The hood of any car is designed to protect the engine, ignition system, and other components and assemblies located in the engine compartment. In addition, it also performs an aerodynamic function, allowing air flow to flow freely around the car while driving. It opens directly from the interior of VAZ cars using a cable and a special lever. In the case when they or the hood lock break, the car owner has a question: how to open the hood on a VAZ 2107?
It is worth noting that the design of the locking mechanisms of the hoods of VAZ cars allows you to repair them yourself. This does not require special knowledge or special tools. It is enough to study the instructions for carrying out such repair work and strictly follow the points set out in it.
Why won't the hood open?
The hood of a car may not open for several reasons. For example, his lock may become damaged. In addition, due to mechanical damage, for example during an accident, the hood and engine compartment are deformed. This may also make it impossible to open.
If we talk about the most common reason for this phenomenon, it is a banal break in the metal cable that drives the hood locking mechanism. A cable can break for various reasons, the main ones being: wear, corrosion on the surface of the cable, or excessive force applied to it. In the case when the cable is broken, the owner of a VAZ car can open the hood on his own, as this is a relatively easy procedure. In all other cases, it is quite possible that you will have to involve professionals in the repair work.
In what cases will adjustment help?
Let's list the main malfunctions that you can fix yourself by just adjusting the car hood lock:
- The hood has become difficult to close; it requires repeated slamming and significant force to close it
- It has become problematic to open it (we pull and pull, but the reaction is zero)
- Doesn’t “bounce” when the cable is pulled; when closing, an extraneous knock of metal on metal is heard
- Rattling when the engine is running, in the pits.
Since it is almost impossible to describe all the models in one article, let’s take as an example a masterpiece of the domestic automobile industry - the VAZ car. Whatever they say, Lada cars roam the expanses of the former CIS more often than any foreign car. And, given their survivability, I think this will last for a long time... And based on the principle that this procedure, on almost all cars, comes down to similar actions (if you do not take into account the design features of the locks), you can derive a general adjustment formula. Let's start adjusting the locks, for example, for VAZ 2108, VAZ 2109, VAZ 21099.
Tools
To adjust we need:
19mm wrench.
Screwdriver, I usually use a "magic" set.
Oil for lubricating the lock (only liquid oil is suitable; “solidol”, “litol” and other similar lubricants are not suitable, since they harden at low temperatures, which makes the mechanism difficult to operate).
Desire, some free time, a head and two arms (preferably straight).
Ways to open the hood
In different situations, different methods are used to cope with the described malfunction. Among the most common cases are the following:
- cable breakage directly next to the remote lock opening drive lever. In that case, it will be enough to grab its end sticking out in the cabin using ordinary pliers and pull it hard. In this case, it is necessary to pull on the cable itself, and not on its braid.
- a cable breaks in the cabin when it is impossible to grab it with pliers. In this case, you will need bent wire. With its help, you can open the hood, for example, in order to change the oil, even when pliers do not help. To do this, you will need to bend a hook out of wire, insert it into the gap in the air duct or between the body and the hood, hook it onto the damaged cable and pull it until the hood lock opens.
- The cable breaks far from the lock drive lever. In this case, you can try to perform the operation through the air duct. Here you will also need a hook bent from hard wire. It is inserted into the left air duct and a cable is hooked with it.
- cable breakage directly in the area where the lock mechanism is installed. Typically, such a lock is installed in front of the hood, and therefore it is useless to pull on it. As a result, the engine compartment lock can only be opened from below, by driving the car into a pit. To do this, you need to pay attention to the crankcase protection by removing it. For this purpose, unscrew its fastenings and pull down the engine boot. Next, insert a long screwdriver into the hole next to the radiator and try to open the lock with it. If it is mounted next to the windshield, try using a loop bent from wire to hook the lock mechanism at the place where the cable is attached and pull it.
VAZ 2107 models
In the case when the engine compartment does not open on a VAZ 2021 car, this circumstance should not be a reason for panic. The fact is that the hood itself, the air intake cover and the place where the cable exits into the cabin are placed in an accessible manner. This circumstance allows you to open the hood of the VAZ 2107 yourself using one of the methods described above.
Difficulties can only arise if, for example, the air intakes here are equipped with decorative trims. In this case, you will have to first remove them and then try to open the hood. It is worth noting that due to the design features of the hinges, the hood of the VAZ 2107, even in good condition, opens poorly and therefore it is worth first making physical efforts, and then starting to open it.
VAZ 2109 models
It will be more difficult to open the hood of the VAZ 21099, since to do this you will have to crawl under the car. In addition, you will need to remove the crankcase protection, as well as the tin boot of the engine. This is done so that you can stick your hand to the radiator. After this, we feel for the torn cable and the ring to which it is attached. We press the lock and ask the assistant, who is on top, to press the hood from above, as well as in the direction of the driver’s seat. You can also hook the lock with a wire hook, but not everyone can do this.
VAZ 2110 models
In order to open the hood of a VAZ 2110 when the cable breaks, it is enough to use one of the methods already described for opening it. At the same time, there are some subtleties of opening it with your own hands. For example, some configurations of this model provide for the installation of an electric lock on the hood.
As a result, the car's battery may simply run out and the hood cannot be opened. To cope with this situation, it will be necessary to disassemble the light located above the passenger or driver’s seat, and also connect the “plus” and “minus” terminals from the battery of another car to its terminals. Next, you will need to start the car, and if there are no other faults, the lock will open.
Experienced car owners, in order to prevent such situations from occurring, perform hidden wiring to the battery. In this case, it will be enough to simply connect a charger to it and charge the dead VAZ 2110 battery.
VAZ 2114 models
Opening the hood of a VAZ 2114 is carried out in the same way as a similar operation on a VAZ 2109. Moreover, taking into account that the VAZ 2115 is equipped with equipment in the engine compartment similar to the equipment of the “fourteenth” model, having studied this procedure once, it will be possible, in that case, when the cable breaks, open the hood independently on three models of cars produced by VAZ.
If we talk about the peculiarities of performing this operation on this particular model, then professionals advise opening the engine compartment of the Lada as carefully as possible, so trying to insert a hook through it in order to pick up a broken cable or reach the hood opening lever can easily break it. As a result, you will have to buy two structural elements of the car at once to replace it, costing quite a lot of money. In addition, the opened hood will need to be carefully inspected and all its moving parts will need to be lubricated. These are the hinges and the lock mechanism. Such simple actions can prevent an emergency from occurring in the future.
Other breakdowns that may lead to major repairs
It is important to know that the hood of the VAZ 2114 is not the only problem area in the car. In addition, the driver may encounter other difficulties that may lead to the repair of VAZ 2109, VAZ 2108, VAZ 2115, VAZ 2114.
The VAZ 2114 often encounters some minor damage. Every driver of such a car has at least once encountered the fact that the door handle breaks in his hands, especially on the driver's door. Frequent use of this pen resulted in constant repairs. Previously, such cars could be found in taxi services, and there was discomfort for passengers when they had to enter the salon only through one door, because the handles on all the others were broken.
Another problem that plagues motorists with domestic cars is stove failure. In a VAZ 2114 car, the stove always heats perfectly, even in the coldest winter. This is due to the fact that domestic car manufacturers tried to adapt their invention to all regions of the country. But in such cars the stove can break down at any moment, so you should always be prepared for its breakdown.
Another minor damage that plagues domestic VAZs is a breakdown of the glove compartment; sometimes it simply does not close, and drivers are already accustomed to leaving it open. The locking mechanism in the glove compartment, which is responsible for opening, stops functioning; it can become jammed. In order to open it, you need to make an effort. According to statistics, not every driver is in a hurry to repair the glove compartment lock.
Installing the cable
If the cable breaks, it will have to be replaced after opening the hood. For this:
- in an auto parts store they select a new spare part, and from the available products it is worth choosing multi-strand cables as the most durable.
- a hook is made from wire. The hook must be inserted into the hole under the hood release handle. They will need to hook a strong cord and pull it inside the cabin.
- A new cable is tied to the cord and pulled into the cabin.
- Next, the new spare part is connected to the hood opening handle and the mechanism for opening its lock.
- The entire system assembly is checked for functionality.
The adjustment process on the selected car model
The device of the hood lock VAZ 2108/2109/21099
To begin, open and secure the hood. Let's pay attention to the lock and try to understand the principle of its operation.
The photo shows the main elements of the castle:
- Lock latch spring
- Lock-nut
- Latch
- Safety hook
- Safety hook handle.
From what we saw, it follows that after we pulled the opening handle in the cabin, the cable opens the latch, which releases the lock latch. Thanks to the latch spring, the hood “jumps” up, but it is still held half-open by the safety hook. And only by pressing the handle of the safety hook, we can fully open it and gain access to the engine compartment. Quite a reliable system. At first sight…
Adjustment, although not a very difficult operation, requires patience and accuracy. Sometimes you have to repeat the same jewelry movement many times until everything starts working as it should!
Vertical adjustment of the lock
If the hood does not want to close normally (you slam it, put pressure on it, but it still closes with difficulty, or does not lock in the closed position at all), or a rattling noise appears when driving on our perfectly smooth roads (sometimes it is noticeable even just when the engine), then adjustment in the vertical direction is necessary. Namely, adjusting the length of the lock latch.
conclusions
The design of VAZ cars has some outdated elements that have not been used on modern car models for a long time. These include the hood release cable. If it breaks, its cover will jam and the car owner will have to open the engine compartment. This procedure is relatively simple and can be done independently, although you will have to spend quite a lot of time. In order to prevent such an unpleasant situation from occurring, it is necessary to modernly replace the cable, and also try not to apply significant physical effort to it.
How to Open the Hood of a VAZ 21099
If the cable is sleeping: how can you open the hood of a VAZ 21099
If the VAZ 21099 cable is broken, you need to find out how the hood opens. This procedure is performed using a screwdriver and pliers.
Step by step guide
Nineteen car enthusiasts are wondering how to open the hood when the cable is worn out or there is no lubrication on the mobile device. The tasks of the first element include opening and closing the hood of the car. If the cable breaks, it is necessary to determine the location of its break. This is usually where the car owner pulls the lever. This happens less often under the hood of the VAZ 21099 .
In the first case, you will need to wrap your hand around the lever, making sure that the cable does not fit into this device. It is recommended to inspect the area around the handle. Once the location is determined, use pliers to pry up the edges of the cable. Then she is dragged into the salon. Auto mechanics advise hooking the end of the rope. If the above procedure is performed correctly, the hood of the VAZ will quickly open.
In the second case, the cable on the disk is broken. In this situation, it is planned to replace the rope in question with a home one. Motorists who do not understand 21099 are advised to seek professional help. Otherwise the extract may open forward or backward.
To open the hood forward, you will need to remove the grille. This is necessary to access the lock. It is advisable to first inspect the grille and find out whether it can be removed with your own hands or not.
What to do if the cable breaks in the cabin
The cable that allows you to open and close an important part of the VAZ-2109 is a multi-core or single-core wire made of steel, placed in a sheath, with a metal braid on top of it. The main task of the cable is to open the hood when force is applied to the handle of the locking device.
To open the structure if the cable breaks inside the VAZ-2109, it is necessary to inspect and evaluate the area where the break occurred. Despite the breakdown, access to some parts and areas was probably preserved, and these are the ones that should be examined. The examination of the condition of parts near the hood begins with an inspection of the lock handle.
The mechanism for changing the position of the hood of the VAZ-2109 involves equipping the structure with a lock and a hook, the latter acting as a safety device against unauthorized opening of the hood. Parts are placed in its front part. The manufacturer brought the handle into the cabin and built it on the left right under the dashboard. Having seen the break point, you can begin further work.
Experts note several ways to open the hood with a broken cable. A break inside the cabin allows you to solve the problem by using pliers.
Using a tool, remove the remains of the torn part from under the panel, try to grab the edge of the rod, but do not touch the braid.
Using force, pull the edge of the rod towards you, but at the same time keep the motion smooth and avoid sudden jerks. Otherwise, there is a high risk of the cable breaking in another place. If you want to ensure that the cable does not fall out of the pliers, make a loop at the end of the part and thread it through the tool.
