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.
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.
Alternative ways to open the hood of a VAZ-2109
Experts share additional ways to solve the problem of opening the hood of a VAZ-2109 due to a broken cable:
- Lift the hood of the car and use a long wire to open the keyhole.
- If you still can’t open the hood with your own hands, you should contact a car repair shop, whose workers will do the job efficiently and quickly, and will also replace the broken cable themselves.
The instructions included with your car can help you open the immobilized hood yourself. In it, the manufacturer describes common breakdowns and methods for fixing them yourself. In any case, you will have to study the layout of the thrust.
To ensure that the cable in the VAZ-2109 lasts a long time, use the following recommendations from experts:
- Treat the exits with lithol.
- Use a cable consisting of several strands. It is considered the most durable, reliable and at the same time mobile, does not stretch too much and is characterized by slow wear.
- Handle the locking mechanism handle with care.
Beginners in the repair business of domestic cars experiment in vain, replacing a torn cable with ordinary wire. In a VAZ-2109, how to open the hood with a broken cable is explained in the video instructions:
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.
To do this, use a 19 mm wrench to loosen the lock nut on the latch, holding the latch itself from turning with a flat-head screwdriver.
If the hood is poorly or not at all fixed in the closed position, then you need to slightly increase the length of the latch, which we will achieve by unscrewing it with a screwdriver.
If the hood rattles, on the contrary, you need to shorten the latch by tightening it several turns inward. The required latch length is determined experimentally.
Got rid of the problem? Then tighten the locknut (don’t forget to hold the latch with a screwdriver), check it again and rejoice!
Horizontal adjustment of the lock
If there are problems with opening, or if there is a metallic knock when closing, the lock requires horizontal adjustment.
To do this, we also loosen the lock nut and slightly move (not twist, but move) the latch in the desired direction.
When adjusted correctly, everything should close and open well. Without any effort. Ideally, the hood should slam shut completely when released from a height of 20-30 cm and snap open when pulled by the drive handle in the cabin, only being secured by a safety hook.
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.
Replacing the cable that opens the hood of a VAZ 2109
Replacing the hood lock on a VAZ 2108, VAZ 2109, VAZ 21099
Before we start replacing the hood latch, let's figure it out: what is included in the so-called hood latch? Firstly, the castle includes:
Two hood release handles. (One handle is installed in the passenger compartment, and the other in the engine compartment)
The locking cable itself, as well as the hood latch and safety hook, also belong to the lock. Read all instructions below for replacing lock components.
When replacing the hood latch, you will need a screwdriver, as well as wrenches and needle nose pliers!
When do you need to change the hood latch components?
For example, car hood release handles can be replaced if they become damaged or otherwise deformed, making it difficult or impossible to open the car's hood.
Disc lock cable
, replace in case of breakage or deformation, due to which it will also be impossible to open the car hood.
The hood latch and retaining spring must be replaced if they are also deformed, as, as a rule, in the case of severe wear or deformation, the vehicle's hood may involuntarily open while driving.
Replacing the lock spring:
1) To remove the locking spring, first disconnect the drive cable from it.
2) Then use a screwdriver to tear it off and, as a result, remove it from the car body.
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Replacing the drive lock cable:
The drive locking cable can be removed without removing the spring, to do this:
1) First, disconnect the drive cable from the lock.
2) Next, go inside the car and then remove the bolt that secures the hood latch handle.
3) Then remove the locking handle and use pliers to straighten the end of the cable.
4) After straightening the cable end, slide the metal sleeve upward.
When the sleeve moves, remove the cable from the lock loop.!
5) Now go to the engine compartment, and in the engine compartment remove the drive cable.
Install the new drive lock cable in reverse order!
Replacing the hood lock:
1) First install the wrench on the locknut and then release it.
To avoid damaging the latch, use a screwdriver to hold it!
2) Next, unscrew the latch using a screwdriver, and then remove it.
To reinstall the latch, perform the entire operation in reverse order.!
Replacing the safety rope spring:
1) First inspect the lock washer with a screwdriver.
After a collision, remove it from the safety cable using thin pliers!
2) Next, remove the axle.
3) And as a result, remove the spring.
How to install a new spring on a security cable, see the short video at the end of the article!
