Ignition switch (lock) (VAZ-21099)

To check the ignition switch, sequentially set the key to the positions that should close the circuits indicated in the table.

When the key is set to position "III", the anti-theft device should be activated. When the key is turned from position "III" to position "0", the anti-theft device should be deactivated. This can be checked by turning the steering wheel.

When restarting from position "I" to position "II", the lock is engaged. The key can only be turned to position "II" from position "0".

If there are any defects, replace the contact group or ignition switch.

If there are any defects, replace the contact group or ignition switch.

Key position	Contacts under voltage	Switched circuits
"0" – off	30 and 30/1	—
"I" – ignition	30–INT	Exterior lighting. Instrument lighting. High beam headlight signaling
	30/1–15/1	Generator excitation winding. Ignition system. Windscreen wiper. Carburetor idle speed solenoid valve control unit. Direction indicators. Reversing light. Control instruments
	30/1–15/2	Low and high beam headlights. Fog light. Headlight washers. Rear window wiper. Rear window defroster. Washer. Heater fan. Engine cooling fan
"II" – starter	30–INT	See position I
	30/1–15/1	See position I
	30–50	Starter
"III" – parking	30–INT	See position I
"III" – parking	30/1–P	Parking light

1. Remove the six screws securing the lower steering column cover.

2. Remove the lower steering column cover...

3....and the ignition switch trim.

4. Remove the upper steering column cover.

5. Disconnect the ignition switch wire connector from the wiring harness.

6. Disconnect the ignition switch wiring harness from the ignition relay.

7. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the "0" position to turn off the anti-theft device. Remove the four mounting bolts (two bolts are located on top of the column). Remove the bracket and ignition switch (see notes 1 and 2).

Note 1: If the bolt heads are sheared off, the bolts must be drilled out or removed with a screwdriver and hammer.

Note 1: If the bolt heads are sheared off, the bolts must be drilled out or removed with a…

Note 2: Some vehicles are equipped with an ignition switch that is secured with two bolts. The upper part of the bracket has a slot that fits the hook on the ignition switch housing.