We remove the steering column switches for repair, as well as for removing the steering column.

The steering column switch consists of a connector fixed with a clamp on the steering shaft bracket and two switches

The left switch turns on the turn indicators and headlights, while the right switch controls the washer and windshield wipers.

Scheme for switching on direction indicators and alarms: 1 - direction indicator lamps in headlights: 2 - ignition switch; 3 - turn signal switch; 4 - side direction indicators; 5 - turn signal lamps in the rear lights; 6 - alarm switch; 7 - instrument cluster with control lamps for direction indicators and alarms; 8 - mounting block; K3 - relay-breaker for direction indicators and alarm; A - to power supplies

The switches are clipped into the connector.

Steering column lever positions

Switch lever positions are shown in fig. 2, and the contacts closed in this case are given in the table.

Bold lines show initial positions, thin lines show fixed positions, and dotted lines show non-fixed positions of the levers.

Contact closure at different positions of the stalk levers

Lever position - Closed contacts - Switched appliances

Left lever

  • I - Turn indicators off
  • II* - 49а–49аR - Right turn indicators
  • III - 49а–49аR - Right turn indicators
  • IV* - 49а–49аL - Left turn indicators
  • V - 49а–49аL - Left turn indicators
  • I - 56–56b - Low beam headlights (when outdoor lighting is on)
  • VI* - 30–56a - Signaling high beam headlights
  • VII - 56–56a - Main beam

Right Lever

  • I - 53e–53 - Windshield wiper off
  • II* - 53e–53 53a–j - Windshield wiper (intermittent operation)
  • III - 53e–53 53a–j - Windshield wiper (intermittent operation)
  • IV - 53a–53 - Windshield wiper speed 1
  • V - 53a - 53b - Windshield wiper speed 2
  • VI* - 53ah–W - Windshield washer
  • VII - 53ah–53H - Rear window cleaner
  • VIII* - 53ah–WH–53H - Rear window wiper and washer

* Non-fixed lever positions

Removing and installing steering column switches

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the lower part of the casing to the steering column bracket

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

We unscrew the two screws connecting the lower and upper parts of the casing (the screws are installed in the recesses).

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw securing the casing to the steering column switch.

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

We turn off on each side one self-tapping screw connecting the lower and upper parts of the casing

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

Lowering the steering column adjustment knob, remove the lower part of the casing.

How to remove the VAZ-2123 paddle shifters

Remove the rubber ring from the ignition switch

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

Remove the upper part of the casing

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

Squeeze two clamps with your fingers

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

Remove the left stalk from the connector

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

Disconnect the wiring harness block from the switch

We also remove the right steering column switch.

To remove the switch connector you need to remove the steering wheel, then:

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddle shifters

Press with a screwdriver on the retainer of the wiring harness of the instrument panel

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

Remove the wire block from the connector

How to remove the VAZ-2123 paddle shifters

Using an 8 key, we loosen the coupling bolt of the connector on the steering column housing (shown on the removed column).

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddle shifters

Remove the connector

How to remove VAZ-2123 paddles

When installing the connector, make sure that the recess on the connector coincides with the protrusion on the steering column body

Install all parts in reverse order