Open the hood of a VAZ 21099 if the cable breaks

Car rope replacement

Replacing the cable

To change the hood cable, you will need to follow certain steps. Initially, the old product is dismantled. To do this, you will need to remove the handle or look under the instrument panel. If the rest of the rope is visible, then it can be compressed using pliers, pulling it towards you.

Once you have determined how to open the hood, you can access the cable. If the element in question has broken under the hood or has fallen asleep, then you will need an inspection hole. This process involves removing the engine protection. First of all, you will need to wait some time for the VAZ 21099 engine to cool down.

Then, if you run your hand between the block and the radiator, you can feel the lock spring. It needs to be pulled back. Often, this requires pressing the battery to the side. The final stage is based on closing the hood. Next, the old cable is pulled out from the special spring mount. Using a screwdriver, remove the fastening near the lever.

Such actions should be performed carefully, as access is difficult. The fastenings provided in the body of the VAZ 21099 are released. They are often presented in the form of standard rubber plugs. Then the cable is dismantled. Installation of the new rope begins in the motor compartment.

This element must be secured to a spring. The rope is inserted into the fastening. A rubber plug is used to secure it. Before it is launched into the cabin, a special plastic cap is put on it. It plays the role of a limiter.

The cable is fed into the interior of the VAZ21099 through a special hole. The rope is fixed on a lever. If the loop is tightened on the handle, then the spring is pulled back along with the cable.

When choosing this part, it is recommended to give preference to multi-strand rope. It is considered more durable than its single-core counterpart. At the same time, such a product is more flexible, unable to stretch and practically does not wear out. You need to work with the handle mounted on the hood of the VAZ 21099 carefully.

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The adjustment process on the selected car model

The device of the hood lock VAZ 2108/2109/21099

To begin with, open and fix the hood

Let's pay attention to the lock and try to understand the principle of its operation.

Hood lock device

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…

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.

Latch length adjustment

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.

Adjusting the latch position

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.

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There are different types of malfunctions in cars. Some we notice right away. For example, if the engine stalls, the starter stops turning, the power windows or central locks don’t work, fuses blow out, or a light bulb doesn’t light up—we take immediate action. But we simply do not notice many malfunctions that arise gradually. The repair of the hood lock can be attributed to just such a case.

The hood lock is one of the first places on the list of “gradual” breakdowns. In rare cases, it breaks suddenly (it worked perfectly and suddenly...). The deterioration of its work manifests itself, so to speak, step by step. Well, he slammed the hood again, slammed it again with more force. It finally closed, well, okay... Yes, the hood closed, but was it secure? Won't this little thing cause trouble for the careless car owner? As you know, in most cases, danger creeps up from the side from which it is not expected.

How to open the hood of a VAZ 2109 if the cable breaks: options

How can you open the hood of a VAZ 2109: if the cable breaks

How to open the hood of a VAZ 2109 if the cable breaks? This is a small problem, but still a problem. Especially when it's cold outside. Most often, it is in such weather that this problem happens. Another, more common reason for cable failure is its wear and tear.

If the rupture occurs inside the cabin

The cable, or rod, is a single-core or multi-core steel wire placed in a sheath, on top of which there is a metal braid. Its main function is to open the hood by mechanically acting on the lock handle. To solve the problem of how to open the hood of a VAZ, you need to take certain actions.

First you need to find the place where the cable broke. For this purpose, it is necessary to inspect the hood opening mechanism of the VAZ 2109 car or those places where access is still preserved. You need to start by examining the lock handle.

This mechanism includes a lock that keeps the hood closed and a hook that prevents the hood from opening spontaneously. Their location is the front of the hood. The lock handle is brought into the cabin and is located on the left under the dashboard. Having decided on the cliff, you can begin the work itself.

There are different options here. If the cable breaks inside the cabin, then, using pliers, you need to pull out its remains from under the panel, grab the edge of the rod (core), but in no case by the braid, and pull quite strongly towards yourself, i.e. to the side salon

Moreover, this must be done smoothly, without jerking. Otherwise, you can tear it elsewhere. To prevent the cable from falling out of the pliers, you need to make a loop at its end and thread it onto the tool. Maybe the hood will open.

The cable broke under the hood

Perhaps the cable broke under the hood. In this case, the following algorithm of actions is proposed:

If possible, drive the VAZ 2109 onto a lift, overpass or inspection hole. Can be jacked up

At the same time, in case the jack fails, insure against the car falling. Carefully remove the engine crankcase protection, which is held on by several screws. Do the same with the tin boot to provide the necessary space for further manipulations.

Insert your hand into the hole between the radiator and the engine compartment. Feel the ring where the rod is secured. This is not difficult, it is located directly next to the hood latch. Reach the ring from below and forcefully pull or press to the left, towards the driver's door. If even then the hood of the VAZ 2109 does not open, then at the same time you need to press on it from above. This way, the ring will become pliable. A little effort and the hood is open. It is better if 2 people participate in the process.
After this, you need to dismantle the old torn cable and install a new one. The work will be greatly simplified if one person tensions the spring at the lock, and the other fixes the cable on the handle of the locking device. At first you will have to vigorously tap the hood on the body, but over time everything will work out.

There are also other options for opening the hood.

Lift the hood of the VAZ 2109 and try to open its lock with a long wire.
Contact a car repair shop, where the hood will be opened professionally, efficiently and in a short time, the cable will be replaced, and the reason, if it is technical, will be identified and eliminated.
View the instructions for the VAZ 2109 car. As a rule, it indicates possible malfunctions and how to eliminate them. As a last resort, it is advisable to at least familiarize yourself with the layout of the rod.

To make the cable last longer, you need to:

lubricate its outlets with lithol;
use multi-strand cable, as it is strong, flexible, does not stretch and wears out slowly;
Be very careful with the lock handle.

Do not consider the cable for the VAZ hood to be a trifle. This is a full-fledged part of a complex mechanism. Do not replace it with ordinary wire or even rope (such cases are known). It is not safe. Take care of your nerves and health, respect yourself and your car.

If the cable has fallen off: how can you open the hood of a VAZ 21099

If the cable breaks on a VAZ 21099, you need to find out how the hood opens. This procedure is carried out using a screwdriver and pliers.

Other Possible Causes

If the problem is not a violation of debugging, it means that one of the parts of the locking system has broken. Let's not consider the option of the integrity of the lock: I think you checked it first.

One of the most likely failures is fatigue of the metal from which the spring inserted into the radiator “TV” is made. As a result, it weakens and stops working as it should. Its weakening can often be easily detected by simply pulling on it: the resistance will be quite weak. The spring is changed, the hood fixation is restored.

The next element that quite often breaks or becomes loose is the support tins under the spring. In this case, you can close the hood, but this requires 2 people: one pulls the handle that opens the lid, the second slams the hood, and only after that it closes. The fact is that when installed, the spring should not close the entrance to the lock guide in the center; it should be shifted to the side and cover this sector by 30 percent, no more.

If the condition is not met, the support washer bends and there is no engagement. You need to straighten the tin and place a washer under it while tightening the cable.

A way to eliminate the last defect may be to shorten the cable. However, it is better for a non-professional not to do this: there is a high risk of damaging the cable itself. If you decide to go this route, it is better to go to a service station. We have listed the main reasons why the hood on a VAZ 2114 does not close; Let's hope that our advice will help you improve the situation. And it’s even better if they are not useful to you at all due to the absence of such a problem.

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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on my VAZ

2115. It turned out that he just flew away. But since I bought a new one, I decided.

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!

Removal and installation

It is quite easy to remove and install the hood of a VAZ 2114 yourself, without resorting to the help of a car service. How to do this will be discussed further. The hood is held in place by hinges located along the rear edge of the front part of the body. There is a hood lock with a hook at the front, which prevents it from opening while the car is moving. In the open position, the hood rests on a metal stop. The lock has a cable drive with a handle, which is located inside the cabin under the instrument panel on the left side.

In order to remove the hood, you need to open it and put it on the stop. After this, you need to disconnect the windshield washer tube from the tee, and also disconnect the electrical wires from the engine compartment lamp. Now you can unscrew the four bolts securing the hinges to the hood. It is advisable to have an assistant nearby at this time to hold the hood up. By unscrewing these bolts, you can remove the hood of the VAZ 2114 from the body. The withdrawal operation is completed. Installation is carried out in reverse order. But at the very end, before tightening the fastening bolts, it will be necessary to adjust the gaps between the hood and the body wings.

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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.

Measuring the hood opening

There is often a case when the hood of a VAZ 2114 does not close due to the skew of the hood opening. If the car has been in an accident before, then the first thing you need to start with is to establish the symmetry of the hood opening. To do this, you need to measure it along two diagonals and compare the data obtained. You can measure with a regular tape measure, taking the bolt heads on the wings on one side and the adjusting rubber bands on the other side as reference points.

The next thing to do is to set the height of the side members of the car to the same height. Unfortunately, this can only be done by an experienced bodybuilder.

If discrepancies are identified along the diagonals and side members, then this is a direct route to the body shop. But if the car has not been in an accident before, then you can skip these measurements and immediately start with adjustment work.

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.

More complex procedure. open the hood back. There are two ways to solve this problem.

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How to open the hood of a VAZ

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Access to the lock is through the water intakes opposite the windshield. However, not every VAZ 21099 has such access.
Second method. remove the grille by unscrewing the corresponding lamps. The cover is then opened and the cable is replaced.

Replacing a car cable

You will need to take some steps to replace the hood cable. The old product is first dismantled. To do this, remove the handle or look under the dashboard. If you can see the rest of the rope, then you can squeeze it with pliers by pulling it towards you.

After determining the method to open the hood, you can access the cable. If the corresponding element breaks under the cover or falls asleep, an inspection hole is required. This process involves removing the protective motor. First of all, it will take some time to cool the VAZ 21099 engine.

Then if you place your hand between the block and the radiator you will feel a locking spring. This must be postponed. To do this, press the battery to the side frequently. The final stage is based on closing the hood. Then the old cable is pulled out from a special spring fastening. A screwdriver removes the fastening next to the lever.

Follow these steps carefully as access is difficult. The fasteners provided for the VAZ 21099 body have been released. They are often presented as standard rubber plugs. The cable is then removed. Installing a new cable starts in the engine compartment.

The specified element must be secured to a spring. The rope is inserted into the mount. A rubber stopper is used to secure it. Before starting, a special plastic cover is put on the interior. It plays the role of a limiter.

The cable is fed into the VAZ21099 through a special hole. The rope is attached to the lever. If the loop is pulled over the handle, the spring is pulled together with the cable.

A similar procedure is performed with the help of an assistant. External help will tighten the cable. The main thing is not to overdo it. Otherwise it will burst. In order for the exhaust cable to last a long time, it is necessary to lubricate its sockets with lithol.

When choosing this product, it is recommended that you prefer multi-strand rope. It is considered more durable than its single-core counterpart. Moreover, such a product is more flexible, does not stretch and practically does not wear out.

The handle installed on the hood of the VAZ 21099 should be handled with care

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Step-by-step instruction

Car owners of nines are interested in how to open the hood when the cable is worn out or there is a lack of lubricant in the moving device. The tasks of the first element include ensuring the opening and closing of the car hood. If the cable breaks, you need to identify the location of its break. Usually it is located where the car owner pulls the lever. Less often this happens under the hood of the VAZ 21099.

In the first case, you will need to move your hand around the lever, making sure that the cable does not fit into this device. It is recommended to examine the area around the handle. If the place is determined, then using pliers you need to hook the edge of the cable. Then he is pulled towards the salon. Auto mechanics advise making a hook at the end of the rope. If the above procedure is performed correctly, then the hood of the VAZ will open quickly.

In the second case, the cable breaks on the drive. In this situation, it is possible to replace the rope in question with a homemade one. Car enthusiasts who do not understand device 21099 are advised to seek professional help. Otherwise, the hood can be opened forward or backward.

To open the hood forward, you will need to remove the grille. This is necessary to obtain access to the corresponding castle. It is recommended to first inspect the grille and find out whether it is possible to remove it with your own hands or not.

Opening the hood backwards is considered a more complicated procedure. This problem can be solved in 2 ways.

Gain access to the lock through the air intake holes located in front of the windshield. However, not every VAZ 21099 car provides such access.
The second method involves dismantling the grille by unscrewing the corresponding fasteners. Then the hood is opened and the cable is replaced.

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How to open the hood of a VAZ-2109 with a broken cable

The VAZ-2109 car is full of surprises, so those who like to upgrade their favorite iron horse with their own hands in the garage will love the car. There are a lot of problems during the active operation of the VAZ-2109, but there are also a huge number of tuning options.

One of the breakdowns may be a rupture of the cable that opens the car hood. Until you fix this problem, the hood will remain idle in the closed position. The cable breaks more often in cold weather, unable to withstand low temperatures. Another reason for damage to its integrity is wear of the part.

What to do if the cable breaks in the cabin

The cable that allows you to open and close an important part of the VAZ-2109 is a multi-core or single-core wire made of steel, placed in a sheath, with a metal braid on top of it. The main task of the cable is to open the hood when force is applied to the handle of the locking device.

To open the structure if the cable breaks inside the VAZ-2109, it is necessary to inspect and evaluate the area where the break occurred. Despite the breakdown, access to some parts and areas was probably preserved, and these are the ones that should be examined. The examination of the condition of parts near the hood begins with an inspection of the lock handle.

The mechanism for changing the position of the hood of the VAZ-2109 involves equipping the structure with a lock and a hook, the latter acting as a safety device against unauthorized opening of the hood. Parts are placed in its front part. The manufacturer brought the handle into the cabin and built it on the left right under the dashboard. Having seen the break point, you can begin further work.

Experts note several ways to open the hood with a broken cable. A break inside the cabin allows you to solve the problem by using pliers.

Using a tool, remove the remains of the torn part from under the panel, try to grab the edge of the rod, but do not touch the braid.

Using force, pull the edge of the rod towards you, but at the same time keep the motion smooth and avoid sudden jerks. Otherwise, there is a high risk of the cable breaking in another place. If you want to ensure that the cable does not fall out of the pliers, make a loop at the end of the part and thread it through the tool.

Hood-Lock Saturn, Titan, Sentry, Falcon, etc.

Judging by the list of names, one can guess that this Taiwanese product is supplied by various reputable companies. The differences in sales between brands are insignificant; in fact, they are the same product. But let’s be a little lenient - this is a pioneer blocker, that is, it was the first of its kind and has not yet been scrapped. There seems to be only one reason: there is no equal in cost (purchase price).

The lock consists of a cable connecting the lock cylinder and the locking bolt, a slide for the bolt and two types of locking plates. A plate needs to be selected for a specific car, bent and attached with self-tapping screws to the hood cover using the existing holes. The lock cylinder is installed in the car interior, the locking mechanism under the hood is a classic scheme of a mechanical hood lock. To lock, you need to press down on the cylinder (also a classic action). The lock cylinder is spring-loaded, and when turned with the key, it returns to its original position. There are different modifications that differ in the length of the cable from the cylinder to the locking bolt - 3.5, 5, 6, and even 7 feet.

The cable has the ability to stretch up to 2 mm per year of operation, which will inevitably lead to a claim (usually non-warranty), if you do not provide a more decent gap between the bolt in the unlocked position and the plate (but more than 4-5 mm is still impossible - it will not work, you can open the hood simply by tilting it).

Even though the lock is mechanical, it has an important electrical part. The wire extending from the cable allows, using a powerful 10-ohm resistor, to electrically block a carburetor engine in almost “one motion,” while blocking engines of other types requires the installation of an additional relay. Ground appears on the wire in the closed position of the blocker. Ground can be applied through a resistance to the pulse contact of the ignition coil, which will prevent the engine from starting. As practice has shown, for domestic contact-transistor ignition systems (carburetor GAZ, UAZ), a resistance of 10 Ohms is too much, but two resistors in parallel (5 Ohms) will be just right.

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: