Recent content by mattie_g

Hi all We've got a 53 plate 1.0 Micra and we're having a bit of bother with the indicator - the passenger side rear stopped working, however after replacing the bulb it worked intermittently but these intermittent periods are getting shorter and further apart. It's now got to the point where...

Same problem here! Did you get then replacement direct from Nissan, or look elsewhere?

Ta Kennie, that looks an easier contortion should it happen again. Matt

Sorry kennie, hope you haven't had to make a trip - got it at last! The eagle-eyed missus noted that we could see the alternator through the grille, so she guided it in - a bit of contortion and a few grazed knuckles, but we're in! Popped locks, opened bonnet and now she's charging away...

Ta kennie I can locate what looks like the starter, but no large red cable - there's a black one which attaches to the frame and a smaller thinner one which attaches via block. Is the red shielded or covered in some way? Apologies for noddy questions, the car really is up against a wall and...

thanks Frank - sadly, can't get enough under the car to see which is the main lead - there are two coming out, a block connector at the side and what feels like a connector under a rubber boot at the top - this is all by feel, at full and very uncomfortable stretch, so might not be as described...

I've got it up on axle stands but due to the tight constraints of the garage I can't quite get under to see - where is the starter located? It's a 1.0 K12, I can see alternator but struggling to put my hand on the starter.

Ta Guy, will do - the first priority is to pop the doors, once that's done I'll leave it charging for a half hour or so and then see if it fires. Not sure if I left an interior light on or the battery's just knackered, I'll soon find out!

Ta mate, I'm off to halfords to pick up a battery charger, I assume this does the same job? Also, is there a reason to jack the car up, other than clearance? I've got a trolley jack and axle stands but it's quite a squeeze - the car is nose-first in the garage! (eta: How do I 'thnak' the post...

Hi all I took our radio out to find the serial number (bit of a pain just to see the underside of the radio!) and inadvertently left either a light or the radio on. Result: dead battery. totally dead. Obviously the remote key does not work, and I followed the manual instructions to...