Cause of malfunction
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Elimination Method
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Dark spots on the surface of the body
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Hit of particles of asphalt, bitumen on front surfaces of a body (usually near the wheel arches and at the bottom of the doors)
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Remove bitumen immediately «Bituminous stain cleaner» or a similar drug. Do not use gasoline or thinners. Minor damage polished, with significant damage, repaint the body
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Using hot water for car washing
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Remove minor damage by polishing, in case of significant damage, repaint the body
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Pink spots on surfaces
light colored
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Prolonged exposure of the coolant to the paintwork
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Polish damaged areas or repaint the body
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Light spots on surfaces
dark dyed
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Long-term storage of the car under an airtight cover adjacent to the body
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Polish damaged areas or repaint the body
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Paintwork has lost its original luster
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Natural aging of the coating due to long-term operation of the car
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To care for an old car, use polishing pastes for weathered coatings (abrasive)
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Damage to the paintwork due to improper care: «dry» rubbing, the use of hard brushes when washing.
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Polish damaged areas
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Chipped paintwork
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Degrease the damaged area with white spirit or BR-1 gasoline and touch up with repair enamel
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Bloating and peeling
paintwork
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Prolonged exposure to brake fluid, solvents, other aggressive fluids (electrolyte, etc.) for paintwork
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Eliminate the cause of the ingress of aggressive liquids on the surface of the body, thoroughly rinse the damaged areas with water, clean with sandpaper, degrease with white spirit or BR-1 gasoline, prime (primer GF-021) and touch up
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body corrosion
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If only the surface of the metal is affected, sand the damaged area, remove traces of rust (rust remover, according to the instructions for the preparation), degrease with white spirit or BR-1 gasoline, prime (primer GF-021) and touch up
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Water enters the interior
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Increased clearance around the perimeter of the door with a body
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Adjust the position of the door, lock
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The door seal is loose, its frame is crumpled
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Fit the seal tightly and replace if necessary.
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Water seeping through the windshield or rear window seal
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Adjust, coat the gaps with sealant, clean and paint over the rust on the body (or coat with anti-corrosion compound), hardened or cracked seals, replace
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Coolant enters the cabin
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Leaking faucet or heater core
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Replace, radiator, faucet. The tightness of the radiator is checked in a hot water bath by supplying air inside it at a pressure of 1 atm.
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Door won't close
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The position of the door lock housing is not adjusted
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Adjust the position of the door latch retainer
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Violation of the geometry of the body due to impact or as a result of long-term operation in difficult conditions
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Straighten deformed parts. Avoid driving on bad roads and overloading your car
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Jamming of moving parts of the lock
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Lubricate the parts with VTV-1 grease in an aerosol can or CIATIM-201, -221. Deformed parts straighten or replace
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Door won't unlock or lock with key
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The water in the castle froze, dirt got in
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In cold weather, use «Auto defroster for locks» in an aerosol can or a similar preparation. In warm weather, lubricate the lock with VTV-1 grease in an aerosol can or WD-40, CIATIM-201, -221
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The rod connecting the lock mechanism to the lever of the larva rod has disconnected
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Put on the rod, replace the broken plastic tips
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The door does not open with the outside handle
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The lock lever on which the handle pusher rests is deformed. Jamming parts of the castle
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Straighten or replace deformed parts, lubricate the Litol-24 lock mechanism
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Door knocking while driving
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The seals are missing or incorrectly put on, the gaps between the door and the body are increased
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Check gaps between door and body, straighten or replace panels if necessary. If the seals are not held in place (loose spring holder), replace them
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Jamming of the latch cracker in the reciprocal part of the lock or breakage of its spring
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Clean the retainer from dirt and old grease, lubricate it with LSTs-1, TsIATIM-201, -221. Replace broken spring
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Hood or tailgate lock
not unlocked by the handle from the passenger compartment
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Break of draft of a drive of the lock
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Replace traction
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The length of the lock drive rod is large
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Adjust the length of the pull
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Lock not adjusted
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Adjust the position of the lock
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The handle for unlocking the hood or tailgate lock does not return to its original position
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Deformation of parts of the lock or thrust shell
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Straighten or replace deformed parts
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Lock spring failure
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Replace spring
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Hood or tailgate won't lock
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Broken or weak lock spring
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Replace spring
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Lock drive rod shortened
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Adjust the length of the pull
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Incorrect lock adjustment
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Adjust the lock
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Sliding glass does not lock in position
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Broken power window spring brake
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Replace power window mechanism
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Too much force on the window handle
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Deformed door frame
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Straighten or replace the door
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Window lift mechanism failure
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Replace power window
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Window lifter handle rotates, glass is stationary
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Broken clip from glass
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Install the clip on the glass
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Broken slots on window handle
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Replace handle
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Difficult to adjust backrest and front seat
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Breakage of the teeth of the backrest latch, jamming of the seat movement mechanism (skid) due to wear or lack of lubrication
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Replace seat frame, lubricate caster mechanism, replace worn parts
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