The procedure for installing the ignition of the VAZ 2106. Correct adjustment of the ignition system on VAZ cars

A well-known advantage of carburetor engines of the VAZ family is their ease of maintenance and high maintainability. At the same time, unlike injection models, carburetor “sixes” may require manual ignition setting from time to time.

How to correctly set the ignition on a VAZ 2106 according to the marks

The most accurate result with a carburetor “six” can only be given by a strobe light - a device specially designed for this purpose. But in garage conditions, in the absence of a strobe light, you can also adjust the system, relying on the usual devices that every driver has.

For the work you will need a 12-volt indicator light, a 13-volt wrench and a crankshaft wrench:

1. It is necessary with the engine not running, with the negative terminal of the battery disconnected.
2. Set the piston of the first cylinder of the internal combustion engine to the ignition position. To do this, you will need to unscrew the spark plug from it. Plug the spark plug hole with your finger and at the same time twist crankshaft key clockwise.
3. When there is a compression stroke, air under pressure will begin to push the finger out strongly - this is what is needed.
4. Now it is important to clearly align the mark on the pulley with the second one, which you look for on the timing cover. The mark in the middle means that the ignition advance is set to 5 degrees.
5. It happens that some people cannot find their marks. But in fact, there are always marks. Just scrub the surfaces well with a metal brush and turn up the light.
6. After setting the marks, you can remove the key. Wrap the removed spark plug back and connect the armor wire.

Video tutorial on replacing the ignition switch on a VAZ 2106

The next stage of work will be to determine the ignition timing:

1. Before you begin, connect the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Using a 13mm wrench, you need to slightly loosen the ignition distributor mounting nut.
3. Here you will need a prepared test light with two wires. We connect one terminal to ground, the second to the low-voltage ignition coil.
4. Turn on the ignition by turning the key to position “I”.
5. You need to carefully turn the ignition distributor housing clockwise until the warning light goes out.
6. After this, you need to smoothly turn the distributor rotor counterclockwise until the contact is open and the light comes on again.
7. Now you need to tighten the mount and check the behavior of the car while driving.

Checking the correct ignition setting:

1. You can check the ignition operation right on the road. To do this, you need to warm up the engine and increase the speed to 40-50 km/h. At the same time, switch to fourth gear and drive for a while without accelerating.
2. Then sharply depress the gas pedal and listen to the engine. A detonation sound or “ringing of fingers” will be heard.
3. It is normal if the ringing stops after the time it takes for the speedometer needle to reach 5 km/h.
4. If detonation occurs longer, it is recommended to adjust the position of the distributor.
5. To do this, turn the ignition distributor housing 1 degree clockwise.
6. When detonation is heard very weakly or completely absent, you need to turn the distributor 1 degree counterclockwise.
7. In this way, you will have to adjust the ignition until the detonation settles in 1-1.5 seconds.

What to do if the distributor is removed

To do this you should:

1. Align the first cylinder of the engine to top dead point (TDC).
2. You can find TDC without special tools by plugging the spark plug hole with your finger, as described above.
3. Next is the mark on the pulley crankshaft. It must be aligned by turning the crankshaft clockwise with the mark on the timing cover (middle mark).
4. You need to remove the cover from the distributor and set the slider so that it “looks” directly at the contact in the cover of the first cylinder.
5. Insert the distributor housing.

We set the ignition “by ear”

As mentioned above, the best quality can be obtained only with the help of a strobe light. But you still need to somehow get to the service station.

For such cases, a quick method of setting the ignition “by ear” is perfect:

1. First, loosen the ignition distributor mounting nut.
2. After warming up the internal combustion engine and without turning it off, rotate the distributor housing alternately in both directions.
3. The speed should be approximately 2000 rpm.
4. Listen to the engine. The best position is when the maximum possible number of revolutions is produced with smooth operation of the power unit without failures.
5. Once this position is found, you can tighten the fastener.

How to install contactless (electronic) ignition on a VAZ 2106

It's no secret that contactless system ignition (BSZ) is better than a conventional contact one, which directly affects the quality of operation of the power unit. Moreover, almost any “six”, regardless of the year of its manufacture, can be converted to BSZ.

To do this you will need:

• drill, drill bit;
• open-end wrench 13;
• keys for 8, 10;
• ratchet wrench.

The installation procedure is as follows:

1. Locate the locations under the hood for mounting the switch and contactless ignition coil. Install these elements, using a drill to drill mounting holes if necessary.
2. The second step should be to install the distributor. At the same time, we set the engine in accordance with the marks: crankshaft - at the risk of TDC. The old distributor will point to the first or fourth cylinder. Remember the position of the distributor body and the direction of the slider. Apply appropriate marks if necessary. The new distributor is installed in the same position.
3. Set the ignition according to the instructions above.

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The ignition system plays a very important role in engine performance. internal combustion. A large number of parameters depend on it, which greatly affect the overall behavior of the car. Therefore, every driver of the Russian automobile industry should know how to set the ignition on a VAZ 2106.

The ignition system is necessary to create an electrical pulse that ignites the air-fuel mixture inside the cylinder. Depending on the modification of the car, it can be contact or non-contact. Recently, it has become widespread on a contactless basis and operates using a transistor circuit.

The central part of the system is a distributor, inside of which there is a moving contact that transmits an electrical impulse to high-voltage cables.

The latter are connected to the spark plugs. A Hall sensor is installed at the middle part of the distributor, which determines the angular position of the distributor and transmits this information to the switch. It sends a signal to the ignition coil, which converts 12 volts into 25 kilovolts. The distributor itself operates from the crankshaft, so its operation is clearly synchronized. Injection engines an ignition module is used, which itself adjusts the desired timing.

The operation of the contact system has a similar principle of operation, however, the layout does not include a commutator and a Hall sensor. The very essence of the action must comply with the order of spark formation, which should occur precisely at the moment when the piston is at top dead center. Moreover, this process must occur with some advance, because the mixture does not begin to burn immediately, but after a short period of time. Thus, at the moment when the cylinder appears maximum pressure, the piston will reach the highest point and go down.

The result of this interaction was the emergence of two terms that imply early and late ignition. In fact, the ignition should be slightly early, and this angle should not exceed 5 percent. If it is too large, the mixture will ignite too early, which is typical for detonation when the mixture burns too early and the engine starts to heat up more than normal.

This is a very dangerous mode and can lead to serious damage.

Another problem is late ignition. In this case, gasoline burns too late and the cylinders move more by inertia rather than by fuel combustion. Because of this, there is a loss of power, shooting into the muffler, as well as increased consumption fuel. If these signs are detected, as well as with increased overheating of the engine, it is necessary to adjust the ignition timing.

The process of adjusting the ignition of a VAZ 2106

In fact, there is nothing complicated here, and drivers have invented many methods, the main of which is the use of a strobe light. Of course, this is a very accurate method that allows you to set the ignition as correctly as possible on any carburetor car. However, the strobe itself costs about 600 rubles, when adjusting the ignition for a VAZ 2106 in a car service will cost 300. This suggests that it makes sense to use a standard set of tools and save this amount of money.

You will need a ratchet (it can be replaced with a jack), as well as a 13mm wrench, a spark plug wrench and a plug that matches the spark plug hole. Now you will learn how to set the ignition completely from scratch. To do this, you first need to find the top dead center of the first cylinder on the compression stroke. Unscrew the spark plugs and insert the plug into the first cylinder.

Using a ratchet, rotate the crankshaft until the plug comes out. This moment is considered the point of maximum compression of the air in the cylinder. The mark on the crankshaft pulley and the long mark on the bearing cap should be aligned. To create the required advance, it is recommended to set it to the second mark, which will correspond to an angle of 5 degrees. After this, you no longer need to rotate the crankshaft.

If you don't have a ratchet, you can rotate the motor using rear wheel. To do this, the gearbox must be set to fourth speed and the wheel must be jacked up. To avoid accidental falls, it is recommended to install wheel chocks and stands under the machine.

Now take the key 13 and unscrew the bolt securing the distributor of your VAZ 2106. After removing the lock, pull out the distributor and install it so that its slider is opposite contact 1 of the cylinder on the distributor cover. After this, you can assemble it, but do not tighten the bolt. Lower the machine and prepare to start.

Now you need two people: the first will rotate the starter, and the second will set the advance angle. Hold the octane corrector with your hand and ask your partner to start the starter. It is quite possible that it will not start; at this moment you must slowly move the distributor until the engine starts. This will be the point at which you have set the correct ignition timing. When the engine starts, you will need to continue to rotate the distributor until the engine of your VAZ 2106 operates most stable.

That's all. This is what the process of adjusting the ignition on a VAZ 2106 looks like. Thus, this can be done without the participation of car service specialists, and also save some money. We wish you good luck on the roads!

Not only the power and dynamics of the power unit, but also the consumption depends on how competently and skillfully the ignition setting of the VAZ-2106 is done. Incorrect ignition operation can be identified by the following points:

difficult start;

insufficient engine power;

excessive consumption;

unstable XX mode;

elevated temperature;

detonation after switching off;

When you sharply press the gas, a characteristic knocking sound appears.

Setting the ignition on a VAZ

Depending on what type of ignition is installed on your model, setting up the system has some features. At the same time, the principle of performing this operation is similar for all modifications. The ignition adjustment of the VAZ-2106 is carried out in 3 stages:

UZSK – calibration of the contact angle in the closed position.

UOZ – adjustment of the advance angle.

Monitoring performance while on the move.

Adjusting the angles of the ignition contacts

For work we will need:

a set of keys, including a special key for the crankshaft;

• set of feeler gauges for VAZ-2106;

  electronic tachometer.

If your model uses a classic or transistor-type ignition system, perform the ignition settings in the following order.

We remove the cover from the distributor and use a file to clean the contacts so that they are tightly connected to each other. If necessary, bend the fixed element.

By rotating the crankshaft with a special wrench, we set the maximum clearance. If you do not have a key, you can perform this procedure by pushing the car, after engaging 4th gear.

After the maximum clearance is set, unscrew the bearing plate screw.

Then use a 0.4 mm plate to calibrate the gaps, and then fix the position by screwing in the screw.

We control the distance between the electrodes with plates of 0.35 and 0.4 mm. In this case, a thin probe should pass easily, but a thick tool should not. Replace the distributor cover.

We start the engine and check it using the UZSK tachometer. It should be 55°±3°. If necessary, performs its calibration.

Adjusting the ignition timing



There are several options for performing this procedure, the following are optimal:

• using a strobe light;

  using a light bulb;

  by spark;

– the fastest and most accurate method of calibration, provided that this device is available. First you need to connect the device to the machine's network. Then you should remove the octane corrector pipeline from the distributor and plug it. After this, warm up the engine to the recommended temperature. After this, loosen the distributor mounting bolt and direct the strobe beam to the pulley area. At steady XX speed, rotating the distributor body, we set the first mark of the pulley against the second mark, which is located on the gas distributor cover. Having adjusted the desired position, we fix the distributor body by tightening the fastening bolt.



Setting with a light bulb performed in the absence of a strobe. The adjustment is made using a twelve-volt light bulb, to which 2 wires are pre-connected and special key for the crankshaft.

First, rotating the crankshaft, set its mark opposite the zero mark on the gas distributor cover.

Connect one wire of the light bulb to the coil via a cable coming from the distributor, and the other to the body ground.

Remove the central cable of the distributor and connect it to ground.

Unscrew the distributor housing mounting bolt slightly.

Turn on the ignition system, the lamp should be on.

By rotating the distributor housing clockwise, set the position at which the indicator lamp goes out.

After this, move the housing back until the lamp lights up again.

Use the bolt to secure the distributor.



If your model has a thyristor or transistor circuit for the VAZ-2106 ignition switch, this adjustment This cannot be done using a light bulb due to the fact that the voltage available at the contacts of the distributor may not be enough to turn on the lamp. In this case, the adjustment should be made using a diode probe or voltmeter.

Spark adjustment is produced on the basis that a spark appears when the contacts open. First set the crankshaft to a position where its mark coincides with the first division on the gas distributor cover. In this case, the distributor slider will be located opposite the power cable of the 1st cylinder. Pull out the central cable of the distributor and place it at a distance of 5 mm from the ground. Unscrew the distributor mounting bolt and turn on the ignition. Rotate the body clockwise 25-30 degrees. After this, slowly move the body back and at the moment a spark appears, fix the distributor.



Adjustment by ear should be carried out only in exceptional cases when the above options could not be implemented for one reason or another. First, turn on the engine, and then loosen the fastening of the distributor housing. Rotate the housing to set the maximum engine speed. After this, turn the distributor slightly clockwise and secure the housing with a bolt. In this case, a big mistake is quite likely, however, this will be enough to get to the nearest service station or your garage, where you can make more precise adjustments.



Video - Installing ignition by light bulb

Ignition performance monitoring

The results of the ignition adjustment must be tested while the car is moving. Before this, pre-warm the engine and after accelerating 45-50 km/h, engage 4th gear and vigorously press the gas pedal. If the ignition is adjusted correctly, at this moment characteristic popping noises as a result of detonation should appear briefly (1-2 seconds) and immediately disappear, followed by a vigorous increase in speed. If this does not happen, turn the distributor body 1 position counterclockwise. When detonation continues for more than 2 seconds, the housing must be turned clockwise by 1 division.

Adjusting and fine-tuning the engine of a classic VAZ model is both useful and very entertaining and exciting for those who appreciate these cars along with their simple, reliable engines. If you can independently set the ignition on your “six”, then you can be considered a specialist who will understand any component of this fairly mature car model. The correct operation of the engine will depend on how well this mechanism works. Also, the amount of fuel consumed by the car depends on this aspect, as well as all dynamic characteristics vehicle.

There are several ways to set the ignition on the “six”, but the most famous among them is setting by marks. Most precisely, this procedure is carried out using a special device - a strobe light, which was created specifically for this purpose. But such a device in an ordinary garage is a rarity, especially since you can get by with ordinary devices that are in every tool box. Before carrying out work, you will need to find a crankshaft key, a 13-volt key and a 12-volt indicator light. The procedure is as follows:

1) The engine must be turned off and the “-” terminal must be disconnected from the battery;

2) Move the piston in the first cylinder of the engine to the ignition position. To do this, you will need to remove the corresponding spark plug. The resulting hole must be closed with your finger, while at the same time turning the crank in a clockwise direction using the key;

3) At the moment when the compression stroke begins, you will feel that the finger is being pushed out by air with great force, which is what you need to achieve;

4) Next, it will be extremely important to exactly align the pulley mark with the second mark, which you need to look for on the timing cover. The middle mark determines the fact that the ignition advance is set to 5 degrees;

5) Sometimes finding marks is a little difficult, but they are there in any case. To find them, you will need to carefully walk over the surface with a wire brush, and then turn on a brighter light.

6) Once the marks are set, the key can be removed. You will also need to return the spark plug and connect the armor wire.

The next stage is setting the ignition timing. This procedure also implies a clear algorithm of actions:

1) The “-” terminal must be connected to the battery;

2) Using the 13th key, you need to slightly loosen the fastening nut on the ignition distributor;

3) Next, you need to use a control light that has two wires. The first one needs to be connected to the ground terminal, and the second one needs to be connected to the low-voltage ignition coil;

4) You need to turn the key to position “I” to turn on the ignition;

5) It is necessary to carefully rotate the distributor body in a clockwise direction until the light goes out;

7) At the end, you need to screw the mount back and drive the car to check its behavior.

How to check the completed work for correctness?

And for this there is a clear sequence of actions that need to be performed:

1) You can check the ignition itself while driving. To do this, you need to warm up the engine and accelerate the car to a speed of 40 - 50 km/h. Then you need to switch to fourth gear and drive for a while without accelerating.

3) The situation will be normal if the sounds stop after some time, which will be enough for the speedometer to pass the 5 km/h mark;

4) If the detonation is longer, the position of the distributor will need to be adjusted;

5) To do this, you need to turn the distributor body clockwise 1 degree;

6) If the detonation sound is very weak or cannot be heard at all, then you need to turn the distributor 1 degree counterclockwise;

7) This adjustment must be made until the duration of detonation is in the range of 1 - 1.5 s.

After installation or adjustment of the ignition has been completed, you need to put the distributor in place correctly. To do everything right, you need:

1) Set the first cylinder of the engine to TDC (top dead center);

2) The location of this point can be determined after the candle has been unscrewed and the hole is closed with a finger;

3) Then you need to find the mark on the crankshaft pulley. This mark must be aligned with the mark on the timing cover by turning the crankshaft clockwise;

5) At the very end you need to install the distributor housing.

One of the most quick ways The ignition setting is set “by ear”. In this case, you need to do these steps:

1) First you need to loosen the fastening nut on the ignition distributor;

2) The engine needs to be warmed up, but not turned off, after which you need to turn the distributor housing one by one in different directions;

3) The number of revolutions should be approximately 2000 per minute;

4) Next you need to listen to how the motor works. The best position is the highest number of revolutions when the power unit operates quietly without any failures;

5) When this position is found, you will need to tighten the fastener. It's simple, isn't it?

In order to correctly set the ignition on a VAZ 2106 car with your own hands, you will need:

Open-end wrench set to “13”;

Spark plug key;

12 Volt light bulb with two wires (“control”).

The ignition is set to the top dead center (TDC) of the first cylinder.

1.Remove the cap and unscrew the spark plug from the first cylinder.

2. Set the top dead center (to set TDC, the marks on the pulley rim and the pulley hub must match)

3. The ignition timing on the VAZ 2106 is set according to the marks on the timing cover; there are four marks there:

Crankshaft pulley - 1

Short (lead angle 10 degrees) - 2;

Average (advance angle 5 degrees) - 3;

Long (advance angle 0 degrees) - 4.

The mark is selected depending on what gasoline you use:

Gasoline A95, A92 – average mark;

Gasoline A76 is a long mark.

4.Remove the ignition distributor cap.

5. Unscrew the nut securing the distributor, then lift the distributor up.

6. By rotating the rotor axis, align it parallel to the car engine.

After all the above points, we begin the adjustment on the VAZ 2106:

1. Turn the key and turn on the ignition.

2. We take a 12 Volt light bulb with two “control” wires, connect one end of the wire to the low-voltage wire of the ignition distributor, connect the other end of the wire to ground.

3. After connecting the “control”, slowly, clockwise, turn the distributor until the light goes out (if after turning on serviceable The light is not on, so there is nothing to adjust).

4.When the light goes out, rotate the distributor back (counterclockwise) until the light comes on, at the moment the “control” lights up, fix the position of the distributor and tighten it with a nut.

5. Turn off the ignition and install the distributor cover in place.

After you have adjusted the ignition on the VAZ 2106, we proceed to check it:

1. If you have done everything correctly, then start the engine and accelerate the “six” in third gear to 50 km/h, after acceleration, engage fourth gear and sharply press the gas pedal, engine detonation should appear for 2-3 seconds (they start well tap your fingers) and then disappear.

2. If detonation begins and does not disappear, then the ignition is “earlier” (turn the distributor again approximately half a division clockwise).

3. If detonation does not appear at all when the pedal is pressed sharply, then the ignition is “later” (turn the distributor approximately half a division counterclockwise).

Video on how to set the ignition on a VAZ 2106 with your own hands:

On cars of the VAZ family that fall under the “classic” category, including the “Six”, it is installed electrical system ignition The exception is its modified versions, in which a contactless system was installed. In the first case, a B117A brand tool was used as a coil, while the modified ones were equipped with coils of the 27 3705 series. Home distinguishing feature of both devices was the difference in some winding elements. The only thing that has remained the same is the “habit” of frequent failure (by the way, the ignition of the VAZ 2107, “Seven”, is built on the same principle).

About the VAZ of the “classic” family

The “classic” was equipped with a standard engine start switch, which was not fundamentally different from previous representatives of the VAZ family. Its design contains three main parts:

1. Outline part.
2. Anti-theft device.
3. Lock.

Moreover, if the anti-theft device failed, motorists had to change the entire system as a whole. The contact part, which is located in the ignition housing, can be replaced separately. Installation of the vehicle starting (ignition) device on VAZs is carried out under the front panel, namely under instrument panel(to the left of the driver), on the steering shaft mounting bolts.

All these three components must ensure smooth and trouble-free starting of the engine, because the performance of the entire vehicle will depend on their condition. As a rule, car owners ask the question “how to set the ignition on a VAZ” (including 21213) no earlier than after 100 thousand kilometers, since the lock is set up by the manufacturer itself while still on the assembly line. But if this issue does arise, you need to take certain measures. If you do not adjust the ignition switch in time, your car will at least overuse fuel, or even stop starting normally, even when “hot”.

Signs indicating a breakdown of the ignition switch system on VAZ cars

Before you turn on the ignition on the VAZ 2105 (as on any model), you need to make sure that the problem really lies in the key. The most likely symptom of this if a malfunction occurs in the ignition switch is an overheated engine and poor acceleration dynamics. In addition, it happens that at low and medium speeds a characteristic ringing sound is heard in the cabin. engine compartment. I would also like to say about the speed that such a car can shake slightly if its ignition switch is incorrectly set or adjusted.

Is it really the ignition switch?

Every experienced car owner knows that symptoms such as engine overheating, loss of vehicle dynamics and increased fuel consumption may not occur due to the lock, but due to a number of other technical problems. This may be a malfunction in fuel system, a poorly adjusted carburetor, or simply low-quality gasoline. Therefore, in order to make sure whether this is really a symptom of a faulty ignition switch, you need to pay attention to the spark plugs. It is by their condition that you can determine what kind of breakdown it is and what caused it.

Before setting the ignition on a VAZ 2106, car enthusiasts pay attention to the amount of deposits in the working part of the spark plug. If so much dirt has accumulated on its surface, as in this photo...

...then, of course, the reason lies in the ignition switch. There is so much plaque here that there is simply no point in restoring the working surface of this incendiary element. Otherwise, after several hours of long and painful work, you will still achieve nothing, and the electrode will again not produce a spark in normal quantities. As a rule, the working surface of a spark plug with a black oily residue cannot be restored. The same applies to parts with a thick layer of plaque on the working surface. Such spare parts can only be replaced. But if you still want to try to restore the characteristics and clean the spark plug of dirt, you can perform the following manipulations:

1. Place a spark plug in cylinder 2 or 3 of a warm and working internal combustion engine. Here the heating temperature is slightly higher, since the combustible fuel-air mixture is leaner than in cylinders 1 and 4.
2. Sandblast the working part.

It is simply impossible to set the ignition to any other way. Other methods, such as cleaning with a metal carriage or calcining the surface, are just a waste of time, and with such methods you will definitely not achieve the desired result. Therefore, to save personal time, change the spark plug in the kit.

At the same time, you need to pay attention to how many kilometers your candles have already “run”. If they are used for more than 30 thousand kilometers, it means that if carbon deposits and contaminants accumulate, such a part must be replaced. Experts recommend replacing spark plugs at least once a year, even if the speedometer has not added 30 thousand during this period. But in any case, you shouldn’t wait until they completely fail. This can significantly affect technical condition car, and not for the better.

The spark plug wears out as the height of the central electrode and the cross-section of the outer one decrease. During engine operation, the thin end of the outer electrode heats up to a temperature that is sufficient to ignite the working mixture in the combustion chamber. If the fluid ignites independently of the spark (this process is known as random ignition), then the driver may experience a noticeable loss of engine power. Sometimes it happens that even when the ignition is turned off, the engine does not stop working. This indicates that the spark plugs have malfunctioned, and with them - which is quite possible - the ignition switch.

But how to set the ignition on a VAZ 2106 in this case?

In this case, it is best to simply replace the spark plug new part. But if you decide to restore it, try cutting off the clogged part of the outer electrode with an appropriate tool. At the same time, do not neglect the gap in the spark plugs, which should be 0.55 mm. If your VAZ runs on 76 gasoline, this value can be increased to 0.6 millimeters. But if the gap is very large, this will significantly complicate starting the engine in the cold season, and will also lead to significant excess fuel consumption. This happens because the spark formed in the electrode can sometimes disappear before reaching its final destination. Helpful advice for the future: to avoid such situations, it is better to always carry a new set of spark plugs with you (and preferably also a distributor cap and slider). Still, a VAZ is not a Mercedes, and it can break down at any minute. Well, we’ve more or less sorted out the “six”. And you can find out how to set the ignition of the VAZ 2107-21099 a little lower.

Is it all the distributor's fault?

As practice shows, it is this product that most often fails. It is also worth noting that it is not the distributor itself that can break, but some small element of its design. Thus, one of the smallest and most unreliable parts is the ball bearing 900706U, which is equipped with a vacuum corrector diaphragm. In addition, the distributor cap may break. Most often, this is either deformation in the form of a crack resulting from mechanical damage, or a layer of deposits in the form of oil with graphite. The distributor cap also does not like water very much and if it gets wet it also fails.

If your ball bearing breaks, you will notice that the motor has stopped “pulling” and you will feel how poorly it idles. Often it is simply impossible to adjust something in this case. However, if you want to set the ignition (on a VAZ 2114, for example) with a broken distributor cap, you can try to correct the situation by performing the following series of works:

In this way, you can set the ignition on the VAZ 2105-2110 and return the lock to normal mode. However, often in such cases fuel consumption increases (by 3-5 percent) and the level of CO 2 concentration in the vehicle exhaust gases increases.

By the way, with similar “symptoms” on Niva, VAZ “kopek” and “six” cars, the tachometer needle moves strongly across the entire scale, regardless of what the true engine speed is.

So, let's look at how to set the ignition on a VAZ 2106.

Since the design of the “classics” and VAZs of the “ninth” family is almost the same, you can apply the instructions we offer to almost all car models of the Volzhsky manufacturing plant.

Before setting the ignition on the VAZ 2106-2110, we need to prepare several wrenches (13, 14 and 36 millimeters), as well as a minus screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges to measure the gaps. Using 13 and 14 mm wrenches, we will unscrew the fasteners of the distributor. Using a 36mm tool we will have to turn the crankshaft ratchet.

So, how to set the ignition on a VAZ 2110? To begin, take the 36 key in your hands and unscrew the crankshaft clockwise. You need to turn towards yourself. At this point, you need to carefully inspect the contact in the distributor. We set the largest contact gap. To do this, you need to take a 0.40 millimeter feeler gauge. If the obtained value does not correspond to the set value, then the gap needs to be adjusted. In this case, take a flat-head screwdriver and loosen the screw securing the contact. Now, using an eccentric, you should set (increase or decrease) the gap. In this case, the probe itself must be located between the moving and stationary parts of the distributor contact.

How to further adjust the ignition?

The VAZ 2106 and all its other “brothers” are repaired in a similar way: after the contact gap has been set, we proceed to adjusting the next important parameter. Now we need to adjust the ignition gap. How to set the ignition on a VAZ 2110? To do this, use a 36mm wrench to turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until the mark coincides with the notch we need on the timing belt (gas distribution mechanism). There are only three of them. The first indicates an angle of 10 degrees, the second - 5 degrees of advance, and we will not need the third (it is the longest), since this is the top dead center. We only need the second label.

After setting these values, you should check the piston of the first cylinder, which should be located at top dead center. This can be done as follows: unscrew the cylinder spark plug, which is located near the distributor, and insert a screwdriver into the spark plug hole. If the piston is located at the top, the screwdriver will immediately rest against it. If not, then the crankshaft pulley should be rotated 360 0 and again aligned with the marks.

Note! To set the ignition correctly, the VAZ 21213 (in principle, like any other car) must be cold, since temperature contributes to the appearance of errors. Even when performing this work, it is necessary to take into account that the crankshaft can rotate 360 ​​degrees, and the camshaft only 180. It is thanks to this characteristic that the piston will be in the position of the top point.

For the next step we will need a 12 volt light bulb with 2 soldered wires. We connect one of them to the “ground” of the car (to the body or engine), and the second one is connected to the contact of the distributor.

Final stages

Next, you will not have problems with how to set the ignition (VAZ 21099, 2114, 2115 or 21213 - it doesn’t matter, the principle of operation is still the same). Using a 13mm open-end wrench, unscrew the connecting elements of the last above-mentioned part and rotate them until the lamp lights up. The latter should not glow completely, but only at full intensity. If, upon connection, it immediately lights up, then the distributor should be turned clockwise until it goes out. As soon as this happens, you need to catch the moment when the light bulb is smoldering at full intensity. Then the ignition advance will occur, and all we have to do is tighten the fastening back, put the cap on and start the engine. That’s it, the problem “how to set the ignition of a VAZ 2103-2110” has been solved.

We are repairing a VAZ 2106. How to set the ignition? Method number two: use a strobe light

You can go another way. In this case, we need to install a small gap between the breaker contacts. After the distributor cover has been removed, use the crankshaft to set it to a position in which the gap would have the maximum value. Now we unscrew the locking bolt on the bearing plate and, using a feeler gauge, select the appropriate position, which equals its easy movement. Next, you need to tighten the screw back and find the marks on the engine. These are 0, 5 and 10 degrees. There are similar markings on the rim of the crankshaft pulley. Now we set the ignition.

After all these operations, we pick up a special device - a strobe light. With its help we make adjustments. But since this tool operates from the mains, it must first be connected to the battery by connecting the power cables. In this case, the vacuum corrector hose must be plugged. Now we start the engine and wait until the idle speed becomes stable. After this, slightly loosen the distributor fastening (in order to turn it further). Next, we point the strobe at the markings located on the engine and at the 5-degree mark, and set the ignition value for 92-grade gasoline. If you have a VAZ of the “tenth family”, then set the gap to 0 degrees. It is designed to consume gasoline with an octane rating of 95 or more. After completing all these manipulations, do not forget to screw the fastener back. Well, at this stage the question “how to set the ignition (on a VAZ 2104 as well) using a strobe light” can be considered closed.

In the photo on the right you can see the strobe in action. Below we will look at how to set the ignition of a VAZ 2111-2106 without a strobe.

If you do not have the mentioned device on hand, you can replace it with a 12-volt lamp. You will also need some wires. In the same way as described above, you will need to rotate the crankshaft to set the required marks. After that, one wire from the lamp must be connected to the distributor coil. The second wire will be our ground.

We need to turn on the ignition. To do this, loosen the wire again. Next, you should find the position at which the voltmeter will show average values. At the same time, it is unacceptable for the lamp to go out or shine too brightly. Then fix the bolt back and put the distributor in place. Remember that you need to loosen the screw no more than 2 turns.

In principle, all of the above methods lead to the same result. And no matter which one you use, you will still have the ignition adjusted at the output. The differences between the procedures are not too significant, however, like the design of VAZs of the “tenth” family or the same “classics”. Therefore, you can use all methods of adjusting the ignition key for almost any model, from the legendary “Kopeyka” to the “Lada Priora”.

Go ahead. How to set the ignition is no exception), we have already found out. But did this really affect the operation of the internal combustion engine? We will find out how correctly the gaps were set while the car is running. To do this, you need to warm up the VAZ engine to operating temperature at 85 degrees Celsius (when the needle is still in the green scale) and find a flat and straight section of the road.

A kind of test drive

After the internal combustion engine has warmed up to the required temperature, we drive out onto the highway and accelerate to 50 kilometers per hour. In this case, you need to switch to fourth gear and sharply press the gas pedal to the floor. If at this time you hear quiet and short knocking noises, you can rejoice: this indicates that you have set the ignition correctly. In this case, screw the distributor cap clockwise and feel free to go wherever your heart desires, over any distance. By the way, for VAZs of the “classic” family it is enough to accelerate to 40 kilometers per hour and switch to fourth gear.

Continuing on the knocking... If during sharp pressing gas to the floor you felt loud and characteristic sounds, be aware that this indicates that the entire adjustment was performed incorrectly. This is also evidenced by such signs as engine overheating, loss of power or increased Therefore, we again return to the question of how to set the ignition of the VAZ 2108-21099.

Unfortunately, everything possible options We have already considered solutions to the problem. But you shouldn’t be upset, because even from a hopeless situation you can always find a way out. So what to do if the job was done incorrectly? In principle, the only correct solution would be to contact a service station. Qualified and experienced craftsmen will be able to quickly and efficiently set the ignition (on the VAZ 2104 and on any other model). By the way, such a service will cost you very little, about a few hundred rubles.

Conclusion

Now you know exactly how to set the ignition of a VAZ 2108-21099 (with your own hands, by the way). Regarding the methods and methods of the mentioned adjustment, we note one thing: final result all work performed will be the same. That's why fundamental differences Meanwhile, which option will be chosen to adjust the car’s ignition is simply not possible. The only thing worth paying attention to is that using a strobe light it is much easier to set the required gap. Well, of course, you can’t do anything here without a probe.

Correct ignition adjustment of the VAZ 2106 largely determines the life of the engine. In the list of advantages of carburetor models of the domestic automaker VAZ, one of the leading places is occupied by the lack of complexity in operation and repair. However, unlike injection-type models, carburetor models periodically require such a process as setting the spark supply system.

Many other indicators also depend on how correctly the ignition was set: the amount of gasoline consumed, the dynamics and performance of the engine, the temperature regime of the operating power unit, and the safety of the cylinder-piston group. It is also worth mentioning the concept of “detonation,” which has an extremely negative effect on the correct operation and safety of the engine.

One of the main reasons for the occurrence similar problem is incorrect ignition setting. There are two adjustment methods: the ignition system is adjusted using a strobe light (in the absence of one, you can use a twelve-volt car light bulb) or the system is adjusted “by ear.”

Performing the mark adjustment procedure

The system is adjusted using the following tools:

• thirteen-millimeter open-end wrench;
• 12V strobe/indicator light/voltmeter;
• key for unscrewing spark plugs;
• special key for turning the crankshaft.

The ignition angle is adjusted using three marks of different lengths: the shortest is equal to ignition with an advance angle of 100, the central one is 50, the longest is 00. The position of the top dead center is marked on the pulley rim, and a correction strip is located on the pulley hub. The setting is carried out on cylinders 1 or 4. Option No. 1 is considered here. The ignition system is adjusted according to the algorithm below.

1. First of all, remove the negative terminal from the battery to avoid short circuit or electric shock.
2. Remove the glow plug from cylinder No. 1. The spark plug hole is sealed with a finger or a plug, whichever is more convenient.
3. Using a wrench, you need to turn the crankshaft so that the piston is in the compression stroke (the indicator is the following: the plug will fly out or pushing pressure will be exerted on the pin).
4. It is necessary to turn the crankshaft until the mark that indicates the top dead center is near the corresponding mark for determining the ignition angle.
5. At constant use ninety-second or ninety-five gasoline, you need to set the top dead center mark with a lead angle mark of five degrees. On seventy-sixth gasoline, the advance angle is set to zero degrees.
6. The ignition distributor cover fasteners are removed and it is dismantled. The outer contact of the distribution rotor must face the direction of the cylinder on which the adjustment is being made.
7. When the alignment of all the strips is completed, you need to determine the direction of an imaginary straight line that passes through the cover fasteners parallel to the axis of the power unit. If this is not true, you must perform the following manipulations.
8. The nut that secures the distributor is twisted (you need to turn the distributor up). The rotor axis is set parallel to the motor axis.
9. The distributor is installed back, but the nut is not fully tightened.
10. Next, one end of the control light is connected to the ignition coil, the other to ground.
11. With the ignition on, turn the distributor clockwise until the light stops burning.
12. We carry out the reverse setting procedure until the light comes on.
13. Next, we fix the distributor.

The ignition is turned off, the distributor cover is mounted back.

Checking the correct operation of the ignition

After completing all adjustment procedures, the ignition system of the VAZ 2106 is checked for correct operation.

1. The car engine starts and warms up, and the vehicle begins to move.
2. The car accelerates to forty-five kilometers per hour.
3. The fourth gear is engaged and the accelerator pedal is sharply depressed.
4. In this case, detonation occurs, which disappears as the vehicle accelerates.
5. If detonation occurs and does not disappear, then “early” ignition is set; if detonation does not occur, then “later” ignition is set.
6. The vehicle's ignition operation is adjusted accordingly.

After making the required adjustment, you can mark the correct ignition angle on the housing. This method is the most popular and accurate, since it is not overly complicated, does not require special training from the performer, and the alignment is performed using improvised means, which even an untrained car enthusiast usually has available.

On VAZ 2106 car models, the ignition system remained unchanged until 1980. Then, in the design of the VAZ 21065, a contactless transistor ignition interrupter circuit was implemented for the first time. However, practically on most model versions of the “six” a contact ignition system (CSI) was installed. Electromechanical system ignition with opening of distributor contacts is considered traditional for the classic VAZ 2106. It provides for opening contact group using the ignition distributor R-125B.

The invariability of the ignition system gives a lot of experience in its correct installation and adjustment. Photo: el-ab.ru

How the ignition system works on the VAZ 2106

The system consists of the following components:

1. ignition switch;
2. distributor;
3. coils;
4. high/low voltage wires;
5. 4 candles.

Egnition lock VK347 in position “I” connects the battery to the ignition system; in key position “II” the engine starts from the starter.

Breaker-distributor (distributor)– connects 1-3-4-2 spark plugs to the coil in the order of cylinder operation. Creates an advanced ignition moment (in the compression stage) fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. Initially, the VAZ model was equipped with a R-125B with a mechanical octane corrector, but it had a small range of adjustments.

Since 1986, they began to install a breaker equipped with a vacuum ignition timing regulator model 30.3706.

Coil represents a step-up 2-winding transformer that creates high-voltage pulses with voltages over 10 kV. Typically, a B 117-A reel is used, equipped with an open-type magnetic circuit.

Wires transmit high/low voltage voltage to actuators and spark plug elements of the system.

Candles A17 DV or analogues create a spark (the gap between the electrodes is 0.5–0.6 mm) from the supplied pulse voltage in the combustion chamber.

Electric current flows through the ignition system circuit: plus (+) battery→ ignition switch → coil → distributor → spark plugs.

When ignition adjustment is required

Correctly setting the ignition of the VAZ 2106 improves the ease of starting the car engine, the dynamics and life of the power unit. IN mandatory it is carried out after:

• overhaul of the engine or operations associated with partial disassembly of the engine;
• camshaft reinstallation;
• valve burnout;
• replacing cylinder block gaskets, timing chain/belt.

What happens if there is no adjustment?

Contactless ignition is one of the most popular methods of tuning domestic cars. Photo: vaz-remzona.ru

If the ignition is advanced, a metallic sound will appear when the engine is running, the engine will run unstably, the idle speed will “float”, the traction force will drop, and excessive fuel consumption will occur.

With late ignition, the engine's throttle response decreases, the engine becomes coked with carbon deposits, as a result of which it quickly heats up. To accelerate the car, you need to press the gas pedal hard.

The consequence of an incorrectly set ignition is premature wear of the cylinder-piston group, engine jamming due to overheating and failure of vehicle components.

How to properly adjust the ignition yourself

Ignition adjustment can be done in a repair shop using a strobe light or independently. Among the tools and equipment you will need a crankshaft wrench, a “13” wrench, and a 12 V test light, which can be replaced with a voltmeter. First, unfasten the latches and remove the distributor cap. At the first stage of work:

1. Disconnect the (–) battery terminal.
2. With the power unit not running, set the piston of the first cylinder to the position corresponding to the compression phase (spark jump) before top dead center.
3. To do this, unscrew the spark plug of the first cylinder and plug the hole in the cylinder head with a finger.
4. By turning the crankshaft with a wrench, we select a position in which the air will push the pin out of the hole.
5. We combine two marks: on the pulley and the timing cover. The latter has long (0°), medium (5°) and short (10°) marks, indicating different ignition timing. It is necessary to align the mark with the middle timing mark, which means setting the ignition timing to 5°.
6. Screw the spark plug back in and connect the high-voltage cable.

At the second stage of work, we determine the ignition timing:

1. Connect the (–) terminal of the battery.
2. Use a wrench to loosen the nut on “13” securing the distributor.
3. Using alligator clips, we connect one end of the control lamp to ground, and connect the other end to the low-voltage wire of the bobbin.
4. We connect the central wire of the breaker to ground.
5. Turn the ignition key to position “I”, the indicator light will light up.
6. Very slowly turn the distributor housing clockwise until the light turns off.
7. Turn the distributor slider counterclockwise until the lamp turns on.
8. Having fixed the position of the mechanism with one hand, tighten the distributor fastening nut with the other hand.

If you prefer visual instructions, check out this video:

A quick way to set the ignition “by ear” in emergency situations

In unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary to adjust the ignition on the road. To do this, set the choke (carburetor air damper) to approximately 2000 rpm on a running internal combustion engine. engine. Loosen the distributor fastening and rotate the housing alternately in both directions. Listening to the sound of the engine, we select the optimal position of the distributor. The power unit must develop the maximum speed and operate without “failures”. We fix the distributor in the found position.

Checking the correct ignition settings

Checking along the way will help identify adjustment deficiencies; for this you should:

• while traveling, accelerate the car on the road to 40–50 km/h and, switching to 4th gear, sharply press the gas pedal to the floor;
• “fingers” will ring and detonation will occur, which should appear within 2–3 seconds ;
• if detonation lasts longer (sometimes does not stop some time after the engine is turned off), it is necessary to delay the ignition, loosen the fastening and turn the distributor 1° clockwise;
• in the absence of detonation and ringing of fingers, more must be done early ignition, it is necessary to rotate the breaker body 1° counterclockwise;
• After bringing the breaker body to the optimal position, tighten the fastening nut.

Conclusion

If the adjustment range is not enough to set the required parameters of the ignition system, you should pay attention to the serviceability of the system components. The CPS remains operational, but there are interruptions or does not work correctly? It is necessary to check the serviceability of the following functional elements:

• breaker contacts, which often burn or melt;
• distributor movable plate bearing;
• textolite block or bushing of the breaker lever, they wear out over time;
• bobbin windings for interturn short circuit, open circuit or flashing to ground;
• armored wires/spark plug tips.

Licked from the site. Very good instructions.
The ignition distributor (distributor) is removed from the VAZ 2106 car for repair or replacement.
The engine of the VAZ 2106 model has a distributor of type 30.3706.
To distinguish it from distributors of other models, a mark (ring groove) is made on the shank.
To remove the distributor from a VAZ 2106 car you will need: a spark plug wrench, a bit, two “7” keys, a “13” wrench, and a screwdriver.
1. Remove the tip from the spark plug of the first cylinder and unscrew it.

2. Close the spark plug hole with your finger.
3. Turn the crankshaft until the compression stroke begins in the 1st cylinder (air will begin to escape through the spark plug hole). Then, while continuing to turn the crankshaft, align mark d on the crankshaft pulley (highlighted with chalk) with the middle mark b (if you are using gasoline with an octane rating of 92 or 95) or the extended mark c (if you are using gasoline with an octane rating lower than 92). Reinstall the spark plug of cylinder 1 and connect the high-voltage wire to it.

4. Disconnect the hose from the vacuum ignition timing regulator.
5. Remove the high-voltage wires from the sockets of the distributor cover.

6. Unscrew the nut securing the distributor, remove the spring washer and plate.
7. Remove the distributor from the engine

8. Turn over the distributor and, holding the lower nut, unscrew the nut securing the low voltage wire; remove the washer and wire.
9. Unfasten the holders and remove the cover from the new distributor.

10. Install the new distributor into the cover high voltage wires in accordance with the operating order of the engine cylinders.
NOTES
The operating order of the engine cylinders is 1-3-4-2. The distributor rotor rotates clockwise. Cylinder numbers are marked on the distributor cap and on the engine cylinder head.