Speed ​​sensor Lada Kalina

A special sensor is responsible for measuring the speed of the car. It is he who transmits information to the computer and thanks to this sensor we see the speed of our car. If you suddenly notice that the speed on the speedometer is lower than that of your car, it is possible that the sensor has failed and needs to be replaced.

You can replace the speed sensor on Kalina on your own, without the help of specialists, and we will tell you how to do this below.

Which one is installed and where to find the speed sensor on Kalina

Lada Kalina cars are equipped with a speed sensor 1118-3843010. It is located on top of the gearbox, and to access it, you need to unscrew the air tube that goes from the filter housing to the throttle.

How much is the speed sensor for Kalina

To date, there are several types of sensor 1118-3843010 from different manufacturers.

1. Sensor 1118-3843010 without ring (Pskov) price from 350 rubles
2. Sensor 1118-3843010 without ring (StartVolt) price from 300 rubles
3. Sensor 1118-3843010 with a ring (Pskov) price 500 rubles
4. Sensor 1118-3843010-04 (CJSC Account Mash) price from 300 rubles

To determine exactly which sensor you have installed, you need to remove the old one and look at the markings on it.

How to determine if the sensor is faulty

There are a number of signs by which you can determine that the speed sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced.

• Odometer does not count mileage
• The speedometer needle moves randomly regardless of the speed of the car
• Check the engine indicator while driving

These are the main signs indicating that you cannot avoid replacing the speed sensor on Kalina.

After removing the sensor, you can inspect and clean it, sometimes it “wakes” it. Moisture or dirt may get into it and cause a malfunction. The sensor terminal contact may also be oxidized.

Instructions for replacing the speed sensor 1118-3843010 Lada Kalina

So, open the hood and see the corrugated rubber tube that goes from the air filter to the throttle. For the convenience of replacing the sensor, we will have to disassemble this tube.

Having removed the tube, we see a sensor on the gearbox housing, which includes a block with a cable.

Carefully remove the sensor and unscrew the sensor mounting bolt with a “10” head. For convenience, you can use a small ratchet or extension cord.

We check the sensor unit, clean it if necessary. We take a new sensor, install it in place and assemble it in the reverse order.

This completes the replacement process, no further action is required.

Recommendations for replacing the speed sensor on Kalina

Do not rush to immediately change the sensor, it is quite possible that the contacts have oxidized or dirt has got into the block. You can also clean the sensor and reinstall it. Different versions of Kalina may have excellent sensors:

• 1118-3843010
• 1118-3843010-02
• 1118-3843010-04

All of the above sensors are interchangeable! They are suitable for Kalina 1117, 1118 and 1119 cars with 8-valve engines of 1,4 and 1,6 liters. The Priora speed sensor is physically intact, but cannot be installed, as it shows incorrect values.

Now you know what to do if Kalina's speedometer stopped working, what is the reason and how to solve this problem yourself.