Since the production of the VAZ-2114, it is envisaged to install additional kits to facilitate control. These are such as power steering and electric power steering, but they are not included with a new car. So, every motorist would not mind having one of these systems in order to simplify driving.
Video about installing an electric power steering on a car of the VAZ family
The video will tell you how to install an electric power steering on a car, and also tell about some of the nuances and subtleties of the process.
Electric power steering
As you know, all foreign-made cars are equipped with a power steering, which initially comes in the basic configuration of the car. But, with the domestic auto industry, not everything is so simple. So, almost all cars, on the contrary, are not equipped with this design, and the function comes as an additional option, for some money.
EUR or power steering - which is better to choose on the VAZ-2114?
So, what to install a hydraulic booster or an electric booster? This question plagues many motorists. Of course, in all respects, the EUR is inferior to the power steering, but there is one that negates all the advantages of the "hydric". This indicator is the price.
So, a EUR with installation will cost 20,000 rubles, while a power steering kit without installation is 25,000 rubles. So, as practice shows, most motorists choose electric power steering for installation.
What is needed for installation
Before starting the installation, it is necessary to collect all the necessary equipment. What does a motorist need, in this case:
- Electric amplifier.
- Control block.
- Promval.
- Wiring.
Amplifier control unit
Electric booster installation process
Now that everything is ready, you can go directly to the process of installing the electric power steering on the car. Before starting the procedure, it is worth noting that it is necessary to replace the steering column wiring. In this case, there will be no cuts or twists. Everything connects to standard pads.
We insert the free terminal of the harness exactly in the place where the standard wire was. A special tourniquet is not needed for this. We connect two wires with a cross section of 4 squares with a battery. It is imperative to install a 50A fuse. "Weakly" will connect to the tachometer, ground, K-line and wiring to the test lamp.
Do not forget to check the presence of signals from the speedometer and tachometer.
So, everything was prepared, and now you can go directly to the installation process of the EUR. Consider a step-by-step installation guide:
- Dismantle the minus terminal with.
Remove the "-" terminal from the battery
- Remove the steering wheel.
- Dismantle the steering column trim cover.
- Disconnecting the wires, dismantle the switches and the ignition switch.
Steering wheel switch removal process
- Having unscrewed the fasteners, dismantle the steering shaft.
- Now it is necessary to install the shaft on the electric amplifier.
- The next step is to set up the wiring, which is not so difficult as it seems at first glance.
- We pull 2 wires from the passenger compartment to the battery. Many people recommend doing this inside the left wing. For greater convenience, it is recommended to dismantle the following elements: windscreen washer reservoir, battery and battery shelf.
Connecting the power supply wires of the EUR
- We make mounts for the electric power steering.
Installing mounts for the electric booster
- We install the part in the seat and fix it with nuts.
We install the electric power steering on the seat
- The final stage of the installation is the connection of the EUR electronics. There is a red block under the dashboard, and there is an orange wire in it. It is to it that you need to connect the electric amplifier. Exactly with the previous step, you must connect to the gray wire.
We find the necessary wires and connect to them
- Now, in order for the electric amplifier to work, you need to connect to the plus and minus.
- The procedure for installing the EUR is completed and if everything is done correctly, and exactly, then everything will work.
- The rest of the assembly is carried out in the reverse order and according to the technical diagrams.
Steering wheel adjustment
Also, if, after installation, the position of the steering wheel is inconvenient and the electric power steering is too low or high, then this inconvenience can be slightly corrected by means of adjustment. This can be done by grinding off the edges of the blades or by additionally installing gaskets and bushings.
It is worth remembering that, unlike the hydraulic booster, the automatic electric booster turns off when the speed becomes over 50 km / h.
But, do not despair and get upset, because at such a speed it is not felt in the control whether this function is turned on or off.
Product selection
Comparison of the standard steering column and the electric power steering
2172-3450008 - the original catalog number of the electric power steering, which is intended for installation on the VAZ-2114. So, this is the most suitable option in this case. Average cost is about 20 000 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages of installing the EUR on a car
All issues of selection and installation have been considered, but I would also like to tell you about the advantages of an electric amplifier over a power steering:
- Maintenance takes less time and has much lower requirements. So, there is no need to monitor the oil as well as the connections.
- Unlike a power steering, an electric booster in winter, in frost, does not need to be heated.
- The installation of the EUR is much easier and cheaper than the power steering.
- High level of reliability.
- Product cost. EUR is several times cheaper than power steering.
Video example of the operation of the electric power steering on the VAZ-2114
conclusions
The process of installing an electric power steering on a VAZ-2114 is quite long and not just a process that will take a lot of time and effort. Of course, to many motorists, it will seem quite difficult and almost impossible. Therefore, if a car enthusiast is not confident in his abilities, it is necessary to contact a car service, where everything will be done quickly enough.
