When mechanical damage occurs to the mechanism for opening the hood, the cable usually breaks and then replacement is required. The cable may become unusable due to a long period of use or due to a collision. In both cases, the cable may break into two or more parts, making it impossible to open the hood. Without knowing a few life hacks, you won’t be able to open the hood, and not every driver can afford to visit a car service center.
This article will discuss how to replace the hood cable of a VAZ 2110.
Withdrawal procedure
1. First of all, remove the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. After this, to access the hood lock, you need to remove the radiator trim.
3. When starting to replace the rod, the first thing you need to do is mark the position of the washers. This will make it easier to adjust the lock in the future.
4. Now you need to unscrew the two bolts on both sides of the lock. Please note that there are spring washers underneath.
5. Now we remove the lock from under the bracket and unbend the end of the rod. After this, we remove the end of the rod from the bushing and disconnect it from the lock lever. After this, you can remove the bushing from the rod.
6. After the bushing is removed, you need to move the rod end and remove the cable from the lock.
6. Please note that there may be shims on the end of the rod shell. try not to lose it.
7. Now you need to remove the end of the cable sheath.
9. The next step is to unscrew the nut securing the cable holder. After this, you need to remove the holder from the stud, and then from the rod shell itself.
10. Now you need to push the rod sheath holder inward and remove it from the cable sheath.
11. To make it easier to install a new rod, you need to tie a rope slightly longer than the rod itself to the end of the cable.
12. Open the cover of the mounting block and press the handle that opens the hood all the way.
13. Raise the tip of the sheath and remove the cable from the slot.
14. Now you need to disconnect the cable end from the hood release handle. To remove the cable, you need to slide it in the L-shaped slot and pull it out.
15. Now you can pull the rod deep into the cabin so that the rope fits into the place of the rod.
Video on replacing the hood cable:
Replacing the hood cable is a fairly popular service that can be provided by specialists from the Professional network of body shops. If you notice that the engine compartment has begun to open poorly, do not put off visiting us. Replacing the hood release cable will solve the problem.
Attention!!! Replacing the hood opening cable will have its own specifics depending on where exactly the break occurred - in the engine compartment or directly inside the vehicle. Our specialists know what to do in each of these cases; the price for replacing the hood cable will be affordable. Do you want to understand how much the help of our specialists will cost you? Take a few pictures of your vehicle and briefly describe the symptoms of the breakdown. Send the letter to the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You must have JavaScript enabled to view it. In just a few minutes, our specialists will prepare an approximate estimate and send it to you. The final cost will be announced after the technical inspection of your car in our bus station. The difference from the initial indicators is no more than 10%.
Breakage Prevention
To avoid damage to the hood cable, you should adhere to the following preventive recommendations:
- A problem with damage to the hood opening mechanism can arise due to insufficient care or simply after the service life has expired. If your car is several years old, check all parts every six months to avoid sudden breakdowns.
- To replace it, it is worth buying a multi-core cable, since it has a greater strength margin, wears out more slowly and practically does not stretch.
- The cable outlets and attachment points should be lubricated from time to time with lithol, this will help avoid rapid wear from friction.
- Even after light frontal collisions of the car with any obstacle, check all components and parts of the front part of the car. Short circuits, jamming and damage often occur, which can lead to very serious consequences. If you do not have experience with such checks, it is better to contact the service for professional help.
Replacing the hood cable: main stages of work
If the part is worn out as a result of the end of its service life or due to insufficient lubrication, the hood lock cable needs to be replaced. The procedure involves going through the following stages:
- dismantling the old part, finding the beginning and end of the fastening;
- installing a new cable and gradually pushing it towards the engine compartment;
- opening the hood, finding the end of the new part, placing it so that there is no contact with the working mechanisms;
- bringing the cable to the hood latch and tightening the clamping fasteners;
- adjustment operations (pulling).
Important!!! Only professionals should be trusted to carry out such an operation as replacing the hood opening cable. The fact is that each brand of car has its own characteristics, so finding the break point in some cases is quite difficult. Don't waste time trying to solve the problem yourself. Come to us.
Our service technicians know how to properly replace a part and extend its service life. We strictly adhere to the basic rules for installing a cable:
- we treat the case with a special lubricant;
- eliminate creases and sharp bends;
- We install the part with a reserve length.
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One of the common problems that our customers periodically encounter is a dead car battery. As a result, it becomes impossible to get into your own vehicle if, for example, the traction from the door cylinder is disconnected, and also to open the hood to replace or charge the battery, especially if it is equipped with an electromechanical lock.
There are several reasons why a battery may lose its charge - this could be either the period of its operation up to this point, or the banal forgetfulness of the owner, who left the lights or other source of energy consumption in the car on. This problem can also arise if the car is parked for a long period of time without moving. The security system and normal door opening stop working along with the discharged battery. Of course, you can try to open the door with a key and the hood of the car with a lever from the passenger compartment. But this is only possible if the door lock cylinder is in working condition - not rusted from infrequent use, not disconnected from the locking mechanism in case of additional protection of the car when installing an alarm or immobilizer. In addition, this method is only possible if an electromechanical hood lock is not installed.
Solving the cable problem
The hood lock of a VAZ can jam only after the cable breaks. This breakdown can be discovered suddenly when inspecting the car. At the moment of realizing that the hood can no longer be opened the old fashioned way, the driver begins to panic, not knowing what to do. One of the first thoughts will be to go to a car service center, but this is not only expensive, but also time-consuming. How to fix the problem yourself? There are several ways, but before starting any work you need to understand where exactly the break occurred.
Inside, feel under the dashboard for the lever to which the cable was connected. You will be lucky if the break occurred from the interior side and you can reach the torn part with a tool. We feel for the remaining part of the cable, grab it tightly with pliers, then pull it towards ourselves, but very carefully. You need to grab the core of the cable, and not its braid, otherwise it will slip out after the first try. Make a loop so that the tool can be sure to tighten the piece of wire inside the cabin. If you jerk, another rupture may occur in a different place. If everything is done correctly, the hood release mechanism will work.
Option 1. Safety rope.
One of the easiest ways to organize the opening of the hood lock, but not the most convenient, is a safety cable, which is hidden in a hard-to-reach place under the engine compartment of the car.
To get to it, you will either have to lift the car on a lift and remove the engine protection, or use a jack (which still needs to be found) to first remove the wheel. In addition, most owners simply forget where this cable comes out. The safety cable is installed by default when installing each electromechanical hood lock and is included in its price.
Option 2. Emergency power output.
The most preferred method of emergency opening of the hood is to supply emergency power from an external battery or from another vehicle through wires connected to elements in the cabin.
The simplest option is to have an emergency wire, previously routed from under the hood into the passenger compartment and hidden, for example, under the steering wheel or in the glove compartment of the car. In this case, you will still need to use an external cable with “crocodiles” at the ends in order to be powered by another battery. This option does not require lifting the car or any complex manipulations, but nevertheless, it will not be possible to quickly power a dead battery. If everything is done correctly, then using this method it will be possible to revive the security alarm and disarm the car, as well as open the hood to access the battery. The alarm itself and the electromechanical hood lock consume little current, and a small cross-section of wire will be enough to unlock them.
Option 3. Emergency socket.
Let's talk about the most convenient way to open the electromechanical hood lock in the event of a low battery, which involves installing an emergency socket.
At its core, an emergency socket is a cable connected to the car battery with a connector at the end, which is led either into the passenger compartment, or in the case of door locks, the lock cylinder is disabled - outside the car, for example, under the bumper. This connector is equipped with a fuse to protect the vehicle's electrical circuit. When the battery is low, just plug into the connector the cable included in the emergency socket kit with crocodile connectors at the other end, which are convenient to attach to the donor car, external battery or charger. Then wait a while so that it becomes possible to use the alarm key fob to disarm the car and open the hood for further battery maintenance. It should be noted that the presence of an emergency socket, while significantly making life easier for the owner, does not in any way affect the protection of the car from theft and is of no interest to car thieves.
As you can see, there are several ways to open the hood and charge the battery, the choice is yours. To install an emergency socket or make an emergency power supply, you just need to call any Autostudio branch.
Quite often, drivers have a question: how to open the hood? Most often, this structural element jams due to the fact that the cable breaks. The reason for this is wear of the cable or lack of lubricant in the moving mechanism. This seemingly simple detail plays a very big role. It is thanks to the cable that the hood of the car can open and close. Therefore, when it breaks, it brings significant trouble to the driver.
The most unpleasant thing is that a cable break usually occurs precisely when you urgently need to go somewhere. Therefore, any driver must be able to open the hood of the car in the event of a malfunction. There are two ways to do this, which depend on where exactly the cable broke.
The hood opens backwards
This is an even more complicated case. There are two options to solve the problem. The first is to reach the lock through the air intake holes in front of the windshield. But it should be noted that not every manufacturer provides access through this window. In this case, it would be more appropriate to use the second method. Unscrew the fasteners themselves - to do this you will again need to remove the decorative grille from the front of the car. After opening the hood, you need to change the cable in order to be able to use it again.
The video shows the opening of the hood with a broken cable on a VAZ:
Remember this
Removing the hood and the hood release cable is quite simple if you know what to unscrew and where. Check the parts and mechanisms for serviceability, and regularly, then a breakdown will not take you by surprise.
Frequently refer to the instructions for your car, there are many practical tips and solutions to problems. If you doubt your ability to disassemble the unit or dismantle the part yourself, take the car to a service station. Of course, the service is not free, but there is a guarantee that the breakdown will be fixed.
Changing the cable
Many motorists ask the question: how to change the cable? This procedure is not very complicated, but it requires patience and consistency in performing the necessary actions. You must do everything very carefully.
Removing the old cable
It is necessary to begin replacing the cable by dismantling it. It is necessary to remove the broken cable from the lever to open the hood. Remove the handle or look under the dashboard. If the rest of the cable is visible, you can squeeze it with pliers and pull it towards you. When the hood opens you will have access to the cable.
If the cable breaks under the hood itself, you need to drive into the pit and remove the engine protection. Wait until the car engine cools down, otherwise you may get burned. Place your hand between the radiator and the engine block. You should feel for the lock spring and pull it back. In most cases, the part can be pressed towards the battery. After completing these steps, close the hood.
Now you need to remove the old cable - pull it out of the special fastening in the spring. Usually it is enough to use a screwdriver or pliers. Next, you need to remove the fastening near the lever. Perform this step with extreme caution as access is very difficult. Release the fastenings in the body part. They usually look like regular rubber plugs. Now you can safely pull out the cable.
On the video - replacing the hood cable, part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex5A7QGT5SU
Cliff from the castle
It is much more difficult to open the hood if the cable breaks somewhere on the side of the lock. In this case, we also arm ourselves with a tool: pliers. It is advisable to have a pit, overpass or structure that can imitate it.
- We wait for the engine to cool down and only after that we begin work. We fix the car with a jack.
- We place ourselves under the bottom of the car, remove the crankcase protection and the tin boot. To do this you will need tools: a screwdriver and a ratchet.
- We put our hand between the engine compartment and the radiator. You need to reach the hood lock.
- Under the hood lock there is a retaining ring to which the cable is attached. Pull the ring toward you or to the side.
- If it doesn’t budge after the first time, call an assistant; you may need to press on the hood from above for the mechanism to work.
The second option involves using a thin wire to open the locking mechanism. This is very difficult and not always possible to do, so focus on the first and third points.
Third option. If a piece of cable remains near the lock, simply pull it using pliers. After opening the hood, change the cable.
