Electrical system of VAZ cars
Generator
* Produces electricity and charges the battery
* The drive belt connects the generator to the crankshaft
Battery
* Stores electrical energy and provides power to the electrical system
*Located in the engine compartment
Starter
* Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to start the engine
*Located next to the flywheel
Ignition coil
* Produces high-voltage pulses to ignite the mixture in the cylinders
*Located in the upper cylinder block
Distributor
* Distributes high voltage pulses to spark plugs in the correct sequence
*Mechanical distributor used in carburetor engines
* Electronic distributor is used in injection engines
Spark plugs
* Create a spark to ignite the mixture in the cylinders
*Located in the cylinder head
Wiring
* Connects all electrical components of the system
*Can be single-wire or multi-wire
Fuses
* Protect the electrical system from overloads
*Located in the fuse box inside the vehicle
Relay
* Control the current flowing through various system components
* Installed in the control unit located inside the car
Features of the VAZ electrical system
*Onboard voltage 12V
* Negative Ground Wiring Diagram
* Use of both single-wire and multi-wire wiring diagrams
*Different engine management systems depending on the year of manufacture of the vehicle
* Extensive use of sensors and electronic components