Steering column switches — removal, inspection and installation (VAZ-2114)

The steering column switches should be removed separately when checking and replacing them. Before disassembling the steering column and other similar work, it is advisable to remove the steering column switches together with the connector.

To complete the work you will need a multimeter.

Removal the switches individually

1. Prepare the vehicle for work and disconnect the wire terminal from the negative terminal of the battery (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Remove the decorative steering column trims (see "Decorative steering column trims - removal and installation").

3. By squeezing the spring clips of the right switch, we remove it from the connector together with the connected wiring harness block.



4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the switch.



5. Remove the left steering column switch in the same way.

Examination

With a multimeter (in ohmmeter mode) we check the closure of contacts in the switches at different positions of the switch lever.

Note: The order of contact closure for different positions of the switch levers is shown in Table 13.9.1

Table 13.9.1. Contact closure at different positions of the steering column switch levers

Position of the shift lever	Left switch		Right switch
	Closed contact terminals*	Electrical equipment included	Closed contact terminals*	Electrical equipment included
1	49a-49aL	Left turn signal	53e-53	Windscreen wiper is off
2**	49a-49aL	Left turn signal	53e-53 53a-j	Windshield wiper operation for a short time
3	-	Direction indicators are off	53e-53 53a-j	Windshield wiper intermittent operation
	56-56b	Low beam headlights
4**	49a-49aR	Right turn signal	53e-53 53a-53	1st speed windshield wiper
5	49a-49aR	Right turn signal	53e-53 53a-53b	2nd speed windshield wiper
6**	30-56a	High beam headlight signaling	53e-53 53ah-53W	Windscreen Washer. Headlight Washer and Cleaner***
	56-56b	Low beam headlights
7	56-56a	High beam headlights	53e-53 53ah-53H	Rear window cleaner.
8**	-	-	53e-53 53ah-53H	Rear window cleaner.
			53ah-WH	Rear window washer.

* Terminal designations are printed on the switch body.


** Not a fixed position.

*** Installed on some vehicles.

Installing switches

We install the switches in the reverse order of removal.

Removal the switches together with the connector

1. Remove the steering wheel (see "Steering wheel - removal and installation").

2. Remove the decorative steering column trims (see "Decorative steering column trims - removal and installation").

3. With a socket wrench by 8 mm we unscrew the tightening bolt securing the steering column switch connector by several turns.

4. Remove the connector from the steering column.



5. Disconnect the two wire connectors from the horn switch contacts.



6. Disconnect the two wiring harness connectors from the steering column switches.

Installing the connector assembly with switches

1. In random order, connect the pads of the two horn wires to the steering column switch connector.

2. Place the connector on the steering column.

3. Lightly tighten the connector mounting bolt (so that the switch position can be changed by hand).

Note: It is necessary to install the steering column switch connector in such a position that the central screw for fastening the lower steering column trim can be screwed into the corresponding hole in the connector.

4. Install the lower steering column trim in place and use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the two screws securing the trim to the instrument panel crossbar.

5. Adjust the position of the connector on the steering column, achieving the ability to screw the central screw for fastening the steering column trim into the corresponding hole in the connector.

6. Having found the optimal position of the connector, unscrew the two screws and remove the lower steering column cover.

7. Without moving the connector, tighten its mounting bolt.

8. We carry out further work in the reverse order of removal.