How to open the hood of a VAZ 2114 if the cable breaks

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.

How to prevent breakdown

Modern technicians can deal with almost any car malfunction, but despite this, it is better to prevent the problem than to fix it. It should be remembered that all parts of the car need regular inspection, including the spring and hood latch. The latter must be lubricated as necessary. To make the cable last longer, it is recommended to treat it on the inside with a special silicone-based lubricant. With this procedure, you will significantly reduce the risk of rupture.

So, it becomes clear that a broken hood cable is not a very serious problem. With the help of simple steps, even novice car enthusiasts can cope with this task. It should also be noted that when carrying out work to open the hood, you must strictly adhere to safety rules. You should not take risks, because if you handle the car incorrectly, you can get hurt or injured.

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.

Causes of broken hood opening cable

General view of the hood cable

Before proceeding directly to the issue of opening the hood without a cable, it is worth considering the reasons why a break occurs:

Wear of the cable itself . A fairly common reason for cars of the 13-15 Lada series. Frequent opening of the hood leads to this effect.
Cable corrosion can also lead to weakening of the metal from which the product is made. As a result, breakage cannot be prevented.
The hood cable comes off . In this case, it is also necessary to open the engine compartment without resorting to a cable.
Other reasons that served as a break in the hood opening cable.

How to open the hood without a cable

The problem of the hood cable breaking was observed in the predecessor of the VAZ-2114, the legendary “nine”. Unlike its older brother, the “fourteenth” model has plastic protection, which was not present on the VAZ-2109. Therefore, the process becomes more complicated, but there is nothing scary or supernatural, everything is much simpler than it seems at first glance.

So, let's consider the sequence of actions aimed at opening the hood in the case when the cable breaks:

In order to open the hood you will have to crawl from below.
With the protection installed, you will have to unscrew the “crab” mounting bolts on the right and left. It is on them that the protection is attached.

Unscrew the crab bolts

Unscrew the fasteners and remove the crankcase protection

Pull the lever and open the hood

Now the hood is open, and you can begin to identify and eliminate the causes of the malfunction.

Alternative way

Place a piece of fabric to raise the edge of the hood. Car thieves use a special pillow

You can open the hood with a broken cable using a wire. It's just a matter of touch.

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.

Opening the hood if there are problems with the cable

There are two ways to open the hood of a VAZ 2114 or 2115. The first, when the car owner was incredibly lucky and the hood cable broke directly inside the vehicle:

Locate the end of the damaged product;
Grasp it with something convenient - most often in this case, ordinary pliers are used;
Pull the product towards you - this will allow you to open the hood and begin a full repair.

The second option is much more complicated - the hood cable broke, but the location of the damage turned out to be inaccessible to the car enthusiast. In this case, to open the engine compartment on a VAZ 2114 or on another model from the same manufacturer - VAZ 2115, you will need to perform a more difficult procedure:

Move the vehicle to the vehicle inspection pit.
Using the key to “Eight”, dismantle the protection of the power unit, which will allow a person to have somewhat limited access to the desired compartment of his car.
Before continuing work, it is recommended to check the temperature of the engine - if it is hot, you can easily get burns if the unit comes into contact with your hand.
After this, you need to put your hand into the space between the car’s radiator and its power unit, feel for the special spring of the locking mechanism and move it in the direction of the car’s batteries.

If everything is done correctly, the car hood should open easily. Unfortunately, sometimes in the procedure described above a person experiences certain difficulties and cannot carry out his plans. In this case, you can do something a little differently, however, this will require physical destruction of the radiator grille, which will allow easy access to the locking mechanism. Naturally, a deliberately broken product will have to be purchased and installed again.

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.

Main causes of failure

Before you begin to solve the problem, you should identify the most common reasons why an incident can happen.

Cable wear. Owners of VAZ-2114 and other models often encounter this problem. Due to frequent opening of the hood, the cable quickly fails and has to be replaced.
Corrosion. This unpleasant effect leads to damage to the metal from which the cable is made, resulting in a break.
If the cable comes off, you will have to open the engine compartment without his help.
Other reasons that cause the hood cable to break.

Learning to open the hood

First, let's look at what to do if the handle responsible for this operation dangles freely without encountering resistance, which means the cord has fallen out of place or has broken.

If the break occurs inside the car, you are in luck - just find the end of the cord, grab it with pliers and pull it towards you. After the hood opens, remove the end of the cord from the lock spring. Now you will need to remove the loop at the handle, loosen the fasteners that are located in the engine compartment, and remove the broken cable out.

If the break occurs in the engine compartment, you will have to work hard. The opening procedure in this case is as follows:

Place the car over the inspection hole and go down;
Remove the engine protection mounts - these are several self-tapping screws that can be unscrewed using a size 8 wrench;
Remove the engine protection - it blocks access to the engine compartment;

Remove the engine protection

Make sure the engine is cool and stick your hand into the space between the engine and the radiator;
Find the lock spring by touch and move it towards the battery;
Now you can open the hood and release the cord from the lock.

After you have solved the first problem, proceed to the second - replacing the cable, this is also not difficult.

If for some reason you are unable to cope with the opening procedure, experienced motorists recommend taking radical measures. If the radiator grille is made of plastic, break it with a fist or hammer. Then you will gain access to the engine compartment and be able to open the hood.

And the radiator grille is inexpensive - you won’t have to spend a lot of money buying a new one. Of course, this option is useful as a last resort, if it is not possible to resolve the issue using a more competent method.