NISSAN MICRA: Questions and answers

Nissan Micra 2007

I have a 2007 Nissan Micra SR 160 (1.6 petrol Manual) with the ABS and head brake warning lights on. I have been told that I need a new ABS unit but the part numbers I have been given from the old unit are not recognised when I look for them on the various spare parts sites. The part numbers I have been given are XXXXXXXXXX and 47660BC42A. Does anyone recognise these numbers? Where can I get them and are there alternatives, because I haven’t been able to source these specific part numbers myself? Many thanks. (1.6sr sport)

Nissan Micra 2006

We have an intermittent fault with our Nissan Micra (S 06 1240cc petrol 3 door). After about 20 miles it starts to lose power. It feels like the car is slowing down and then speeding up again and the car will then slow to a stop, even though the engine is still revving. The AA ruled out the clutch and do not think it is the electrics as they checked it with their computer. The car was serviced and had an MOT in March, but this problem began at the start of April and again at the start of May. The garage cannot find what the problem is. Can anyone please help as the car is not reliable enough to use? (S 1240cc petrol 3 door)

Nissan Micra 2005

When I press my Nissan Micra`s accelerator, the car refuses to go more than 25 miles. It makes a sound when I press it to go further. The transmission selector level light sometimes comes on at night, then goes off. On three separate occasions I had to move the selector level to 2 for it to move, as it had refused to move in drive. Any suggestions please?

Nissan Micra 2003

My Nissan Micra`s battery is drained on an intermittent basis. When it has been recharged everything is okay for a time but then the problem reoccurs. Does anyone have any idea why this should be? (Keyless)

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My 2003 Nissan Micra had the same problem several months ago. If I didn’t drive it for a day or so the battery would be totally dead when I next tried to start it up. Once it had been jump started it was fine and as long as I drove it everyday there wasn’t a problem. When I took the car in for a service the garage told me that the battery terminal had come loose so it wasn’t holding a charge, they fixed it and fingers crossed, it all seems okay again now. So it could be a loose battery terminal, just a suggestion - Bev from Cheshire

Nissan Micra 2005

I have a 55 plate Nissan Micra and I am looking for some alloys for it. Does anyone know which other manufacturers’ wheels will be compatible with it? Thanks.

Nissan Micra 2004

My Nissan Micra`s factory fitted radio is not working. I have checked the fuse which is okay [10amp last fuse on r/h side of fuse box]. Are there any other things to look for? (1.2s 3dr petrol)

Nissan Micra 2009

My Nissan Micra seems to have an intermittent fault. The speedometer stops working and at the same time the abs and brake management lights come on. Eventually they go off and the speedometer starts working again. I took it to the garage and they couldn’t find a fault but now it`s happened again. I have only had the car a fortnight. Can anyone help please? (Acenta)

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Hi Helen. I’m afraid I can’t answer your question but I can sympathise with you as my 2003 Nissan Micra is doing exactly the same thing and it’s been doing it for about 4 weeks now. I’ve had a local garage look at it and a mobile mechanic and no-one knows what it is. I’ve been told it will be a process of elimination and so far I’ve had 2 things replaced on the car including an ABS Sensor but nothing has worked yet!! It’s costing a lot of money and it’s frustrating! Apparantly even Nissan wouldn’t know what was wrong with it... great hey?!! Sorry I can’t help but if you do get to the bottom of it it would be great to hear what the problem might be! Fingers crossed someone out there might have an idea - Lizzy from Cheshire

Nissan Micra 2004

As I start my Nissan Micra up in the morning the revs become very low (500) and it starts to judder, basically it feels like it is going to stall. One day I was approaching a zebra crossing and stopped and it just stalled on me. Then again after shopping for 2 hours I came back to the car and started to drive it and approached a junction and it stalled again. Any ideas what the problem could be? Many thanks

Nissan Micra 2003

Hi. I have recently purchased a secondhand Nissan Micra S, 53 plate. With the spare wheel there is a plastic guard holding it in the boot. It says in the manual to twist anti-clockwise, and it will release the spare tyre. Do you need a tool to do this as I have tried twisting it and it won’t budge? The spare is underinflated and I need to pump it up before making a long journey. Cheers. (Auto S)

Nissan Micra 2006

How do I get to the fuel flap catch on my Nissan Micra to replace it? I pressed on it to make it function and it disappeared into the body work. Which panel do I remove to gain access to it and where does it run? (Initia)

Nissan Micra 2003

I removed my Nissan Micra`s two front seats when cleaning and then put them back in and now I have the airbag warning light flashing and need to know how to make it stop. Can anyone help? (Sx)

Nissan Micra 2012

Hi. I can’t set the clock on my new Nissan Micra. I can’t get it to flash in order to change the time. Anybody know what I’m doing wrong? (automatic)

Nissan Micra 2004

I have damaged the front wheel and trim of my Nissan Micra. Do I need to buy a new wheel and if so from where and approximately how much will it cost?(automatic)

Nissan Micra 2003

My Nissan Micra`s MOT is due soon. However, when I have my lights on in the car it`s not lighting up all of my dashboard. It`s not bulbs either but a full circuit board. Does anyone know approximately how much this will cost to fix or replace?

Nissan Micra 2003

I’ve just had three bulbs changed on my Nissan Micra (2003) - the front headlight, reverse light and number plate light. The car now has no power when the lights are on (it cannot get up hills and it accelerates very very slowly), but it drives fine when the lights are off. Any ideas what this might be? (SE)

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I have the same problem after changing the bulbs. Maybe it has got something to do with the bulbs? - Abc from England

My guess is you’ve caused a short or bad earth. My car lost serious power when I turned on the right hand indicator to overtake. Traced fault to a bad earth at rear right hand light cluster - Keith from County Tyrone

Nissan Micra 2008

My Nissan Micra convertible (2008 reg) has a leak on the driver`s side and water is gathering inside the seal at the door. Water does not seem to come in when it`s raining but seeps in following rainfall and drips into the car, soaking the driver’s seat. The seals have been replaced but it`s still happening. The garage keeps water testing and saying it’s not leaking, but I don’t think they can replicate rainfall that has been falling for hours. It seems like a drainage issue to me. Any ideas on what to do to fix the problem?

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I have a Nissan Micra Convertible (58 reg) which has exactly the same problem. I bought it second hand last year and within 3 weeks it leaked in. I thas been back to the dealership on a number of occasions, the seals have been replaced and it made no difference. I thought the fault was more to do with the window not fitting tightly enough and told them this on the third occasion they had it back. They did something to the door and tightened it up, the door was difficult to open but the leak seemed to have gone. I returned the car in January this year to the dealer for its service and they must have done something to the door, as it was easier to open when i got it back. Needless to say the leak returned the next time we had persistent rain. As you say it doesn’t seem to leak in no matter how heavy the rain is if it only lasts for a short while, but if its persistent and lasts all day the seat is soaked. The car was back in yesterday to be looked at again and they said they have done something to the door to ensure the seal is tighter around the window so we will see if that works. Its definitely not the rubber seal on the roof though as mine has also been replaced and it made no difference whatsoever. I’d ask about tightening the door to make it more flush to the seal and see if that helps. Just hope it works this time!!! Denise Scott from Durham

Nissan Micra 2001

Hi all. I have had a 2001 Nissan Micra 2001 for just over a year. When I bought it, it had just had an MOT and the Malfunction Indictaor light was on steady, but the MOT stated that the cause of this was not found and the car drove okay so I just left it. I have just had a full service and MOT done where I had a new throttle body fitted, oil change and the rest (windscreen wipers and two new front tyres). The malfunction indicator has been alternately flashing for short periods and then on steadily this week and in low gears the car is juddering - when it gets to about 25 mph the juddering seems to stop. After slowing down or stopping that seems to be when the malfunction indictor will be flashing for maybe 10 seconds and then it goes steady. Since it has turned back on it hasn`t gone off. The car has had new exhaust boxes fitted approx 6 months ago. Does any one have any ideas what this might be? I am coming close to having spent more to fix the car over the last year than it cost me to buy so any ideas will be much appreciated.

Nissan Micra 2003

How do I check the coils on my Nissan Micra? Thanks.

Nissan Micra 2001

Hi all. I have owned a Nissan Micra for a year and have just had a service and MOT carried out. Before the service the car would drive very slowly unless it had been idling for about 5 minutes. A new throttle body has been fitted and now it starts straight away. However, it now "judders" when getting up to 25 mph and in the first two gears and the malfunction indicator light has come on. The malfunction light occasionally flashes for approx 20 seconds then comes on steady - the car drives more smoothly when it`s on steady. When I bought the car, this light was on and I was told that diagnostics were not conclusive and the car drove fine at first so I ignored it. I am wondering if anyone knows what the matter could be now, since it has gone off for a week and come back on? Since buying the car it has also had a complete new exhaust system fitted, so I am reluctant to spend more money on it if it is falling apart or if it is going to be an expensive job to sort out. Can anyone help? Many thanks.

Nissan Micra 2012

Where is the fuse box in my Nissan Micra and how do you get to it?

Nissan Micra 2003

My car MOT is due soon, however, when I have my lights on in the car, its not lighting up all of my dashboard. It’s not bulbs either but a full circuit board. Does anyone know approx how much this will cost to fix or replace?

Nissan Micra 2003

I’ve just had three bulbs changed on my Nissan Micra (2003) - front headlight, reverse light and number plate light. The car now has no power when the lights are on (can not get up hills, accelerates very very slowly), but drives fine when the lights are off. Any ideas what this might be? Cheers. (SE)

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Problem solved. There was a single filament bulb fitted instead of a double filament bulb thus causing brake lights to be on when headlights switched on. The car thought it was breaking therefore reduced fuel going into the engine, thus power lost - Liz from England

Nissan Micra 2003

Hi, I have recently purchased a second hand Nissan Micra S, 53 plate. With the spare wheel, there is a plastic guard holding it in the boot. It says in the manual to twist anti-clockwise, and it will release the spare tyre. Do you need a tool to do this? As I have tried twisting it and it won’t budge. Sorry if it sounds a stupid question, but the spare is well under inflated and I need to pump it up before making a long journey. Cheers.

Nissan Micra 2004

I have damaged my front wheel and trim. Do I need to buy a new wheel and if so from where and approximate cost?

Nissan Micra 2002

I have a Nissan Micra tempest, there is a red light indicate in the middle on the dashbord when I try to start the engine, the light comes on and the engine it doesn’t start. Why?

Nissan Micra 1997

I have a 1997 Micra which has central locking, but not remote controlled. Normally when I turn the key in the driver’s door, all doors lock. Now only the driver door locks and I have to go around locking all the other doors individually. Can anyone tell me why this is or how to get it back to normal? Thanks!

Nissan Micra 2006

Does anyone know how to reset a 2006 Nissan Micra headlights from being on auto? At the moment we cannot leave the car parked with the lights on.

Nissan Micra 2003

I bought a used 2003 Micra almost 2 years ago. I took it to get serviced 2 days ago and apparently the guy was telling me that the bulb for the ABS indicator light on the dashboard wasn’t there and for him to fix it he would have to replace the whole thing and that’ll cost more than 450 euros. I was just wondering what the best decision was regarding this problem seeing as it wouldn’t be cheap to fix it. Thank you.

Nissan Micra 1997

My Nissan Micra turns over but it won`t start. The engine management light flashes orange. Can anyone help? (k11 1.3 sr)

Nissan Micra 2009

What do you have to remove to fit spark plugs to a 2009 Nissan Micra please?

Nissan Micra 1998

I have a Nissan Micra Hatchback 1998, which has broken down. The AA have said it`s the coil but I can`t find one. I have been told it`s part of the distributor. Is this true?

Nissan Micra 2003

Hi, experts I need your support. I have a Nissan Micra 2003. Unfortunately I have lost its remote. I have a spare key but no extra remote, therefore the car doors are unlocked but the internal system is still locked and I am unable to start the engine. Any other way to disconnect the security system and get the car started? Please help I`m really stuck on it.

Nissan Micra 2003

The reverse light on my Nissan Micra is not working. I fitted a new bulb but still no luck. I cannot find the car`s manual so I don’t know which fuse relates to the reverse light so that I can check it?

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My guess is that the switch near gear box is faulty - Keith from County Tyrone

Does anyone know how to change a reverse light bulb on a 05 reg Micra? Dave Hill from Wiltshire

My bulb went out. The filament and bulb were working when checked but a wire had broken in the gaiter between main body and boot. This seems to be a problem with all hatchbacks as the copper in the wire becomes rittle when worked - Wendy Marshall from England

Hi. It is the reversing light switch in the gearbox that needs to be replaced. I have just replaced the switch in my 2004 Micra and now it works. William Downey from England.

Nissan Micra 1999

I want to plug in a sat nav but there doesn’t appear to be a power source. Where the cigarette lighter is supposed to be is blanked off. Can anyone help?

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Any auto factors sell a cigarette lighter socket, these are easily fitted by taking a power source from fuse box. You can locate socket in any handy place that suits - Keith from County Tyrone

Nissan Micra 2003

PS light came on this morning and power steering failed. Within minutes it returned to normal and PS returned and drove fine. Could this be the start of PS failure?

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This has happened to my 2004 Micra twice. 1st time the PS completely went and cost me almost £1500 (apparently you have to have brand new parts for PS). This time it’s intermittent and my partner thinks it’ll need replacing... less than 1 year after having a new one. Garage won’t take responsibility as I’ve done over 1000 miles over what they’d cover. Typical! Hate this car, wouldn’t recommend a Micra to anyone - Emma from England

Nissan Micra 2004

How do you remove the interior light? I tried to remove it as shown in the Owners Handbook but it didn’t come off as shown and is now loose. The handbook appears to contradict in other areas as well (e.g. to collapse rear seats is only possible from within the boot not from catches on the top of the rear seats).

Nissan Micra 2003

I recently changed the battery in my Nissan Micra and the car started with no problems at all. Now, just over 2 weeks after putting in the new battery the key won’t open the door and I have to get in via passenger side. No lights come on when I open the door. The door and the car won’t start at all... Anybody any idea what is wrong with it? Thanks.

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I’m no expert but had a similar problem with my Nissan Micra. The car would start but then when I turned on the lights, the car would stop. Also the central locking wouldn’t work and I had to get into the car via the passenger door. Got jump started 3 times but then after a few minutes the same thing would happen. Got a new battery but it still happened. Turned out it was the alternator, I got it reconditioned and no more problems since and that was two years ago now. So I bet it’s your alternator - Ruth G from Ireland

Nissan Micra 1998

My Nissan Micra has started hunting at traffic lights and now does not start. Can anyone tell me why this is?

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It sounds like it possibly needs a service, hunting can be a result of several things such as fuel, timing etc so a competent mechanic should be able to sort it for you. Sorry, no real answer to fix it for you - Adrian Patterson from Kent

Nissan Micra 2003

Does anybody know how to set the headlights to switch on automatically on a 2003 Nissan Micra? (1.2 SE)

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Turn the headlights to on and leave there and they will turn in and of when you start the car. They will go off when you open drivers door - Mr T from Buckinghamshire

Nissan Micra 2006

My Nissan Micra’s alarm keeps going off in the cold weather. Is there anyway I can disable my car alarm completely and just have the immobiliser on?

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You could try and disconect the alarm sounder unit itself as is located at rear of car (driver’s side) near the boot. There should be an electrical conector that it plugs into but I don’t know if the car’s electrical system will look for the sounder when setting the alarm and go into fault mode and not set. Good luck - Adrian Patterson from Kent

Nissan Micra 2003

My automatic 2003 Nissan Micra’s reverse gear is not working. It lets me put it into gear but just revs. All the other gears are working fine. What wrong?

Nissan Micra 2004

An audible alarm was sounding inside the car after I set off today. It continued for about 20 minutes even after I had stopped and switched off the ignition. There were no warning lights showing on the dash and I can’t find any reference to this in the manual. Can anyone help?

Nissan Micra 2007

I have a symbol of a car with a key in red light flashing when engine off. What is this?

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It is just the immobiliser light - Peter Walker from Cheshire

When you turn engine off or remove key, the N.A.T.S. (Nissan anti theft system) comes on. This is just a visible warning that it is working - Keith from County Tyrone

Nissan Micra 2003

Hi. My Nissan Micra’s boot door will open with the keyless entry but the front two doors will not. Are they on a different fuse to the boot door? Or is there maybe some other problem...

Nissan Micra 1997

Driver’s side headlight wasn’t working - thought it was bulb, but bulb OK. Then thought it was a fuse, and replaced a blown fuse, and new fuse blew when lights turned on. Checked wiring as it looked dodgy and a little corroded. Re-stripped and re-joined, and viola! headlight bulb now lights up. BUT when headlights on main beam, fuse blew again! Has anyone any suggestions as to where I go from here? Thank you.

Nissan Micra 2003

My Nissan Micra starts and idles OK and goes into gear, but when I try to pull away it judders or stalls. There is plenty of fuel in the tank, any ideas anyone?

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I think you’ve got a problem with the throttle body because I have the same problem including stalling at lights and losing power etc. I ordered a new throttle body from davescarparts.com and I’m hoping it will work when fitted in a few days - Victor Forbes from England

Nissan Micra 2000

Last night my Nissan Micra, when stopped, was making a sort of rattling sound much louder than the normal tick over speed. The noise went when I revved the car to drive off and this morning, when I turned it on, it was fine. What’s most likely to be wrong with it? (1.0 SE)

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Just seen your question. When my Nissan Micra rattled, my husband thought it needed oil and when we checked, the oil was very low. Once oil put in, it stopped rattling. Worth checking it out - Pauline Mills from Lancashire

Nissan Micra 2003

Spanner light is on all the time. What is it?

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Think this means a service is required - Lesley Minns from Norfolk

Service warning light - Tim from Essex

This is a safety feature on all modern cars and can mean either a service is due or there is a fault somewhere. This light is controlled by the engine ecu (computer) and will need to be reset by a competent mechanic that has a diagnostic reader that plugs into the service port. Hopefully you just need a service! Good luck - Adrian Patterson from Kent

Nissan Micra 2003

The boot door on my Nissan Micra suddenly won’t stay up. I have to hold it open and cope with using one hand - not easy if something heavy is involved. Is this electrical / mechanical or what?

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If it has gas struts to support the boot lid it sounds like the gas struts (or one of them) have failed... You can get them on the internet cheaper than from Nissan... I have recently had to replace my daughter’s on her Urbiss c+c and bought them from SGS engineering online... Remember to replace both, not just the one that is failing as all too often the new one will make the old one go in a very short time. Hope this helps - Adrian Patterson

Nissan Micra 1998

ABS light doesn’t come on at all recent NCT said it needs to come on. Anyone know what this is about? Never seen an ABS light on dash at all. (Japanese import)

Nissan Micra 1995

I have had a new throttle body replaced on my Nissan Micra automatic 1995 and since then it seems to be over revving and "jerking" when driving. I have been told that this is the result of fitting a new part on an old car but it feels wrong to me. Any advice please?

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Hello Esther, I fitted a new throttle body to my 94 Micra and it runs really badly (over revving, hunting etc) just can’t get it to perform right. Just wanted to know, did you have any luck sorting out your running problems? I took mine to a garage, it’s improved but still bad. Thanks - Francis Anderson from Warwickshire

Nissan Micra 2006

There is a light on the dashboard in the shape of a car (red) with a key. It is flashing after I have locked it, what does it mean?

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It is a service reminder, take it to a dealer for a service and they will reset light - Billy Buckley from Cheshire

Hi, the flashing red light is the car imobalizer, nothing to worry about it - David Lawrenson from Cheshire

Nissan Micra 2004

The Monitor Display shows "Maintenance Reminder" and spanner picture. How can I get rid of this forever - it goes for a while when the battery is disconnected and then reconnected?

Nissan Micra 2004

Hi. My father has a 2004 1.2 Micra. It cuts out at low revs, hot or cold. A fuel problem has been ruled out. Any ideas anyone?

Nissan Micra 2003

The left dipped beam and right full beam work on my Nissan Micra. The left full beam and right dipped beam do not work. Why is this happening?

Nissan Micra 2003

How can you keep the hub caps from falling off a Nissan Micra?

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Put some cable ties (two) through the vent holes in wheels to secure the hub caps, you can buy the silver long cable ties from Halfords, this stops anyone nicking them too - Paul Robinson from England

Nissan Micra 2001

What type of transmission fluid does a 2001 Nissan Micra take? (automatic)

Nissan Micra 2004

Hi, I bought my 2004 i Nissan Micra, second hand. Now after a month, the headlights and radiator fan turns on upon starting, then the wipers or brights do not work. What could be the problem?

Nissan Micra 2003

Is there another fuse box apart from the one inside the car as my rear wipers are not working. I have checked all the fuses in this box and there’s not a fuse in it for this.

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In the older Micras, the fuse box for the wipers is under a small panel situated to the right of the steering wheel, inside the car near the drivers door, close to the bonnet release - Grant Jackson from Durham

Nissan Micra 2003

The interior light within my Nissan Micra is now inoperative... How can I replace the bulb? I can not see any easy way of removing the revolving perspex cover! Thanks in advance.

Nissan Micra 1999

Hi, does anyone know if a 1999 Nissan Micra has a chain or a belt and at what mileage it needs changing? Thanks.

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They’re all chain driven. I’ve never heard of one needing replacement, though obviously will need doing eventually. Mine has 150k and is still fine - Jon Fox from Kent

Nissan Micra 2010

How can I get into my Nissan Micra, which has central locking and a flat battery and no keyholes in the doors?

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There is a cap on the passenger door handle, pop that off and there’s a key hole - S from England

Nissan Micra 1999

I have a 1999 Nissan Micra and the temperature gauge goes to hot when I turn one way and cold the other. Any ideas why?

Nissan Micra 2003

The catch on the back of the passenger seat (to lower the back of the seat to allow passengers to access the back seats) has ceased to work. It looks as though the cable/wire has come adrift of the catch. Is it simply a cased of taking the seat apart and re-attaching the cable/wire or does it need a new cable/wire? Thanks for any help. (3 DOOR HATCHBACK MICRA S)

Nissan Micra 2006

Hi, does anyone know if my Micra (November 2006 Initia 1.2) has a cam belt or a chain? It’s coming up to 50,000 miles, so if it’s the former I may start to think about getting it changed...

Nissan Micra 2002

My Micra just failed its MOT because when the front side lights are turned on, the brake lights at the back come on also. Any ideas?

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The problem is, you have a single filament bulb fitted where you should have a bouble filament bulb fitted - Liam Fleming from Ireland

Nissan Micra 1994

Well, my car has stopped starting straight away. I have to hold the key in position for at least a few seconds before it fires up. Does anyone have any idea why this is? Also, when I stop sometimes it just dies.

Nissan Micra 2004

My 04 Nissan Micra has been parked for over a month and the fob wouldn’t work so entered via passenger door and tried to start car but key wont turn in ignition and there is a ticking noise coming from rear. Tried turning key whilst depressing brake and turning wheel but no joy. Battery in car will probably be flat but this shouldn’t prevent me turning the ignition. Can anyone help?

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Our 2006 Micra had the same problem. A new battery solved it - Greg Furnell from Kent

Nissan Micra 2005

Hi, my 2005 dci Micra has the engine warning light on when accelerating and black smoke comes from the exhaust pipe, especially on motorway journeys, but light goes off when foot off gas... Can anyone advise? (dci)

Nissan Micra 1999

I’m not sure if anyone can help me with this. But I have a T-reg Nissan Micra, and it has never failed me. A good little run-around. However I have just been offered a 2004 Ford Fiesta Zetec for free from my father who is soon to retire as a driving instructor. This is my dilema: Which one would you say in the long run will be better? To keep the Nissan or take the Zetec, which has for seven years been used as a tuition car?

Nissan Micra 2001

There is a wearing noise coming from under the bonnet of my Nissan Micra. Could this be something to do with power steering? If so, what should I do?

Nissan Micra 2005

We tried to start our Nissan Micra this afternoon with no luck. A warning came on the computer - STOP - phone dealer. What could the problem be?

Nissan Micra 2003

My Nissan Micra starts in the morning and evening after work. But on the road, if switched off, it doesn’t start, with no sound and battery is also all right. All lights on meter come and go when trying to put on ignition. Note: It does give yellow light on time management light. Any advise please?

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Take it for electrical diagnostic, it might be that the camshaft or crankshaft sensor needs replacing - Tee Ade from London

Nissan Micra 2005

The power steering on my Nissan Micra has stopped working and a warning light is showing. What could the problem be? (Urbis)

Nissan Micra 2011

When is the first service for a Nissan Micra 2011?

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First service is due at 1,000, then 10,000 and every 10,000 after that. (ie 20,000, 30,000 etc). Or if you don’t drive that far, every six months. Hope this helps! :) - Barb from Australia

Nissan Micra 2006

The heating on my Nissan Micra keeps going. The mechanic has told me this will cost me £1,200 to get it fixed as the wire keeps coming out and I will need an extension put on. Is this a manufactures fault?

Nissan Micra 2001

Can someone please advise me on the front and rear tyre pressures for this vehicle. I know it should be displayed on the drivers door column but due to parts replacement after a recent accident this info is missing. Thank you. (Vibe) - Jayne, try here - http://www.kwik-fit.com/tyre-pressure.asp - simply enter your car’s registration and viola!

Nissan Micra 2003

Hi, I have a 2003 Nissan Micra, purchased about a month ago. Every now and then the word ’KEY’ flashes on the dashboard in green - does anyone know why please? Thank you in advance. Cheers, Joe.

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Am not sure but this could be the anti-hijack function. Depending on exactly what model you have there could be an anti-hijack mechanism. This would mean you have the option of only opening the driver door with the fob or fully opening all doors with the fob central locking function. It may be the car warning you that the passenger doors are also open. Have a check of your owners manual - Kevin Brigden from Lancashire

This happened on the wife’s dci. It’s the battery, it needs changing in the key fob - Mick from England

With ours, this only occurs when the fob is too far away from the ignition switch - Colin Statham from Nottinghamshire

I am guessing your Micra has the keyless start and it flashes just to tell you 1) the light is working and 2) to tell you it can read the key. See your handbook, should help - Regan from Kent

Nissan Micra 2003

My Nissan Micra seems to be intermittently over revving when I’m trying to move up from 20 to 30mph. The engine management light comes on but when the garage looked at it they can find nothing wrong. However within a couple of miles out of the garage the light is back on and the car starts to intermittently over rev again. Any ideas? (Automatic 1.4 SE)

Nissan Micra 1990

The fog lights on my Nissan Micra do not work. I have tried changing the bulb and the fuse, even took it to mechanic but still it does not work Any ideas please?

Nissan Micra 1997

There was a strange noise when I turn the steering wheel on my Nissan Micra, coming from the right hand side. The noise went straight away and steering seems fine but water is now leaking from far right side - any ideas anyone?

Nissan Micra 1995

My back light bulb had blown so I changed it yesterday and then side lights went! Dipped headlights working fine, so are brake lights but no reverse light! Car wouldn’t start this morning - battery light came on. Would changing bulbs drain the battery - I know this shouldn’t happen. Could there be an electrical fault?

Nissan Micra 2001

The indicator bulbs are fine, yet it doesn’t seem to appear on the dashboard when I try to indicate. Something faulty with the circuit? I know the right front sidelight needs changing but surely that doesn’t affect the indicators?

Nissan Micra 1995

The front windscreen wipers keep not working but it is intermittent. Sometimes you get in the car and turn them on and they are fine and the next day turn them on and there is nothing, no movement or noise, then the next day working again. It seems to be bad when it is cold and sometimes you can get them to work by pulling the wipers around a bit which makes me think it could be a connection problem but strange that you can do nothing and then it works one day and not the next. Took it to the garage and they said they had fixed it after paying £100 but when I got home turned them on and nothing. Took it back and they got it working but same thing now keeps happening. All fuses are fine. There was some dirt and a bit of moss growing near the axis of the wiper connection but we cleared that out. Any suggestions as it is really inconvenient not being able to go out if there is a chance of rain but don’t want to pay the garage to not fix it again. Thanks, Victoria.

Nissan Micra 2000

The key fob is not working on my Nissan Micra. I’m just wondering, how do I go about re-routing the key? Thank you.

Nissan Micra 1997

My Nissan Micra failed NCT/MOT on rear brakes. After replacing shoes, cylinders, master cylinder and brake equalizer I still am not getting enough power to the brakes... the brake fluid is getting through but still no joy. Can anyone help further?

Nissan Micra 1996

The fans on my Nissan Micra have stopped working but the heater still works. Does anyone have an idea what might be the problem?

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There is a card in your heater box looks like a bank card needs replacing. But if you have a soldering iron, you have to join the link back up, you see it when you pull the card out, £130 to replace - Melvin Wardale from England

Nissan Micra 2011

I have just purchased a Nissan Micra Visia and find the front side windows don’t clear the mist when wound down. The dealer tells me they aren’t designed to clean the window, only to keep out the water. I have had cars for 40 years and never come across this before - do you think there is a fault?

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Hi Wendy, my mum just purchased the new Nissan Micra and has the same problem. The dealer here says it’s not meant to clear the window. I believe it’s a fault and a hazard as you can’t see out your window! - Lorna Mclurg from County Antrim

This is not for clearing the window I am afraid, you need to do it by hand. The sill is to stop water getting in your door only but usually does work if you do use it to clear it. Strange but still just gotta clear it by hand! Hope this helps and it’s not a fault - Regan from Kent

Nissan Micra 2004

On my Nissan Micra, randomly the electrics - all lights etc cut out but the car still drives OK with no other power loss. After stopping and turning the engine off, and waiting for about a minute, the car drives OK again and all electrics are al OK. It has happened 3 times so far - can anyone help?

Nissan Micra 2008

I put my Nissan Micra Acenta Plus in to get a new tyre as I had a puncture and the man in the garage asked if I knew where the bolts were to unlock the alloys and I didn’t know. Can you tell me where in the car they would be stored and also my car has a temporary spare wheel instead of a full size - is that because my car has alloys and there wouldn’t be enough room for a full size one?

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The wheel bolt you are talking about is called a locking wheel nut, you can find it in a black box along with spare wheel nuts. Most companies will put them in a glove box altho from new, it will be with the space saver in the boot. The Micra is a small small car and to preserve boot space they put in those wheels - Phil Holroyd from Kent

Nissan Micra 2010

Can you fit a roof box on a 2010 Nissan Micra N-Tech?

Nissan Micra 2002

Hi. Does anyone know if my 2002 Nissan Micra petrol engine has a timing BELT or CHAIN and what mileage it should be changed at? Thank you.

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You have timing chain. I know because just changed in my car - Vicky Valiul from Kent

Hi I believe the 2002 is the older shape which I believe is chain driven. A way to check: check the timing belt/chain case if it is plastic, it is a belt. If it’s metal, it’s chain. Hope this helps - Regan from Kent

Nissan Micra 2006

My Nissan Micra Initia 1.2 automatic 56 plate has a flat spot when driving. I had to pull over as I thought there was something wrong. I am experiencing sudden engine revs is this a recall?

Nissan Micra 2003

The auto-wipers will not turn off after it has been raining. Sometimes, when breaking or turning left, they will stop but then come back on again and will not stop until I have travelled for 20 minutes or so. Has any other Micra driver experienced this?

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I haven’t but this will be the sensor - Regan from Kent

Nissan Micra 1997

I cannot engage reverse gear on my Nissan Micra. All other gears are working fine, anyone got any ideas?

Nissan Micra 2002

Anyone know if a lock + barrel, immobiliser and ECU from a 1996 Micra would be compatible with my 2002 model ? Thanks.

Nissan Micra 2003

Why does my air conditioning smell when I turn it on and how can I stop it?

Nissan Micra 2000

My Nissan Micra makes a ticking type noise when it is stationery. What might this be?

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Clock - Ken Kenson from Kent

Choke and it’s no problem - Regan from Kent

Nissan Micra 2005

How do you change the starter motor and is it easy to change?

Nissan Micra 2008

I’ve took the four bolts out of the wheel but the wheel still will not come off, can you help me? (convertible)

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Put wheel nuts on a couple of turns and drive forward a couple of feet and brake, this will break the seal - Rob Mattinson from Angus (Forfarshire)

Put one wheel nut in a couple of turns then hit the inside of the wheel with a deadblow or rubber mallet when the wheel’s off. Clean up the hub with a wire brush then apply some copper slip will stop it happening again - Phil Holroyd from Kent

Nissan Micra 1993

I have just had Halfords replace my left hand headlight bulb, however the chap has said that when the bulb blew previously it took the fuse with it. I really need to know which fuse I need to replace, and where on the fuse panel this locates. Any help much appreciated. Thanks.

Nissan Micra 2002

I have recently bought a Nissan Micra 52 reg but radio (BlaupunktGrenobleRD169) won’t switch on, ignition on press button - nothing. Any suggestions? Do I need a code and if so how do I go about getting it?

Nissan Micra 2002

What is the tyre pressure for a Micra Tempest 2002, 100cc?

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Look at the bottom of the driver’s door doorframe. You should find a label stating the tyre pressures - Dave Nugent from Cheshire

Nissan Micra 2004

When my Nissan Micra gets heated up, it slows right down and doesn’t respond to the accelerator. Why?

Nissan Micra 2008

Could you tell me where the air conditioner filter in my 2008 Micra 1.5 dci is? Is it difficult to change? (1.5 dci)

Nissan Micra 2008

When I put my Micra in reverse, it goes forward. This has been happening randomly. When I restarted the car, it went backwards okay. The recent case was that I reversed three times, it still went backward, even I accelerated before put handbrake on. The car moved forward until it hit the kerb. Anybody experienced this before? Why?

Nissan Micra 2005

I would like to know if the timing chains on the 2005 micra were different from the ones on the 2003 model. (s)

Nissan Micra 1995

I had constant problems with the immobiliser, so I have now removed all of the wires that were associated with it (that was the easy bit). But I can’t start the car as the alarm light is still activating on and flashing with the door. I have seen how patches can be made up to insert into the alarm module and I have a spare one of those, but all images and descriptions on the internet do not match the wiring colours that I have. The code number on the Nissan/Lucas box are 28596 9F900 8AS 52010036A 24/94. I have now removed the original radio and left the battery disconnected for several hours as well. It’s too tidy to scrap just taxed with a recent MOT. (1.3 Manual)

Nissan Micra 1995

My Micra will not start. The dash will light up but the radio doesn’t work. Installed a new battery and still no good. Is it possible that this is an immobiliser issue? If so, how do I reset?

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Try taking your fuel pump fuse out then turn the engine over as if trying to start it then put the fuse back in and start car and it might well start. I had a similar problem on my Micra and this solution worked. Like  you, I also thought it was an immobiliser problem - Simon Forbes from England

Nissan Micra 2007

Can the headlights be altered to drive in France? Can the beam adaptors be fitted? If so, where? (spirita)

Nissan Micra 2005

I would like to ask cost of replacing and labour for bushes in two front tyres?

Nissan Micra 1992

How many miles is standard before you need to change a whole gearbox on average and how many miles do you also need to top up or change your oil on this model and year? Thanks.

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We used to have an ’05 Xtrail till recently, very good on long runs and not so good around town. I have just switched to an 08 automatic Xtrail and found it to be poor on miles per gallon. They are both diesel. So I would say not so good for short trips but better on longer runs. Getting only about 30 miles per gallon on mixed travel. I am wondering if it might have a fault actually - Julie Maycock from Yorkshire

Nissan Micra 1996

I have had a new three part clutch fitted and a new cable but every so often (after a few miles) I find that it is hard to engage my gears, mainly reverse. I have checked my cable for adjustment in the engine compartment but it is fully adjusted. Does anybody have any ideas to what i can do to rectify it?

Nissan Micra 2006

I have a problem with my automatic Nissan Micra as it seems to have difficulty with picking up speed, and then suddenly it speeds up very quickly in a jerky fashion. When stood still with the engine running, it sounds very juddery. We have eliminated the spark plugs and the oxygen cylinder and the coils out of the equation.

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Hi, it could be the throttle body. If it is, don’t buy one from Nissan as they are expensive. Get a reconditioned model off eBay for around £60. Probably best not to buy from a scrap yard as it might also be faulty or on it’s way out. Hope this helps - Lee Sullivan from Yorkshire

Nissan Micra 2003

I have a standard Nissan issue radio/cd. Radio showing error code "wait 1 hr". But I haven’t drive the car for a whole hour with the radio on and the message remains! Any advice? Thanks in advance.

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Mine does it too, just switch it off and back on again, works for me. I try not to leave it switched on when I turn the ignition off then it hardly ever does it - Alec from Yorkshire

Nissan Micra 2008

Please could you tell me the tyre pressures for Nissan Micra Acenta +a. Thank you!

Nissan Micra 1983

I find it hard to get into 2nd gear when it’s cold. When it’s hot it seems to be OK, why is this? (1000cc)

Nissan Micra 1998

My front light has stop working on my Nissan but it is just one side of car and when I press the brake all the lights come on the dash. And the fog light does not work - can anyone help?

Nissan Micra 2010

During cold weather my dashboard sounds like pvc double glazing expanding and contracting (a bit like plastic pieces catching against each other). As soon as the temperature rises it stops. This happens at about 30mph plus on most roads. Does anyone else experience this?

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Spray household furniture wax along any dashboard joints you can access and repeat as needed. I had the same on a Micra and the Note I now have. I think it is an expansion problem - Mike Webb from Lancashire

Nissan Micra 2006

I can not get the plug out to change the front headlamp, any suggestions?

Nissan Micra 2008

Can you tell me at how many miles before the timing belt needs changing on my 08 1.2 Micra? Thanks!

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You don’t need to worry because it has a chain not a belt so nothing to change! Frank from Lothians

Nissan Micra 1997

Does anyone have or know where to get a selector control module for my P reg micra? I’ve been looking for a while now, any help would be appreciated, Thanks!

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Try Partfinder, it is very good - Stephen Schultz from Inverness-shire

Nissan Micra 2006

I have a Micra 1.5 dci. It is shuddering and the engine managerment light is on. It struggles up hills. Could anybody help us please?

Nissan Micra 1997

How do I successfully re-fit the neutral switch into the transmission housing? I have tried repeatedly, each time the gear selector jams in gear or in neutral.

Nissan Micra 1998

I have an automatic Micra. The problem I have is the gear stick keeps breaking off the mount which selects the gears and the auto gears are very stiff and hard to push it in to the gears? Can anybody help?

Nissan Micra 2006

I have just bought a Nissan Micra CC and today noticed a whooshing noise coming from the passenger side, only while doing up to 40mph, does anybody have any ideas??

Nissan Micra 2008

I have just bought a Nissan Micra 1.4 Accenta+ with 18,000 miles on the clock, year 2008. It is a perfect little car except every time I change gear I get a CLUNK. 1st gear - clunk; second gear - clunk etc... Is this normal on the Micra as this is what the sales person is telling me. A friend lifted the bonnet and noticed the ’rods’ were loose. I am a lady pensioner and this means nothing to me. Do I have to live with this clunking noise or can it be rectified and how? What am I asking the mechanic at the garage to look for when I take it back. Any help would be much appreciated. (1.4 Accenta+)

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Ollie, I own a 2006 Micra 1.2. There is always a noise from the gear linkage when changing gear, basically as you describe it. Recently had a loan of a newly registered 1,000 mile on the clock model when mine was serviced and didn’t really notice much of a difference. Think it’s just the design of the linkages that causes this and I honestly think your sales person is telling you the truth. There’s no doubt that the gearbox and quality of the change is the car’s weak link but you’ll soon forget all about it when you accept it is not actually a fault - Frank from Scotland