Car troubleshooting Lada Kalina 1
itemprop="image"When trying to start the engine, the crankshaft does not rotate
1. The terminals on the battery terminals are not tightened sufficiently or are oxidized (see " Battery - Maintenance "). 2. The battery is discharged or faulty (see " Battery - Maintenance "). 3....
1. The terminals on the battery terminals are not tightened sufficiently or are oxidized (see " Battery - Maintenance "). 2. The battery is discharged or faulty (see " Battery - Maintenance "). 3....
The crankshaft rotates but the engine does not start
1. There is no fuel in the tank (fill the tank with fuel). 2. The crankshaft does not rotate fast enough to start the engine due to a low battery charge (see " Battery - Maintenance "). 3. The...
1. There is no fuel in the tank (fill the tank with fuel). 2. The crankshaft does not rotate fast enough to start the engine due to a low battery charge (see " Battery - Maintenance "). 3. The...
Difficulty starting a cold engine
1. The battery is discharged or the electrolyte level is insufficient (see " Battery - Maintenance "). 2. The power supply system is faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the power supply...
1. The battery is discharged or the electrolyte level is insufficient (see " Battery - Maintenance "). 2. The power supply system is faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the power supply...
Difficulty starting a warm engine
1. The air filter is clogged (see " Air filter - replacing the filter element "). 2. The power supply system is faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the power supply system "). 3. The...
1. The air filter is clogged (see " Air filter - replacing the filter element "). 2. The power supply system is faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the power supply system "). 3. The...
The starter operates with a loud noise (grinding)
1. The flywheel ring gear is damaged or worn (see " Flywheel - removal and installation "). 2. The starter mounting bolts are loose (see " Starter - removal and installation ").
1. The flywheel ring gear is damaged or worn (see " Flywheel - removal and installation "). 2. The starter mounting bolts are loose (see " Starter - removal and installation ").
The engine starts but stops immediately
1. The ignition coil electrical connections are loose or damaged (see " Ignition coil of the 1.6i engine - checking and replacement "). 2. Insufficient pressure in the engine fuel system (see "...
1. The ignition coil electrical connections are loose or damaged (see " Ignition coil of the 1.6i engine - checking and replacement "). 2. Insufficient pressure in the engine fuel system (see "...
Oil stains appear under the engine
1. The oil pan gasket is not tight or the drain plug is not tightly screwed in (see " Engine Oil Pan - Removal, Gasket Replacement and Installation "). 2. The seal of the emergency oil pressure...
1. The oil pan gasket is not tight or the drain plug is not tightly screwed in (see " Engine Oil Pan - Removal, Gasket Replacement and Installation "). 2. The seal of the emergency oil pressure...
Engine speed at idle speed alternately decreases and increases
1. Vacuum hose connections are not tight (check the tightness of the fittings). 2. The air filter is clogged (see " Air filter - replacing the filter element "). 3. Insufficient fuel pressure in the...
1. Vacuum hose connections are not tight (check the tightness of the fittings). 2. The air filter is clogged (see " Air filter - replacing the filter element "). 3. Insufficient fuel pressure in the...
Misfires at idle
1. The spark plugs are faulty or the gap between the electrodes is set incorrectly (see " Spark plugs - replacement " or " 1.6i Engine Spark Plugs - Replacement "). 2. High-voltage wires are faulty...
1. The spark plugs are faulty or the gap between the electrodes is set incorrectly (see " Spark plugs - replacement " or " 1.6i Engine Spark Plugs - Replacement "). 2. High-voltage wires are faulty...
Misfires when the engine is running under load (while the vehicle is moving)
1. The fuel filter and/or engine fuel system lines are clogged (see " Power supply system "). 2. The fuel injectors are faulty (see " Injectors - checking and replacement "). 3. The spark plugs are...
1. The fuel filter and/or engine fuel system lines are clogged (see " Power supply system "). 2. The fuel injectors are faulty (see " Injectors - checking and replacement "). 3. The spark plugs are...
The engine does not develop full power
1. Wear of the camshaft cams (see " Camshafts - Removal and Installation " or " 1.6i Engine Camshaft - Removal and Installation "). 2. Leakage (burnout) of the valves of the gas distribution...
1. Wear of the camshaft cams (see " Camshafts - Removal and Installation " or " 1.6i Engine Camshaft - Removal and Installation "). 2. Leakage (burnout) of the valves of the gas distribution...
When the engine is running, the oil pressure warning light comes on
1. Insufficient oil level (see " Oil level - check " or "1.6i engine lubrication system - checking the oil level"). 2. Idle speed is below normal (see " Checking the technical condition of the engine...
1. Insufficient oil level (see " Oil level - check " or "1.6i engine lubrication system - checking the oil level"). 2. Idle speed is below normal (see " Checking the technical condition of the engine...
Pre-ignition (the engine continues to run for some time after the ignition is turned off)
1. High idle speed (see " Checking the technical condition of the engine management system "). 2. Engine overheating (see " Checking the technical condition of the cooling system "). 3. Carbon...
1. High idle speed (see " Checking the technical condition of the engine management system "). 2. Engine overheating (see " Checking the technical condition of the cooling system "). 3. Carbon...
Increased fuel consumption
1. The air filter is clogged (see " Air filter - replacing the filter element "). 2. The engine management system is faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the engine management system ")....
1. The air filter is clogged (see " Air filter - replacing the filter element "). 2. The engine management system is faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the engine management system ")....
Fuel leaks and/or the smell of gasoline
1. Leaky fuel lines (see " Checking the technical condition of the power supply system "). 2. The fuel tank is overfilled (remove excess fuel). 3. Leaky fuel injectors (see " Injectors - checking and...
1. Leaky fuel lines (see " Checking the technical condition of the power supply system "). 2. The fuel tank is overfilled (remove excess fuel). 3. Leaky fuel injectors (see " Injectors - checking and...
Engine overheating
1. Insufficient coolant level in the cooling system (see " Checking the technical condition of the cooling system "). 2. Coolant pump malfunction (see " Coolant Pump - Replacement "). 3. The engine...
1. Insufficient coolant level in the cooling system (see " Checking the technical condition of the cooling system "). 2. Coolant pump malfunction (see " Coolant Pump - Replacement "). 3. The engine...
The battery is not charging
1. The alternator drive belt is worn out or not sufficiently tensioned (see " Generator Drive Belt - Checking Condition and Adjusting Tension "). 2. Low electrolyte level in the battery (see "...
1. The alternator drive belt is worn out or not sufficiently tensioned (see " Generator Drive Belt - Checking Condition and Adjusting Tension "). 2. Low electrolyte level in the battery (see "...
Battery charge indicator light does not go out after engine start
1. The generator is faulty (see " Generator - check "). 2. The electrical circuit for charging the battery is faulty (see electrical equipment diagrams ). 3. The alternator drive belt is worn out or...
1. The generator is faulty (see " Generator - check "). 2. The electrical circuit for charging the battery is faulty (see electrical equipment diagrams ). 3. The alternator drive belt is worn out or...
The battery charge indicator lamp does not light when the ignition is turned on
The electrical circuit of the generator excitation winding is faulty ( see electrical equipment diagrams ).
The electrical circuit of the generator excitation winding is faulty ( see electrical equipment diagrams ).
The clutch is slipping (engine speed increases, but the car does not accelerate)
1. Oil getting on the working surfaces of the driven disk (see " Checking the technical condition of the clutch "). 2. Severe wear, warping and burning of the driven disk linings (see " Checking the...
1. Oil getting on the working surfaces of the driven disk (see " Checking the technical condition of the clutch "). 2. Severe wear, warping and burning of the driven disk linings (see " Checking the...
Gear shifting is difficult or impossible
1. The gear shift drive adjustment is disturbed (see " Gear shift drive - removal, disassembly, installation and adjustment "). 2. The tightening of the nuts securing the gear shift lever support has...
1. The gear shift drive adjustment is disturbed (see " Gear shift drive - removal, disassembly, installation and adjustment "). 2. The tightening of the nuts securing the gear shift lever support has...
Knocking (clicking) noise when turning the car at low speed
1. Wear of outer constant velocity joints (see " Checking the technical condition of the front wheel drives "). 2. Loosening of front suspension fasteners (see " Checking the technical condition of...
1. Wear of outer constant velocity joints (see " Checking the technical condition of the front wheel drives "). 2. Loosening of front suspension fasteners (see " Checking the technical condition of...
Vibration when driving at high speed (over 90 km/h)
1. The front wheels of the vehicle are out of balance (see " Checking the technical condition of wheels, tires and hubs "). 2. The geometry of the tires or wheel rims is damaged due to deformation...
1. The front wheels of the vehicle are out of balance (see " Checking the technical condition of wheels, tires and hubs "). 2. The geometry of the tires or wheel rims is damaged due to deformation...
Vehicle deviation from straight-line motion
1. Different tire pressures on the front wheels (see " Tires - Checking Pressure "). 2. Different degrees of wear of the front tires (see " Checking the technical condition of wheels, tires and hubs...
1. Different tire pressures on the front wheels (see " Tires - Checking Pressure "). 2. Different degrees of wear of the front tires (see " Checking the technical condition of wheels, tires and hubs...
Car pulls away when braking
1. Different tire pressures on the front wheels (see " Tires - Checking Pressure "). 2. One of the brake mechanisms is faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the brake system "). 3. The...
1. Different tire pressures on the front wheels (see " Tires - Checking Pressure "). 2. One of the brake mechanisms is faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the brake system "). 3. The...
Uneven tire wear
1. Wheel alignment is out of adjustment (see " Front Wheel Alignment Check "). 2. Suspension springs are faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the front suspension " and " Checking the...
1. Wheel alignment is out of adjustment (see " Front Wheel Alignment Check "). 2. Suspension springs are faulty (see " Checking the technical condition of the front suspension " and " Checking the...
Excessive steering play
1. Wear of hub bearings (see " Checking the technical condition of wheels, tires and hubs "). 2. Failure of the steering rod ends (see " Checking the technical condition of the steering "). 3. Play...
1. Wear of hub bearings (see " Checking the technical condition of wheels, tires and hubs "). 2. Failure of the steering rod ends (see " Checking the technical condition of the steering "). 3. Play...
Individual headlights or taillights do not turn on
1. The lamp filament has burned out (see " Lighting, light and sound signaling "). 2. The contact of the lamp in the socket is oxidized (see " Lighting, light and sound signaling "). 3. The wires are...
1. The lamp filament has burned out (see " Lighting, light and sound signaling "). 2. The contact of the lamp in the socket is oxidized (see " Lighting, light and sound signaling "). 3. The wires are...
Individual headlights or taillights burn at half power
1. Poor contact or damage to the wire connecting the lamp (flashlight) to the ground (see " Lighting, light and sound signaling "). 2. Darkening the lamp bulb (see " Lighting, light and sound...
1. Poor contact or damage to the wire connecting the lamp (flashlight) to the ground (see " Lighting, light and sound signaling "). 2. Darkening the lamp bulb (see " Lighting, light and sound...
The car door won't unlock
1. The water in the lock cylinder froze (in winter) (see " Body maintenance "). 2. The lock cylinder is dirty (see " Body maintenance "). 3. The cylinder mechanism of the lock is damaged (see...
1. The water in the lock cylinder froze (in winter) (see " Body maintenance "). 2. The lock cylinder is dirty (see " Body maintenance "). 3. The cylinder mechanism of the lock is damaged (see...
Water is leaking into the cabin
1. The door opening seal is not tightly fitted or is damaged (correct or replace the seal). 2. The doors do not close tightly (see " Door lock - removal, installation and adjustment ", And " Tailgate...
1. The door opening seal is not tightly fitted or is damaged (correct or replace the seal). 2. The doors do not close tightly (see " Door lock - removal, installation and adjustment ", And " Tailgate...
Door knocking when the car is moving
1. Wear of the axles in the door hinges (see " Front door - removal and installation " and " Rear door - removal and installation "). 2. The door lock mounting screws are not tightened (see " Door...
1. Wear of the axles in the door hinges (see " Front door - removal and installation " and " Rear door - removal and installation "). 2. The door lock mounting screws are not tightened (see " Door...
The door lock does not lock
Seizure of moving parts of the lock due to dirt or lack of lubrication (see " Body maintenance ").
Seizure of moving parts of the lock due to dirt or lack of lubrication (see " Body maintenance ").
The hood lock does not open
1. Breakage of the lock drive rod (see " Hood Lock Drive Rod - Replacement ").
1. Breakage of the lock drive rod (see " Hood Lock Drive Rod - Replacement ").
The tailgate does not stay open
One or both door gas struts are faulty (see " Gas door struts - replacement ").
One or both door gas struts are faulty (see " Gas door struts - replacement ").
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