Electric windows are very convenient devices that are controlled by a special button and make it possible to lower or raise the side windows without rotating the previously used handles. Unfortunately, this option is provided only in some modifications of the VAZ-2110 car. Therefore, in this article we will tell you how to install it yourself and ensure maximum comfort in controlling the side windows.
Selecting window regulators for installation on a VAZ-2110
If you want to install electric windows on your car, you will first need to choose the most reliable device that will serve for many years without causing any problems. On the modern market you can find the following options:
- traditional cable structures, which are relatively easy to install, but differ from others by not having a very long service life, wear out quickly;
- strip devices that are not very convenient to use;
- rack and pinion window lifters, which are deservedly recognized as the most suitable and reliable in operation.
When choosing devices suitable for your car, pay attention to factors such as:
- the speed of raising and lowering the glass, which largely depends on the gear motor installed on the car;
- the ability to use the device in the cold season;
- noise level during product operation.
Taking into account all these factors, you will be able to choose window lifters that will not only work flawlessly, but also will not create any problems in specific operating conditions.
Repair
It is not possible to repair window regulators in all cases. Mostly, these glass lifting devices can be repaired in case of obvious mechanical fractures of the elements.
But we can still give some useful tips regarding restoring the functionality of the window regulator without replacing it.
- If the electric window motor fails to work, then the brushes or winding are most likely to blame. To verify this and fix the damage, you need to remove the motor, disassemble it and clean the outer and inner surfaces.
- For cleaning, it is recommended to use a lint-free cloth. The cloth is soaked in gasoline, alcohol or a special cleaning agent. When you buy the latter, you can use it for a long time, the efficiency is higher compared to gasoline.
- After cleaning and drying the parts, it is recommended to treat the moving elements with lubricant so that the mechanisms function longer.
- If the cable comes off the lifting mechanism, you will have to dismantle it, remove the electric motor, or unwind the cable if it is mechanical. Then the cable is pulled back onto the grooves and the assembly is reassembled.
- If a malfunction occurs in the mechanism or the electrical circuit of the device, it is necessary to study this circuit, determine the direction of the wires, and then ring them. This is the most effective way to check for electrical failure.
Lifting device diagram
Repair in most cases gives only a temporary result, so soon you will still have to make a full replacement. This is due to the fact that each part has its own service life and degree of wear. When they are reached, the window regulator stops working.
Replacing or repairing mechanical or electrical window regulators cannot be called complex undertakings. It is quite possible to cope with such tasks with your own hands.
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How to install and connect power windows on a VAZ-2110
The most preferred devices are rack type, so we will describe the installation process as an example. The connection diagram for the window regulator on a VAZ-2110 car is as follows:
- remove the negative terminal from the car battery to stop the supply of voltage to the on-board power supply network;
- we take the wires that come standard with rack-and-pinion window lifts and make a kind of harness out of them that makes connection easy;
- remove the car mounting block, which will require unscrewing the self-tapping screw that secures the special latch;
- turn the block over and carefully install block Ш1 of the pre-prepared wiring harness into the corresponding connector;
- dismantle the door trim;
- we pull the wires to the electric window drive. To do this, you will need to carefully pass them through the holes in the door itself and the body pillar on the desired side.
After this, buttons or keys are installed that will be used to control the power windows. Depending on your desire, they can be attached either to the door trim of a VAZ-2110 car, or to an existing control panel. In the first case, you will need to use an additional wire, which will allow you to equip the key backlight.
Do-it-yourself repair of glass control buttons in cars
First you need to remove the button block from the doors, it’s not difficult.
Renault car power window control button block
To do this, you need to pry and pull the block up, but always from the side as in the photo, where the arrow indicates.
Next, we free the buttons from the wires and remove them from the case. To disconnect the chips with wires, you need to press the locking tab on these chips in the direction indicated by the arrow. See photo. And then, swinging, we pull together the chips.
We remove the chip with wires
Next, we release the latches holding the button in the unit body - you will see them and now the front window lifter buttons are already on the desktop.
Removed block of buttons on the desktop
Installation process of electric windows
In addition, it is necessary to install the power windows themselves. The procedure is performed in the following sequence:
- temporarily remove the glass seal located on the inside of the door;
- remove the glass, and then dismantle the window regulator fastening mechanism;
- we install devices that will operate from an electric drive;
- connect the negative terminal to the battery and check the operation of the new window regulator;
- We install the glass in place and trim the door.
Removing the door trim
First, remove the window lifter handle; to do this, you need to remove the plastic stopper located under the washer of the handle lever. By carefully prying the latch with a screwdriver and moving it to the side, the stopper is removed from the slot. After this, you can remove the handle itself, it happens that it sits very tightly on the slots, you can help with two screwdrivers, using them to hook the seat.
Next, remove the armrest handle
, there are two plugs on the top and bottom that cover the screws. Using a flathead screwdriver, open the plugs, then unscrew the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Carefully pry up the lining of the inner door handle and remove it. It will be more convenient to do this by pulling the handle itself towards you.
If the front door is removed
, unscrew the adjustment knob of the outside rear view mirror and its trim, then remove the triangular plastic plug. Then unscrew the door lock button.
The plastic upholstery is secured using eight plastic holders (pistons) located around the perimeter of the panel. During the dismantling process, these pistons very often break, so it would be a good idea to stock up on new holders in advance. So, using a flat-head screwdriver, starting from any bottom edge, carefully release the pistons.
Thus, we remove the plastic door trim assembly with the radio speaker and a pocket for small items.
Features of connecting power windows
Unlike conventional mechanical devices, power windows are not equipped with traditional gear reducers, but with a special drum. The shaft of a DC electric motor is inserted into its hole located in the center. In this case, the motor is only a component of the gearmotor, on which, as we found out earlier, the speed and quality of raising and lowering the windows depends.
Before installing a new power window, you must select the correct device based on its technical characteristics, and also make sure that the product is in a fully folded state. Otherwise, you are unlikely to be able to install the product efficiently and ensure its flawless operation after connecting it to the vehicle’s on-board network.
What is ESP
An electric window lifter (ESW) is installed in the inner cavity of the door, fixed to its body or subframe. It consists of three main parts:
- drive mechanism (gearmotor);
- control systems;
- lifting mechanism.
The drive mechanism creates the force necessary to move the glass. It is a small unit that combines an electric motor, gear and worm gears. Such a device provides blocking in the event of an attempt to mechanically press the glass in the opposite direction. A lifting mechanism, which can be a cable, lever or rack, is responsible for moving the glass.
Cable
This type of window lifter is essentially a flexible element: different manufacturers offer their own versions - it can be a chain, cable or toothed belt. The cable is tensioned inside the door between the rollers, and its movement is ensured by the drive drum.
Cable glass lift
When the drum rotates, the cable is set in motion - one end unwinds and the other winds up. The flexible chain is connected to the glass by a plate.
Reasons for refusing to work
If you are trying to understand why the power windows on a VAZ 2114 do not work, then first of all you need to make sure that the fuses are working. If everything is normal, then it is necessary to analyze the integrity of the wires between the fuse panel and the keys. If there is a break, the connection should be restored. If the machine behind you can only be activated from the main unit or does not turn on at all, then it is worth checking for current conductivity. It is recommended to do this when the system is turned off. A special tester is used for this.
Sometimes the Lada Kalina encounters the described problem. The window regulators on it do not work quite often. The button must be replaced if it does not conduct current. The same operation should be carried out when one of the nodes listens only to the signal from the door, without responding to the main unit. However, if the current is conducting, then the problem is most likely in the wiring (there may be an open or short circuit).
