Content
- What has changed in the second Lada Kalina
- Engines, consumption and transmissions of Lada Kalina II
- Special versions of Lada Kalina II
- Kalina II and amenities
- Pros and cons of Lada Kalina II
- How to choose the right Lada Kalina II
If jokes were written about the first Kalina on the side, then about the second - VAZ marketers themselves. Just look at the shameful advertising campaigns like “Complete mincemeat!” and “Kalina” with a machine gun and a demonstration of the AK-47 in the trunk. The car itself turned out better than the dubious marketing.
Installing a trunk on a car
A certified luggage device in an accessible configuration includes instructions with a detailed description of the manipulations.
Video on installing roof rails on Lada Kalina
But installing roof rails, like any equipment, requires care and consistency of actions:
- It is necessary to release the standard mounting holes by bending the rubber inter-door seal from left to right.
- If installing a fairing, mark the installation locations.
- Use double-sided tape on the area subsequently occupied by the roof rails. The tape will serve as a spacer. Pre-degrease the working area using technical alcohol.
- Installation of roof rails occurs by installing the rear bolts, and then the front ones.
- It is necessary to return the seal to its place.
- After installing the roof rails, a load test takes place. A good place to start is using force with your hands. This method must be used regularly during operation.
What has changed in the second Lada Kalina
The marketers' games are in everything, starting with the name. In fact, we have before us a modernization of the first generation, but it is presented as the second. The fundamental units and platform remained the same, although they were upgraded. Therefore, it is more correct to talk about the deep, but restyling of the 2004 Kalina.
But whatever you call the update, the only important thing is that the car has changed significantly. And if you can argue in terms of design, then technically it has become more perfect. Gone is the crooked electric power steering, which on its predecessor often jammed and lived its own life, indistinct brakes and a lousy interior. The second “Kalina” became closer to the Koreans, even if it was at the beginning of the 2000s.
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Engines, consumption and transmissions of Lada Kalina II
Compared to the first generation, the second Lada Kalina has a seriously upgraded range of engines, which have finally increased in power to 100 hp. With. Engines consume 7-7.2 liters in the combined cycle.
The apogee of innovation was the automatic transmission. In 2012, the Jatco automatic made its debut on the related Lada Granta, and in 2013 it migrated to Lada Kalina hatchbacks and station wagons. Judging by the reviews, it was a very simple, hopelessly outdated 4-band automatic transmission without the ability to change gears manually. However, how was it? Jatco is the most alive and is still installed on all Kalinas, which are now Granta, and on Datsun co-platform models - on-Do and mi-Do.
In 2014, two significant events took place in the life of Kalina. They were fitted with a new VAZ AMT transmission - a “robot” with one clutch, created in collaboration with the German ZF and Porsche Engineering. And two special versions appeared - Kalina Sport and Kalina Cross. The fate of events is different. “Robot” did not catch on, and even in the best years, the share of sales of such machines did not reach 30% of the total volume. This is understandable: few people want to jerk instead of drive. And the Togliatti AMT, even after a series of upgrades, continued to drive incomprehensibly, thoughtfully, with jerks and bumps, and even after replacing clutches after thousands of 30 runs.
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Rules for the carriage of goods
In order to correctly calculate the acceptable dimensions of luggage structures, you should know the maximum carrying capacity of the vehicle. Under no circumstances should you overload the trunk, because it also has its limit. Each model has its own dimensions, which are superimposed on the dimensions of the cargo being transported.
This point is very important, since, according to traffic rules, luggage can be wider than the structure by a maximum of 2.5 m, and longer - up to 2 m. In the case of transporting cargo that is more than 1 m in width and more than 0.5 m in width length overlaps the side lights, it should be remembered that special identification marks will be needed. There is a list of items prohibited for transportation.
Do not carry luggage that may obstruct your view or interfere with normal vehicle control. In addition, the sedan must have open license plates and lights. For flammable materials, such as gas cylinders or fuel cans, you will need to have a special permit to transport them.
Alas, modern drivers do not burden themselves with such trifles, which is why accidents have occurred on the roads more than once. Each load can be secured in a way that is convenient for the owner, the main thing is to remember the traffic rules. When transporting luggage, the driver needs to be vigilant and control it.
Special versions of Lada Kalina II
The first to appear was Kalina Sport from a subsidiary of Lada Sport. The 1.6 engine was pumped up to 118 horsepower, the gearbox was reconfigured, disc brakes were added on the rear axle, an interior with bucket seats - it turned out to be the dream of any young street racer.
And there was also the ultimate Kalina NFR, which out of the box was ready to conquer adult race tracks and rally stages. The modifications there are even more serious: 140 horsepower was squeezed out of the engine, and it was also mounted on a subframe for greater rigidity. The suspension of the Lada Kalina was stiffened even more so that the car would hold the road to the last and would not be distracted by rolls and rocking.
For those who didn’t want to shell out over 800 thousand for an even daring Kalina, they made sports packages: the exterior is like the charged versions, but the technology is quite ordinary, standard.
If Kalina Sport turned out to be a good, but very niche modification, then Cross became a hit and at some point overtook the sales of the station wagon from which it was made. And they did it according to a simple recipe: they took a road car, raised the ground clearance, altered the interior and hung unpainted plastic panels on the body. The result is no longer a station wagon, but not yet an SUV—something in between. And it turned out well: the car looked smart and drove reliably on the dirt road. She just howled like a wounded wolf.
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Engine overheating, problems with the starting system
Cooling system: 1 — expansion tank; 2 — radiator outlet hose; 3 - inlet hose; 4 - radiator; 5 - steam removal hose; b — radiator supply hose; 7 — electric fan; 8 — electric fan casing; 9 — coolant temperature sensor; 10 — coolant temperature indicator sensor; 11 — throttle assembly; 12 — bracket for the coolant pump pipe; 13 — coolant pump; 14 — coolant pump pipe; 15 — heater radiator supply hose; 16 — heater radiator outlet hose; 17 — exhaust pipe; 18 — coolant pump pipe hose; 19 — thermostat housing
The engine may overheat due to boiling of the engine oil. To eliminate such a malfunction, you only need to start the starter. The motor control system itself will find the optimal way out of this situation.
However, this method cannot be called universal, so if the engine still does not start, then you need to check the above options. A video on this topic might help. You can recognize that the problem lies in the starter by its unnatural behavior. There are five main faults of this component.
- The starter refuses to turn on. Repairing Kalina in this case comes down to eliminating the breakdown in broken contacts, a break or short circuit in the starter electrical circuits, or a malfunction of the element traction relay.
- When you try to start the starter, you hear characteristic clicks that are repeated many times. In this case, it is necessary to start repairing the Lada with the traction relay, or more precisely, with its winding. The reasons may be a discharged battery or loose contact connections of the starter.
- The starter starts but the armature does not work properly. The main reason is a dead battery. In addition, there may be contact failures or breakdowns of the starter traction relay. The culprit may also be simple contamination of the collector.
- The starter and armature are functioning properly, but the flywheel refuses to operate. As a rule, the cause is a loose starter, broken teeth in the flywheel and lever, as well as the drive buffer spring.
- The starter does not work after starting the engine. The reason lies in a malfunction of the starter freewheel or failure of the traction relay. In this case, it is necessary to immediately stop the engine to prevent its permanent breakdown. The experts in the video will tell you and show you what to do next.
It is very difficult to eliminate the above breakdowns on your own. It is best to contact a specialized service station, where they can quickly find and fix the problem.
In road conditions, you can only check the discharge of the battery using a voltmeter, and also pay attention to whether the contacts in the starter circuit are tightly tightened. The video will help you perform this action correctly.
Kalina II and amenities
In this case, convenience without quotation marks and irony, the VAZ team made several leaps forward. Firstly, in terms of workmanship. Secondly, for the convenience of the layout. Climate control unit, for example, like in the best houses! Three large, clear knobs with clear indication and clear activation of modes.
Or take instrument scales. There are few design delights, but the readability of the speedometer-tachometer and on-board computer is head and shoulders above other “Koreans”, if only due to the fact that there is no eye-catching orange or blue backlight.
The quality has been improved, the assembly of the interior looks neat, but many things remind us that this is, after all, Togliatti. For example, the door locks close with such a bang, as if the latches were not in place, and howitzers were working on you. Or the clicks of the relay when you press the power window buttons - this car constantly reminds you that it’s alive with its humming sound.
The option has almost caught up with budget competitors of famous brands. There is air conditioning, a set of airbags, remote door locking with a key, and Bluetooth. Older versions were equipped with a media processor of mediocre quality: no performance, the interface was confusing, the picture quality was the same as on pocket computers from 2005. This is the case when you can safely refuse and have nothing to lose.
There was no revolution in terms of passenger convenience. The wheelbase has not stretched compared to the first generation, and both rows are just as cramped. That is, a young family of three people, especially if the third is still in a cradle and not a chair, is still normal, but going to a barbecue with a group will not be fun.
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Pros and cons of Lada Kalina II
Compared to its predecessor, the quality has increased by an order of magnitude. The second Kalina was not noticed in scandals when, at speed, the EUR began to take on a life of its own, and the driver ended up in a tree on the side of the road.
Untreated problems include tight brakes and howling gearbox gears. About the first, other owners do not agree and say that you just need to get used to it. No, it’s not necessary: the Kalina’s brakes are tight, the force that needs to be applied to the pedal is inadequate. Their classmates' braking is cleaner, more transparent and more effective. As for the howl of the gearbox, no matter how many gear options the VAZ team tried, it didn’t get any better, because it’s some kind of damned unit.
The rest of children's ailments are more unique and lottery. Also, cars under warranty had complaints about moldings coming off, problems with electrical and thermostat.
The main disadvantage of the Lada Kalina is the electrics. The problem with ignition coils on cars of the first years of production was solved by the manufacturer himself, changing the supplier from SOATE to Dynatec. The second problem is the central unit of body electronics, which is responsible for almost everything: from wipers and turn signals to interior lighting. AvtoVAZ even announced a recall campaign and reflashed these units or replaced them with new ones. But there is a risk of running into an unaltered one on the secondary market.
The standard multimedia systems were also reflashed under warranty. They are based on a very ancient OS based on Windows CE, so they slowed down mercilessly. After the patch it got better, but not much.
There were no complaints regarding the engine and transmission. And the suspension is durable, and the body is durable and resistant to corrosion. And one more advantage is mass availability. There is plenty to choose from.
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Trunk installation steps
You can do the installation of a trunk on a Kalina hatchback or a car of another model yourself. Most car owners prefer to install the structure on roof rails. First they are mounted on the roof, then the crossbars are secured. There is another method, it is based on fastening the structural supports behind the door opening.
It is best to use a railing system. You can easily adjust the distance between the crossbars and install as many of them as you need to transport goods. Buy trunks whose elements are tightened with a key. Such products are difficult to remove and are protected from theft.
Decide whether you will use hanging structures. This is an important point; the choice of fasteners depends on it. For example, if you choose installation under the door, then you need to put flooring on the crossbars. It is impossible to transport large cargo without it.
The installation consists of several stages. Open the car doors and remove the rubber seal. When performing work, move from the rear door of the car to the front. Open the mounting holes.
Try on the roof rails on a sedan or hatchback and mark their installation locations with a marker. Don't forget to make markings for the fairings. Degrease the marking areas, then treat them with an adhesion activator. If you notice that the fasteners do not fit well to the body, use double-sided tape. Carefully glue these places with it.
Cover with electrical tape those holes for fasteners that remain free. The plastic fairings are covered with double-sided tape. Remove the protective covering from it and bend it outward. Install the roof rails, do not overtighten the bolts. Install fairings.
