How to install the air conditioner on the VAZ 2110 yourself and not break the cooling system
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Air conditioning in the car is the key to a comfortable ride in both hot and cold weather. But not all cars are equipped with this useful device, and the VAZ 2110 is one of them. Fortunately, air conditioning on the "top ten" can be installed independently. Let's see how to do it.
Air conditioner device
The main element of any car air conditioner is a blown condenser. Airflow is carried out by a plastic fan, the engine of which is connected to the on-board network.
A compressor is connected to the condenser, which is responsible for the circulation of freon in the system. An additional element is a dehumidifier, the purpose of which is clear from its name. All these parts are connected by tubes to air ducts through which hot (or cold) air enters the car interior.
The principle of operation of the air conditioner
The main task of the air conditioner is to ensure the constant circulation of freon in the cooling circuit. In fact, it is not much different from an ordinary household refrigerator in the kitchen. This is a sealed system. Inside it is freon mixed with a special oil that does not freeze even at very low temperatures.
Turning on this device, the driver actually turns on the compressor, which begins to pressurize one of the tubes. As a result, the refrigerant in the system enters the condenser, and from there through the dryer it reaches the ventilation system in the cabin and enters the heat exchanger. Once there, the refrigerant begins to intensively take heat from the passenger compartment. At the same time, freon itself is very hot and passes from a liquid state to a gaseous state. This gas leaves the heat exchanger and enters the blown condenser. There, the refrigerant quickly cools down, becomes liquid and again goes into the passenger compartment heat exchanger.
Video: how the air conditioner works
Is it possible to install an air conditioner on a VAZ 2110?
Yes, the design of the VAZ 2110 car initially included the possibility of installing an air conditioner. Moreover, when the "dozens" were still being produced (and they stopped producing them in 2009), the car could be purchased complete with factory air conditioning. But such a purchase was not affordable for everyone, since the price of the car increased by almost a third. That is why many VAZ 2110 owners had to install air conditioners later. To put this device in the car, it does not have to be modified. The torpedo does not need to make additional ventilation holes. There is no need to lay separate lines for tubes and electrical wiring in the engine compartment. There is already a place for all this. This means that the installation of an air conditioner in a VAZ 2110 is completely legal, and there will be no questions for the car owner during the inspection.
About the features of installing air conditioning on cars with different engines
The VAZ 2110 car was equipped with various engines - for 8 and 16 valves. They differed not only in power, but also in size. These points should be considered when choosing an air conditioner. Here's what to remember:
- condenser for air conditioning for a 16-valve engine is larger. It is 4 cm wider, 2 cm taller and 920 grams heavier;
- all mounting holes in the condenser for a 16-valve car are shifted 1.5 cm down;
- pipes for the cooling circuit of a 16-valve vehicle, like the wiring harness, are about 8 cm longer.
Otherwise, air conditioners for cars with different engines are identical, and they have no fundamental design differences.
About choosing an air conditioner for a VAZ 2110
If the driver decides to install the air conditioner on the "top ten", the choice of models will be small:
- "Frost". The most popular manufacturer among domestic motorists. It produces air conditioners for many VAZ models, including the VAZ 2110. Catalog number - 217ОF-8100046–83. The advantage is the democratic price, which starts from 12 thousand rubles. The disadvantage is the lack of a damper on the heater. There is also a high inertia of the device (i.e., the air conditioner takes 2-3 minutes to change the temperature). But these shortcomings can hardly be called significant, and today Frost is the best choice for the VAZ 2110;
"Frost" - the best option for the VAZ 2110 - standard VAZ air conditioner (catalog number 2170LF-8120170–00). The second most popular device, the price of which starts at 14 thousand rubles. He has only one drawback: it is very difficult to find a regular "VAZ" air conditioner for sale today. They have practically disappeared from the market. Although about 5 years ago the shelves were literally littered with them;Finding a regular air conditioner for the VAZ 2110 is not so easy today
- air conditioning with "Priora". This option should be considered last, as it is not optimal. The fact is that the "Priors" over the years of production were completed with different air conditioners. At first, regular VAZ air conditioners were installed in them, then Halla devices began to appear, and Panasonic began to be installed on the latest models. The installation of all these devices in the VAZ 2110 requires a significant refinement of the torpedo (it will have to cut several new holes in it, and expand the existing ones). This will allow you to install air conditioning, but will inevitably raise questions during inspection. And only the driver decides whether he needs it or not.
Installation of an air conditioner on a VAZ 2110
First, let's decide on the tools and consumables. Here's what we need:
- set of open-end wrenches;
- flat screwdriver;
- beard;
- a hammer;
- new air conditioner with all accessories.
Sequence of operations
There are a few preparatory steps required before starting the installation.
- An air conditioner mount must be installed on the tension roller. To do this, with the help of a hexagon, 5 bolts are unscrewed holding the fastening of the timing shield.
- An additional hole must be made in the shield, the marks under which have already been applied. All that needs to be done is to install the beard in the marked place, and knock out part of the shield.You can knock out a hole with a beard or a suitable tube
- After that, the shield is screwed into place.In the hole made, you can see the mount for an additional tension roller
- Now the engine protection is removed. Under it is the lower motor support, it is also unscrewed.
- The generator is removed from the car along with the mount located under it (it will interfere with the installation of the compressor belt).The alternator will have to be removed to install the belt.
- A belt is pushed under the generator, after which the generator with the mount is installed in place.The belt is slipped under the generator mount
- Then the compressor is installed on the mount provided for it.
- Tubes are connected to the compressor and tightened with clamps included in the kit.
The belt from the generator is put on the compressor pulley and on the tension roller installed in the hole previously made in the shield. The mounting bolts on the alternator, compressor and idler pulley are tightened to remove slack in the compressor belt. - After making sure that all devices and the belt are securely fastened, you should start the car and make sure that everything works correctly, and there are no extraneous noises in the compressor and generator.
- Now a capacitor is installed on the car. To install it, you will have to unscrew the bolt holding the horn and move it to the right.
- Install the capacitor in its original place, slightly tightening the lower bolts.Tighten the condenser fasteners only after connecting all the pipes
- Connect all pipes from the compressor to the condenser, secure them with clamps, and then tighten the condenser fasteners.
- The main elements of the air conditioner are installed, it remains to lay the wiring. To do this, the adsorber and the cover of the mounting block located nearby are removed from the car.
- The positive wire is laid along the standard wiring to the positive terminal of the battery.Air conditioner wires are laid along it
- The seal is removed from the headlight hydrocorrector. A wire with a button is inserted into the hole formed to turn on the compressor. The button is mounted in the hole provided for it on the dashboard.There is already a place for a button on the dashboard of the VAZ 2110
About connecting the air conditioner to the power supply of the machine
The connection scheme may be different. It depends both on the chosen model of the air conditioner and on the modification of the VAZ 2110 engine. For this reason, it is not possible to write a single instruction for all models of air conditioners and cars. Details will have to be clarified in the attached instructions. However, there are a few general rules that should be followed when connecting any air conditioners:
- Evaporation units are always connected first. The current is usually supplied to them from the cigarette lighter (some drivers power the unit directly from the ignition switch, but this option is used less often);
- The "mass" of the evaporative unit is supplied to any part of the body;
- power is supplied to the electromagnetic unit of the compressor in the same way;
- the fan used to blow the condenser must be connected through a fuse;
- when connected correctly, after pressing the air conditioner activation button, the driver always hears a distinct click from the generator electromagnetic unit. If there is a click, then the compressor is energized. And a second after the click, the fans on the condenser and evaporative unit should start working. If they turn on, then the circuit is assembled correctly.
Filling
It is necessary to fill the air conditioner on 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 get). One gas station 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 drive the car to a service center.
Here are the main steps in the refueling process:
- creating a vacuum inside the air conditioning system. This is done in order to make sure it is tight;
- a 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.
Climate control in VAZ 2110
Installing a climate control system in the VAZ 2110 today is a big exotic. The reason is simple: the game is not worth the candle. If the driver decides to install a dual-zone climate control system, he will have to purchase two electronic climate control units. Their cost today starts from 5 thousand rubles. Next, these blocks will need to be connected to the machine. It is impossible to do this without special equipment. So you need to drive the car to a service center and pay specialists. Services of this kind can cost 6 thousand rubles or more. All these points make the installation of a climate control system in a frankly outdated car a very, very dubious undertaking.
So, installing an air conditioner on a VAZ 2110 is quite feasible. Certain difficulties may arise only at the stage of connecting the device to the on-board network, but studying the instructions attached to the selected air conditioner model will help to deal with them.
