Diagnosis of body faults (VAZ-21061, 1976-2006)

Cause of malfunction	Elimination Method
*Dark spots on body surface*
Hit of particles of asphalt, bitumen on front surfaces (usually near the wheel arches and at the bottom of the doors)	Remove bitumen immediately «Bituminous stain cleaner» or a similar drug. Do not use gasoline or thinners. Minor damage polished, with significant damage, repaint the body
Using hot water for car washing	Remove minor damage by polishing, in case of significant damage, repaint the body
Pink spots on light-colored surfaces
Prolonged exposure of the coolant to the paintwork	Polish damaged areas or repaint the body
Light spots on dark-colored surfaces
Long-term storage of the car under an airtight cover adjacent to the body	Polish damaged areas or repaint the body
Paintwork has lost its original luster
Natural aging of the coating due to long-term operation of the car	To care for an old car, use polishing pastes for weathered coatings (abrasive)
Damage to the paintwork due to improper care: «dry» rubbing, using hard brushes when washing, exposure to solvents, etc.	Polish damaged areas
Chipped paintwork
—	Degrease the damaged area with white spirit or BR-1 gasoline and touch up with repair enamel
Swelling and peeling of the paintwork
Prolonged exposure to brake fluid, solvents, other aggressive fluids (electrolyte, etc.) for paintwork	Eliminate the cause of the ingress of aggressive liquids on the surface of the body, thoroughly rinse the damaged areas with water, clean with sandpaper, degrease with white spirit or BR-1 gasoline, prime (primer GF-021) and touch up
body corrosion	If only the surface of the metal is affected, sand the damaged area, remove traces of rust (rust remover, according to the instructions for the preparation), degrease with white spirit or BR-1 gasoline, prime (primer GF-021) and touch up
Water enters the interior
Increased clearance around the perimeter of the door with a body	Adjust the position of the door, lock
The door seal is loose, its frame is crumpled	Fit the seal tightly, replace it if necessary
Water penetrates the seal of the window, windshield or rear window	Adjust the position of the window in the opening, coat the cracks with sealant, clean and paint over the rust on the body (or coat with anti-corrosion compound), hardened or cracked seals, replace
Coolant enters the cabin
A tap or heater radiator is leaking, hose clamps are loose, defective hoses	Tighten the clamps, replace the hoses, radiator, faucet. The tightness of the radiator is checked in a hot water bath by supplying air inside it at a pressure of 1 kgf / cm²
Unpleasant smell in the cabin
Wet soundproofing mats	Water enters the interior
Door won't close
The position of the counterpart of the door lock is not adjusted	Adjust the position of the counter part of the door lock
Violation of the geometry of the body due to impact or as a result of long-term operation in difficult conditions	Straighten deformed parts. Avoid driving on bad roads and overloading your car
Jamming of moving parts of the lock	Lubricate the parts with WD-40 grease in an aerosol can or CIATIM-201, -221. Deformed parts straighten or replace
Door won't unlock or lock with key
The water in the castle froze, dirt got into the larva	In cold weather, use «Auto defroster for locks» in an aerosol can or a similar preparation. In warm weather, lubricate the lock with WD-40 grease in an aerosol can or CIATIM-201, -221
Disconnected rod connecting the lock mechanism with the larvae rod	Put on the rod, replace the broken plastic tips
The door does not open with the outside handle
The lock lever on which the handle pusher rests is deformed. Jamming parts of the castle	Straighten the deformed parts or replace the lock, lubricate the lock mechanism with Litol-24
Door knocking while driving
Worn door hinges	Replace doors
The seals are missing or incorrectly put on, the gaps between the door and the body are increased	Check gaps between door and body, straighten or replace panels if necessary. If the seals are not held in place (spring holder loosening), replace them
Jamming of the latch cracker or breakage of its spring	Clean the retainer from dirt and old grease, lubricate it with CIATIM-201, -221. Replace broken spring
The hood lock is not unlocked by the handle from the passenger compartment
Break of draft of a drive of the lock	Replace traction
The tip broke off the rod	Put on the tip
The length of the lock drive rod is large	Adjust the length of the pull
Hood latch not adjusted	Adjust the position of the lock
The hood release handle does not return to its original position
Deformation of parts of the lock or thrust shell	Straighten or replace deformed parts
Broken hood latch spring	Replace spring
The hood does not close
Broken or weak lock spring	Replace spring
Lock drive rod shortened	Adjust the length of the pull
Incorrect lock adjustment	Adjust the lock
Sliding glass does not lock in position
Broken power window spring brake	Replace power window
Too much force on the window handle
Deformed door frame	Straighten or replace the door
Window lift mechanism failure	Replace power window
Window lifter handle rotates, but window is still
Broken power window cable	Replace cable
came off (welding) glass frame plate	Replace frame or glass with frame assembly
Broken slots on window handle	Replace handle
Difficulty adjusting the backrest, seat movement
Deterioration of the backrest adjustment mechanism, breakage or wear of the seat movement mechanism (skid)	Replace Gears