On the VAZ 2106, both contact and contactless ignition systems were used. And the adjustment of the ignition timing is not much different for both systems. The only difference is that the distributor cover is removed much less often in a contactless system.
VAZ 2106 is a car that has become a legend. Cheap, easy to maintain and repair, extremely unpretentious, comfortable and roomy. This is the car that many people choose today. Despite the fact that its technical data is very similar to the famous seven, its suspension is much softer, more pleasant on the go. The only drawback is the outdated engine with a chain drive of the gas distribution mechanism. Of course, the chain is much stronger than the rubber used in belts. But it makes a lot of noise, it has a lot of weight, and this affects the engine power. The ignition system in the six is of two types - contact and non-contact.
For a more accurate ignition adjustment, you will need to first place the timing chain on the marks. To do this, you need to remove the radiator and the cover that covers the mechanism. Drain all fluids in advance to avoid leakage. Remove the chain and install the camshafts and crankshafts according to the marks. This will balance the operation of the cylinders. Now put on the chain, the damper, pull all the threaded connections and assemble the assembly. Install the radiator last. Now you need to act based on what kind of ignition system is used on your car.
Contact system
To carry out the work, you need a 0.4 mm dipstick and a screwdriver. Remove the distributor cover, under it you will see a slider and a contact group. So, you need to use a 38 key to set the crankshaft according to the marks. Looking from the front, you can see one notch on the pulley and three on the housing cover that covers the timing mechanism. The far right mark is 0 degrees of ignition timing, the middle one is 5 degrees, and the left one is 10 degrees.
You can adjust in several ways:
• stroboscope;
• control lamp;
• for a spark;
• aurally.
The latter method is the most inaccurate, but it is quite suitable for repairs in the field. You need to set the distributor shaft in such a way that the contacts are in the maximum open state. This position should correspond to the first cylinder. And we adjust the gap, which should be no more than 0.4 mm. Otherwise, we carry out the adjustment.
Contactless ignition system
Everything is a little simpler here, since there is no need to adjust the breaker gap. But the rest of the actions are reduced to the same as in the contact system. That is, you need to set the crankshaft so that the piston in the first cylinder is at TDC. Also, the distributor is set to the position corresponding to the first cylinder. Check the ignition installation with a stroboscope and proceed to testing.
Bring the engine to operating temperature and take a short trip. How does the car behave on the road? Does the engine speed up easily? Evaluate acceleration, throttle response, in case of unsatisfactory results, correct the ignition setting. When the tests have already been carried out on the road, then the adjustment can be considered complete.
