Renault Symbol 1

The Renault Simbol sedan was obtained in 1999 by attaching the trunk to the Clio II hatchback. The appearance due to the clumsy integration of the bottomless cofra turned out to be somewhat rough and boring. This car is definitely not for aesthetes. The sedan hit the Russian market after the first restyling - in 2002. In addition to the Symbol, it was also called Clio Classic, Clio Symbol, Thalia and even Nissan Platina in various markets. The model was produced in Turkey. Some of the cars were assembled on the Moscow "Avtoframos". In 2006, the sedan experienced a second restyling. With new bumpers, grille and taillights, Renault looked better. The most significant changes are noticeable in the interior, where the door panels, front panel and instrument panel have been updated. The Symbol had three levels of equipment: Autentique, Expression and Expression+. The basic version offered a driver's airbag and power steering. Air conditioning is provided in the remaining trim levels. The front passenger airbag and ABS were only available for a surcharge.

Engines

Renault Symbol was equipped with two gasoline engines of the same volume of 1.4 liters - 8-valve recoil 75 hp (K7J) and 16-valve capacity of 98 hp (K4J). Europeans, in addition, were available petrol 1.2 (75 hp) and diesel 1.5 dCi (65 hp, 68 hp and 82 hp).

Petrol 1.4 confidently endure the hardships of operation. Only in advanced cases it comes to major repairs. Sometimes it is possible to change the punched gasket of the cylinder head (1000-1500 rubles). The most common faults are oil leaks, faults of the ignition coils, the thermostat (200-600 rubles) and the starter.

Original ignition coils Sagem 16-valve engine have a short service life (1200 rubles for an analog). On 8-valves, a ignition module with four terminals on candles is used. Sometimes it also has to be changed (2200 rubles for the original).

After 8-12 years, the exhaust rots and burns, requiring a muffler replacement (3,000 rubles) or a flexible connector (corrugated).

In the future, the engine supports (500-3500 rubles) become unusable.

The drive of the valve timing is a belt (2-4 thousand rubles per set). It needs to be updated every 60,000 km. Breaking the belt leads to the meeting of the valves with the pistons. Along with the belt for the second replacement should be replaced and pump (from 1000 rubles).

The 16-valve version has valve gap hydraulic compensators. In the 8-valve engine, the valve adjustment is mechanical - with the help of adjusting bolts. The procedure is necessary when there is noise, which is usually found with large runs. The cost of the operation is low - about 1500-3000 rubles.

Transmission

Initially, Symbol engines were combined with a 5-speed manual transmission. The box is hardy.

The left anther of the internal SRUS manual transmission is also an ossuary at the same time. From old age, he cracks and begins to skip oil. After 200,000 km, the gland of the gear selection rod (200 rubles) often leaks.

The clutch is able to travel 150-200 thousand km (3-5 thousand rubles per set).

The DP0 automatic transmission appeared in late 2004 and was paired only with the 98-horsepower engine. With regular oil renewal (every 40-60 thousand km), serious problems with it are rare. Usually, the comments in the work are eliminated by updating two pressure control valves (14,200 rubles for all with new oil). If you still need to repair the machine, you will have to fork out about 60,000 rubles.

SRUS can wear after 200-250 thousand km (4-7 thousand rubles for the drive assembly). This usually happens if you do not replace the cracked anther in time.

Walking

On the front axle are installed Macpherson struts, and behind - a torsion beam. When adjusting the suspension, engineers focused on comfort at the expense of handling. Symbol literally floats on dead roads, paying for exchange rate stability.

Silent blocks (200 rubles) and ball supports (400-800 rubles) of the front levers go over 70-120 thousand km. The lever in the collection is available for 2200 rubles. After a while, shock absorbers and shock absorbers are required (2-4 thousand rubles).

The back beam is almost eternal. From time to time, only Silentblocks (400 rubles) have to be updated.

The springs will serve more than 200-300 thousand km (1-2 thousand rubles).

The resource of front hub bearings (500-1000 rubles) allows you to count on at least 40-70 thousand km. Rear bearings are usually more hardy and run over 150,000 km.

After 200-250 thousand km can flow steering rack (17-20 thousand rubles) or gland pump GUR (500 rubles). Attention may require and crosses of the steering shaft (400-500 rubles).

After some time, fluid leakage from the brake cylinders of the rear drums (500-2000 rubles), and a little less often from the brake force distributor (6-12 thousand rubles) is detected.

With age, the guides of the front calipers wear out, because of which the calipers begin to rattle when passing irregularities.

Other problems and malfunctions

The body of the Renault Symbol is well protected from corrosion. However, on age specimens, rust foci can be found on the rear wheel arches, trunk lid and at the bottom of the inner side of the doors (in the area of drain holes). The front wings are not afraid of corrosion. They're made of plastic.

In Renault, there are a number of small but annoying electrical failures. The standard is short-circuiting or no contact in weakened or oxidized compounds.

The operation of the central lock depends on the "mood" of the car. Typical is the broken trunk lock - damaged cable in the corrugated. There are problems with door locks - thrust or thrust fixator bends away.

Plastic cabin is hard, prone to scratches, and when passing irregularities, it sometimes creaks.

The operation of the fan of the heater (oven) only at a maximum 4-speed means the need to replace the thermal fuse (resistor). Sometimes the engine itself fails (4500 rubles).

The radiator of the heater can leak or lose efficiency after 250-300 thousand km (2-4 thousand rubles).

A little later, the gears of the mechanism of the air recirculation valve block wear out (about 5000 rubles for the original).

Soon the charger disappears. Usually it is possible to do with the replacement of the voltage regulator (1000-2500 rubles). Less often, the generator has to be repaired (3500 rubles) or changed (12,000 rubles for the original). Periodically wears out and overtaking clutch (2100 rubles).

Fortunately, the range of spare parts is very wide. The cost of any repairs is not burdensome for the family budget.

Engines

• Only in advanced cases it comes to major repairs.
• The most common faults are oil leaks, faults of the ignition coils, the thermostat (200-600 rubles) and the starter.
• After 8-12 years, the exhaust rots and burns, requiring a muffler replacement (3,000 rubles) or a flexible connector (corrugated).
• It needs to be updated every 60,000 km.
• Along with the belt for the second replacement should be replaced and pump (from 1000 rubles).

Transmission

• After 200,000 km, the gland of the gear selection rod (200 rubles) often leaks.
• (km) serious problems are rare.
• If you still need to repair the machine, you will have to fork out about 60,000 rubles.
• SRUS can wear after 200-250 thousand km (4-7 thousand rubles for the drive assembly).

Walking

• A steering rack can flow (17-20 thousand km).

Other problems and malfunctions

• The body of the Renault Symbol is well protected from corrosion.
• However, on age specimens, rust foci can be found on the rear wheel arches, trunk lid and at the bottom of the inner side of the doors (in the area of drain holes).
• The front wings are not afraid of corrosion. They're made of plastic.
• There are problems with door locks - thrust or thrust fixator bends away.
• The operation of the fan of the heater (oven) only at a maximum 4-speed means the need to replace the thermal fuse (resistor).
• The radiator of the heater can leak or lose efficiency after 250-300 thousand km (2-4 thousand rubles).
• Less often, the generator has to be repaired (3500 rubles) or changed (12,000 rubles for the original).
• The cost of any repairs is not burdensome for the family budget.

The Renault Symbol is a practical car. A decent interior space is backed up by a large luggage compartment. And all this fit into compact size. The faults are usually small and cheap to fix. Yes, the symbol does not cause vivid emotions, but it is ideal for those who are looking for an inexpensive, reliable and cheap car to maintain.

• Engines: Only in advanced cases it comes to overhaul.
• Transmission: After 200,000 km, the gland of the gear selection rod (200 rubles) often leaks.
• Chasing: a steering rack can flow km (17-20 thousand).
• Other problems and malfunctions: The body of the Renault symbol is well protected from corrosion.

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