Do-it-yourself Lada Kalina station wagon - reviews and Logbooks on DRIVE2

If the standard alarm “gives voice” when arming, check the hood switch - it is this that most often does not reach the end. Open the hood and press the limit switch pin, then try to arm the car. If it reacts without making a sound, then this switch is definitely to blame - you need to bend the bracket on which it is installed upward.

Many people are not satisfied with the work of the windshield washer: when the steering column lever is already released, the brushes perform another four to five strokes. It’s good if they drive away the remaining water, but it happens that the glass already has time to be splashed with dirt. To moderate the dust of the windshield wiper, replace the standard 130 kOhm resistor installed on the relay board with a smaller one. For example, by soldering in a resistance of 83 kOhm, you will get three control strokes of the brushes, and 68 kOhm - two. And if, in addition, you replace the standard washer nozzles with Chevy Niv ones, which spray liquid more skillfully and economically, then only one inconvenience will remain - sluggish movement of the brushes. But there is also a recipe for it - to sort out the windshield wiper gear motor and lubricate it differently than it was done at the factory, and not skimp on the lubricant.

Basic information about the car

The car has been produced since 2004, and in 2013 a new modification was launched, represented by three body options - hatchback, sedan and station wagon. The front axle is equipped with a classic version of the MacPherson suspension; the rear axle is equipped with a beam with a stabilizer, spring and shock-absorbing elements. Gasoline engine, three models. The gearbox is installed at five speeds.

Price of Lada Kalina 2 universal on the secondary market

There are about 1,000 offers on the secondary market, whose cost varies from 250 to 550 thousand rubles.

Typical faults

Repairing a Lada Kalina is not a very difficult task, you just need to know the main “pain points”. Significant problems are rare, but minor malfunctions are quite common. The clutch cannot boast of a high level of reliability and sufficient power reserve, regardless of the type of engine; it begins to fail after about forty thousand runs. The main problem is with the disk.

It is recommended to monitor
the oil level - it begins to leak through the gaskets or burns on the piston rings. The instrument panel is equipped only with an oil pressure warning lamp, there is no dial indicator. Constant lighting of the lamp warns that the crankshaft may knock. Increased noise is often heard at the gearbox It is difficult to get rid of the humming noise; sometimes neither changing the bearings nor adding good quality oil will help. Noise can be present even in new cars. thermostat is another problem. Its valve can jam at any moment.

Typical diseases of Lada Kalina-1

Major breakdowns with the car do not happen often, but there are plenty of various unpleasant little things. The clutch on a VAZ car is not highly reliable and has a long service life, regardless of the engine type, and it can fail after 40-50 thousand kilometers. The main cause of failure is a collapsed clutch disc.

It is necessary to constantly monitor the oil level in the engine - it can leak through the gaskets and escape through the piston rings. On the instrument cluster there is only an oil pressure warning lamp; there is no dial indicator. When the indicator lights up constantly, it may be too late - the crankshaft will knock.

A well-known disease of all VAZ gearboxes is increased noise. It is difficult to get rid of gearbox noise; in some cases, even replacing bearings or filling with high-quality transmission oil does not help. Gearboxes also whine on new cars, so AvtoVAZ has modified the transmission more than once.

Also, starting with the “eights” and “nines”, the thermostat in the engine was considered a problematic part, and the valve in it could get stuck in any position. It's unpleasant if the engine doesn't warm up to the required operating temperature, but when the engine overheats, it's even worse.

Three main problems most often arise in the electrical system of the Lada Kalina-1:

• the bearings and diode bridge in the generator quickly “die”;
• The ignition module often fails;
• The driver's door power window cable breaks.

If the ignition coil is punctured, either the first and fourth or the second and third cylinders stop working in the engine. The ESP cable breaks due to the fact that it jumps off its guides.

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The reason for the crunching of outer CV joints is a lack of lubrication; thrifty factory workers do not provide enough of it. As a result, intensive wear of the hinges occurs, and the “grenade” has to be replaced.

A broken timing belt is always unpleasant, but if on an 8-valve 21114 you can change the belt drive and move on, then on engines 11194 and 21126 the valves bend from the oncoming impact with the pistons, and repairs are quite expensive. A break can also occur due to a jammed water pump, so if the pump becomes noisy, it needs to be replaced urgently.

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List of topics for requests

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Request dumps

Here you can ask for the original dump or its editing (calibration)

Request electrical diagrams from dealers

Here you can ask for the original wiring diagram for the car

What can you fix on your own?

An experienced driver is able to independently cope with the following problems:

• change the air filter;
• bleed the air plug from the cooling system;
• replace the water supply pump;
• eliminate the knocking of the gearshift knob;
• change the ignition system module;
• install a new generator diode bridge;
• replace the CV joint.

In any type of repair work, it is necessary to use good tools, special equipment, and follow the operating instructions for the vehicle.

Most often, the ignition system module, diode bridge, bearings fail, and the window lift cable on the driver's door breaks. When the ignition coils spark, two of the four cylinders stop working. A break in the glass lift cable is possible due to its interweaving with the guide elements. Cracking in CV joints appears due to poor lubrication; grenades have to be replaced as a result of their significant wear.

Lada Kalina: DIY repairs

Lada Kalina-1 is a fairly simple car, and the driver can fix many breakdowns on his own. For example, it will not be difficult to do it yourself;

• remove the air lock from the cooling system;
• eliminate the rattling of the gearbox handle;
• replace the engine air filter;
• change the water pump;
• replace the diode bridge in the generator;
• install a new outer CV joint instead of the crunchy old drive;
• replace the ignition module.

In Lada Kalina, do-it-yourself repairs should be carried out according to the instructions, use high-quality car mechanic tools, and, if necessary, perform the work using pullers and special equipment.

Forum: Lada Kalina 2 (station wagon)

Discussion of the features of operation and maintenance of the Lada Kalina 2 (station wagon), description of common faults and methods for solving them (troubleshooting/repair).

I purchased the station wagon at the beginning of November. In general, I’m happy with the car, it drives well, eats within reason. But the quality in the little things remained at the level of 3 points. The noise from the power unit is transmitted to the body as if it were touching somewhere. There are not enough fasteners on the dashboard. The left rear door lock does not work properly. These are, of course, trifles, but still unpleasant. I really want these to be all the shortcomings. Well, okay, my hands are straight and growing where they should be, I’ll fix everything. I would like to wish AvtoVAZ to take a more responsible approach to the quality of car assembly.

DIY repairs: common problems

So, you don’t need to have a mechanic’s education to do some simple work with your own hands. It is important to follow safety regulations. Always (in the case of a new car) when purchasing a Lada Kalina, it comes with detailed instructions that help you understand the intricacies of the process. The following features of doing it yourself can be highlighted:

1. It must be remembered that the Lada Kalina is available with two types of engines and standardized units, so when starting repairs, you need to be 100% sure of the modification.
2. If repairs are carried out related to the fuel system or engine, it is necessary to extract the treated gases.
3. Oil and other liquids are added only according to the standards specified in the instructions, otherwise the filter will need to be replaced.

If you are going to paint the body, remember that it is better to do it in a ventilated area. You also need to have a paint sprayer; other equipment is not suitable here. Parts that will not be painted, such as headlights, need to be covered with paper.

We expel air from the cooling system

The cooling system can become airy for various reasons, and first of all, the heater in the cabin stops blowing warm air, the temperature rises, and the antifreeze boils. If you squeeze the upper and lower radiator hoses, you feel that they are empty, there is no coolant in them. Often, “airing” occurs after replacing the heater radiator, and it is sometimes very difficult to remove air from the system. Alternatively, you can install an additional tee on the lower heater pipe under the hood, and lead the new hose into the expansion tank from above; a plug should be placed in the lower pipe from the tank to the lower radiator pipe.

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Replacing the water pump Lada Kalina

On an 8-valve VAZ-21114 engine, the average service life of the water pump is about 70-100 thousand km, and if it starts to make noise or leak, it must be replaced. It should be noted that on all models 2108-15, Lada Priora and Kalina with an 8-valve internal combustion engine, the pump is changed according to the same principle.

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The water pump is replaced as follows:

• drain the antifreeze from the cooling system;
• remove the plastic timing belt cover;
• if the timing belt does not need to be changed, then we do not remove the crankshaft pulley; accordingly, there is no need to dismantle the right wheel;
• set a mark on the camshaft - it should coincide with the ebb on the rear timing case;
• loosen the tension roller, remove the belt from the camshaft;
• Unscrew the three pump mounting bolts with a hexagon and remove the pump;
• put the new pump in place, put on the belt, tighten it with a tension roller, check the alignment of the marks, on the crankshaft the mark is located on the flywheel, under the rubber plug of the gearbox housing;

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• fill in antifreeze, start the engine, check if the antifreeze is leaking and if the pump is noisy. If everything is in order, put the timing case back in place.

Lada Kalina hatchback Standard Edition › Logbook › Disadvantages of Kalina 2

Greetings.
I decided to describe the shortcomings of the Lada Kalina 2, Standard equipment. There is a proverb : Help a hundred times and they will forget. Refuse once - they will remember

. This proverb can be compared with my case. Viburnum has a large number of advantages, but the disadvantages are more memorable. I rode 3500 km and compiled this list. Everything was filled out according to the principle “I didn’t like something, took out my phone and wrote it down in my notes.”

1)

I really liked the way the headlights illuminated, but in reality it turns out like this: the low beam shines better than the high beam. The headlights cover a large area, but driving long distances in the dark is not very comfortable because you constantly have to turn on the high beams yourself. In the standard configuration, when the high beam is turned on, the low beam is turned off. Many may think that this is the right decision and how it should be, but I disagree with you. PS in the Norma configuration, 2 lamps are turned on. Photo

It seems to me that AvtoVAZ commented on the situation with the distant one with the following phrase: This is not a bug - it’s a feature. The problem is being solved, there will be a blog entry soon.

2)

Little things flew out of the air duct (air blowing the legs)

3)

A very healthy gap between the door and the body on the windshield side

4)

I didn't like the way the doors opened. I opened the door and all the snow got into the cabin and onto the seats.

5)

2nd gear howls. When cold, 1st and 2nd gears are stuck in 2-3 times.

6)

Only 1 limit switch on the door (driver's). The remaining 3 will have to be purchased.

7)

Windshield wiper blades full angle. When I changed from 99 to viburnum, I thought that finally the brushes wouldn’t creak - no wonder, they’ll hold it together! Even louder. In addition, they don't clean well. After purchasing, you can safely stop by the store for new ones.

In winter (in cold weather) everything in the cabin cracks and rattles. Glass cracks during glaciation. Sooooo annoying. You constantly drive with the sounds “tr, fr, tr, fr.” A typical basin, you will never travel in silence. If the cabin is quiet, then the engine is very noisy.

9)

The stove is noisy at speed 2. (I'm sick of it)

10)

Shumka. Yes, it doesn’t exist at all. At a speed of 60 km/h you can hear a headwind. The engine is very noisy. I drove my dad's Kia Rio. (I understand that this is absolutely not the same class of car, but still) At idle you can’t hear the engine at all, you had to listen to hear it. 2500 rpm - the engine was completely inaudible. On Kalina at 2500 there is such a noise that I am increasingly thinking about making the engine compartment noisier. I listen to music. As soon as you get out of the car, the sound becomes a little quieter (as if you had never left the car).

11)

Air leaks through the window and quickly cools the interior. I turned off the heater, and after 30 seconds there was a cold air in the cabin.

12)

The anti-freeze agent gurgles in the washer barrel during various maneuvers.

13)

Folding backrest for rear passengers. You have to clap with great force to close it, and that’s not a fact. It's a miracle if you were able to slam it shut the first time.

14)

Not a convenient cigarette lighter. The male plug just moves back and forth, and also sparks.

15)

With my 46 fins (the boots are comparable in size to snowboard boots), my right leg gets stuck because of this notch. If you want to press the brake, you will definitely hit this plastic part and will not be able to fully raise your foot.

16)

It sweats and then ice forms on the inside of the headlights.

I went to the salon a lot and they always “smeared”, supposedly the Priors had such a problem. If there is no sand and debris in the headlight, then this is not a warranty case, go for a walk, fogging of the headlight is not normal. I arrived one Saturday to show the headlight (everything was exactly like in the top photo), they “kicked me off” with the same phrases I described above, refused to come out and said that the warranty guy would be there on Monday. And what do you think happened on Monday? It got warmer... The ice melted, of course, but I drove up anyway. This time we talked for a long time, and again there were words that fogging is not a warranty case. I told them to write a written refusal, but they - we won’t write a written refusal, everything is fine with your headlight (it’s warmer, of course, everything will be fine with it). If the situation repeats itself, come and we will photograph everything and send it to the factory, and in case of refusal, we will write you a written refusal wherever you want (I ALSO CAME ON SATURDAY TO SHOW THE HEADLIGHTS. Well, you could have taken a photo and shown it to the warranty company on Monday...). Let's move on to the next point =)

17)

The central lock is stuck

18)

When I open the trunk I see this picture:

19)

This item does not apply to Kalina. The signal is blowing your mind. I’m standing right in front of the car - it won’t let me into the cabin, it’s always stupid, it doesn’t pick up the signal well and turns on the auto-pilot mode 2 times (I send 1 signal - it didn’t get through. I sent 2 - it started).

Result: To be subjective, all the listed points are not that significant, one might say minor (except for the headlights!). Lada Kalina 2 is an excellent car, but still, it is not worth its 421 thousand rubles (I took the price tag from the AvtoVAZ website). for the very basic configuration without air conditioning. If they were selling a luxury model, the price of 421 thousand would be normal.

—- Did you know that Kalina 2 has a very convenient place for a brush?)

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