Every motorist knows that a generator is a fairly important element in the design of any car, thanks to which it is possible to set the engine in motion and provide all vehicle systems with the necessary energy.
The Russian-made Niva car in modifications 21214, 2121, 21213 are vehicles that almost every second car enthusiast in Russia has encountered.
Despite the release of several models, the contents of the Niva are practically no different. Thus, manufacturers used units with article numbers 9412.3701, 371.3701 as a generator in cars.
Types of generator on Niva
The difference between Niva generators lies in the years of production of the car. Niva carburetor engines had their own generator, and injection engines had their own. It should be noted that both generators are driven by a V-belt.
Generator Niva 21213
The VAZ 21213 is equipped with its own type of generator, since this model is carburetor, the generator in it is slightly different from the injection one. The carburetor field generator has catalog number 371.3701.
Below is the design of the carburetor Niva generator (2121).
Generator Niva 21214
Niva 21214 is fuel-injected and is equipped with a more modern type of generator and has catalog number 9412.3701.
Below is the design of the injection Niva generator (21214).
Which generator is better to install on Lada 4×4 (VAZ 2121, 2131)
The generator has to be replaced not only when it malfunctions. Sometimes, after installing additional electrical equipment, the current strength of the standard generator may not be enough, so they are looking for a more powerful replacement. Let's find out which generator for Lada 4×4 is better to choose.
The generator model installed on an SUV depends on the year of manufacture of the vehicle and engine. On the very first Lada 4x4 with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters, a generator from the “classics” was installed with a remote voltage regulator. On later models, the voltage regulator is already built into the generator. Generator pulley for mono V-belt.
Generator 21214
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Name: Vadim Reg.: 12/07/2017 Threads / Messages: 1 / 211 From: Novgorod region. Age: 47 Car: VAZ 21214. 2007.
This is your load, it turns out to be 30a. Well, yes, for a standard one it’s more or less normal.
In half an hour I screwed in 3 power wires and that was it.
Reg.: 05/27/2013 Messages: 202 From: St. Petersburg, Russia Age: 41 Car: VAZ 21214 2003 VAZ 21214 2012
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Reg.: 02/14/2016 Messages: 180 From: Moscow Age: 48 Car: 21214-m 2014
Rikki, in my opinion, it’s much easier to find a ferrule for crimping, and press pliers.
Reg.: 02/14/2016 Messages: 180 From: Moscow Age: 48 Car: 21214-m 2014
and it will be much more compact than any, even very expensive, tip sleeves.
but, I don’t know how to solder without normal power supply