Recent content by nismo_400r

If it is the wheel speed sensors, once the system has sensed an issue, the lights will stay on until it detects a normal signal (after changing my clutch, my lights all went out after driving about 100 metres) It's difficult to tell what sensors you will need, as it's likely that only one has...

Hi, it is possible that hitting the pot hole has damaged or dislodged a wheel speed sensor, as these cars use the wheel speed sensors for ABS, ESP and speedometer, as well as having speed sensitive power steering. That is why when I changed my clutch and cycled through all gears on a lift, I had...

Hi, this looks like one of the radiator shrouds, it should sit between the radiator and the grille to direct the air into the radiator. This is not a critical part in the UK as our ambient temperatures are not as high as other markets the car is sold in, but it may cost you some fuel efficiency...

Hi, Lambda sensors are oxygen sensors, as they measure the oxygen content in the exhaust fumes to calculate the air-to-fuel ratio, so it is a lambda sensor you need, and the front one just means that it is the one before the catalytic converter, as there is also one after the catalytic converter...

In the cabin, the noise didn't noticeably change with just the catalytic converter removal, it's now very loud as it has straight-through stainless system on!

Hi there, I have removed my secondary catalytic converter on my HR12DE UK model, and I instantly noticed improved fuel economy of about 10%, and here in the UK we have an emissions test on our yearly MOT test, which it still passes easily, running at like 20% of the legal limits for emissions...

I have two of these, one on my k12 160sr and one on my k13 1.2, not done any dyno testing or anything like that but the engines feel slightly stronger, particularly low in the revs. The main difference I have noticed is the popping and banging caused by this, due to the fact that I have modified...

Hi Harry, If you mean the box with the red arrow below, then Chie is correct, this is the PCV breather pipe which vents to the air intake. If you mean the box with the yellow arrow below, I believe this is an air damper for the intake manifold, which is basically an extra pocket of air...

Hi, I've had a look into this as I may be driving to Italy in the summer, it is a legal requirement to adjust the headlights to travel in France with a UK vehicle, and the RAC website has some helpful tips on French laws and what you need to do before travelling...

Hi, If the 1.2 K12 is anything like my 1.6 K12 or my 1.2 K13, a clunky or notchy gear change is perfectly normal. To check the gearbox oil on both of mine, you have to remove the gearbox oil fill plug, which is a white plastic plug positioned towards the front of the gearbox, quite low down, I...

Hi, An OEM head unit will likely be very expensive, and adding the price of a FM transmitter will make that quite expensive. Luckily, these Micras use the standard ISO radio plug, meaning that the head unit you mentioned will plug straight in, without the need for an adaptor. So, as long as...

Hi, I have a non dig-s model but I think the bottom ends are very similar/the same, does the rattly noise only happen at idle? And does the whole car vibrate very gently at this point? If so I believe it is because these engines have 3 cylinders, causing them to be imbalanced, and the balancing...

Generally, if the engine is running fine and there's no rattling then the timing chain should be fine. Chains tend to stretch and rattle as they wear, but they last longer than timing belts.

Hi, I have a 2006 Micra Sport SR (1.6 litre), which is probably a different engine to yours but hopefully I can still help! If the oil looks clean on the dipstick then I wouldn't service it yet, but I personally wouldn't go to the full service length, just because I have been stung with used...

Hi there, The one that you are holding in the photo is the outside temperature sensor (it would probably display -30° if it was missing), and the other loose cable you show I believe is for the parking space measuring system fitted to tekna models, however they fit the same wiring loom to all...