Where is the VAZ 2114 solenoid relay located?
The starter device on the VAZ 2114 model is not much different from other cars of this brand. The fairly simple design of the motor starter allows it to serve for a long time without breakdowns. Jamming and complete failure of the retractor relay makes normal use of the starter impossible. To replace it yourself, you need to know the location of the relay. The photo below shows the exact location of the retractor element.
The photo shows the assembled device. At the top of the picture there is a cylinder to which the power wire goes. This part is the solenoid relay. With some manipulations, dismantling the part takes about 10 minutes. Quick replacement of the VAZ 2114 starter relay is possible due to the convenient location of the element. If desired, you can completely dismantle the part and start replacing the spare part.
Video that clearly demonstrates the replacement process:
The main task of the solenoid relay is to close the circuit in a timely manner. When you turn the key in the ignition switch, the core located in the relay housing is activated. Next, this core drives the bendix, which leads to the operation of the rotor. The gears together with the bendix drive the flywheel. As soon as the engine starts, the driver turns the key to the initial position and the circuit opens.
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What type of relay can be repaired?
One of two types of relays can be installed in a car: collapsible and non-dismountable. If the car has the second type of relay, then you won’t always be able to fix it yourself.
A non-separable relay can only be repaired if the contact plates are burnt. If one of the windings has deteriorated or a short circuit has occurred in them, then it will no longer be possible to repair it - only replacing the part.
Important! In case of self-repair, when removing the relay, it is recommended to mark the terminals so as not to confuse them when installing the mechanism in place. It is also a good idea to clean and degrease the contacts on the relay and starter.
Signs of malfunction of the VAZ 2114 retractor relay
The difference between a breakdown of the solenoid relay is that it does not happen unnoticed. Even a faulty element can perform its function for some time. The difficulty of starting the engine if the device is worn out will depend on the number of attempts to turn on the starter.
In frosty weather, this problem will become more pressing, because... Poor VR operation will quickly drain the battery. Before carrying out work to replace a part, you need to make sure that the breakdown is accurately diagnosed. To do this, you need to know the signs of a malfunction in the VAZ 2114 VR:
- When the key is turned to the position of supplying power to the starter, a characteristic buzzing sound is observed, indicating that the starter is not engaging with the flywheel;
- There are clicks from the starter device, but it does not turn on;
- When the engine is running, the unit continues to operate and does not turn off even when the key is turned to the initial position.
It is recommended to replace the VAZ 2114 starter solenoid relay if one of the problems occurs. Sticking the starter in the on position accelerates its wear. Where the unit's bendix is located, there should be maximum engagement with the flywheel, so slipping is unacceptable. The design of the starting device is made taking into account a short period of continuous operation, so sticking when turned on wears it out.
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REPAIR
It is advisable to repair the VAZ 2114 starter solenoid relay when the structure is collapsible, and when it makes sense to repair it.
Often the cause of VR failure is jamming of the core in the device body. This defect appears due to dryness inside the case. It is enough to lubricate the core with liquid oil (for example, motor oil), and the part will continue to serve properly for a long time. During repairs, it is also necessary to clean the contacts or, if necessary, replace them.
Checking the functionality of the solenoid relay with the starter removed is carried out as follows:
- A ground wire is “thrown” onto the starter housing from the negative terminal of the battery;
- We connect the positive wire on one side to the “plus” terminal of the battery, and on the starter we connect the wire to the upper contact on the solenoid relay (where there is a thread for the nut, but not to be confused with the lower contact that secures the stator winding):
- Then we take a piece of wiring, and from the top terminal we supply power to the smallest contact on the VR (it is this that receives power from the ignition switch);
- If the VR is working properly, it should work and the starter will start spinning.
Relay 2114 can serve for quite a long time, but it can often fail due to overloads. For example, if the engine does not start immediately and you have to turn the starter for a long time, the contacts on the VR may overheat and burn out. It should also be remembered that the VAZ car itself is Russian-made, and the quality of domestic spare parts may not always be at the proper level.
Necessary tool
Without tools, dismantling and installing a new part cannot be accomplished. The procedure for removing the solenoid relay or starter assembly requires a simple set of wrenches. The following tools will be useful for trouble-free work:
- Socket wrench and open-end wrench 13.
- Phillips and flat head screwdrivers.
- Key for 10.
- New retractor.
A simple set with all types of keys will be useful to any driver, because... No one is immune from sudden breakdowns of VAZ cars. The advantage of the 2114 model is that repairing most components is cheap, and even a novice driver can change the retractor on a VAZ 2114.
Replacing the solenoid relay on a VAZ 2114
If there is a problem with normal engine starting, you should repair the starter device. First of all, prepare the tool and work area. For normal dismantling, you can free up space under the hood by removing the air filter housing. Next, the replacement process can be described in several steps:
- Remove the terminals from the battery for safe operation.
- Disconnect the power plugs.
- Using a 13mm wrench, unscrew the terminal screwed to the starter housing.
- Unscrew the fastenings of the main body of the unit (3 nuts by 13).
- Remove the unit from the seat and use a size 13 wrench to unscrew the wire from the cover.
- Unscrew the screws securing the solenoid relay with a screwdriver and remove the part.
It is recommended to install only a new one in place of the old device. Even if there is a slight malfunction of the device in the core, the housing assembly should be replaced. It is clear that this approach may not be suitable for some, but the cost of this device is not so high that you can try to restore its operation using improvised means.
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How to replace a car starter relay
How to replace the starter solenoid relay - it happens that the starter “does not turn” when you try to start the car, there are no characteristic sounds before the engine starts, and an unusual “humming” is observed. Most likely, the solenoid relay has become faulty. We'll try to change it ourselves. To perform this operation, you must first remove the starter.
In any case, repairing a starter yourself is painstaking work. It is better to contact specialists, starter repair Minsk https://bs-group.by/ - they will quickly and efficiently restore your unit and get rid of problems. But if you decide to replace the solenoid relay yourself, read:
How to replace a car starter relay
The following set of tools is needed: wrenches, extension for socket heads, screwdriver, socket head.
Disconnect the negative wire from the battery. Unscrew the clamp nuts and loosen the clamps. Then the air intake hose needs to be removed: from the air filter housing first, and then from the air intake.
Next we remove this component. It is necessary to unscrew the nuts that secure the heat-insulating shield. Using an extension and sockets, unscrew the bolt that secures the shield to the engine support bracket. Then remove the insulating shield.
Unscrew the lower starter mounting bolt at the bottom of the car. We also remove the upper starter mounting bolts. Next, remove the connector from the starter relay output. All that remains is to unscrew the nut and remove the present wire from the upper contact bolt of the relay.
Next, remove the starter upwards. We use a socket wrench and unscrew the nut securing the solenoid relay wire. Remove the bolts securing the relay to the starter. In this case, we will use a TORX E5 key. The relay armature must be disengaged from the drive lever and the retractor removed.
How to replace the starter solenoid relay - and now we install a new product. We must remember that the tip of the retractor relay must engage with the drive lever!
We mount the starter in place, connect the wires, performing all manipulations in the reverse order. Before removing the starter and solenoid relay, it is necessary to exclude some malfunctions in the car: the presence of scale, oxidation on the terminals, discharge of the battery, damaged wiring, poor quality of contacts.
Perhaps the car does not start for these reasons.
We told you how to replace the starter solenoid relay; if you doubt your abilities, contact your nearest car service center.
Let's watch 2 videos - how to properly disassemble the starter, how to check the condition of the starter of any car - detailed video instructions for repairing the starter yourself:
and the second video - how to properly remove and install the starter on a Zhiguli.
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Price of the retractor relay VAZ 2114
The new design part is manufactured by several companies. Let's consider several product options:
- Spare part from . Quite a quality option. Price – approx. 600-700 rubles.
- The analogue version from the Belarusian can be purchased at a price 500-700 rubles, depending on the region. Medium quality.
- The highest quality VR option from - 1000 rubles.
When searching for a spare part, be careful, because... There are often fakes.
