Kalina station wagon trunk lock repair

How it was. I'll try to describe what the point is. It is necessary that the trunk lid opens and closes on its own, that is, on command)) to begin with, a lock activator was installed, when opened, a light comes on in the trunk, so it started dancing. We take a certain drive, specifically a power window that I modernized from a classic rack and pinion, only the original gearbox is rather weak, I remade it from a nine-wheel ESP. You need to give a command to the gearbox to move back and forth)). This is the work of three five-contact relays, the electrician Sanya helped me here)) I just understand where the plus is, where the minus is)) I shouldn’t have thought that electricians are the most difficult part of this! The hardest part was adjusting this mechanism! I secured it with one end to the fender, and the other to a support on the trunk lid. At first I wanted to do it through a cable drive like an esp. at nines. But the cable is such a hassle, it wasted two months in vain! And so they pressed, the light came on, power was supplied to the relay, the relay commanded the gearbox. The gearbox moves the cover. Next, you need to stop all this; for this there is a limit switch at the top point. TO

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Using a button in the trunk, we give a signal to the same relay to reverse the movement of the gearbox. The lower limit switch will be the lock itself, the light goes out)) We put another button in the cabin (for opening), another electrician Pasha brought it to me with a signal from the alarm unit. I apologize for the quality. I will try to answer the questions. Thanks to those who finished reading! If you liked it, click the button below!

Good day to all! Today we will talk about such a device as an electric trunk lid or simply a rear door. Here you can call it whatever you like. The essence remains the same.

Many modern cars have a function that allows you to remotely and automatically open the luggage compartment. Everyone imagines what it is like when you don’t have to lift the lid manually. Therefore, many decide to install a similar element on a sedan, hatchback or other car body with a similar device.

The presence of an electric drive will significantly simplify closing and opening the trunk. Now there is a real opportunity to buy a universal set, connect it to your car and use it with pleasure and excellent comfort. I propose to study this issue in more detail and decide whether an electric drive is right for you.

Trunk lock in Lada Kalina - do-it-yourself adjustment and replacement of the part

Buying an inexpensive car almost always entails the need to modify some of its parts. The need for this did not pass over the owners of the Lada Kalina hatchback. Due to the use of not the most reliable materials, some machine parts fail within the first months after purchase. First of all, this concerns locks. Repairing or replacing them is a simple process, but it is important to do it on time.

1 Adjusting the trunk and hood locks of the Lada with your own hands

Quite often on the streets of our country you can see an absurd picture: a brand new Lada hatchback with the trunk or hood slightly open is moving along the roadway. Some may think that the driver has clearly overdone the luggage dimensions. However, the reason is much more banal - the lid simply does not close even when the trunk is empty. This defect is familiar to almost all Kalina drivers, whether they are driving a sedan, hatchback or station wagon. The inability to completely close the trunk or hood lid is a consequence of the following factors:

manufacturing defects;
the car was left in the cold for a long time, because of which the trunk or hood lock cylinder simply could not withstand the icing and cracked;
the owner of the hatchback slammed the trunk or hood hard several times and the cylinder crumbled inside the lock;

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In the first case, the car owner may require warranty service. Although, to be honest, a guarantee in our country does not always mean that the fault will be fixed quickly and free of charge. Often you have to do everything yourself. Therefore, after determining the cause, it is necessary to find out the level of damage to the lock in the Lada Kalina hatchback. Read more Trunk lock in the Lada Kalina

To replace the trunk lock of Kalina, you need to arm yourself with some materials. You can carry out the work yourself, doing everything according to a certain algorithm. Below you will find detailed information about the replacement.

How to remove the lock and replace the cylinder

To gain access to the trunk lock of the Kalina sedan, it is necessary to dismantle the internal plastic trim. It is held on by two bolts, which makes it easy to remove. They are located in the places where the handle is installed, in the so-called latching pistons. You can pry them off using an ordinary screwdriver.

The design of the trunk lock of the Kalina hatchback consists of two parts. This is the larva and the mechanism itself responsible for blocking the door. Elements must be disconnected individually. Below you will find information about such deletion.

If you need to replace the larva, everything can be done in a couple of movements. All you need is a deep socket and a flathead screwdriver. Then you should unscrew the bolts and release the desired part of the housing. When the work is done, you need to use a plastic screwdriver to remove the clamp, which is attached to the body of the larva. Next, it is carefully removed, holding the spring. Then the replacement is made, but in the reverse order.

Replacing a trunk lock or disassembling the entire mechanism requires a lot of effort. You need to unscrew the door lock using a screwdriver. There are only two bolts, so the job is quick. You can remove the mechanism using a Phillips screwdriver. When everything is done, just pull the lock and it will come out easily.

To summarize, it is necessary to note what tools are needed for the job. These include:

plastic screwdriver;
deep head;
Phillips screwdriver.

The work is not at all difficult, the main thing is to purchase an electric trunk lock and perform all the steps described.

How to install the activator

The only way for the viburnum to get into the trunk is to turn the key and press the button. Naturally, doing this is not always convenient. Weather, busy hands and other troubles contribute. At this stage, many car enthusiasts begin to think about the trunk activator. It is quite possible to do this, you just need to try a little.

The Kalina station wagon trunk lock activator is easy to install. It is enough to take a self-drilling screw and secure it on one side with it and on the other with a wire holder. To check the device, you need to connect it to the standard connector.

The only problem in all this work may be the back door being picked up at the wrong time. After the current stops supplying the activator, it closes with the first latch, but the trunk is not completely closed. In order to get into the so-called fifth door, you will have to use the key again.

A lock with a button is not difficult. But during work it is necessary to assemble the circuit and stretch the wires. In this case, one programmable alarm channel (additional) should be used.

There are two main connection options. First: the button goes to +12 on the activator, bypassing the relay. The advantage of this connection is its simplicity and the absence of unnecessary elements, the disadvantage is the need to run additional wires.

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I also want to do this for myself, maybe one of these days I’ll do it

great post. A question from a teapot, so to speak. I don't know much about electrics. But still not enough to pull out the right one from the pile of wires. The question is exactly this. I have a viburnum with an alarm. Moreover, when the electrician installed it, he said that the trunk would be opened with the alarm key fob and with the standard key fob, and said to buy an additional regular four-pin relay. I installed the activator - but it’s not convenient to open it from the key fob - I want to embed a button into the interior. Maybe someone can tell me where and where to get what.

Here you can do everything elementary. The button is placed in the gap of the positive wire. It takes a long time to draw a picture, I’ll try to explain it with my fingers. Take a two-contact button that works to close. Connect one contact to 12V, the other to the plus of the activator. It is advisable to place a diode in the gap in the power wire that goes from the signaling to the activator. Everything will work.

Well, thank you. Almost understandable. I can most likely figure this out.

Hello! Please tell me if it's not difficult. I installed the activator, now the trunk can be opened with the factory key fob. When the car is started, the key fob won't open it. But it opens if you press the unlock button on all doors. Everything would be fine, but I close the doors with a button in the cabin when I drive or stand in remote places. Then I open it in the city, and naturally, the trunk opens with them, I have to get out and slam it. How to prevent the trunk from opening with this button. And also, I want to make a separate button to open the trunk from inside, where should I connect it?

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Hello. Read the article carefully, it describes exactly your problem with the door opener button. You'll have to solder the circuit.

Thank you, I have already done the standard wiring. I set the activator to unlock, not to open. Now you only need to press the button on the trunk. In the blog there is

Here’s a question: I did it approximately according to the same scheme), but even after cutting down the second tooth I can’t open the door, I have to press the button on the doors, and maybe I need to change the stops or what?

I don’t quite understand, the button in the doors opens the tailgate, but not the remote control?

thank you, I figured it out) just not a big electrical glitch))

it turned out great) I also spent a long time doing everything, all I have to do is put the button on, but it doesn’t open with my key and for some reason the doors open along with the trunk, I don’t know why

Thank you! I don't quite understand about the doors. When you press the 3rd trunk release button, do the doors open?

Yes, such garbage, because of this I won’t use the remote control, I’ll have to make a button in the door, that’s enough

Hmmm...interesting garbage...I haven’t come across anything like this yet. It’s a pity that you don’t live in Donetsk, it would be possible to figure out what and how