Main technical faults VAZ-2101 Zhiguli

General information about vehicle malfunctions
A modern car, in addition to sufficient power, comfort, maneuverability, active and passive safety, must have two more essential qualities - to be easy to operate and...

Difficulties with starting the engine
You turned the key in the ignition, prepared to hear the starter engage, but... no sound. Remembering that the starter is powered by a battery, the first claims are to it. By...

The engine runs erratically at idle and while driving
Possible causes of this defect may be: 1) malfunction of the ignition system; 2) changing the gaps between the levers and camshaft cams; 3) carburetor malfunctions. 1....

The engine runs erratically at a high crankshaft speed
Often the causes that cause unstable operation of the engine at idle can also be the causes of unstable operation of the engine and at high crankshaft speeds, clogging of fuel...

The engine does not develop full power and does not have sufficient throttle response
In order for the engine to be able to show everything that it is capable of, complete harmony of all its systems and mechanisms is necessary. The slightest malfunction of at least...

There were extraneous knocks in the engine
Valve knock If the car is regularly serviced, then this defect should not occur, since the gaps are maintained in the normal range all the time. The main source of valve knock is...

Increased oil consumption
If all systems and mechanisms of the engine are in good order, then after 10 thousand kilometers the oil will decrease by an amount that does not go beyond the minimum allowable...

The disappearance of the coolant
Let us remind you once again that the cooling system of VAZ cars is sealed and the coolant should not disappear without a trace. The exception is a small part of the liquid, which...

Incomplete clutch disengagement
It should be noted that for all the reliability of the clutch mechanism of VAZ cars, there is enough trouble with it after 5-10 thousand km, and in 99 cases out of 100 the owners...

Incomplete engagement of the clutch
This malfunction occurs when the clutch slips, when the discs slip, and therefore the torque from the engine crankshaft is not fully transmitted to the drive wheels and the car...

Increased noise when disengaging the clutch
The main causes of increased noise when disengaging the clutch are the clutch release bearing and the gearbox input shaft bearing. They are replaced with new ones. Increased noise...

Drivetrain malfunctions
When the car is moving, especially on rough roads, the rear axle moves vertically and there is a cardan drive to transfer the engine torque to it at varying angles. On VAZ cars...

Rear axle malfunctions
The rear axle of a car is a complex unit with serious adjustments, and therefore most malfunctions can only be fixed in a service station, and very well equipped. The main...

Wheel suspension problems
Any malfunction in the suspension of the wheels while the car is moving can be a source of serious trouble. In addition, the failure of suspensions, wheels and tires leads to an...

Tire failures
Premature tread wear The tire is one of the most important elements that affect the safety of traffic and the duration of the entire vehicle. A tire is quite an expensive thing,...

Brake malfunctions
We introduced you to the brakes, their design and principle of operation earlier, where we described the maintenance of the brakes. However, in operation there are situations when...

Electrical faults
Statistics show that electrical equipment accounts for about 25% of all vehicle malfunctions that occur during operation. Based on this, it becomes clear how important it is to be...

Battery and alternator faults
On VAZ vehicles, a 6-ST-55 battery is installed. The number 6 indicates that the battery includes six batteries, the letters ST indicate that the battery is a starter type, and...

Starter malfunctions
Starter (pic. 70) turns on when the key is turned on the ignition switch. The current from the battery 1, passing through the contact bolts 6 and 7 through the traction relay 4 of...

Wiper Motor Malfunctions
Car enthusiasts can imagine how much trouble a faulty windshield wiper can cause, because it refuses to work at the very moment when its help is needed. In addition to the...

Heater motor malfunctions
In the design of the VAZ car heater, the ME-255 electric motor was used. The electric motor drives the impeller, which drives air into the air inlet of the heater radiator. The...

Cooling Fan Malfunctions
If the car is equipped with an electric fan, then the following defects may be added to the list of occurring malfunctions: fuse blown (16A) or failed switch (sensor). To check...

Horn malfunctions
The sound signal, although it now does not have its former right to vote, is still extremely necessary in difficult traffic and especially critical situations. Due to the fact...

Malfunctions of lighting and light signaling
Lighting and light signaling are the most important elements of active vehicle safety. On new or upgraded car models, as a rule, more advanced lighting and light signaling devices...

Body damage
The body of a modern passenger car is its most complex part, to which numerous requirements are imposed. This is the silhouette of a car, this is information about the level of...

Removal and installation of seats
To dismantle the front seat, move it all the way back, unscrew the limit screw and unscrew the nut of the bolt that secures the sled guide to the floor. Do the same by first...

Removal of small dents and restoration of the paintwork
If we recommend each driver to maintain and repair his car in the scope of the operations described above, then we advise only experienced drivers to remove dents and restore the...