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2001 Micra, K11 "facelift" model My brake LED display on the rear window has come loose at one of the mountings. What's the secret to refixing these? It seems to consist of a brass female fixing on the light fitting that locates to a male rubber dimple fixing on the window. The brass fixing can...

I need a replacement bonnet and front bumper for my 01 Micra. Colour is metallic green. I've been round a few scrap yards and couldn't get a bonnet the same colour. So I just got a dark blue one, and gaffa taped the front bumper together. It passed it's MOT OK. Any recommendations for UK online...

Just found the washer fuse. It's marked 10A ACC WASH. Presumably replacing this will cure all my ills.

01 Micra We have had some frozen weather in the UK. Now, the intermittent wipe has stopped working. And the screen wash jets don't work. Other wiper functions work OK: * Push up for manual wipe -- works OK * Click down once for intermittent wipe -- nothing happens * Click down twice for...

Just been quoted 100 quid + VAT for fitting bonnet + headlight + "pulling out". I supply the parts. I went to 2 garages and neither of them asked me to lift the bonnet... Mike

Sorry, but I am in Yorks, so its a bit far for me. Quite a difference in quotes, 80 vs. 230! PS: I managed to open the bonnet, but then found I couldn't close it again. The front bar where the catch is mounted, and the catch itself, was bent back in the impact. So, it's tied up with washing...

Thanks, The wreckers have a blue one for 50 quid. However, I have been quoted 230 quid for respraying by a couple of garages (not main dealers). So, I'll be driving a 2-tone car for the moment. Only thing is, getting the existing bonnet off might be a pain. It won't open. Something is bent in...

2001 Micra Active, Metallic Light Green I have had a prang :( and need a replacement bonnet. In the UK, a brand new grey primer bonnet is 90 pounds. How much would it cost to respray this at a back-street body shop? Or, I can get a bonnet from a salvage yard for 50 quid. Would it be possible...

I was pushing my K11 Micra out of the garage to clean it (couldn't be bothered getting in and starting the car) and the open door collided with the garden wall! Looks like I strained the hinge a bit... Now I have to slam the door to close it, as the lock aperture on the door fouls slightly with...

Thanks, Frank. Sounds like a 2 minute job that even I can't cock up. (Famous last words!) Mike

I'm just about to change the headlight bulb on my 2001 K11. On my old 1995 K11, this was a 1 minute job: Remove connector, remove rubber shroud, replace bulb. But the newer model has a headlight height adjuster switch on the dashboard. Does this make the process more complicated? Thanks Mike

> If the engine seems very hot, how is the radiator,not as hot or cooler < Radiator is not as hot as the engine block. But the radiator "ticks" itself cool even after a short 2 mile run. >you may have a jammed or partially stuck thermostat ? BUT your temp gauge reads normal,,,,hmmmm< Yes. Temp...

Thanks, DF. I hope you're right. But the car has loud "tappet" noise on start up, and the engine also seems to get *very* hot. Although the temp sensor stays mid-range, when I pull the car into the works car park after a 1hr stop-start commute, the body work and radiator ticks itself cool for...

I was thinking maybe I had screwed up the main bearing/big end by driving the car when the oil light was lit. Mike

Thanks. Maybe I should have done this immediately when I bought the car. The car has now developed a noisy transmission. And if I go over 50mph, there is vibration under the drivers seat... Mike