How to repair Kalina stove control
Impossible or difficult switching of the temperature mode controller may be due to a breakdown of the switch itself. Replacing the stove switch on Kalina is quite easy (provided that the dismantling of the stove control mechanism has already been completed). On the rear console of the control panel, unscrew the four fixing screws of the switch box. Remove the cable fasteners and disengage the cables from the drive unit. Replace broken switch. Assembly is carried out in the reverse order. When performing these works, mark the location of the cables on the lever block with a marker. This is necessary in order to install the rods correctly during assembly.
The main reasons for the breakdown of the stove temperature controller can be: a breakdown of the thermistor or a broken connection wire. Such malfunctions are eliminated by replacing the broken element and by soldering the wire. Also, the stove regulator may stop working due to the failure of the temperature sensor, which is quite rare. This sensor is located inside the ceiling in the passenger compartment of the car.
Device characteristic
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 handle on the climate control panel.
A special recirculation mode also helps to cool the air. However, its prolonged use reduces the amount of oxygen in the air inside the car and fogging the windows. In general, the climate system of Kalina has three components:
- air conditioner;
- cabin heater;
- air mixing control unit.
In Kalina, equipped with an air conditioning unit, air from the side of the car enters first to the evaporator, and then to the heater radiator.
Diagnosing and Troubleshooting
The easiest way to solve the issue concerns the cabin filter. For the first time, a thorough purge of the element will be enough, but then it is better to replace it. The real trouble is a radiator leak or a fan failure, which can not avoid an expensive replacement of the unit. An equally high price will have to be paid for a new control unit.
It will cost a little less to install a new temperature sensor, a gearmotor or a Kalina heater resistor. Moreover, the malfunction still needs to be correctly diagnosed, which can be quite difficult. A burnt resistor is easily detected - the fan only runs at maximum speed. It is more difficult to check the sensor hidden in the lighting dome. Symptom - Hot or cold air flows from one or more grates, regardless of the position of the regulator knob.
It is more difficult to find out how well the mechanical controller of the stove is functioning. To do this, you need to get to it by disassembling part of the front panel. In the same way, the correct operation of the air dampers is clarified.
To diagnose problems, it is better to start with the most accessible elements, and only then proceed to disassembly.
CONTROL UNIT FOR VENTILATION AND HEATING SYSTEM LADA KALINA
Control unit for the ventilation and heating system: i - air temperature controller; 2 — fan operation mode switch; 3 - air flow distribution regulator; 4— air recirculation control lever; 5 - rear window heating switch
The intensity of the air supply to the passenger compartment is regulated by turning the handle of the fan operation mode switch. This turns on one of the four fan speeds.
Turning the switch knob clockwise increases the fan speed.
The position of the handle of the flow distribution regulator sets the following directions of air flow in the cabin:
By turning the handle of the air temperature regulator, we change the temperature of the air entering the passenger compartment. To increase the air temperature, turn the regulator knob to the left, to the red sector of the scale, and to decrease the air temperature, to the right, to the blue sector.
The air recirculation mode (stopping the intake of outside air into the passenger compartment) is recommended to be used when you need to quickly lower or increase the air temperature in the passenger compartment, as well as when driving in dusty areas or in heavy traffic to prevent exhaust gases from entering the passenger compartment. The recirculation mode can only be turned on for a short time, as this does not allow fresh air to enter the passenger compartment and the windows may fog up. To turn on the air recirculation mode, move the air recirculation control lever to the extreme right position. To enter the outside air into the cabin, move the lever to the leftmost position.
The directions and intensity of air flows through the side and central deflectors of the ventilation and heating system are regulated by the corresponding rotation of the guide vanes and the change in the position of the deflector dampers until they are completely closed.
Central deflectors of the ventilation and heating system:
1 - handwheel for adjusting the direction of the air flow left-right; 2 handwheel for adjusting the flow intensity through the deflectors (when turning up, the damper opens, down, it closes)
The direction of the air flow through the deflector up and down is adjustable by pressing on the top or bottom of the deflector.
In almost the same way, the directions and intensity of the air flow through the side deflectors of the ventilation and heating system are regulated (the flow intensity adjustment knob turns left and right).
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Conditioner Frost
The Frost kit is installed on VAZ vehicles such as Granta and Kalina. This air conditioner is equipped with a three-position compressor regulator, which allows you to better adjust the microclimate in the car. The Frost air conditioner is unpretentious in maintenance: the main thing is to fill it with freon on time. This model can also be installed with a special cooled air filter.
Some car owners complain about the reduced performance of the system compared to some analogues, that is, the normal air temperature is reached in a longer time than when using an air conditioner of a different system. Most likely, this flaw is associated with insufficient compressor power. But in general, the Frost system does not have a bad effect on the operation of the machine, like a regular air conditioner.
Kit for installing air conditioning on a car Lada Kalina
This cooling machine runs on freon and is driven by a motor. In conjunction with the standard stove, the air conditioner forms a climate control system, which also allows you to reduce the humidity in the cabin, which, at high relative humidity, protects the car windows from fogging.
The maximum speed, power, gasoline consumption and other characteristics of the car with the air conditioner installed are maintained in accordance with the technical specifications for the vehicle. The Frost air conditioner, when brought to its maximum operating mode, has sufficient potential to reduce the temperature in the cabin by 5-12 ° C relative to the outside air temperature, depending on the intensity of solar radiation, air humidity and the number of people in the cabin.
