Wiper trapezoid repair kit Lada Kalina

Some owners of budget Lada Kalina models have problems with the wiper trapezoid due to its unexpected failure. This type of malfunction is very common, so we cannot ignore this problem, because the situation when the wipers stop working in the rain is not the most pleasant. And the windshield wiper needs to be fixed.

What are the causes of breakdowns?

The most likely factor causing the wipers to stop is the wear of the fuse element. Eliminating this malfunction involves performing the simplest action - replacing the fusible link. It is located on the corresponding mounting block located on the left side of the steering column. It would be useful to stock up on a fuse diagram that will help you easily find the insert we need.

When the wipers stopped working in intermittent mode, then with a high degree of probability the control relay became unusable. This component is also in the above block. In case of failure, the relay is replaced by a new analog. However, we note that according to the numerous reviews of the owners of small domestic cars, certain statistics have been formed, indicating a small number of cases of such breakdowns.

The most common cause is the destruction of the bushings. They are made of plastic, so they have a short service life, a maximum of three years. The quality indicator of the material has a primary influence on the process of destruction of elements. Here, the only effective measure will be replacement, and for its implementation you will need to purchase a repair kit, which can be purchased at a specialized trade organization. In this case, the trapezoid is also replaced.

If the owner of Lada Kalina discovers a non-working wiper disk, this indicates a faulty motor unit. To verify this fact, you will need to make sure that voltage is applied to the engine contacts from the on-board network. This procedure is easy to do with a conventional tester. If there is power, be sure to change the motor.

How to troubleshoot cleaners yourself?

When the owner of LADA Kalina turns on the wiper drive, the motor is running, and the wipers refuse to move, the bushings will need to be replaced. To do this, the wiper trapezoid is removed, which is covered with a decorative plastic panel. The location of the node (trapezoid) directly under the windshield. The wiper blade is repaired using the wiper trapezoid repair kit in the following order:

• unscrew the fasteners on the brushes and remove them together with the slats;
• then we disassemble the decorative protective panel, for which we stock up on the Torx T20 key ”;
• we proceed to remove the trapezoid itself, which is attached to the front element of the body with a nut and a pair of bolts, if necessary, use the wiper trapezoid repair kit;
• then you will need to disconnect the supply lines from the battery assembly;
• the assembly can now be deleted.

If you resort to replacing the bushings without removing the trapezoid, there is a risk of deformation of the hinges, which will lead to incorrect operation of the brushes. The destroyed sleeve will immediately give up, so we boldly proceed to the “operation”. The element is removed with wire cutters. Before installing a new bushing together with a lock washer, it will need to be preheated in boiling water, which will allow you to freely put the specified element on the hinge. Also, before installing the ring, we lubricate the sleeve with a suitable substance, for example, lithol.

The whole list of manipulations will take no more than 1 hour

In the event of a breakage of the central sleeve, the entire mechanism will have to be replaced. This work cannot create difficulties, so we unscrew the list of fasteners indicated earlier and disassemble the assembly, installing a new mechanism in its place. Such a replacement will be more expensive than the usual replacement of bushings, but this option is more reliable. The owners of LADA Kalina assure that after replacing the bushings, the mechanism can show a resource of at least two years. Here the choice depends on the owner, which way to incline in this situation.

When is it necessary to replace wipers in Kalina?

Over time, the owners of the practical Lada Kalina note the appearance of brush marks on the surface of the windshield. Such "artifacts" create an obstacle to good visibility. In this situation, the indicated components will need to be replaced, probably the trapezoid will need to be replaced. Many experienced owners advise buying frameless brushes, which, in their opinion, withstand temperature changes “courageously” and can demonstrate a relatively longer service life of about 1,5 million cycles.

Before replacing, you need to figure out the required size of the products. For Lada Kalina, you need to buy a brush for the driver's side with a length of 600 mm, and for the glass area in front of the passenger - 400 mm. For the stern glass, the brush has a standard setting of 360 mm. This wiper is much less likely to be replaced, since its labor intensity is much less compared to the front elements.

To summarize

Such a responsible process as replacing wipers, or when replacing a windshield wiper trapezoid on a LADA Kalina car, is a very simple event. There is no need for special accessories or complicated tools. The brushes are removed, opening the locks.

Repairing or replacing such a part as a windshield wiper trapezoid looks like a more responsible job, but even it cannot cause difficulties for an inexperienced owner of Lada Kalina. In such situations, do not hesitate to act.