Do-it-yourself installation of power windows. Installation of electric windows on a VAZ classic Video "Installation of electric windows"

On old models of VAZ cars, such as the Classic, G8s and Nines, power windows were not installed as standard from the factory, the driver and passengers had to lower the door windows in the car manually, which is generally inconvenient.

But now for these cars, electric windows (ESP) are produced by various companies, and many auto repair shops can install mechanisms for a moderate fee. Installing power windows with your own hands is a simple matter, and those car owners who have locksmith skills and do not want to overpay do this work on their own.

Malfunctions of mechanical windows VAZ

Mechanical power windows (MSP) VAZ may fail over time, the mechanism stops working - the glass does not go down and does not go up. There can be several reasons for the failure of the MSP:

• cables break;
• foreign objects get into the glass guides;
• the MSP gearbox wears out.

It makes no sense to repair mechanical windows on VAZ cars, since these parts are very inexpensive at a price, and if a breakdown occurs, it is better to immediately install an ESP, at least on the front doors.

ESP for VAZ 2101-07 and 2108-2115 cars are produced by various companies - the mechanisms can have a different design, they can be sold in sets for two or four doors. One by one, Zhiguli power windows are almost never sold, in stores you can only find separately ESP motors. Among the most famous manufacturers of glass-raising electric mechanisms are:

The industry produces several types of ESP for Zhiguli cars, and power windows can be:

• plank;
• rack;
• cable type.

Each model of window regulators has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. It should be noted that ESP mechanisms of different manufacturers have structural differences among themselves, and therefore they are not interchangeable. Kits are relatively inexpensive, and ESP kits for front doors are the most popular. The standard set of power windows includes:

• the lifting mechanisms of the doors themselves with motors;
• two windows lifting buttons;
• wires with plugs for connection;
• necessary fasteners;
• plugs.

Almost all kits have instructions for installing parts with an electrical connection diagram.

Power windows designed for models 2104-05-07 are suitable for the front doors of the car 2107, it is easiest to mount the rack structure. The installation of rack ESPs is carried out as follows:

We assemble the door, and this completes the installation of the window regulator on the VAZ 2107.

Unlike the glasses of the Zhiguli "seven", window vents are installed on the glasses of models 2106. For the six, sets of front ESPs are also produced, parts are placed on VAZ 2101/2102 (station wagon) / 2103/2106 cars. The Forward kit includes:

• two power windows;
• screws, bolts and washers;
• decorative caps;
• 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 car 2107, we begin the work by disassembling the door. The old mechanical window regulator can be left in place by cutting the cables of the mechanism. Then we proceed as follows:

Installing power windows on the VAZ 2106 is easy, you just need to do everything according to the instructions.

On cars 2108-09-099, the front power window is also quite easy to install, as an example, let's take the installation of a plank-type ESP (manufactured by Granat).

We work as follows:

Power windows for VAZ 2110/2111/2112 models are the same, they are the same on Priora cars. The most popular for these cars are the ESP manufactured by Forward and Granat, most often car owners put them on their cars. The replacement of the lifts is carried out according to the same scheme as on the VAZ "nines" ("eights"), only the mounts are in other places. To remove the mechanical lift, it is necessary to bring out one of its corners through the upper doorway, and then pull out the entire mechanism.

It is not necessary to drill the inner panels of the front doors when installing the VAZ 2110 power windows, the mechanisms are attached to regular places without modifications.

Rear power windows for VAZ vehicles are also sold in sets of 2 pcs. For front-wheel drive vehicles, ESP 2109 is suitable for models 21099/2114/2115; these parts are not produced for 2108, since the G8 does not have rear side doors. The VAZ 2109 Forward kit includes:

• two lifts with electric motors;
• buttons 2 pcs.;
• electrical wiring for each rear door with plugs;
• fasteners - self-tapping screws;
• decorative caps;
• installation instructions, passport.

The rear power windows 2109 are placed in regular places without drilling the doors, each of them is fastened with two nuts.

Power windows "Forward" are manufactured in the city of Izhevsk, the parts have a rack design - the carriage moves along with the glass on the rack. For auto models 2110/2111/2112, nothing needs to be re-drilled either - the mechanisms fall into place without additional adjustment.

On VAZ cars 2101-07, electric lifts are installed with additional drilling of two holes. The work of installing the rear lifts is simple, and practically does not differ from the installation of the front ESP.

Mechanical, manually operated, power windows are gradually becoming a thing of the past, giving way to more comfortable electric systems for lowering and raising windows. And domestic cars are no exception here - you can install such a mechanism on any of them, and do it yourself.
We will tell you how it works; what types of electric window lifts are there; how rack and pinion windows are mounted on the VAZ 2107-2114.

What is ESP

An electric window lifter (ESP) is installed in the inner cavity of the door, fixed on its body or subframe.
It consists of three main parts:

• drive mechanism (reducer);
• control systems;
• lifting mechanism.

The drive mechanism creates the force required to move the glass. It is a small unit that combines: an electric motor, a gear and a worm gear.
Such a device provides blocking in case of an attempt to mechanically squeeze the glass in the opposite direction. The lifting mechanism, which can be cable, lever or rack, is responsible for moving the glass.

Rope

This type of power window is, in fact, a flexible element: different manufacturers offer their own versions - it can be a chain, a cable or a timing belt. The cable is pulled inside the door between the rollers, and its movement is provided by the drive drum.

At the moment of rotation of the drum, the cable is set in motion - one end of it is unwound, and the other is unwound. With glass, the flexible chain is connected by a plate.

Lever

The design of this window regulator is fundamentally different from the cable one, and consists of a lever, a slider and a glass mounting plate. There can be two levers, they move the glass more evenly.

From the drive mechanism, the rotation is transmitted to the wheel, which interacts with the lever. If there are two levers in the design, then there are also two wheels.
Accordingly, the price of such a lift is more expensive.

Rack

This mechanism is the simplest - it is a gear metal rail with a guide plate that is connected to the glass. The movement of the plate is provided by the drive mechanism, the gear of which interacts with the rack.
The glass itself moves in the door body along special rails. The rack-and-pinion design is quite simple and is distinguished by a stable glass movement speed. Rack-mounted power windows on the VAZ 2109, and on other domestic cars of this type, fit perfectly.

Installation

What the rack mechanism looks like can be clearly seen in the photo at the beginning of the article.
To install it you need:

• two screwdrivers (cross and flat);
• two socket wrenches for 8 and 10;
• masking tape;
• meter piece of steel wire.

Usually, in the kit of the electric window lift, there is an installation instruction. For a better understanding of information, you can watch the video.
And we will try to tell you in as much detail as possible how rack-and-pinion windows are installed on the VAZ 2114.
So:

• First of all, it is necessary to dismantle the old mechanism. And the first thing to do is to disconnect the negative wire from the battery terminal.
• According to the diagram shown in the instructions, assemble a harness from the power window wires for connection to the on-board electrical network.

• Next, you need to disassemble the door trim, alternately unscrewing the screws securing the pocket, handle and lock rod. After removing all the plugs and parts, carefully pull the skin towards you.
• After that, put the handle of the old power window in place and raise the glass all the way. It is not necessary to remove it, you can simply fix it with masking tape.
  Some use electrical tape for this purpose, but it holds much worse.

• Remove the glass seal, this gum will come in handy. And the protective film inside the door can be thrown away.

• Now, with a socket wrench, unscrew the bolts that fix the glass to the lifting mechanism. By rotating its handle, lower the platform lower - so that it is convenient to pull out the part to be dismantled.

• Having unscrewed all the nuts securing the old mechanism, slowly remove it, helping yourself with a screwdriver. Next, we will try on, mount a new rack-and-pinion window regulator - VAZ 2107 in terms of installation, which is no different from VAZ 2114, installation work is carried out in the same way.

• So: we place a rack-and-pinion window lifter in the body of the VAZ 2107 car door so that its position resembles the letter “T” upside down; fix it. Those nuts that you removed when dismantling the old lift will work fine.
• After connecting the wiring harness to the electrical unit, pull the wires through the special holes in the rack to the drive of the installed ESP.

• The wire stored in advance will help you to stretch the wire through the hole. Fold it in half, insert the end of the wire into the resulting ear - and you can pull it anywhere.

Advice! The length of the connecting wires inside the door body must be adequate and not interfere with the movement of the gearbox: their excess must be cut off with wire cutters. So that subsequently the wires do not fray, it is worth attaching them to the skin.

• On the way from the power supply to the door, the wire goes around the top of the steering column, passes under the stove controls, exiting at the cigarette lighter socket. On the passenger side, the wire runs under the glove compartment, and runs to the body pillar.

Advice! When making any wire connections, do not forget to refer to the electrical diagram, do not rely on memory.

• Raising the rack window lifter VAZ 2110, screw on the bolts that fix the glass. Since the control buttons have not yet been installed, use the negative and positive wires of the cigarette lighter.
  Properly tightening the glass fasteners, removing the adhesive tape, check the movement of the glass.
• Everything functions normally - you can mount and connect the buttons. They can easily be integrated into the door trim.
  If desired, the buttons can be installed immediately, before you fix the glass.

• Here, in fact, the VAZ 2109 rack and pinion window was mounted. It remains only to assemble the door in the reverse order, putting the plugs on the holes where the glass lifting handles used to be.

Principle of operation

Rack and pinion electric windows on the VAZ 2107 - as, indeed, on other cars, they work when the ignition is on. Otherwise, it is only possible to return the glass to the “closed” position.
This role is assumed by the controller:

• This small device is very important: when the car is put under a burglar alarm, thanks to it, the door locks are triggered, the windows are successively closed.
• At the end of the last lift, the controller practically does not consume energy, switching to standby mode. By automatically determining the number of ESPs in the car, it supplies power to each of them in turn.
• The controller also controls the speed of the gearbox, significantly saving battery power consumption. The device is purchased immediately when rack and pinion windows are also installed: on the VAZ 2110, you can put a door closer on four glasses.
  Although there are models that control only two glasses, it all depends on the number of ESPs.

Produced in our country, the VAZ 2110 rack-and-pinion window lifter is applicable only for certain types of cars. Most of the cars coming off the VAZ assembly line today are equipped with just such devices.
Well, those owners whose cars have mechanical lifts can easily replace them with more modern ESPs.

The electric window regulator is one of the most useful inventions of the late 20th century. And if earlier such devices were installed exclusively for, now such a luxury is available even to owners of old VAZs. However, if there are no special problems with the choice of a power window, then installation can be very confusing. So, how are the power windows mounted on the VAZ 2107? Read about it in our story.

A few words about the device of the mechanism

In general, a window regulator is not such a complicated detail as it seems at first glance. Its design includes only a few components.

In photo No. 1 (window regulator diagram, we see that a standard window regulator consists of such structural elements as:

Varieties

At the moment, there are only two types of window regulators for cars:

• rack;
• cable.

The latter option is the simplest and most popular among owners of domestic cars, and therefore the most popular on the Russian market. Cable power windows are a motor with a gearbox and a coil. A special cable is wound on the latter, which drives the upper drum. In turn, it is connected through splines to a standard power window. Replacing a VAZ 2107 window regulator of this kind does not require special skills, abilities and knowledge. Thanks to this, even a novice motorist can change this mechanism.

About the design of the device

The design of rack analogues differs significantly from cable analogues, and their principle of operation resembles the action in a car. This type of window regulator is distinguished by the ease of movement of the lifting mechanism, so that they are more suitable for working with tight glasses.

How do rack and pinion power windows work on the VAZ 2107?

As for the principle of operation of this device, the "Seven" in this respect practically does not differ from other models of the VAZ family and other foreign cars that use electric lifting mechanisms. And the power windows only work when the ignition is on in the car's system. If you remove the key from that glass, you can only raise it.

The main role in the operation of the power window mechanism is played by the controller. It is this device that closes all the locks on the doors when the car is armed with an alarm and automatically closes all open windows, also performing the function of a “closer”.

What is most interesting, at the end of the operation of the lift, the controller does not absorb energy from the battery at all, going into standby mode. If necessary, this device automatically supplies current to the ESP mechanism.

Also, the mentioned device controls the operation of the gearbox, namely, monitors the number of its revolutions. Thanks to this, the battery practically does not lose energy in vain, and, accordingly, the battery holds a charge longer.

By the way, some models of electric windows have a closer that controls the operation of only two glasses, and since the VAZ 2107 model is a four-door model, drivers often install controllers on all 4 windows at once. But again, it all depends on the specific ESP model.

Installing a window regulator on a VAZ 2107 - preparing tools

In the course of the work, we will need materials and devices such as:

1. Phillips and minus screwdriver.
2. 8 and 10 millimeters.
3. Masking tape.
4. A piece of metal wire about 100 centimeters long.

Getting Started

Having prepared all the necessary tools, first of all we disconnect the ground on the battery. After the car is completely disconnected from the power supply, we disassemble the door and dismantle the old cable mechanism. We install a new one in its place. Immediately you need to make sure that it works. After checking that the cable works, tighten the nuts of the mechanism and fix it with wire. This is necessary so that the cable does not get tangled during installation. The wire does not carry any practical use for the power window, so it can be removed when the work is completed. It should also be noted that the cable is installed according to the following algorithm: the upper part of the device goes to the lower roller, and the lower part goes to the upper one.

How are the windows installed on the VAZ 2107? The upper roller will not be visible to us, therefore, in order to put a cable on it, you need to perform a number of painstaking work. First, an open loop is made at the upper end of the cable. Then it rises through the doorway to the upper roller, which is still inaccessible to us. At the same time, in order to hook the roller, you need to move the loop several times in different directions, and then tighten it. So you can securely fix it in place.

At the next stage, the cable, which has been successfully hooked onto the roller, is put on the lower mechanism, and then on the side, which regulates the tension. Remember that the part must not be overtightened, but at the same time it should not be in a free, dangling position. Do you think that windows are installed on the VAZ 2107? Rejoice early, gentlemen!

Next, the cable is attached to the glass. If the first one starts making creaking sounds, you may need to adjust it again. In this case, the branches of the cable change places - the top one is transferred down, and the bottom one - up. As a result, the annoying creak should go away.

At this stage, the installation of the window regulator on the VAZ 2107 has been successfully completed. Now there is little left to do: we tighten the nuts of the tension roller and the housing, lubricate the cable and the joints with lithol and reassemble the door in the reverse order.

So, we found out how the windows on the VAZ 2107 are arranged, as well as how they are completely replaced. Dare!

The power window VAZ-2110 will significantly increase the degree of comfort in the car. But any model of devices has malfunctions, sometimes the door glass jams - it does not open or close. In this case, as a rule, it is necessary to change the entire mechanism. In some cases, you can repair the mechanism yourself. Sometimes jamming occurs due to the fact that there is not enough lubrication. In this case, you just need to clean it of dirt and then apply a new lubricant.

Electric windows for "tens"

When VAZ-2110 cars began to be produced, there were no power windows in the configuration. They were installed very rarely, mainly at the request of the buyer already directly in the showroom. Most car enthusiasts try to save on repairs, so instead of contacting specialized car repair centers, they carry out maintenance on their own.

To date, there are a lot of kits in stores for installing power windows with a VAZ car. The simplest and cheapest kit includes only an electric motor with a gearbox. With such a kit, you can replace the VAZ-2110 power window, but it is better to purchase complete sets.

Power window selection

Before installing new mechanisms, find out which specific types and brands are recommended by experienced car mechanics. On the shelves of automotive stores you can find devices manufactured by Berkut and Granat. These are the most popular mechanisms, since they have a fairly low cost, but reliability is on top. There are three types of power windows:

1. A very high speed of glass movement is provided by articulated-lever windows. But they have the biggest cost - a kit for the front doors has a price of 2500 rubles. But the quality of workmanship and resource is very high. There is practically no noise during the operation of the mechanism. It is very difficult to break this device, even if the glass freezes, the electric motor and mechanism will not fail.
2. Rack and pinion windows are not of good quality. If the glass freezes, part of the drive may break off or the engine may fail. To ensure the good operation of the entire mechanism, it must be lubricated very often.
3. The cable type of power windows is the most budgetary of all. The speed of glass movement is very slow, when freezing, the cable can break, the engine can fail. But if such a VAZ-2110 electric window regulator does not work, it is not worth repairing it, it is easier to buy a new one.

What to look for when buying

Of course, 20 years ago, this type of VAZ-2110 power windows would have been the ultimate dream for any motorist. But today, when much better mechanisms can be found on store shelves for quite modest means, you should not give your preference to cable windows. It is impossible to even imagine how much the VAZ-2110 costs in this configuration in the late 90s. Perhaps it was the first car after the famous 600s "Mercedes".

At the time of purchase, you need to pay attention to the complete set of power windows. It is advisable to purchase those in which there are electric motors, all wiring, buttons, plugs, fasteners, rubber cuffs. With the help of cuffs, electrical wiring is pulled from the doors to the pillars.

Preparing to install power windows

Before starting work, you must purchase all the elements for repair. Be sure to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery during operation. If this cannot be done for any reason, then remove the VAZ-2110 fuses that power the instrument panel, backlight, control buttons, and car cigarette lighter.

Be sure to damage a few clips when removing the front door trim. Therefore, buy a couple of dozen of these plastic parts in reserve. Their cost is small, so the purchase will not hit hard on the pocket. Be sure to study the diagram of the VAZ-2110 car if you do not know where to connect the power windows. If you are guided by the electrics of the machine, then the wiring will be carried out very quickly.

Removing the old power window mechanism

But before installing the VAZ-2110 power window, the malfunctions of which will be discussed below, you must completely remove the old one. In general, all work can be divided into several main stages:

1. Carefully, trying not to damage, remove the front door trim. The set of power windows consists of two mechanisms and drive motors. Therefore, you need to put them on the front doors.
2. Using adhesive tape, it is necessary to install the glass of the front door in the upper position. The main thing is that when dismantling the mechanism, it does not fall inside the door.
3. Unscrew the bolts of the old mechanism and glass with a key to “10”.
4. Find the guide, it is fixed to the door with 4 nuts. First of all, you need to unscrew the bottom, then the middle ones, and the very last top.
5. The power window handle is attached to the door with three nuts. You unscrew them last.

After that, you can completely remove the mechanism. If it is not possible to remove it from the door, you will need to press on the upper mounts with a screwdriver. After that, it is imperative to clean the inside of the door so that there is no dust and dirt. If necessary, sound insulation can be glued. This is necessary if you do not want to disassemble the front doors several times.

Installation of a new window regulator

In order to install an electric window regulator on a VAZ-2110 car, you must first place it in the inner space of the door. To do this, you need to bring it into the largest technological hole in the door. Further work is carried out according to which algorithm:

1. The mechanism is fixed on two studs, which are installed in the holes where the middle nuts of the old power window mechanism were located.
2. Align the fasteners on the glass and mechanism. To do this, you need to connect the electric motor to the battery. After aligning the holes, fix them with bolts, you will find them in the kit.
3. Since a lot of friction occurs during operation, be sure to lubricate all rubbing surfaces. It is advisable to use the SHRUS-4 composition.

Electrical connection

Now, in order for the power windows to work correctly, you need to connect them. If you are not confident in your abilities, then seek the help of an experienced electrician. If you are confident, you can begin installation. To do this, choose a place to install the control buttons. It is advisable to place them where there will be free access to them for both the driver and the passenger. Therefore, the best places for installation are a niche under the handbrake, as well as in the beard of the front panel.

After installing the buttons, it is necessary to lay wires from them to the power source through the VAZ-2110 fuse box. It has several spare sockets with which you can connect power windows. From the electric motors in the doors, wires are laid to the body pillar, and from there to the control buttons. Be sure to use electromagnetic relays to save the buttons from switching high current.

Frequent breakdowns

No matter what type of power window is installed, they can still fail, and all breakdowns are divided into mechanical and electrical. The latter include a malfunction of the VAZ-2110 power window button. Possible faults:

1. If the power window has completely failed, the reason may lie in the fact that the cable has broken, or it has been bitten. If the window regulator is rack or lever type, look for a breakdown in the mechanism.
2. Motor failure due to water ingress. Very often such a breakdown occurs, since the electric motor is leaky. Condensation sometimes seeps into it, rust appears, which can cause great harm to the electric motor.
3. Breakdown of the electromagnetic relay - the window lifter will not be able to work, since the motor is not supplied with power. To test the relay, you must install a known-good element.
4. Check the corresponding fusible link in the VAZ-2110 fuse box. If even when installing a new relay, it does not turn on, then you need to look for a malfunction in the power circuit. Replace the fuse with a new one. In the event that it burns out very quickly, then you will need to find where in the electrical wiring a short circuit occurs.
5. Very often the VAZ-2110 power window button breaks. It is quite simple to check it, you need to install a new one, or close the wires with a metal object.
6. If the power circuit is broken, you need to find a place, and then restore it.

Very often there is a break between the body pillar and the door. Since the door is constantly opening and closing, the wire bends and breaks down over time. To correct this situation, it is necessary to lay a new wiring.

Conclusion

Rarely, what configurations of the VAZ-2110 were equipped with electric glass lifts. Therefore, the installation will have to be done by yourself. Try to do everything as efficiently as possible, connect the drives to the car alarm so that it brings the windows when arming.

In our country, a large number of motorists choose the VAZ 2107 model because of the low price and good reliability. Some components and systems of this machine are poorly automated, among them mechanical windows, which often fail or malfunction. Installing automatic power windows does not require special skills; there are many inexpensive kits for the VAZ 2107 on sale.

Pros and cons of factory power windows on the VAZ 2107

On this model, manual windows have 4 rollers for cable tension. Now there are no vents in front that were installed on previous versions. If the lifting mechanism breaks, the glass will jam and there will be no opportunity to open the window.

Of the advantages of factory power windows, it is worth noting:

• simple working principle;
• quick repair;
• low cost of components.

But at the same time, the design has a number of negative points:

• short service life;
• when moisture gets inside or frequent temperature changes, metal parts wear out;
• over time, rubber seals cease to fulfill their function;
• the appearance of an untidy creak when opening the window;
• scratches on the glass.

Modern power window kits allow you to open windows with a simple push of a button. In recent years, many motorists have been replacing this car assembly, especially since doing such work is not at all difficult.

Installation instructions

Before installing a new set, you need to deal with the dismantling of the old power window. Having understood how the whole structure works, it will be easier for you to install automation and properly configure it if necessary.

Tools

For work you need to prepare:

• a set of keys;
• flat and Phillips screwdrivers;
• pliers;
• adhesive tape to fix the glass in the desired position.

How to put (step by step with photo)

You need to remove the factory mechanism in the following order:

1. We lower the glass down.
2. To remove the side handle, you need to disconnect the lock washer. With a flat screwdriver, push the edges of the washer and disengage it. We carry out this work carefully, without the use of brute physical force.

   To dismantle the decorative door panel, you must first remove the handles with a flat screwdriver

3. To gain access to the inside of the door, remove the decorative panel.
4. To loosen the tension roller mounting bolt, use a Phillips screwdriver.

   Loosen the mounting bolts with a Phillips screwdriver

5. We shift the tension roller, loosen the cable and remove it.
6. Unscrew the 3 nuts securing the lifting mechanism with a wrench.

   Nuts are removed using the R8 wrench

7. We pull the entire mechanism through the opening.

Tip: Attach wire to the ends of the cable - this will reduce the time to reassemble the entire mechanism.

Connection diagram and installation

Despite the fact that there are several kits from different manufacturers on sale, not all of them are suitable for the VAZ 2107. This is due to the design of the power windows and the shape of the door, we recommend purchasing a kit from SPAL. It fits well and installs quickly. Before installation, carefully read the instructions and understand the wiring diagram.

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Raise the glass up and fix it in this position with adhesive tape.

   You can fix the glass in the upper position using ordinary adhesive tape.

3. We choose a place to install the electric motor and mount it.

   We fix the electric motor in the door space with self-tapping screws or bolts