Recent content by k12fixer

I'd try just a straight swop, leaving your ECM to run the 1.4 engine, as for programing to engine if you leave batter disconnected which I would hope you would wilst changing engine all the self learns within the ECM should rest after long time disconnected from battery

Have you contacted Nissan customer services and complained I dont know if it will do any good but maybe worth a try as I know they have had quite a fewwith this fault and when they was in warrenty period the A.B.S module and wiring loom would be changed.

5601 should be the correct code.

I know a bloke in the wolverhampton area that cheap that could sort it out for you.

is there a long number starting BP on the unit somewhere?

If you live in the Wolverhampton area I could get it diagnosed for you to determine exacly if chain or not for £25

Common fault with the 53 reg micra was the steering lock sticking in the start possition try lubricating the lock and get it charged asap if thats the fault or the starter could get damaged to

If it the chain thats stretched I can do the job for £480 all in, parts labour, oil and filter and full ECM reset.

More info as to fail or not read from this link, http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm, sellect, Inspection Manual for Classes 3, 4, 5 and 7 Vehicles, then next page at the top, followed by section 1, then 1.4, you will...

remove the earth lead off battery for 2 mins. the reconnect, unlock vehicle with fob then turn ignition on wait 10 seconds then try starting. make sure the battery is at least 12volt or it will never come out of lock mode

Its a fault with the clock(metering unit) you would need get your clocks fixed or replaced, the indicator on the clocks is controled through the LAN lines of the vehicle so no fuse or seperate wires to the clocks

Hi, I worked for a Nissan dealer for 8 plus years and have changed countless timing chains on the K12 micra. I can do timing chain complete job parts and labour for £480, that's using genuine Nissan parts, new oil and filter and ECM fully reset, I'm also able to do other diagnostic jobs on k12...

How much was the tensioner sticking out? exactish messurment, it only needs be out 10/11mm to be giving you trouble.

It sounds very much like a timing problem to be, did yor friend say how far the chain tensioner was sticking out? maybe the camshaft sensor pick up plate on the end of the cam as moved, or even the problem could be the crank sensor pick up plate on fly wheel, but you need find out the mesurement...

Sounds very much like the timing chain is stretched to me.