How to equip a “Ten” with air conditioning: do-it-yourself coolness and comfort

02/23/2022 6,248 VAZ 2110

Author: Ivan Baranov

The need to install air conditioning in a car arises for many modern car owners, especially when it comes to older cars. It is difficult to dispute the feasibility of the installation, because in hot weather one of the main indicators of car comfort is the air conditioning system. Is it possible to install air conditioning on a VAZ 2110 and how to do it - find out from this material.

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Composition of the air conditioning system

The basis of the air conditioner is the compressor, which is driven by a timing belt or generator. The drive method depends on the specific vehicle model. The radiator (condenser), installed in the front of the car, is designed to cool the refrigerant. And a radiator is installed in the cabin, in which the coolant is in a cold state. To be more precise, this radiator takes heat from the surrounding air. Copper tubes that connect the air conditioner components are necessary for the circulation of refrigerant.

A four-way valve must be installed if you are going to use the air conditioner as a heater in winter. It changes the direction of movement of the refrigerant. And, of course, fans on radiators. In the cabin, an electric fan distributes cooled air, and in the condenser, the refrigerant is cooled more efficiently due to the fan installed on it. The compressor has an electromagnetic clutch. The pulley rotates constantly, and the compressor rotor is connected using this clutch when the air conditioner is turned on.

Equipment

All air conditioners on the market that are suitable for installation on the VAZ 2114 have approximately the same characteristics and are equipped almost identically:

• Evaporation unit, relay and sensor;
• Capacitor;
• Compressor;
• Discharge pipeline;
• Pipeline;
• Recirculation plug;
• Recirculation plug axis;
• Belt;
• Condenser tube;
• Bushings;
• Seals;
• Fasteners;
• Wiring harness;
• Generator bracket;
• Tension roller;
• Evaporator unit;
• Evaporator tube;
• Hardware;
• Instructions;
• Technical certificate.

Complete set
The air supply inside the cabin is ensured through standard ventilation holes. You don't have to invent or cut anything extra.

Manufacturers provide everything necessary for self-installation in the kit. Therefore, we only advise you to additionally study video lessons on installing climate-controlled cooling equipment.

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Specifications

It is unlikely that you will come across any unique air conditioner. But it still wouldn’t hurt to find out what technical parameters of cooling equipment are suitable for a VAZ 2114 car.

What needs to be done to install air conditioning on a VAZ?

First, you should change the power supply system a little. The default generator will now be too weak. It needs to produce 10 Amps more. That's the minimum. Otherwise, the battery will not have enough charge, and the engine operation will be unstable. Secondly, the generator drive should also be changed. The most suitable option would be to use a VAZ-2110 generator on nines and classics. Accordingly, the belt drive is also from this car. You just need to use a belt with a slightly longer length.

Generator VAZ 2114, 2115. Removal and installation

The operation of all electrical appliances and battery charging depend on the health of the generator in the car. In the event of a generator failure, the car will be powered by electricity from the battery, which is short-lived.

The process of replacing a generator on a VAZ 2114, 2115, 2113 can be carried out in a garage and on your own.

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Sources

• https://stomatol.pp.ua/generator-vaz-2114-2115/
• https://zeler.ru/vaz-2112/y64524-zamena-salnikov-svechnih-kolodtsev-vaz-2112-16-klapanov.php

Installing an air conditioner with a head

An air conditioner is quite an expensive device. A good air conditioner with a set of components costs the same as the engine. It would be reasonable to wonder if we would buy a car without an engine, since we would still have to install one. The situation is the same with the climate system. It is advisable to assess the need for air conditioning before purchasing a car. If an air conditioning device is really necessary, then you should choose a car with an air conditioner already installed. It's cheaper, and much cheaper. And if we cannot imagine life without an automatic air conditioning system, climate control, even more so. It is even more expensive by about $400. In order not to be unfounded, we will simply give a couple of examples, taken not from books on the theoretical installation of automobile air conditioning systems in a weakened economy, but simply from life. The prices we use are current in Moscow.

Video tutorial on installing an air conditioner

Replacing a light bulb through the hood

First, open the hood, find the plug. It should be located almost in the center of the engine compartment. Now you need to remove it. This can be done with your hands if you have free access (your hand can reach it). If not, you need to get rid of the interfering objects. It could be the battery, or it could be something else. In any case, this item must either be completely removed or moved.

If you have freed up space and can unscrew the plug, you need to remove the seal. To do this, you can simply pull the side rubber “handles”. Now you need to unplug the plug from the connector. In order to get to the light bulb, you need to remove the clamp. Turn it until you hear a click. The light bulb is accessible and can be replaced.

If you have a question about how to change a light bulb in a headlight, but you couldn’t get to the plug, you need to do the following. Take the prepared tools (screwdriver and wrench). Now with their help you need to remove the two bolts that secure the headlight. After this, you need to disconnect the headlight from the power supply by disconnecting the cable.

Now you can get the headlight. This must be done very carefully, since the clamps that hold the headlight are very flimsy and can be easily broken. Therefore, take it out slowly, lifting it up a little.

Once you have the headlight in your hands, you need to remove the cover to get to the bulb. And then everything went according to plan: removing the plug, wire clamp and replacing the light bulb itself.

What determines the price of coolness?

The price of an air conditioner depends largely on the car it is installed on, and there are good reasons for this. It is much more difficult to install a system on a car that had no air conditioning during design than on a car with ready-made seats and design data. Thus, installing the system on a VAZ 2110 will cost 16,000 rubles, plus equipment - 35,000 rubles. The prices are the same when installing air conditioning on a Priora. This is the case if they are equipped with a 16-valve engine without power steering. With an amplifier, installation will require an additional two thousand. Branded service stations will charge even more, citing “branded” components. Although their sources of supply are most likely the same.

We deliberately started talking about inexpensive cars, since cars that cost well over half a million have air conditioning as standard. Such cars may already have climate control installed as an option. This is the same air conditioner, only with automatic temperature control, sometimes taking into account the zones of the cabin. Such a system does not care about the weather outside the window.

Car history

In 1983, the design of a sedan on the platform of the VAZ-2108 hatchback began. The project was named VAZ-2110. But it's interesting that the design team made too many changes that made the car more expensive. Because of this, in 1984, this project was separated from the project of a simple “transition” of the VAZ-2108 into a sedan (which later received the name VAZ-21099).

The first experimental version of the “ten” was released in July 1985. The management had plans to put the car into mass production since 1992, but the ensuing economic crisis had an impact. The debut versions of the “ten” were released in June 1995. AvtoVAZ was directly involved in production.

VAZ-2110 Experienced

Serial production of the cars began in August 1996, and the new product could be purchased already in the same year. In those years, global automotive technology rose to a new level and a breakthrough car until the end of the 1980s could not be called a completely new vehicle. But despite these and other complaints about build quality in the 1990s, the car was a clear step forward for the Soviet automobile industry.

If we compare the Zhiguli and Samara, the 2110 was positioned as a higher-class car that was modern and competitive both externally and internally. To be more precise, the VAZ-2112 has an electronic powertrain control system (although the debut versions came with carburetors) and a diagnostic unit (on-board computer).

In addition, it was possible to install a hydraulic power steering wheel and electric windows on the Lada 2112. Body parts were made of galvanized metal, new body painting technology was used, and so on. Issue 2110 marked a new stage in the development of the Soviet automobile industry. The hero of our article, Lada 2112, appeared a little later, in 1999, almost immediately after the VAZ 2111 station wagon. Today we will get to know this domestic model better.

How to install an air conditioner

Proper installation of an air conditioner is not only about connecting hoses and cables, but also mechanically installing all components. In order to integrate the device into the car systems correctly, the technician needs to know:

• engine capacity;
• year of manufacture of the car;
• power steering;
• number of valves;
• sometimes - VIN code.

Without this data, he will not be able to accurately select components and guarantee correct operation of the device. In addition, with the purchase of an air conditioner, the owner bears a whole burden of worries about the condition of the air conditioning system. The device requires annual maintenance, refilling with refrigerant if necessary, constant checking of the integrity and tightness of all connections, and regular cleaning of the condenser. And this is also an additional expense.

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to save money on installation here. The device is too complex to install with your own hands, and no one can guarantee the quality of the system during self-installation. Companies that do this provide a warranty on the device from one to three years, depending on the status of the company. So it’s better not to save money if cool and clean air inside the car is important in any heat.

Refueling

Refueling the air conditioner must be done using special equipment, and this should be done by a specialist. Refueling in a garage is possible, but not at all rational. To carry it out, you will need to purchase equipment and refrigerant (which is not so easy to obtain). One refill will require about 600 grams of R134A freon.

It contains fluorine, which is harmful to the body and must be handled with extreme caution. Taking into account all these points, the most rational option would be to take the car to a service center.

Here are the main stages of the refueling process:

• creating a vacuum inside the air conditioning system. This is done in order to ensure its tightness;
• special oil is pumped into the system to dilute freon;
• freon is supplied to the circuits;
• The system is again checked for leaks. If there are no leaks, the driver can only pay for the services of a specialist. They cost from 1500 rubles.

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Sources

• https://avtovazlada.ru/index.php?page=302429
• https://zeler.ru/lada-kalina/y96314-remont-dvigatelya-lada-kalina-1-6-8-klapanov.php

All steps to change oil for engine “21120”

We change the oil with the engine fully warmed up. First, engage the handbrake and unscrew the neck plug. Then remove the plastic cover.

Possible options: fastening with screws (key “10”) or with rubber bands. In the second case, simply move the lid up.

There is a plug on the bottom of the oil pan. It is unscrewed with a 17 key. First you need to substitute an empty container.

As a result, 3.2-3.3 liters of waste will be drained. You need to wait at least 10 minutes.

When the oil is drained, the plug is returned to its place. Recommended tightening torque is 28.7-46.3 N*m.

Replacing the oil filter

If the filter will not be replaced, proceed to the next chapter. The filter housing is very easy to find: you need to stand near the right wheel and look under the exhaust manifold.

The old filter can most often be unscrewed by hand. If that doesn't work, take a puller. Installation of a new filter is done as follows:

1. Residues of “working off” are removed from the crankcase;
2. The filter housing is filled halfway with oil (100-120 ml). Also lubricate the rubber gasket with oil;
3. The new filter is installed in place.

The tightening force for the filter housing is 37.48–87.47 N*m.

Instead of a puller, a screwdriver is sometimes used. Then the filter jar is pierced closer to its bottom!

Finishing touch

Know that on a VAZ-2112, changing the oil does not end with one fill:

1. 3.2 liters of new material is gradually poured through the neck;
2. Start the engine and wait 3-4 minutes. It’s good if the Oil Can lamp goes out;
3. Stop the engine, remove the dipstick, check the level;
4. If necessary, top up.

Some conclusions

All VAZ-2112 hatchback engines differ in characteristics, and the differences are significant. It seems that the best option would be a 16-valve 1.5-liter engine. But the 21124 (1.6) engine has its advantages:

• Rated power is achieved at 5000 rpm rather than 5600;
• A broken timing belt does not lead to bending of the valves and their replacement;
• It is acceptable to use 92nd gasoline.

Any 21124 engine can be converted to Euro-4 or meets these standards immediately.

The appearance of the 1.5 liter engine inspires respect. But if you remember about bending the valves, the choice becomes difficult to make. A steel receiver and a beautiful schedule are not everything.

Various nuances

Motor 21124 is more modern than its brother. It has spark plugs with individual coils installed on it. Experienced craftsmen also know about the tuning possibilities specific to the 21120 engine (for example, installing a turbine). In defense of the latter, we can say the following: the service life of the two engines under consideration is approximately the same. After the first 120 thousand, the 20th engine deserves a rating of “4.5 out of 5”.

On the secondary market, VAZ-21120 and 21126 (Priora) engines are valued almost equally. But the VAZ-21124 unit is in short supply. Draw conclusions.