Car doors do not open well
The most common manufacturer defect is that the rear and front doors on Kalina are difficult to open. The flaw occurs in used cars and those that have just come off the assembly line. The reason is incorrect or insufficient adjustment of the door handle or the door itself. In used cars, the doors become loose over time. Uneven gaps form at the joints with the housing components.
The problem can be solved with the help of a service center or fixed by yourself. The second option is more acceptable for experienced drivers, experienced auto mechanics and those who like to experiment with their car.
First of all, it is important to find out the reason why the back door on a Viburnum does not open well. An external inspection of the defect is carried out and a comparison with the original position of the part is carried out. Based on the results of the check, you can adjust the elements yourself.
In a similar way, malfunctions of the front and rear doors are eliminated, including the trunk door, if the car has a hatchback or station wagon body, but in this case there are nuances.
How to open a jammed lock on a viburnum
Dismantling Kalina locks
Tools and materials: (for torture and attempting to restore the lock) - “Bulgarian’s wife” - set of screwdrivers - soldering iron - welding
1) One of the experimental samples on the operating stool. Let's start disassembling. You will need a set of “stars”.
2) We gradually disassemble it into details. And we remember what and where it was installed. This is an important point. Otherwise, you'll get tired later.
And here is the first bummer. Rivet installed. Many people stop at this point and do not dare to further dismantle the non-removable lock))) This is a tautology
3) The lock is already faulty, there is nothing to lose. We grind the rivet with a grinder.
4) We get to the insides. The plastic parts (gray and black) are sealed together in several places around the perimeter, approximately 10 points. Either pick them out with a knife, or, as I did later, use a soldering iron.
5) remove the power contacts and limit switches, simply pull them up.
6) Between the covers there is a rubber gasket for sealing.
7) A copper (and most likely brass) ribbed tip is rigidly fixed to the motor shaft. From the factory it has a plastic tip sealed on top. Due to frequent use, the connection was destroyed and the motor did not open or close the lock.
Using a soldering iron, I carefully soldered the plastic tip as best I could. The motor power contacts are simply inserted into the motor from above. There are two limit switches inside
9) I disassembled the front and rear locks and compared the internal actuating part. Inside the plastic box, the only difference is the limiter. When opening the front door, it does not allow closing the door “latch” (door lock lock)
10) I also disassembled the mechanical part of the lock. We carefully remember what and where it came from. I didn't do this and had to lose a lot of time during assembly. I had to use intuition and direct poke to select
details. I noted the location of the spring, which you can’t just install, it still gets in the way of slipping out.
11) The locking tab is pushed back by this tension spring. Here it flies out during disassembly and can be installed back through a special hole that the designers provided))) Thanks to them for that)
the spring is simply inserted into the hole and fixed at the end in the seat.
12) We clamp the metal clips to fix the structure on the plastic case. There are only four of them, one from each corner
Question.
The “pimply” does not rise, I pulled hard, I was more afraid that it might open and not close.
All doors have central locking - the reaction of this door is zero, i.e. nothing rustles or buzzes. Is it possible to get to the castle through the salon, is there a lot of gimmicks? And what in the castle could break like that? ViktorS, Moscow region
Door adjustment process
To eliminate defects in the operation of door elements, it is necessary to find out the cause of its occurrence. In some cases, treating moving parts of the mechanism with lubricants helps. The seals between the trim and the body are subject to wear and tear, and they also require replacement periodically. If manipulation of the replaced elements is not enough, technical intervention is required. Regulation is necessary for the following factors:
- the gap in the extreme part of the structure causes the door on the Kalina car to not close tightly;
- The problem is caused by a faulty door lock.
Violation of the geometry of the structure in the doorway is the most common cause of the defect. Gaps can appear in any part of the joint with the body. Most often this happens from above and below. The adjustment in these cases is similar, but has minor differences.
Adjusting the bottom of the door
First of all, it is necessary to establish access to the inside of the lock from the outside. To do this, the glass is completely lowered. The door closes with light blows on the bottom of the casing. During the process, the size of the gap in the lower part of the structure is controlled. When the correct result is achieved, the door is carefully opened and slammed shut. If necessary, repeat the procedure. It is worth monitoring the force of impact and correcting the geometry of the doorway.
This method is used at manufacturing plants at the final stage of car production. The only difference from regulation at home is the availability of technological devices and tools.
Door lock adjustment
A car lock is used to prevent the door from opening spontaneously and is a protective element of the security system. The standard Lada Kalina lock consists of two parts: mechanical and electronic. It often becomes the reason why the door handle is difficult to open; Kalina sometimes has such a defect already from production. As in the case of adjusting door gaps, there are two options for correcting the deficiency:
- Take your car to a service station and trust the professional technicians. Recommended for beginners and inexperienced car owners.
- Fix the problem yourself using available tools. Suitable for car enthusiasts with extensive driving experience and basic training.
Adjusting the lock at home is done using a Phillips screwdriver. Before starting manipulations, it is recommended to mark the original position of all elements for possible return to their original state.
To move the lock module, loosen the three screws that secure it. The bracket is now not fixed and can move in the plane. Once it is in the correct position, the screws are tightened into place. The structure is treated with lubricant and undergoes mandatory testing by opening and closing doors.
The procedure should be performed extremely carefully so as not to damage the body paint and trim elements.
If the lock is the reason that Kalina’s door does not open well, and the adjustment did not help, resort to more stringent means:
- The locking bracket is pulled out 3 - 5 mm and secured in this position. The method allows you to use this additional distance for a smoother door movement. It is important to find the optimal size for the structure to bulge from the body. If the door is extended excessively, it will make sounds on uneven sections of the road and allow dust and moisture into the interior.
- Reducing the area of the locking hook. This is usually achieved by filing the mechanism and restoring the locking system to its original state. The size of the cut area affects the ease of opening the doorway. If too much volume is removed, the door may open and close on its own. During processing, it is advisable to round off the sharp tip of the lock tooth.
The rear doors of the Lada Grant do not open from the inside, what should I do?
Lada Kalina Station wagon PORT WINE NOT LIKE EVERYONE Logbook Rear door lock
Car: Lada Granta. Asked by: Maria Cherkashina. Question: The child was playing around, now I can’t open the back door.
Boys, save the girl! I can't open the back door at all.
Trying to open the back door
The child played around with the door and now it doesn’t open from the inside at all. And it opens from the outside. The right one does not open, but the left one does. What to do?
The rear doors do not open - the child lock is “activated”
An expert on Lada cars with many years of experience. I own a Lada Granta car, I collect cramps based on the Priora.
Sometimes I stay overnight in the garage. My wife is more jealous of cars than of women.
Protection against opening the rear door from the passenger compartment is available on every car. It's called child protection.
On the Lada Granta, in my opinion, this function is implemented better than on previous cars of the VAZ family. Then the child could actually accidentally pull the lamb in the door, but now, to activate it, you need to use a flat object, but more on that below.
Activating the child protection function
- There is a special plastic lever in the door body that must be turned to the right (clockwise) - then the door will not be able to open from the passenger compartment.
- To return everything back, you need to open the door from the street (external handle) and return the lever to its original position.
You can activate it using the ignition key, but it is better to use a screwdriver for this
Loose door hinges and how to fix them
Sometimes there is no need to adjust body structural elements. The problem of closing the door is caused by play in the hinges. Their role is performed by standard bolts. The hinge axes weaken due to frequent use, play occurs, the door begins to make sounds when driving, and perform vertical movements.
The defect is eliminated with a wrench. The bolts are tightened with a smooth force and, if necessary, replaced with similar fasteners of a modified design. After the hinges are aligned and the gaps disappear, the door is inserted into place, the size of the gaps on the right, left, and sides is carefully monitored.
How the back door on a Lada Kalina should work correctly
When operating domestically produced cars, you have to deal with both acquired and factory defects. The rear door of the Lada Kalina is more often than other body elements exposed to physical impact during driving, includes a number of technically complex devices, and has a high percentage of defects during assembly line assembly. The main components of the normal operating process of the door:
- Correct geometry of fit of the lateral and vertical sides to the body, drain, sills of the car, equal gaps between them.
- Clear operation of the locking mechanism, installed door closer, and central locking lock.
- No extraneous sounds when moving the machine, including over rough terrain or dirt roads.
Careful car care increases its service life. Sometimes, if problems arise, it is enough to change the seal, tighten the fasteners, and lubricate the components and body parts.
The main points about door locks are discussed in this video
As a result of performing such work, the doors should have the same gaps, not be exposed outside the body and not fall into it; if you have problems with the front doors, we adjust them in the same way.
Please note that when making adjustments yourself, the most important thing is not to overdo it and not to dent the doors or damage the paintwork. If you have any doubts about doing the work yourself, it is best to contact a dealer or a specialized auto repair shop.
