows. Let's consider the main causes of such malfunctions:

Failure of the Kalina heater switching control cable. The reason for such a malfunction may be that the latch has fallen off, and the cable stretches normally in one direction, but does not reach the opposite direction.
On Kalina, the stove only works at speed 4. Associated with a broken thermistor.
On a Kalina car, the heater switch often breaks when turned on abruptly, which is due to insufficiently strong plastic.

Here is a list of the main breakdowns that may occur. Next, we move directly to the repair itself and replacement of failed parts.

How to get to the damper?

To see where the central heater flap is located, you will need to partially disassemble the dashboard, and specifically, unscrew the beard. This is the location on the dashboard where the heater switches are located.

Remove the ashtray.
Squeeze out the 2 plugs located next to the emergency lights button.
Remove all control knobs.
Unscrew the 2 self-tapping screws of the center console and carefully pull it out, while prying it at the latches.
Disconnect all wires.
Now you can easily reach the damper.
Replace the damper or its drive components.

Very often, the cause of the malfunction may be a broken damper drive mount. If the situation is not critical, then you can simply glue the part that has fallen off using superglue.

There are cases when the valve drive mount breaks off due to an undeveloped cable that is very difficult to lower. In this case, it must be developed manually, after which this problem should not arise.

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Comments 66

Hello! Tell me, have you tried heating this damper? Could it be affected by the temperature, well, the time “Yagodka” is 10 years old, I also started to notice that the heating has gotten worse, but I have a “climate” and the damper is not a cable one. Everything is fine with the SOD.

Unfortunately, I haven’t tried it. In theory it should be heat-resistant.

On my damper there is a type of soft rubber around the edge from the factory. It is pressed tightly against the radiator.

It’s not on this damper, I had them on all of them except this big and yellow one.

Hello! The one on the right, from grants or K2, the last picture, “bottom” And where is the flap, did you get hold of it?!

Two left viburnum 1, right grant. I bought the damper in a place with a heater that was broken, for 700 rubles.

Yes, with the Kalinovskaya stove it’s just white, and actually with SOD. They got tricky in the design room with SOD. Like winter, there’s only so much talk about SOD and the stove. True, this cup has passed me by. I immediately sharpened the rod on the thermostat and now the temperature is stable at 90. Instead of springs for tightening It’s the damper itself that I did differently; I unscrewed the damper control cable one turn at a time and now the damper fits all the way (although judging by your photos I already doubt that it’s all the way). But that’s not all, I stuck a piece into the pipe that goes to heat the throttle tubes of a smaller diameter (Tobish reduced the cross-section of the pipe) which, it seemed to me, increased the pressure on the stove. The same thing comes after the remote control, but the cross-section of the reduced pipe is enough for both the throttle and the HBO, it was possible to mix something up with a tap instead of a pipe, but I didn’t I wanted to take a steam bath and it turned out very well. At least in cold weather - 15, which is not so often where I live, the stove heats perfectly. The HBO works perfectly, the temperature is stable at 90 degrees.

How to adjust the heater damper on a Lada Kalina?

The first step is to adjust the heater valve.

Remove the bracket that holds the cable sheath to the faucet body.
Remove the cable from the faucet lever.
Open the tap to the maximum.
Unhook the cable from the lever block.
Remove the old cable.
In the future, the tap may not be closed at all.

If you don’t like the method described above, you can use another one:

Adjust the length of the sheath and cable so that in the extreme right position of the lever on the block the tap opens completely.
Secure the cable located in this state using a latch.

Then we proceed directly to adjusting the heater damper.

Remove the bracket that holds the cable sheath on the heater body and feel for the yellow galvanized lever located on the left.
Pull the lever towards you - this will be the maximum open state.
Adjust the length of the cable so that in the right position of the long lever on the lever block the valve is open to the maximum.
Lock it in.
Do not forget that with the help of one lever both dampers are simultaneously controlled: both the tap and the large one.

Definitely, the heater in the Lada Kalina heats much better than in previous models of the VAZ automobile industry line.

Repair and replacement of faulty parts

Many novice motorists ask questions: how to remove the heater regulator on Kalina, what LED is in the heater switch on Kalina, what should be done when the heater mode switch on Kalina does not work. Answering these questions, I want to say that initially it is necessary to dismantle our entire mechanism, after which we proceed to disassembly according to the following scheme:

First of all, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. This is done to de-energize the system so as not to short-circuit any of the sensors during the disassembly process.
We remove the radio and turn off the power coming from the wiring harness.
We remove the damper switch lever, then remove the temperature regulator and the air flow distribution regulator.
At the bottom, remove the plugs behind which there are 2 screws, unscrew the fastening screws and gradually begin to remove the instrument panel console.
After our panel is removed, it is necessary to disconnect the power supply connectors located on the back.
After eliminating the malfunction, assembly is carried out in the reverse order.

To carry out this work, we only need a flat and Phillips screwdriver from the tools.

Difficult or impossible switching of the temperature regulator may be due to a breakdown of the switch itself. On a Lada Kalina car, replacing the heater switch is quite easy (provided that work has previously been done to remove the heater control mechanism). On the rear console of the control panel, unscrew the four screws securing the switch block. We remove the cable fastening clamps, then remove the cables from engagement with the drive unit. We replace the broken switch and reassemble it in the reverse order. When performing this work, I give you useful advice: the location of the cables on the lever block must be marked with a marker; this is done in order to install the rods in their original places during assembly.

When the stove temperature regulator does not work on Kalina, the main reasons for the breakdown may be: a disconnected connection wire or a failure of the thermistor. Such malfunctions are treated by soldering the wire and replacing the broken element. It happens that the stove regulator on Kalina does not work due to a breakdown of the temperature sensor, which happens quite rarely. This sensor is located inside the car interior lamp. If it is found to be damaged, it must be replaced with a new one.

Answering the question about what kind of LED is installed in the stove switch in Kalina, I want to say that there are LED lamps with a power of 3 Watts and a voltage of 12 Volts. This lamp is quite enough for illumination, but some motorists install LEDs with a power of 5 Watts. This does not affect the work process, the backlight just becomes a little brighter.

To summarize, it should be noted that it is much more comfortable to drive in a warm car. To ensure that the heater switching mechanisms do not break, it is necessary to switch them smoothly and not jerk sharply. Good luck and may your cars be warm and cozy in winter.

Heater device Lada Kalina

Air from the street enters the air intake through the air filter. The air is then forced into the ducts by an electric fan. The interior is heated by a heater (heater radiator), which is installed under the panel. When the engine is running, heated coolant circulates through the radiator, heating the air passing through it. The amount of air passing through the radiator and bypassing it is set by the central damper. The fan speed is adjusted, as well as the heater dampers are controlled using a control unit installed on the panel.

1 — heater fan electric motor; 2 — heater fan casing; 3 — air recirculation damper; 4— air ducts; 5 — heater casing; 6 — inlet pipe of the heater radiator; 7 — heater radiator outlet pipe.

The Lada Kalina heater dampers are controlled by a mechanical control unit. When the handles on the block are rotated, the rods are wound/unwound on a special roller inside the control unit. The rods have the following purpose:

Recirculation flap drive rod.
Drive rod for the heated windshield flap.
Leg heating flap drive rod.

Thus, the Lada Kalina stove dampers are controlled mechanically without the use of automation. The only electronic part in the design is an additional resistor, which, depending on the position of the handle on the heater control unit, determines the fan rotation speed. This operating principle is very simple and reliable.

Possible heater malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

If the stove blows very weakly or in the current mode it basically refuses to blow air, then there may be several malfunctions, as well as solutions:

The heating system hoses are worn out. As a rule, if antifreeze leaks or the stove does not heat, this may be due to wear and tear on the pipes. To solve this problem, it is necessary to carry out a thorough diagnosis of each of the pipes. Coolant may escape through cracks or other damage.
The heater valve has failed. If the stove control valve is broken, this can be indicated by traces of leakage of consumables in the vehicle interior.
There are malfunctions in the operation of the control unit. If the problem lies in the unit, then first of all you need to check the quality of its connection to the on-board network. If it is connected correctly, then most likely the problem lies there. It is better to entrust unit repair to specialists.
Wiring faults. Perhaps the unit does not turn on the heating system due to lack of contact with the on-board network. In this case, the problem is solved by checking the circuit to find the broken section.
The additional resistor is broken. This device is used to control the heater fan, so if the stove on Kalina does not heat, you also need to check the functionality of this element. If it doesn't work, then it will need to be changed.
The Kalina heater regulator, located in the car's interior, does not work. If the heater only blows hot air, but does not react in any way when switching its mode from hot air to cold air, then most likely the regulator installed on the center console has failed.
The radiator of the heating unit is broken. This problem is considered one of the most common on domestic cars, and it is especially relevant for Kalina. You can try to repair this device or change it yourself. We will tell you more about how to shoot and how to replace the device below (the author is the Interesting Video channel).

Climate control Lada Kalina Lux

The system design is similar to that described above, with the exception of some details. To maintain a given temperature in the cabin, two new elements are used in the design: a temperature sensor in the cabin (built into the ceiling light) and a damper micromotor reducer. Also, the mechanical control unit has been replaced with an electronic one, with degrees of air temperature in the cabin marked on it.

The operation scheme is as follows: the control unit periodically receives a signal from the temperature sensor in the cabin and compares it with the temperature set on the unit. If the difference is too large, the control unit sends a signal to the micromotor gearbox, which already controls the heater dampers (opens or closes hot air from the heater).

Device characteristics

The air conditioning compressor drive operates directly from the motor, which is the main disadvantage of the system. Its use inevitably causes a loss of dynamics and increases fuel consumption. The air temperature in the cabin is regulated by turning a special knob on the climate control panel.

A special recirculation mode also helps cool the air. However, its long-term use reduces the amount of oxygen in the air inside the car and fogging of the windows. In general, the climate system of Kalina has three components:

air conditioner;
interior heater;
air mixing control unit.

In Kalina, equipped with an air conditioning unit, air from outside the car flows first to the evaporator and then to the heater radiator.

The stove blows cold air on the Lada Kalina

If your Lada Kalina heater is blowing cold air, but all the equipment is working properly, there are no air locks and all sensors are normal, then you should think about the fact that most likely the problem lies in the dampers of the car’s heating system. It is quite difficult to identify this problem; usually it is discovered by the method of elimination, when all other elements of the heater have already been checked. In this article, we will talk about what usually precedes the identification of problems with the heater dampers, and also share information on how to correct such an unpleasant situation.

It is worth noting that on our website there is a publication Replacing the stove without removing the Lada Kalina panel, which describes in detail a method that will allow even a complete beginner to cope with the task.

Signs of malfunction of the heating system dampers Lada Kalina

Most owners of Lada Kalina cars note that even at a temperature of -25 degrees Celsius outside, it is enough to turn on the heater to first speed and the cabin becomes warm. At the same time, after a certain period of time, the heating intensity begins to drop, and it is no longer enough to start the heater at first speed; you have to switch to second, and sometimes even further.

The thing is that Kalina, like a number of other cars produced by VAZ, has a native “disease” - even in the most extreme position of the temperature control knob (as hot as possible), the damper does not open completely

. As a result, with minimal wear of the heater elements, the heating of the interior begins to decrease. To make sure that your car has such a problem, just look at the heater housing from the driver's seat. You will be able to see the lever of this damper, which operates with incomplete amplitude, and the cable that goes to it.

Fortunately, there is a method to fix this problem, but you will need to make some adjustments yourself, which we will discuss in the following sections of this article, but first, we will explain how to make sure that this is the problem in your particular case.

Repair and replacement of faulty parts

First of all, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. This is done to de-energize the system so as not to short-circuit any of the sensors during the disassembly process.
We remove the radio and turn off the power coming from the wiring harness.
Remove the damper switch lever, then remove the temperature regulator and air flow distribution regulator.
At the bottom, remove the plugs behind which there are 2 screws, unscrew the fastening screws and gradually begin to remove the instrument panel console.
After our panel is removed, it is necessary to disconnect the power supply connectors located on the back.
After eliminating the malfunction, assembly is carried out in the reverse order.

To carry out this work, we only need a flat and Phillips screwdriver from the tools.

We remove the cable fastening clamps, then remove the cables from engagement with the drive unit. We replace the broken switch and reassemble it in the reverse order. When performing this work, I give you useful advice: the location of the cables on the lever block must be marked with a marker; this is done in order to install the rods in their original places during assembly.

The dashboard of a Lada Kalina car disassembled

Visual instructions for removing the fan resistor

Every car owner knows how important the operation of the heating system is, especially in winter cold conditions. If the stove fails, it will, at a minimum, cause considerable inconvenience for the driver and passengers, so the performance of this unit must be at the highest level. You can learn more about how to replace the stove on Kalina and in what cases it is required from this material.

HEATER DEVICE LADA KALINA

Recirculation flap drive rod.
Drive rod for the heated windshield flap.
Leg heating flap drive rod.

Possible heater malfunctions

So, what should we do if heat does not flow inside our car and cold air blows. Let's consider the main causes of such malfunctions:

Failure of the Kalina heater switching control cable. The reason for such a malfunction may be that the latch has fallen off, and the cable stretches normally in one direction, but does not reach the opposite direction.
On Kalina, the stove only works at speed 4. Associated with a broken thermistor.
On a Kalina car, the heater switch often breaks when turned on abruptly, which is due to insufficiently strong plastic.

Faulty heater resistor of the Lada Kalina car

Here is a list of the main breakdowns that may occur. Next, we move directly to the repair itself and replacement of failed parts.

CLIMATE CONTROL LADA KALINA LUX

What if you turn the standard radiator upside down?

So, friends, with the arrival of cold weather, I noticed that the stove was heating rather weakly, and at an outside temperature of -10°C, the windows thawed only after 30-40 minutes of intense traffic.
It was impossible to drive like this, and during the next thaw I decided to start the third (I hope the last) replacement of the stove radiator. By this time, I had come to the understanding that enough experimenting and I still needed to install the original heater radiator from Kalina. ideal in size and shape. Moreover, before installation, it must be carefully sealed with foam rubber so that the air from the fan passes through the radiator fins and not past it.

At that moment, I didn’t yet know how I was going to install a standard radiator, but I still didn’t intend to cut out the air ducts or disassemble the dashboard. It seemed to me that there must be some simpler and more logical way to install a standard radiator. Having purchased new pipes and a heater radiator from Kalina in advance (650 rubles), I removed the installed radiator from the gazelle and tried to install the standard radiator in its place.

After dismantling the radiator from the gazelle, I began to think about how to install a standard radiator without breaking anything. I twisted and turned the radiator, placed it this way and that way, and suddenly an idea came to my mind: what if we turn the heater radiator over with the fittings not towards the engine, but towards the driver?

The idea, although bold, was viable, so after 4 hours hot air was already blowing from the heating system deflectors. Now, let's look at the whole process of replacing the stove on Kalina from start to finish using the radiator reverse method. Let's start by making a list of everything we'll need.