Cause | Method of elimination |
The door opens with great effort | |
| The door lock retainer cracker axle is bent | Straighten or replace the axle |
| The door position adjustment is broken | Adjust the door position |
The door does not open with the outside handle | |
| The connection between the outer handle rod and the lock drive lever has become loose | Tighten the tie rod mounting screw |
The door does not lock | |
| The rivet of the lever axis of the external drive of the lock is loose. When closing, the lever tooth does not engage with the ratchet due to the axial displacement of the lever | Remove the lock and securely rivet the axle |
| Broken or weakened spring of the outer drive lever or central locking roller | Replace the lock |
| Seizure of the external drive lever due to coking of the lubricant and dust | Remove the lock and wash it in gasoline or kerosene. Lubricate the rubbing surfaces with TSIA-TIM-201 or FIOL-1 grease |
The door does not open completely with the inside handle | |
| Incomplete travel of the inner drive lever due to small travel of the rod | Adjust the position of the inner handle of the lock drive |
The drop glass does not lock in the set position | |
| The window lift cable bracket has become loose | Adjust the glass movement accuracy and tighten the cable bar screws |
| Breakdown of the window lift mechanism spring brake | Replace the window regulator |
The hood lock does not open with the handle from inside the car | |
| Broken lock drive cable | Replace the cable |
| The length of the lock drive cable is too long | Adjust the length of the cable using the loop attachment on the lock hook |
The hood does not lock | |
| Broken lock spring | Replace the spring |
| The lock drive cable has been shortened | Adjust the length of the cable using the cable loop attachment |
| The position of the lock on the body is broken | Adjust the position of the lock |
The seat back does not return from the reclined position when the adjustment handle is raised | |
| Broken spring mechanism | Replace the spring, check the operation of the mechanism |
The seat back does not lock in the set position | |
| The pin connecting the rod to the backrest reinforcement fell out | Insert and flare the pin |
| Backrest retainer teeth broken | Replace the seat frame or, by cutting off the damaged retainer, weld a new one and then paint it |
Difficulty adjusting the front seat position | |
| The sliders jammed in the guides due to lack of lubrication | Disassemble the slides and lubricate the sliders with guides with FIOL-1 grease |
Heated air is constantly supplied to the cabin | |
| The heater tap drive is faulty | Check the condition of the drive, if the rod breaks, replace it |
| The heater tap does not shut off the flow of liquid | Replace the faucet |
The air entering the cabin is not heated | |
| The heater tap does not open due to a faulty tap drive | Check the condition of the drive, if the rod breaks, replace it |
| The tap is faulty | Replace the faucet |
The air flow into the cabin is poor | |
| The air intake cover drive is faulty (the lid is closed) | Check the condition of the drive, secure the traction casing. Replace the traction if necessary |
Water is leaking into the cabin | |
| The gap around the door perimeter has been increased | Adjust the position of the door and the lock catch |
| The metal frame of the door seal is crushed | Replace the seal |
| The antenna cable seal is damaged | Seal the gasket with non-drying mastic or replace it |
Water (dust) gets into the trunk | |
| Trunk lid offset | Adjust its position |
| Deformation of the trunk lid | Straighten it out |
| Seal defects | Replace it |
Dark spots all over the body surface | |
| Application for hot water washing (over 800) | Minor damage can be repaired by polishing; in case of major damage, repaint the body |
| Using leaded gasoline or other corrosive substances to remove wax coating | Polish and repaint the body if necessary |
Pink spots on light colored surfaces | |
| Coolant ingress | Polish the damaged areas |
Light spots on dark painted surfaces | |
| Effects of moisture when storing a car for a long time under an airtight cover | Polish damaged areas, repaint the body if necessary |
The enamel has lost its original shine | |
| Using dry wiping material | Polish damaged areas, repaint the body if necessary |
| Long-term sun exposure | Polish and repaint the body if necessary |
| Use of substances that corrode the coating for car body washing | Polish damaged areas, repaint the body if necessary |
Corrosion of body surfaces in hidden cavities | |
| Untimely treatment of hidden cavities with anti-corrosion compounds | Wash out hidden cavities and apply anti-corrosion agent, replace individual body parts if necessary |
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