Serial production of LADA Granta started in 2011. The model replaced the classic configuration of the Lada Samara and Lada Kalina for the sedan body. In 2013, the line was supplemented with a liftback body option. This trim level shares the same wheelbase with the sedan and is equipped with similar engines.
Despite the good assembly and good driving characteristics, the owners are faced with the same defect - the rear doors of the Lada Granta do not open well, we will tell you what to do in this case below.
Adjusting the rear doors of Lada Granta
Many owners of the Lada Granta car pay attention to the fact that the rear doors of the car are more difficult to open than the front ones. This “disease” concerns new cars that rolled off the assembly line in 2019.
Cases are described when owners who contacted car service specialists received the answer: there was a factory defect and it was impossible to make a full repair. The only option is to disassemble the car and reconsider the geometry of the body.
In terms of price, such work costs 90% of the cost of a new vehicle, if you contact a workshop.
Review of Manufacturer Prices
| Name/article | Price, rub.) |
| External handle 11180-6205151-00 | From 425 |
| RENAULT/LADA 11180-6205151-00 | From 385 |
| 11180-6205150-00 | From 420 |
| Internal handle 21900-6205181-00 | From 135 |
| 21900-6205180-00 | —/— |
| Bolt M5x10 00001-0038331-21 | From 10 |
| Nut M5 00001-0038318-01 | From 10 |
| Screw M6x10 00001-0032759-01 | —/— |
| Lock washer 00001-0026053-71 | —/— |
*prices are current as of November 28, 2018.
Recommendations for selection
Without a doubt, when choosing, give preference to parts with factory catalog numbers. Purchase consumables exclusively from official representative offices, service stations, and auto stores.
Before purchasing, check the catalog numbers of parts with the actual data specified in the operating instructions. If such a book is not available, seek advice from service center specialists, download recommendations from the Internet.
Possible problems, solutions
One of the main problems why the back door on a Grant may not open well remains the design feature of the lock. The locking mechanism and heavy pull require that the doors fit into the doorway with millimeter precision. It is important to strictly maintain the gaps between the canvas and the car body. Failure to comply with this condition leads to misalignment, friction of the part against the body in certain places, and deformation of the already crooked geometry. The main problems that will need to be addressed:
- door position correction;
- repair, lock adjustment;
- changing the position of door hinges.
In 70% of cases, after self-repair, the doors on Grant begin to open without much effort.
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.
- We place the car on the site, provide priority safety measures, and activate the parking brake.
- Open the rear left door and raise the glass to the top position.
- We twist the blocker (soldier).
- Use a screwdriver to pry up the fastening of the window lifter handle, remove it from the grooves, and remove the lock.
Stage No. 2: disconnect the door lock rod and remove it from the door cavity.
- Using an “8” socket with an adapter, unscrew the bolt securing the handle.
- Using a screwdriver, carefully pry and disconnect the lock bars from the inside.
- 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.
- Lower the window completely until it stops.
- Close the door by lightly hitting the bottom of the door with your palm.
- 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.
Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Vasily: after two years of active use of the car, there are no complaints about the body or its elements. The doors close easily and the locks are also in good working order. I try to treat equipment with care and carry out diagnostics in a timely manner. |
| 2. | Kirill: at 65,000 km I adjusted the hinge once on the right side. Obviously there was a bad fixation from the factory. There are no more complaints, I am satisfied with the build quality of the domestic car. |
| 3. | Ivan: for the first time, a Russian car turned out great. Of course, there are complaints about the technology, but they are insignificant. Those who are familiar with a screwdriver can easily eliminate defects on their own. |
| 4. | Gennady: I haven’t noticed anything like this in a year and a half of driving. All mechanisms are operating normally, lubricated and secured. |
| 5. | Dmitry: after buying the car, I immediately re-tightened all the moving elements myself, lubricated them additionally, and adjusted the gaps. I haven't had any worries for more than a year. |
| 6. | Alexander: I bought the car two years ago from a dealership, drove more than 80,000 km, no comments. There were minor breakdowns, but I fixed them myself. There were no major breakdowns. |
| 7. | Ignat: in a year and a half of active operation of the machine, I adjusted the hinges twice and lubricated them additionally. In general, there were no serious breakdowns. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Kirill: I’ve only driven 75,000 km, but I’ve already adjusted the hinges, changed the seals, and ordered soundproofing for the interior. |
| 2. | Gennady: the dashboard is systematically fastened on the paving stones, I can’t do anything. I contacted specialists and repaired it myself, but it didn’t help. |
| 3. | Vladlen: there are more shortcomings in Grant than advantages; the manufacturer is in no hurry to eliminate defects. |
Conclusion The door lock is replaced only if it is damaged, deformed, or defective. The design of the mechanism is not complicated, and the operating principle is intuitive.
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.
- 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.”
- 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.
How to adjust doors
The design of the lock, which requires precise adjustment of the door, is the reason for the difficulties encountered in its operation. To “fit” the door, it is necessary to perform a series of sequential operations. First you need to pay attention to the distance between the drain and the top edge of the door. A gap of 2-3 mm thick is considered optimal, because the density of contact between the part and the drain and aerodynamic noise are balanced. If this distance is less or more than acceptable, a change to the door profile is required.
When the gap is larger, you need to open the door and, lowering the glass, pull the upper part towards the passenger compartment, while resting your knee on the door trim. With a smaller distance, the glass lowers to its limit, the door closes with one click, and the upper door edge pulls back with minimal effort. If necessary, the action is repeated. After the work has been done, the main task is solved - adjusting the lock.
Often, a door has difficulty opening or closing when the seal is too tight against the doorway and the locking hinge is not installed correctly. To correct the situation, you need an impact screwdriver. The loop, which is located on the body, is loosened and moved in the required direction, after which it is tightened a little. Then you need to work with the lock - as improvements appear, similar actions continue.
The process of moving the hinge away from the lock can negatively affect the gap between the body and the door. When it begins to protrude outward, a strong and soft gasket is placed between the post in the center and the doorway, located in the area of the door hinges, and they simulate closing. Thus, it is given the necessary profile. In rare cases, the door deepens. To correct the situation, you need to rest your knee in the area of the hinges from the outside and pull the open door towards the street, that is, towards you.
Owners of the Lada Kalina also encounter difficulties when opening the rear doors. Most often it is the rear left door that is faulty. Adjustments can help, but it is recommended to approach the problem comprehensively. Lubricating the lock will help correct the situation in a matter of minutes, but the effect will only last a few days.
# 15 Locks & limiters - new model (liftback / Kalina 2)
Accordingly, the handle is now different, I took a Chevrolet from the Niva, purely because of the eye, it doesn’t fit in the seats**.)) Therefore, I had to knock out this fastener and rearrange it on the Grant handle, there were no Kalina 2 and Grant liftbacks in stock =(
Tightness :DD Oddly enough, they were found at the same analysis.)
__ I also purchased limiters from the liftback:
Actually, that’s the problem with them, these white plastic caps wear off and the spring starts to work inappropriately:DD _
Articles: left rear lock 21900-6205013-30 right rear lock 21900-6205012-30 rod 21900-6105248-10 Rear handles: 21920-6205150-20 - right 21920-6205151-20 left Limiters: Front: No. 2 1920-6106082-00 Rear: No. 21920-6206082-00 __
Source
general information
On machines equipped with Norma, central locking control units are installed, which are replaced with new ones if they break down. On Luxe vehicles, TsBKE are used instead. Below we will try to take a more detailed look at the central locking unit and its control unit, their relationship with the remote control, symptoms of a malfunction of this part, and also provide instructions for replacing it yourself.
Now let's look in more detail at remote control, which is intended not only for locking and unlocking car doors at a distance with synchronous activation of the security mode. In addition, it allows you to lock all locks with one turn of the key, lock and unlock all door locks by pressing one button located inside the cabin, and also turn on and off the car alarm both remotely and with the key.
Operating modes
Door locks on Grants are blocked by pressing the corresponding key on the remote control, after which they can be unlocked using the remote control in stepwise and simultaneous unlocking modes. The first of the listed modes will allow you to unlock all door locks by double pressing the key (first the driver's door is unlocked, and then all other doors). When you activate the second mode, you can unlock all the doors of the car at the same time, with one click.
To change the mode, the car owner will need to perform the following steps:
- first you need to turn on the ignition with the remote control key;
- then you will need to press and hold the unlock and lock keys in this position for five seconds;
- After the buzzer sounds, release the keys.
Blocking
If, after unlocking the door locks, you do not open the trunk or one of the doors, or do not turn on the ignition, then after twenty-five seconds all doors will be locked again.
Control from the cabin
When blocking doors directly from inside the car, you need to press the corresponding button located on the driver's door, or press a similar button in the module of the same door. Unlocking will require lifting the desired key on the door or pressing it in the module. To lock the doors from the outside, you will need to turn the key in the lock located on the driver's door clockwise, and to unlock the doors, turn the key in the opposite direction.
Adjusting the gap between the bumper and the trunk lid
1. For this purpose, you can use plasticine in the area where two surfaces come into contact. We make a small ball and glue it to where the bumper and the cover meet.
2. Next, close the trunk lid according to the manual: we lower the lid freely from a height of no more than 20 cm.
3. The gap is adjusted by moving the trunk lid lock latch. Upon completion of the adjustment, the position of the buffer and trunk lid are adjusted.
If the hood comes back
In the case when the hood opens backwards, the situation becomes quite complicated. The most obvious and easiest way to open such a hood is to get to the lock mechanism through the air intake openings. Naturally, they must first be protected from scratches and chips with electrical tape, or the working tool must be wrapped with it. If the air intake grilles are removable, the best solution is to remove them (if possible). This way you can have excellent access to the lock and open it quickly.
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”;
