Ignition switch (lock) (VAZ-2114)

In the power supply circuit of most of the electrical equipment of the car, except for the emergency, sound and light alarms, interior lighting, parking lights, brake lights, security alarms and electric door locks, voltage comes through the ignition switch. To improve the anti-theft properties of the car, the switch is combined with the lock, so this device is often called the ignition switch.



The lock body is attached to the steering column with four special bolts with breakaway heads. At a certain tightening torque, the heads break off, and after that it becomes impossible to unscrew the bolts with wrenches.

The ignition switch is additionally equipped with a steering shaft locking mechanism. After removing the key from the lock, a spring-loaded latch is released. When attempting to turn the steering wheel, the latch prevents the steering shaft from turning.