How to open the hood of a Priora car if the cable breaks

According to statistics from our roadside assistance service, the service of opening the hood is quite in demand, especially in winter.
If we are not talking about opening a hood equipped with additional electric locks, then most often the reasons for the breakdown are quite banal - the standard hood lock rarely gets lubricated, jammed, or the cable itself in the sheath wears out, the driver applies a lot of force to the hood opening handle, etc. either the cable breaks or the cable seal breaks out of the lock or handle. Most often this happens at the most unexpected moment, for example in winter, when it is necessary to open the hood to recharge a dead battery. And how to open the hood with a broken cable? The fastest and easiest option is to order an on-site hood opening service from our technical assistance service. A professional auto mechanic will quickly arrive at your call and use a special tool to open the hood of the car. But if you have free time, the necessary tools and are confident in your own abilities, you can try to open the hood yourself; below are tips from the experts of our technical assistance service on opening the hood. Of course, the design of the hood lock and the location of the cable differ on different cars, but most often the general sequence of actions for opening the hood remains the same.

Replacing the Priora hood cable

Before working on replacing the cable, you must disconnect the ground terminal from the battery. Otherwise, when working in the engine compartment, and especially under the instrument panel, you can create a short circuit. It is also necessary to remove the front bumper from the Priora. Replacing the Priora hood cable is performed as follows:

Mark with a marker the position of the bolt washers securing the hood lock to the body panel (this will allow you to easily adjust the hood later);
unscrew the bolts securing the lock to the body;
remove the lock from its mounting location;
remove the end of the rod (cable), having first straightened it;
remove the metal sleeve from the cable;
remove the cable from the slot in the lock by first sliding the end of the braid;

Important: adjusting washers are installed at the tip of the shell, which may be needed in the future. Therefore, they must be carefully removed and not lost.

remove the end of the hood lock cable sheath;
unscrew the nut securing the cable sheath holder;
remove the holder from the stud and from the cable braid;
press inward and remove the plastic hood cable holder;
tie a wire or rope to the end of the cable (which will simplify the installation of the new hood cable);
remove the mounting block under the dashboard to facilitate access to the hood release handle;
press the hood handle located under the dashboard, then remove the hood cable from the slot in the bracket;
remove the tip of the hood cable from the hole in the hood release lever;
remove the braided cable into the interior so that the rope does not come out with it, but remains in its place;
untie the rope from the hood pull rod;
pull the new hood cable out of the braid and lubricate it, or pour a little oil into the braid for lubrication;
tie the end of the rope to the new hood cable;
by pulling the rope, blow the hood rod (cable) into the engine compartment.
Installation of a new hood cable is carried out in the reverse order of its removal.

practical guide

To complete the work you will need:

- nylon cord at least 5 m long;

- ballpoint pen body;

- a piece of thin steel wire 10 cm long or a paper clip.

To replace the hood lock drive rod (together with the shell), it is necessary to perform labor-intensive work - remove the instrument panel. Here we describe a method that allows you to replace the hood lock rod with minimal disassembly of the car. On vehicles equipped with an air conditioner, the work is made difficult by the condenser installed in front of the radiator of the cooling system. It is necessary to move the condenser along with the radiator into the engine compartment. This can easily damage the air conditioning system pipes. It is recommended to carry out such work at a service station with the removal of the capacitor elements.

If the rod moves easily in the sheath, but you have to change it because it has broken off, you can only replace the wire by pushing it into the old sheath.

We carry out the work with an assistant.

1. Remove the front bumper.

2. Using an 8 mm open-end wrench, unscrew the nut of the rod clamp.

The nut is located above the clamp loop, so it is difficult to unscrew it (the photo shows the view from below).

3. We remove the rod through the slot from the bracket stop and disconnect the front end of the rod from the hood lock.

4. Remove the clamp first from the threaded rod and then from the rod shell.

5. Pull the rod shell into the resulting opening.

6. Fold the nylon cord in half and put the resulting cord loop on the bent end of the cable. We tuck the end of the cable into the sheath.

Access to the hood release lever is made difficult by the instrument panel, so the work will have to be done by touch. In the photo the instrument panel has been removed.

7. Under the instrument panel, remove the tip of the rod shell 1 from the bracket and pass the rod through the slot in the bracket. By similarly removing the rod through the slot of the lever, we remove the plastic tip of the rod 2 from the hole in the lever.

8. Pull the rod sheath into the car interior (until the cord appears).

9. Disconnect the cord from the rod and remove the rod assembly with the shell.

10. Using a piece of steel wire, bending it in half, we pull the cord loop through the body of the ballpoint pen (the tapering part of the pen body should be directed in the direction opposite to the cord loop).

11. Using pliers, bend the end of a new rod 3-4 cm long. We put a cord loop on the bent end of the rod. To securely fix the cord on the rod, we wrap the rod with insulating tape.

12. Slide part of the handle body tightly onto the shell of the new rod. Apply a little soap solution to the handle body.

13. Insert the plastic end of the new cable into the hood opening handle (see above).

14. From outside the car, use the cord to smoothly pull the hood lock drive rod, while at the same time directing the handle body from the passenger compartment into the hole in the rubber seal of the engine compartment partition and pull the cable out.

15. We fix the lock opening handle on the axis, remove the cord and attach the rod to the hood lock (see above).

When attaching the drive rod to the hood lock lever for fitting, first put the lock in place. Make sure that the rod is routed correctly: there is no twisting or creasing of the shell. Using pliers, fully extend the rod and place a mark where the rod bends. Bend the rod with pliers.

16. Further assembly is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

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Replacing the hood handle of a Priora

The plastic of the hood handle is fragile and can break if you apply excessive force when opening the hood. The handle is inexpensive and is attached with just one bolt. However, its location greatly complicates the work. Replacing the Priora hood handle can be done either with or without removing the dashboard. The latter option is less labor-intensive, but requires the use of a drill and leaves a small hole in the dashboard. In both cases, it is necessary to loosen the tension on the hood cable by unscrewing the clamp nut.

To remove the hood opening lever, you need to pull the cable end out of it and unscrew the fastening bolt. Access to it is complicated by a torpedo. If you do not dismantle it, you will have to drill a hole in it of such a diameter that a socket head with an extension can fit through it. The hole is completely invisible from the interior. but if desired, you can close it with a plastic plug. After installing the new lever, you need to tighten the fastening bolt, insert the tip of the hood cable into it and tighten the latter.

According to statistics from our roadside assistance service, the service of opening the hood is quite in demand, especially in winter. If we are not talking about opening a hood equipped with additional electric locks, then most often the reasons for the breakdown are quite banal - the standard hood lock rarely gets lubricated, jammed, or the cable itself in the sheath wears out, the driver applies a lot of force to the hood opening handle, etc. either the cable breaks or the cable seal breaks out of the lock or handle. Most often this happens at the most unexpected moment, for example in winter, when it is necessary to open the hood to recharge a dead battery. And how to open the hood with a broken cable? The fastest and easiest option is to order an on-site hood opening service from our technical assistance service. A professional auto mechanic will quickly arrive at your call and use a special tool to open the hood of the car.

Remember this

Removing the hood and the hood release cable is quite simple if you know what to unscrew and where. Check the parts and mechanisms for serviceability, and regularly, then a breakdown will not take you by surprise.

Frequently refer to the instructions for your car, there are many practical tips and solutions to problems. If you doubt your ability to disassemble the unit or dismantle the part yourself, take the car to a service station. Of course, the service is not free, but there is a guarantee that the breakdown will be fixed.

1. It is necessary to figure out where the hood opening cable broke.

Carefully inspect the place where the hood release cable is attached to the handle inside the car, lift the handle and try to find the cable attachment to the hood release lever or handle. If you see that the cable has come off the fastening, or the fastening is broken, but the cable itself is visible, this is the simplest situation.

In this case, in order to open the hood with a torn (torn from the fastening) cable, you need to grab the edge of the cable with pliers and pull it towards you, i.e. towards the car interior (as shown in the photo with the hood cable). To prevent the hood cable from slipping out, you can make a loop at the end of the cable and wrap it around the jaws of the pliers. That. you can open the hood if the cable inside the car breaks.

If you examined the hood lock handle in the cabin and did not find a torn or broken cable fastening, then the most likely cause is related to a broken cable in the area of the hood lock. Such a breakdown is quite complicated, because in order to open the hood, you need to get from the outside to the hood lock and force it open. We recommend that you seek the help of specialists who can open the hood and call a car mechanic from our technical assistance service.

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How to open the hood if the cable breaks near the hood latch

So, in order to open the hood of a car with a broken hood latch cable, carefully inspect the front panel and grille of your car - you need to decide how to get to the hood latch.

On many cars, this can be done using an extended screwdriver or a wire hook (see photo of opening the hood), carefully insert the screwdriver or hook through the slots in the radiator grille and try to open the hood latch. On some cars, the radiator grille is solid, or does not allow you to get to the lock, in which case you need to try to remove the grille. If you can’t get to it with a screwdriver or remove the grille, there is another way to get to the hood latch - you need to jack up the car, remove the plastic or metal crankcase protection, and/or the lower elements of the bumper and try to get to the hood latch from below.

For example, this way the hood can be easily opened on front-wheel drive VAZ cars (2109, 2110, 2111, Lada Priora, etc.), as well as on our very popular Ford Focus car, which features an original hood lock with front opening.

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Car problems arise from time to time for every car owner. Regardless of the make and age of the car. The situation when the cable breaks results in the inability to open the hood. And this happens, as a rule, at the most inopportune moment.

In addition to breaking, the cable may get stuck or stretched between the lock and the lever. This will also create an obstacle to free access to the engine compartment. As a result: there is no way to change the oil, cool the engine or make routine repairs.

You can solve the problem and fix the malfunction on your own, saving time and money.

What is a cable

During the operation of the car, you have to look into the engine compartment several times. An important element called a cable is used to open and close the hood. Moreover, thanks to its design, it is possible to open the hood lock only from inside the car. If the cable is stuck, it is enough to press the front part of the hood while simultaneously pulling the opening lever. Of course, in this case you cannot do without an assistant. If there is no tension in the cable, it means it has broken.

To understand where the breakdown is, you need to know the structure and operating principle of the drive mechanism. The cable drive of the lock consists directly of a rod, an electromagnetic mechanism, a switch and a controller.

Causes of cable drive failure

The main reason for unexpected breakage of a cable drive is natural wear and tear. Over time, the cable stretches, frays and breaks. This happens more often on cars with history. The rupture location is usually near the handle in the passenger compartment.

The second reason is inadequate maintenance. Such an inconspicuous element as the hood lock also needs care, like any component of the car. It needs to be lubricated periodically. This procedure is especially relevant in winter: a drop in temperature leads to freezing of the lock parts.

It is an ungreased lock that jams most often. A sharp opening with force applied by the driver leads to a break in the cable from the lock or lever. Due to the lack of lubrication, the bends under the hood are chafed and torn.

Determining the location of the break

Before you start restoring the cable drive, you need to determine the location of the break. To do this, you need to carefully examine the place where the rod is attached to the lever in the cabin. Perhaps the cable broke right there or the fastening itself broke. If a problem could not be detected on the interior side, then the break occurred in the area of the hood lock. There are three options for breaking the cable:

near the castle;
in the middle;
near the start button or opening lever.

Important: the location of the cable device differs for different car models. Before starting repairs, you should familiarize yourself with the hood lock drive diagram.

It is easy to understand that the reason for the hood jamming is a broken cable: a characteristic sound will be heard when you press the lever.

Ways to open the hood

The design features of various machine models do not affect the repair stages. The sequence is always identical. Although, it is much easier to solve the problem on a domestic car. The method of opening the hood with a broken device depends on the specific location of the break.

Break in the cabin

The cable originates from a lever inside the car. This is where it breaks off most often. Opening the hood in this situation is not difficult. First you need to inspect the mounting location. Perhaps the cable has slipped or the fastener itself has broken. When the pull is visually visible, pliers are used. With their help, grab the end of the broken cable along with the casing and pull it towards you. To prevent the pliers from slipping, you need to make a hook at the end of the cable. Or wrap it around pliers, cutting off the casing. All movements must be smooth, without jerking, to avoid breaking the wire in another place. After these actions, the hood will open.

If a removable mechanism is installed instead of a lever, which is acceptable on some car models, it must be removed. Now access to the broken end of the cable is much easier. Still using pliers, grab the cable and open the hood.

The simplest situation is when the stopper falls off the lever. You need to insert it into place and secure it.

Break on the hood side

Opening the hood with a broken cable at the lock is much more difficult. First of all, you need access to the latch to force it to open. You can get to it through the radiator grille. To do this, you need to use a flashlight and a longer screwdriver, or a homemade wire hook. Having inserted the tool through the radiator grille, try to unlatch the lock by pressing on the place where the cable is attached. When carrying out all manipulations with the tool, it is advisable to cover the radiator grille with masking tape in order to avoid scratches.

If the radiator protection is continuous, it will have to be removed. On cars of the domestic auto industry, the grille is secured with plastic latches. The plastic grill can be broken. A new one is inexpensive and easy to change.

If you cannot remove the grille, you can get to the lock by removing the crankcase protection. In this case, the car must be jacked up or use an overpass. After unscrewing the fastening bolts, carefully remove the protection from the grooves. Remove the tin boot. Reach into the space next to the radiator and feel for the ring. Then pull it. You can try to reach the “tongue” of the lock with a screwdriver and press towards the driver’s seat. It is advisable that an assistant press on the hood from above at this moment.

Important: remove the crankcase protection and carry out repair work only after the engine has cooled. Dirt may fall off the removed crankcase cover - be careful.

The cable drive, which is used to open the hood lid, is an important element of the entire locking mechanism.
Its breakage or failure will make it extremely difficult for a car enthusiast to access the engine compartment. Moreover, such a technical problem is not uncommon and, according to the classical laws of meanness, occurs with enviable regularity, unexpectedly and at the most inopportune moment. For example, on a cold winter morning, hurrying to work, the driver gets behind the wheel and tries to start the engine. A discharged battery will not allow the car to start and the driver, when pulling the lid opening lever, hears the characteristic crack of a torn cable. All! You will have to get to work by public transport.

What to do in such a situation? How to open the hood if the cable is broken? Should I try to open it myself or call a specialist? Let's sort things out in order.

In order to independently open the hood of a car when the cable breaks, you must first understand the basic principles of operation and the design of the locking mechanism.

So, the drive is a simple mechanism that includes a cable connected at one end to a lock and the other to a traction lever located inside the car. On modern models, an electromagnetic mechanism can be used instead of a lever. In this case, when you press the button of the control device, the circuit is closed and an electromagnetic pulse occurs, affecting the cable.

In the vast majority of cases, failure of the hood lid opening drive is caused by a broken cable, which most often breaks at the junction with the traction lever.

Main causes of drive breakage

breakage of the hood cable due to natural wear and tear. The material from which it is made is deformed and abraded in places of contact with other parts.
Late maintenance and lack of lubricant coating.
Negative temperature at which the hood lock jams and the cable breaks.

Algorithm of initial actions

In order to open the hood of a car when the cable is torn off, you must first determine the location of the break. This is not easy to do, since the mechanism itself is hidden for obvious reasons.

Select tools. A standard auto mechanic kit will be enough.
Read the vehicle manual. This will help you understand more deeply the features of the locking mechanism of a particular model and find answers to malfunctions in which the hood is stuck and needs to be opened.

For each car model, manufacturers develop their own locking devices that are different from others. Owners of domestic vehicles are very lucky, since the design of their locks has remained virtually unchanged for many years, and opening such a mechanism forcibly will not be difficult.

As stated earlier, the cable most often breaks near the place where it is attached to the traction lever and, less often, under the hood.

If the cable breaks near the lever.

This is the easiest and most accessible situation to open the hood from the outside. First, you need to inspect the place where the cable and lever are attached in the car interior. If the cable simply falls off the locking device, then you need to put it back on. If it breaks, then, using pliers, grab the cable along with the casing and, applying sufficient force, pull it down. Sometimes you have to try several times.

If the cable breaks under the hood.

If, after inspecting the lever and cable inside the car, a break was not detected, it means that it occurred somewhere under the hood. You will have to look for access to the lock and forcefully open it.

Let's look at several options in which, for example, the hood suddenly slammed shut. How to open it? Since the hood of a car can open in two ways: towards the windshield, that is, back, and in the opposite direction, that is, forward, there are several algorithms of action:

For rear opening hood.

— opening through the radiator grille.

Make a hook from long steel wire. Next, using this hook, you need to try to crawl through the cracks in the radiator grille to the tongue that attaches the traction cable to the lock and pull it down or to the side.

On some car models, the radiator grille may be solid or have very narrow slots. In such cases, it will have to be dismantled or, in extreme cases, broken. Note that the cost of the grille is much cheaper than installing a new lock.

- through engine protection.

If you can’t get the lock through the radiator grille, you can try to do it from underneath the car. To do this, you will need an inspection hole or overpass.

We dismantle the metal sheet protecting the engine crankcase. Next, using a long screwdriver, we try to reach the lock tongue and pull it towards the driver. Sometimes the help of a second person will be needed to press on the hood.

For forward opening hood.

- opening through air intakes.

The air intakes are installed on the hood itself, as for example on the VAZ classic. We make a long metal hook and try to reach the lock tongue through them.

— through the gap between the hood lid.

To do this, slightly lift the hood cover, pull out the rubber seal to create a gap and, using a long screwdriver, hook the cable and pull it towards you.

We turn to specialists for help

No matter how the procedure for opening the hood locks when the cable breaks may seem simple and does not require special skills, serious difficulties in resolving this problem will definitely arise. This is the likelihood of a broken lock, lever, deformation of body elements, breakage of plastic body kits and inserts, self-inflicted injuries and cuts. Therefore, the best choice would be to entrust the work to an experienced specialist.

Replace the broken cable with a new one

Whatever the reason for the cable break, replacing it cannot be avoided. This procedure is not complicated, even a novice car enthusiast can do it. Where to start work depends on the design of the car model. Having determined where the beginning and end of the fastener are, follow a certain order:

Remove the damaged cable. The drive mechanism must be disconnected from the mountings on both sides. First, on the side where the break occurred, force open the hood. Then remove the cable from the fastening in the lock spring by pulling it back. Next, release the fastening near the start button.
Install a new cable. This procedure begins from the engine compartment: the new rod is attached to the spring according to the same principle. Afterwards the cable is fixed in the mount with a plug. The next step is to feed the cable into the cabin through a special hole. But first you need to put a limiter on it - a plastic cap. Secure the new cable drive to the lever by tightening the loop.

Important: a tightly stretched cable will quickly burst. Weakly strengthened - it will jump off. It is good to use outside help when fixing the cable. The partner must pull back the lock spring along with the new element, which will contribute to the reliability of the fastening.

When laying the cable in the engine compartment, you must be extremely careful. The operating mechanisms of the vehicle must not damage the cable drive. Then a new breakdown cannot be avoided.

After replacing the rod, it is important to adjust the opening process. To do this, close the latch with a screwdriver and then try to open it from inside. If the handle does not work, tighten the cable. At the same time, its free play must be reduced. Then the service life will increase. The fastening of the lock drive braid must be rigid. Otherwise the thrust will not work. The result of the adjustment is trouble-free opening of the hood.

Instructions for programming the key in Lada Kalina, Priora, Grant, etc.

Close all doors. Turn on the ignition with the training key and wait in the on state for at least 6 seconds.
Turn off the ignition.
The indicator light in the warning lamp unit should flash quickly (at a frequency of 5 times per second) while the learning procedure is being carried out correctly. If the lamp stops flashing quickly, it indicates an incorrect operation, an out-of-time interval, or a malfunction. Remove the training key from the ignition switch.
While the warning lamp is flashing (about 6 seconds), insert the remote control and turn on the ignition. The immobilizer buzzer should emit three beeps.
If the buzzer does not sound and the indicator has stopped flashing, this means: - the time interval of 6 seconds has been exceeded and it is necessary to repeat the learning procedure, starting from step 1;
-immobilizer is faulty
Wait 6 seconds for the buzzer to emit two more beeps and turn off the ignition.
If it is necessary to train the second remote control, then you should follow steps 34 again, using the second trained remote control to turn on the ignition. If not, continue from step 6.
After turning off the ignition for no more than 6 seconds, while the indicator is flashing, remove the remote control, insert the learning key and turn on the ignition. The buzzer should beep three times. Wait 6 seconds until the buzzer beeps two more times.
Turn off the ignition without removing the training key, wait 6 seconds until the buzzer sounds a single sound signal. The indicator should flash twice as fast. If the sound signal does not sound and the flashing indicator stops, you should return to step 1 and repeat the learning procedure. If a repeated failure occurs when performing step 7, this means that the ECM was previously trained with a different key, in which case the controller should be replaced.
After the buzzer gives a single sound signal, no later than 3 seconds, turn on the ignition for 23 seconds and then turn it off (after turning on the ignition, the buzzer will sound three times and the indicator will stop flashing). The hazard warning lights should flash and the car horn should beep.
Remove the learning key.
Wait with the ignition off for at least 10 seconds. Insert the working key and turn on the ignition. Wait 6 seconds, if the indicator does not flash, test start the engine, the engine should start. If the indicator flashes, turn off the ignition and wait at least 10 seconds. Turn on the ignition. The warning light should not flash and the engine should start. If, after turning on the ignition, after 6 seconds the indicator lights up with a constant light, then the learning procedure must be repeated, starting from step 1.

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What does a hood lock do?

First of all, it is protecting the car from unauthorized entry into the engine compartment. When access to the engine compartment is reliably protected, it is difficult for a potential thief to:

silence the car alarm;
restore engine blocking;
start the car in a non-standard way.

The breakdown of the hood lock always occurs gradually. But it seems to the car owner that it happened suddenly (it just broke down). Rarely does anyone notice when the hood slams with more force than necessary. Gradually, the loose lock fails to cope with its function - to keep the hood closed.

Problems begin when the hood spontaneously opens on bumps and rattles. Or, conversely, the hood release lever does not work.

Important: promptly pay attention to the problem with the locking mechanism. At the initial stage, adjusting the cable drive can help. In case of serious damage, a complete replacement of the entire mechanism is necessary.

How to extend the life of a cable drive

To prevent trouble with a broken cable from happening at the wrong time, you should take care of its serviceability in advance. To do this, during vehicle maintenance, pay attention to the condition of the drive mechanism as a whole. If the rod is very stretched, replace it. By following simple rules it is easy to extend the life of the hood opening drive.

When installing a new cable, be sure to lubricate its outputs with lithol or machine oil. Also treat the inner surface of the cover.
To replace, choose a multi-core cable. Its advantage is strength, flexibility, and slow wear.
When laying a new cable, try to make fewer sharp bends. It's better to take the cable a little longer.
Avoid sudden movements on the lever.
Periodically pour lubricating oil into the installed cable, for example, using a syringe.
When a breakdown occurs and there is no way to fix it instantly, tie the cable into a knot around the latch.
Before starting the journey, you need to check how tightly the hood is closed. Unintentional opening of the luggage compartment lid while driving can provoke an emergency situation.
You cannot use simple wire or rope instead of a special cable.

According to statistics, the service of opening the hood is one of the most popular in car service centers. Especially in winter. A conscientious car owner who carefully monitors the condition of all car parts will avoid a trip to the service station for this reason.

Necessary tools and detailed instructions

To begin with, you should understand that the car is already locked and do not panic under any circumstances. After all, excessive fuss will not help matters.

You need to make a choice about how to open the car - this determines the choice of tool that may be needed when performing various manipulations.

How to open a Priora without a key? Easily! All you need to do is have a small hammer, several screwdrivers (flat and Phillips), several meters of strong wire, wooden wedges and adhesive tape on hand.

The Lada Priora car has basic security functions in its arsenal - central locking is part of the standard security system installed by the factory.

Therefore, to open your own car you will need a wire that does not have a large cross-section in diameter, but has sufficient rigidity. At the end of this wire you need to make a small hook, and the wire itself should be from 60 to 90 centimeters long.

This hook needs to be squeezed between the rubber seal of the side passenger or driver's window and the glass itself.

Please note that the hook should be facing towards the performer. Then you need to insert the wire into the space between the handle and the cylinder.

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The next method, which will give a detailed answer to the question “How can you open the Priora door without a key?” If the first method fails or there is an acute shortage of thin wire, it is time to use the next method. For this you will need wooden wedges and adhesive tape. The width of the wedges should be within 30-50 millimeters; before using them, it is advisable to wrap them with a thin rag.

Then the wedges should be carefully driven into the gap, which is located between the body and the door itself.

In order to preserve the paintwork of the car, it is strongly recommended to cover the entire work area with adhesive tape in order to avoid accidental scratches or chips.

After this, you can insert a wire with a large diameter into the resulting gap and use it as a shoulder in order to reach the central locking button or get to the handle that opens the car door.

The third method involves having a thin and long metal ruler.

If you have it at hand, then just squeeze it into the gap between the rubber seal and the glass directly opposite the handle to open the side door.

Using vertical movements up and down, as well as small lateral deviations, you need to find the desired lever, which, even with a slight mechanical impact on it, will open the car door.

The fourth method is the simplest of those presented, but also the most expensive.

If you don't even have the few minutes it takes to do the above methods, you can use a hammer or heavy stone to break the window.

Please note that you should break the side window for the sake of safe driving, because if you break the windshield, visibility will deteriorate, but also in order to save the family budget.

It is also worth noting the fact that breaking the front window of someone else’s car without the owner’s consent can be prosecuted under the laws of the Russian Federation, and even a criminal case can be initiated.

Before hitting, it is better to cover the impact area with a small rag or use your own jacket or T-shirt to prevent the glass from scattering randomly.

It is also not necessary to break the entire window, just a hole where a hand can fit through is enough, so it is recommended to hit with a sharp end.

In any locality there is a service center for Russian-made cars with a qualified employee who has excellent knowledge of the current issue and can open the front or rear door of the car quickly and without causing damage to the paintwork.

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