The hood cable of a VAZ 2114 is broken, how to open it
Owners of a VAZ-2114 passenger car often face the same type of problem: opening the hood with a broken cable. Why could it break? And if the VAZ-2114 hood cable breaks, how can you open it yourself? Every driver of a vehicle needs to know such nuances, because such breakdowns most often happen unexpectedly.
Functions of the hood cable
Car owners call a cable drive nothing more than a cable drive. The hood protects the internal parts of the vehicle (such as the engine). To repair them, you have to often open its lid. A cable drive or “cable” allows you to do this. It serves to prevent the hood from being opened from the outside.
The scheme of its action is simple and is as follows:
- a cable drive connects the hood lock to the vehicle interior;
- the cable begins to operate using an electromagnetic actuator;
- using a switch, the electromagnetic circuit is closed;
- an electrical impulse is supplied to the actuator by the controller;
- The lock opens if the car is disarmed.
Although different passenger car models differ in their design, the sequence for eliminating the problem is standard.
Standard solution to the problem: open the hood if the cable in the car breaks
Experts advise opening the hood if the cable breaks only when the engine has cooled to normal temperature. This precaution is necessary to avoid getting burned during this procedure.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Inspect the lever for opening the lock and whether there is a break in the cable in this place (the lever is located inside the car, so inspection is easy).
- If the end of the cable drive is visible, then it is quite easy to eliminate the gap and open the hood lid too - you need to pull the piece of cable.
- This procedure may require pliers because the lid was previously opened using electricity.
It is possible that during the opening process you will have to break the lock manually. But in any case, after this the entire structure should be replaced so that the cable drive does not break again.
We open the hood when the cable is torn, removing the radiator grille
If the cable drive breaks not in the cabin, but somewhere inside under the hood, then experts recommend using another method.
It consists of removing the radiator grille and thus getting to the broken cable. This procedure should not cause difficulties even for a novice car enthusiast. It includes several stages:
- Carefully read the operating instructions for the VAZ-2114 model.
- According to the instructions, remove the radiator grille.
- Find the broken cable and fix the problem.
You can try to reach a piece of the cable drive through the radiator grille without removing it. This can really be done through the air intake. To do this, use some handy object (for example, a hook made of wire or a knitting needle) to reach the tongue that is attached directly to the cable drive, pull it, and the hood lid will open.
Opening the hood when the cable through the crankcase protection is torn
There is another way to open the hood of a VAZ-2114 if the cable drive to it is broken. Using this method you can get to the castle, but it is more difficult than the previous two. The difficulty is to place the vehicle on the inspection hole. Although if there is no such thing in the garage, a similar procedure can be performed by lifting the car with a jack.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Remove the metal protection from the car engine oil pan.
- Use a long screwdriver to reach the tongue to which the cable drive is attached.
- We press to the left side (that is, towards the driver's seat).
- Pull the end of the torn cable.
It may happen that you will have to resort to outside help from another person. One will pull the end of the broken cable drive, the second will press down on the hood lid, and then lift it.
In some passenger car models, the hood lid does not open by pressing down and then lifting, but by sliding forward. In this case, you can also use a homemade hook from improvised materials. You should try to lift the edge of the cover in the area of the lock (if the cable is broken, then this is quite possible to do). If this happens, try to pull out the rubber band that acts as a seal. All that remains is to insert a homemade hook into the resulting gap, pick up a piece of the cable drive and pull it. The hood is open!
It's always unpleasant when a VAZ 2114 breaks down. For some reason, modern domestic cars are more prone to breakdowns than foreign cars. There are usually incidents that are difficult to predict. If we talk about the VAZ 2114 model, then a problem in such cars can arise at the most inopportune moment. The car suddenly breaks down and you have to look for an emergency exit.
The most common problem in domestic cars is that the hood does not open. A common breakdown is that it closes tightly, but this problem often occurs on VAZ 2109, VAZ 2108, VAZ 2115, VAZ 2114. Therefore, it would be appropriate to consider this difficulty in order to know how to open the hood of the 2114.
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 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.
The cable is broken - what to do?
Not everyone knows that a cable is responsible for opening the hood, which is connected to the hood and a button for opening it.
If the cable is broken, the hood will not open. In order to open the hood, you must first remove the protection. If the car is equipped with serious impact protection, then it must be removed, 2 front fastenings are responsible for this, they are tightened with both front crab bolts. If the machine has simple protection, then it can be removed by unscrewing the screws on the “TV.” If the protection is medium, it includes 2 parts, and also uses other screws that finally secure it, and all of them are unscrewed with a simple 8 key.
The next step is to control the cable fastening, after which the hood opens. To do this, you need to reach with your hand to that very “TV” and pull the eyelet of this cable in the direction where the cable usually pulls it to the left.
Under no circumstances should you force yourself to unlock the lock. If you pulled the VAZ hood cable, but the hood still does not open, you do not need to pull it harder, just resort to alternative help. To do this, you need to continue to pull the eye to the left side, and at the same time prop the VAZ hood up with the same hand. Most likely, it will not be possible to reach the hood with your other hand, so if you cannot perform both operations at the same time with one hand, you need to resort to the help of another person who will support the hood from the outside. Only after all operations will the driver be able to open the hood of the VAZ.
If the driver wants to change the cable and not have to deal with this problem in the future, it is necessary to remove the old cable and install a new one. Be sure to stretch the cable to the front eye and put it in place so that the cable does not fly off again. After all this, you need to remember where the neck of the cable was previously located, and it was in the second eye, so by pulling it in the opposite direction, the cable will be in its place.
The final stage of opening the hood
- To do this, you will need to wait until the engine cools down. Only after this is it possible to dismantle, otherwise you may get burns. When the engine has cooled down, put your hand between the radiator and the engine.
- Now all that remains is to find the lock spring. The easiest way to do this is by touch. When the spring is found, it should be moved towards the battery.
- At the last stage, you need to open the hood slightly and try to free the cord from the lock.
Advice. Replacing the cable will be much easier than removing the engine protection, so you should not postpone this task to a later date. You should begin replacing the cable immediately.
New hood cable
Some car enthusiasts have difficulty replacing the cable under the hood. In this case, the most drastic measures can be taken. If the radiator grille is made of plastic material, it must be broken with one blow of a hammer.
In this case, you can get free access to the space located under the hood. Of course, it is better to open the hood using less radical methods, but in case of urgent need, there is simply no other option to open the hood.
A radiator grille is usually quite cheap, so you won’t have to spend a lot of money on purchasing a new one.
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.
What is diagnostics of VAZ 2114
To solve problems, they diagnose the car, especially if it is a domestic car.
In addition, diagnostics are also intended to prevent various malfunctions; after such a procedure, the machine will not break down again.
With the help of on-board computers, many malfunctions can be prevented, as well as making it easier for the owner to monitor the general condition of the car. To do this, as a rule, you will need a laptop and some knowledge and skills in using software. The driver will have problems understanding the entire diagnostic system only during the first time of using the car. It is usually difficult for older drivers to carry out diagnostics; it is easier for them when it is done at a service station.
The VAZ 2114, like other cars in this line, are not ideal, but they have a number of advantages that foreign cars do not have. Even if the VAZ breaks down, there is no need to panic, the mechanics know the solution to any problem, especially since spare parts for such cars are easy to buy, including the aforementioned door handle or hood cable.
