Adjusting doors on a Lada Granta - what to do if the front door does not open from the outside: do-it-yourself repairs

Adjusting door handles Lada Granta

Often, after time has elapsed on a Lada Granta car, the doors begin to open and close with some effort.
To fix the problem in question with this car produced by AvtoVAZ, you have to contact a service station. In this case, you need to purchase door closers and door stops for Lada Granta. But you can eliminate this kind of defect yourself. This must be done quickly, especially if the problem occurs on the front door. It is better to eliminate it as soon as it appears, in order to avoid side effects and more serious damage. In order to make opening doors more comfortable, it is necessary to perform certain actions. The main one is adjusting the door locks.

Sometimes the owners of the Lada Granta Liftback, produced by the famous AvtoVAZ company, have to deal with various modifications after purchasing the vehicle. This happens for the reason that after even a short mileage, minor breakdowns or problems often appear at first, and if they are not eliminated in time, they develop into more serious ones. Many owners consider the most common defect to be the fact that the front door locks do not function well and open with great difficulty.

Possible problems and ways to solve them

You can, of course, buy Lada door closers and door stops and make repairs in accordance with the instructions. But this operation can be performed in a more productive way. To carry it out you need:

• rubber tubes;
• screwdriver;
• Silicone Grease.

A common symptom of a broken lock is that a loud sound appears before the door opens/closes. The design of the front door lock is made in such a way that the metal can sometimes rattle. In order to eliminate this problem, you need to remove the lock itself and put rubber tubes of the required size on the levers. Immediately all sounds coming from ahead will disappear. When closing the doors, only a bang will be heard, and all sharp and loud sounds will be a thing of the past.

If the car has a universal body, then you should also adjust the lock on the trunk door. The locking tongue itself fits into the bracket. You need to find it and check the tightening of the screws. Then the lock must be lubricated with silicone grease, and then the door must be checked by opening it. If the lock does not work properly, you need to screw on the rubber stops, but they should not be over-tightened. Then check the drive rod of the Lada Granta door lock.

If jamming and play are observed, they should be eliminated. Moreover, all this must be done at once. You can also buy limiters for the trunk lock. Before purchasing Lada door closers or door stops, you should first consult with a specialist. Having received the necessary and important information, you can choose the highest quality limiters. Problems with the operation of the lock can be solved by making a quality adjustment. To do this, certain actions must be taken.

You should pay attention to the gap between the drain and the top edge of the door. The optimal size of the gap is considered to be a hole into which a plastic card can fit. In this position, the aerodynamic sounds and the tightness of the fit to the drain will be balanced.

Most often, the reason for poor lock performance is the difference in the radius of curvature of the upper door frame. If you look at it in detail, you can see that when simultaneously adjusting the locks at the rear of the car, they always touch the top of the sealing rubber differently. Tight opening compresses it much more in the closed position. To adjust the locks, you can use the following method.

You need to twist a thick paper tube and insert it into the upper part of the window frame, while slightly lowering the glass. Then press in. This procedure must be done several times, using your hands to bend the frame when closed. By following these tips, you can handle the repair yourself. The only thing is that you need to have Lada Granta door stops in stock. But you should not refuse help or advice from a specialist, since sometimes the repair scheme can be very complex.

Adjustment process

To perform adjustment work, you can contact specialists so that they do everything professionally and efficiently. At the same time, they will need door closers and door stops; these can be purchased at a specialized store. In order for the locks to work well and the doors to open and close without problems, they must be disassembled. If suddenly the gap turns out to be larger or smaller, the entire door profile should be changed.

If the gap is smaller, lower the glass all the way down. Then close it with one click, take it by the top edge and push it towards you a couple of times with a little effort. And if the gap on the front door turns out to be wider, then you need to open it with the window down and, resting your foot on the trim, pull the door to the inside several times. Then it will be possible to move on to the main problem associated with the poor functioning of the lock.

Front door diagram. Catalog numbers of parts

Dimensions of the side glass on the Lada Grant

Lada Granta front door wiring diagram

Soundproofing front doors on Lada Granta

The pasting process is not complicated.

• 2 sheets of Visalis AL, dimensions 460x700 mm or more in reserve;
• 1 sheet of Bitoplast, size 1000x700 mm;
• half a meter of corrugation for wiring the front door;
• degreaser;
• hair dryer or any other heating device;
• gloves;
• tools, screwdrivers;
• rags.

Algorithm of actions

1. After installing the structure (the process is described above), degrease the surface, clean it of dirt and corrosion.
2. At the same time, we evaluate the condition of the vibration-isolating gasket and cover it with a new one.
3. Cut Visalis into the required sizes.
4. We lubricate all driving mechanisms and hinges.
5. We isolate all possible sound sources.
6. We cover the surface of the upholstery with vibration-absorbing material.
7. We heat the Bitoplast and press it against the metal surface of the door.

If the algorithm is followed, the doors will close silently, as if in a foreign car.

Replacing front door seals on Lada Granta

The process of dismantling the structure is described above; we follow its points. After installation by screwing it onto the hinges, we proceed to assembly and filling the inside. Instead of worn rubber seals, we install new ones. This completes the self-replacement process.

Rear doors don't open well

Be it Lada Kalina or Lada Granta - both of these cars are now very popular among Russian car enthusiasts. However, on some models during operation, a malfunction such as rear doors that are difficult to open is observed.

And this happens because the doors or locks were poorly adjusted at the factory. This deficiency can be eliminated by contacting an official dealer, or you can fix everything yourself.

Door adjustment process

While adjusting the door

Before you start work, first inspect all the gaps for the correct geometry of the body, on the sides, top and bottom, and depending on where the inaccuracy is found, you should start working.

Tools required: Impact screwdriver and socket set

Adjusting the bottom of the door

1. Open the car window.
2. Apply light blows with your palm to the bottom of the door.
3. In order for you to understand more clearly what we are talking about, we bring to your attention a video about how a similar issue is resolved at the Renault plant.

Adjusting a door with a large gap at the top

1. We lower the window completely. Depending on the configuration, we use either a mechanical handle or a window lifter for this.
2. We close the door until it clicks.
3. Pull the top edge of the door away from you or toward you.

Door lock adjustment

1. First of all, loosen the three bolts that secure the lock in place.

Door locking mechanism (shackle adjustment)

Three door lock bolts

Possible problems and ways to solve them

You can, of course, buy Lada door closers and door stops and make repairs in accordance with the instructions. But this operation can be performed in a more productive way. To carry it out you need:

• rubber tubes;
• screwdriver;
• Silicone Grease.

A common symptom of a broken lock is that a loud sound appears before the door opens/closes. The design of the front door lock is made in such a way that the metal can sometimes rattle. In order to eliminate this problem, you need to remove the lock itself and put rubber tubes of the required size on the levers. Immediately all sounds coming from ahead will disappear. When closing the doors, only a bang will be heard, and all sharp and loud sounds will be a thing of the past.

If the car has a universal body, then you should also adjust the lock on the trunk door. The locking tongue itself fits into the bracket. You need to find it and check the tightening of the screws. Then the lock must be lubricated with silicone grease, and then the door must be checked by opening it. If the lock does not work properly, you need to screw on the rubber stops, but they should not be over-tightened. Then check the drive rod of the Lada Granta door lock.

If jamming and play are observed, they should be eliminated. Moreover, all this must be done at once. You can also buy limiters for the trunk lock. Before purchasing Lada door closers or door stops, you should first consult with a specialist. Having received the necessary and important information, you can choose the highest quality limiters. Problems with the operation of the lock can be solved by making a quality adjustment. To do this, certain actions must be taken.

You should pay attention to the gap between the drain and the top edge of the door. The optimal size of the gap is considered to be a hole into which a plastic card can fit. In this position, the aerodynamic sounds and the tightness of the fit to the drain will be balanced.

Most often, the reason for poor lock performance is the difference in the radius of curvature of the upper door frame. If you look at it in detail, you can see that when simultaneously adjusting the locks at the rear of the car, they always touch the top of the sealing rubber differently. Tight opening compresses it much more in the closed position. To adjust the locks, you can use the following method.

You need to twist a thick paper tube and insert it into the upper part of the window frame, while slightly lowering the glass. Then press in. This procedure must be done several times, using your hands to bend the frame when closed. By following these tips, you can handle the repair yourself. The only thing is that you need to have Lada Granta door stops in stock. But you should not refuse help or advice from a specialist, since sometimes the repair scheme can be very complex.

Way out

What to do if the car door does not open from the inside or outside? In fact, there are not so many solutions.

• Call a qualified service technician to open the door or lock. Considering current prices, just one call will cost the owner half the average salary. So it's not fun for everyone. This service can only be used in extreme situations;
• Remove the door hinges and unscrew the lock fastening: this option is more suitable when the front doors are jammed. The bottom line is this: if the door cannot be opened either from the outside or from the inside, then you need to use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two hinges of the rear door that follows the “problem” door. In this way we will provide access to the rear wall of the lock mount. Here it’s a matter of chance, you can unscrew two bolts the first time, or spend 10-15 minutes doing this. After unscrewing the bolts, disconnect the rear wall of the door lock from the body. All that remains is to make an effort to pull back the door, and everything is ready;
• Next, it is necessary to remove the mechanism itself and do diagnostics, look for the cause, but this is “a completely different story”;

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• Unscrew the rubber seals and get to the lock hook: the solution to the situation is very good, both for the domestic and foreign automobile industry. No matter which door is jammed, you need to remove the upper rubber seal between the glass and the outside of the door. Before us will be a space one centimeter wide, which must be used with maximum efficiency. The idea is to find a piece of wire, bend it at the end, creating a kind of small hook.
• Lower it into the space created in the area of ​​the door lock, and pull the hook from the inside. I’ll say right away that the task is not easy and requires half an hour of practice. As a rule, you can open the lock 10-15 times. And then the standard procedure for finding the cause.

What to do if the rear doors are jammed?

Depending on the design of the car, try to reach from the luggage compartment side to the lock mounting with a Phillips screwdriver. In this case, the longer the screwdriver handle, the better. Be prepared for the fact that you will have to completely immerse yourself in the trunk and carry out work.

There are known cases of VAZ and GAZ vehicles being opened, but there are no cases of foreign cars. The procedure will take more than an hour. It is easier to get to the mount in a car with a station wagon or hatchback, since the distance is minimal, and therefore in the field of view, unlike a sedan.

Autopsy with inside

To open the door from the inside you need a screwdriver, wire, and patience. The algorithm is as follows:

• unscrew the casing with a screwdriver, remove the handles, disconnect the electronics, put it aside so as not to interfere;
• to ensure maximum access, raise the glass up;
• Having bent the wire in the form of a hook, we try to get to the lock from the inside and pull the hook to open it. We definitely use a lighting device, it could be a mobile phone, a flashlight, etc. It is strictly forbidden to use open flame sources for lighting, as there is a high risk of ignition;
• assembly occurs in reverse order.

As a rule, the above methods are effective for any vehicle, but different situations happen in life. Therefore, in the first case, you already know what to do if the car door does not open from the inside and outside. To avoid such situations, lubricate the door locks in a timely manner, inspect the fastening mechanisms, replace the hinges, it is strictly forbidden to hang on the doors, and do not deform the body through overload or mechanical damage. Remember that slight misalignment can cause door locks to jam.

Good afternoon. The following problem has arisen: the front passenger door is jammed and cannot be opened from the inside or outside. Has anyone encountered this and how to solve it?

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How the back door on a Lada Kalina should work correctly (video)

Many owners of Lada Kalina cars are faced with the problem of opening the rear doors. This occurs on both old and brand new cars, and this defect can be attributed to a manufacturing defect. But, apparently, no one at the factory thought of modifying the handle mechanism. Moreover, there is no such problem with the front handles, it only exists with the rear ones.

Recently, on my Kalina, due to constant excessive force when opening, the rear door handle broke off. Since repair kits for this part could not be found, I had to buy a new one assembled. Its price is 330 rubles. To replace you will need the following tool:

1. 8 mm head
2. Extension
3. Ratchet or crank

Sequence of actions when replacing the rear right (left) door handle

We carry out the work modularly, since initially it is necessary to dismantle the casing, the internal filling, and unscrew the handle latches.

Stage No. 1: dismantling the card.

1. We place the car on the site, provide priority safety measures, and activate the parking brake.

2. Open the rear left door and raise the glass to the top position.
3. We twist the blocker (soldier).

4. Use a screwdriver to pry up the fastening of the window lifter handle, remove it from the grooves, and remove the lock.

5. We pry the plastic insert in the center of the card and unscrew the bolt.

6. The remaining three bolts are located in the lower perimeter of the card, as well as behind the door handle.

7. The plastic card is attached to the metal body with ten clips. During the dismantling process, be extremely careful, as the clips are too fragile and often break.

8. Snap off the card in a counterclockwise direction.

Stage No. 2: disconnect the door lock rod and remove it from the door cavity.

1. Using an “8” socket with an adapter, unscrew the bolt securing the handle.
2. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry and disconnect the lock bars from the inside.
3. We move the handle in the “forward” direction and remove it.

This completes the process of dismantling the unlocking element. Next, we carry out preventive maintenance, install new parts, and assemble the structure in the reverse order.

Bottom adjustment

To adjust the gaps in the lower part, it is necessary, as in the previous case, to apply force.

1. Lower the window completely until it stops.
2. Close the door by lightly hitting the bottom of the door with your palm.
3. Repeat the procedure until the gap reaches the recommended value.

It is very important not to overdo it when performing these steps so as not to bend the part.

This method of adjusting Grant doors is used during the final stage of car assembly. Any violation of the geometry results in the doors becoming difficult to close.

Modification of door lock Grants

Procedure:

1. Insert a stopper into the lock to prevent it from closing.
2. File off, slightly rounding the sharp ends of the lock prong (without fanaticism).

Hand brake device Lada Granta

Theoretically, the Lada Granta should have replaced the outdated VAZ 2107 a long time ago, but for various reasons its release was delayed. The car was conceived as the cheapest in the VAZ model range and this idea was fully realized. The Granta's brake system differs little from the brakes of classic Lada cars, even in layout - the same disc brakes at the front with a floating caliper, the same drum brakes at the rear.

The design of the Lada Granta brake mechanism does not even provide for the simplest system of automatic adjustment of the gap between the block and the drum

The handbrake drive is also the simplest, but the brake mechanism itself does not even provide a primitive system for automatically adjusting the gaps between the block and the drum. The force from the handbrake lever is transmitted directly through a cable with an equalizer to lever 9 in the brake mechanism. Consequently, after wear of the friction lining 8 , even by 2-3 mm, the handbrake cable has to be tightened.

Brake mechanism with hand brake drive

Again, theoretically, a threaded rod with an adjusting nut (item 6 in the photo below) could easily be placed in the cabin, but this would require the use of additional parts or changes to ready-made factory stamps. Therefore, VAZ engineers decided not to worry and leave the design as is. To adjust the cable tension, the driver must approach the adjusting nut from below, which is not always convenient, especially in cold or wet weather. In addition, the threaded rod is constantly surrounded by dust and moisture, so it rusts, and it is not so easy to get to it from below.

Reviews

Conclusion The mechanism for adjusting door gaps on the Lada Grant is typical, as for most domestic and European brands. Violations are often associated with the negative consequences of an accident, collisions, and other deformations of metal structures.

Provided there is no damage to the body geometry and systematic maintenance, drivers will not have problems with adjustment.

Sound insulation on the Lada Grant is of average quality. You can reduce the noise level yourself by covering it with more expensive material. Keep in mind that the model is in the budget segment. Installing expensive materials will automatically increase the cost of the machine.

Instructions for removing the trim from the front and rear doors of Lada Granta

Before we get started, let's collect everything we need.

Tools and materials

• flat blade screwdriver;
• Phillips screwdriver;
• a plastic spatula for removing the trim (it can be purchased at any VAZ specialized store);
• set of plastic door latches.

The process of properly removing trim from the front door of a Granta

1. The hood of the car is opened and the negative terminal is removed from the battery.
2. The trim on the front door handle is carefully pryed off with a plastic spatula and removed. This allows access to the top fastening screws of the casing.

The trim on the Granta front door handle can be removed manually

The screws from under the door handle of the Lada Granta are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver

Two self-tapping screws from the upper recess of the Grant door are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver

Features of a cable gearbox on the Lada Granta

If you compare the 2180 and 2181 gearboxes, they are very different. In the old box, the driver made a lot of effort to shift, especially on previous generation cars. This was due to the fact that the previous manual transmission was based on rigid rods. A strong vibration emanated from them, transmitted into the cabin from the gearbox.

The transition to cables eliminated a number of design flaws. The gearbox now has a short stroke, making gear shifts faster. The gearbox itself consists of cables, a translator, a switching mechanism, jet thrust and a drive control device. The clutch disc has a larger diameter (215 versus 200 mm).

The main advantages of the new gearbox:

• The volume of oil poured into the box has been reduced (to 2.2 l).
• Different synchronizers were installed in first and second gear, making shifts quite easy.
• Due to the cables, vibrations and noise have been reduced. The switching itself is now clearer and without extraneous sounds. The gearbox gate on the Granta has also become quieter.
• The gearbox has become better behaved in winter conditions.

To change Priora handles, you should approach the matter with the right set of tools. So, to work on replacing the Euro pen you will need:

• head "8";
• flat screwdriver;
• ratchet;
• extension.

How to adjust doors on Lada Granta

Difficulties with the operation of the door lock are caused by its design, which is very demanding on the correct adjustment of the door to the doorway. To adjust the door we will need to do several sequential steps.

The first thing you will need to pay attention to is the gap between the top edge of the door and the gutter. The optimal gap should be such that a credit card can fit through. In this case, there will be a balance between aerodynamic noise and the tightness of the door to the drain. If your gap is smaller or larger, you will need to change the door profile. If your gap is smaller, then lower the glass all the way down, close the door one click and, grasping the upper edge of the door, pull it towards you several times, using some force. If, on the contrary, the gap is larger, then we open the door, and, with the window down, resting our knee on the door trim, we pull the top of the door towards ourselves, towards the passenger compartment, several times.

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Next, we move on to solving the main problem of the lock’s tight operation. Most often, the door does not open or close well due to the door opening being too tightly attached to the seal and the lock's return hinge being installed incorrectly. To work we need an impact screwdriver. We loosen the hinge on the body and move it in the desired direction, tighten it slightly and try to work the door. If there are improvements, we act in this direction.

As a result of movement of the door lock hinge, the gap between the door and the body may be slightly compromised. If the door protrudes slightly outward, you need to lay a soft but durable gasket in the door opening and the central pillar in the area of ​​the door hinges and simulate the closing of the doors, thereby giving the door the desired profile. If the door, on the contrary, has deepened relative to the body (which happens extremely rarely), placing your knee on the outside of the door, in the area of ​​the hinges, we pull the open door towards us, towards the street.

By following this simple adjustment method, you are guaranteed to achieve smooth operation of your doors, without side effects.

Front door lock device

A Lada Granta driver's door lock costs from 1000 to 1500 rubles. The price in official dealer stores is lower. To replace it, you need to remove the interior trim, disassemble the steel block and remove the core. The larva must be repaired or replaced. Sometimes it is enough to lubricate the pins with a silicone substance for the part to function properly.

The pins that fit into the slots on the right and left create a specific coding when the key is turned. Blocking occurs after prolonged wear, a sharp change in temperature, rust on the teeth or a broken pin. The lock can be easily opened with a master key or breaks if not properly maintained. Repair work may be required after unauthorized opening by a foreign object, wear of individual parts, freezing of moisture in the mechanism, or improper operation. By purchasing a set of larvae, a person receives a core for the driver's door and trunk.

Prerequisites for failure: creaking, problems when the key moves in the lock or penetrates the core, damage to the body of the cylinder.

Adjusting the front door lock

On Lada Granta, the lock may jam. This happens due to sagging doors or poor installation. Adjustment is carried out in several ways:

1. Checking the lock latch. It is located on the door pillar. The screws are loosened with a screwdriver, the door is adjusted, then the bolts need to be tightened.
2. Setting up the response. The door opens, in this state the bolts are adjusted.
3. Tapping with a hammer on the body part where the bracket is located. This is necessary when displacement has occurred.

Loosening and tightening is a simple algorithm that will allow you to adjust any door.

Preparation

To repair the lock on the front door of Granta, you need to purchase a locking fragment or cylinder. You will also need:

• screwdrivers;
• pliers;
• socket wrench 8;
• Silicone Grease;
• knife.

Disassembly will allow you to understand whether there is a need to replace the core or whether it is enough to lubricate the teeth of the larva.

Replacing the rear door lock

Having untwisted the cylinder, it will become clear what actions to take. If the teeth are broken or deformed, then repair work will not yield results. You will have to remove the cylinder and install a new one. It is necessary to change the Granta rear door lock according to the following scheme:

1. The facing fragment of the door card and the internal handle is dismantled: the plastic latches are removed, the bolts are unscrewed. Using a knife, the trim is removed from the door leaf. So the lock becomes open.
2. The rod is detached from the closing device.
3. The outer handle is removed with a screwdriver, and the bracket is removed with pliers.
4. The plastic fastener comes off. To do this, unscrew the internal bolt.
5. The lock washer and the internal drive rod on the left and right sides are removed. The liftback and electric drive wires are disconnected. The larvae are being removed.

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Now you can look at the condition of the internal parts. If there are no external signs of malfunction, then the lock teeth are thoroughly lubricated with a silicone substance. If a break is detected, a new core will have to be installed. Assembly is performed in reverse order.

The rear doors do not open - the child lock is “activated”

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

1. 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.
2. 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

Adjusting the rear door lock

You will need a screwdriver, hammer and file. The bolts that will help you make adjustments are located under the casing. After removing it, begin the adjustment. Instructions:

1. Loosen 2 bolts at the end: upper and lower. When moving the mechanism up and down, it is important to catch the moment when the lock button works clearly. Once the position is selected, the screws are tightened.
2. The glass is lowered by a handle or window lifter, and the door is latched. There should be a small gap between the body element and the glass.
3. A stopper (a steel tube with notches) is inserted into the lock so that it does not close. He grabs the glass sheet with his hands and pulls it towards himself.
4. The closing teeth are split, giving them a rounded shape.
5. Metal parts are lubricated with silicone.

It is important to check the functionality of the device and only then perform reassembly.

If the problem does not go away: there is still a creaking or difficulty opening/closing, you can use another method. To do this, use a screwdriver to loosen the fasteners of the bracket and adjust it up and down. During this, close and then open the door several times. As soon as the creaking disappears, the bracket is firmly fixed.

Adjusting the bottom of the door

1. Open the car window.
2. Apply light blows with your palm to the bottom of the door.
3. In order for you to understand more clearly what we are talking about, we bring to your attention a video about how a similar issue is resolved at the Renault plant.

Adjusting a door with a large gap at the top

1. We lower the window completely. Depending on the configuration, we use either a mechanical handle or a window lifter for this.
2. We close the door until it clicks.
3. Pull the top edge of the door away from you or toward you.

Refinement of the castle

The method is used by experienced drivers who prefer to repair any fault themselves. This is a makeshift option, but it helps to adjust the smooth running for a year and a half and get a tight fit.

1. At the end, insert a limiter into the lock; you can use a thick plastic tube. This is done so that the element does not snap into place and the tab that needs to be modified does not “disappear.”
2. Use a file to sharpen the lock tongue, which engages when closing with the striker.

If you grind off a large sheet of metal, then the door may not close.

Craftsmen recommend systematically checking the seals and the external position of the hinges; in this case, door adjustment on Grant will be required less than once a year.