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    CVT Gearbox Filter Change........?

    thanks for that slowcoach will look on ebay...... as for the gearbox fluid change I only managed to extract 2 litres from it but as the capacity of the gearbox is 3.1 Litres its not too bad......don't know why Haynes are saying 5....?
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    CVT Gearbox Filter Change........?

    excellent thanks for that........any problems removing it? (Y)
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    CVT Gearbox Filter Change........?

    Hi all. I have a 2001 K11 Micra 1.0L auto (cvt) its the Bosch coil pack version with 70k on the clock. I've changed the automatic transmission fluid which was easy enough but I've noticed a black filter in the engine bay labeled CVT - it looks a bit like an engine oil filter. Does this...
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    Electric Window Conversion Manchester Area....£££

    thank you for that reply halloween think I'll forget about power windows and just go for the remote central locking kit it would have been nice to have both but never mind!!! (Y)
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    Electric Window Conversion Manchester Area....£££

    I'm also looking at a universal remote central locking kit from ebay
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    Power Steering Feels Heavy.........?????

    today tried the hill test - the power steering works but just doesn't feel as light as it should (or I think it should). Tyre pressure is as it should be and fluid is clean. Going to try bleeding the system just in case there is air trapped somewhere. (engine running cap off steering wheel side...
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    Power Steering Feels Heavy.........?????

    thank you will let you know (Y)
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    Electric Window Conversion Manchester Area....£££

    hi everyone I'm interested in converting my standard manual windows into electric (2001 K11 facelift 3 door) I've looked on ebay and there are a few universal kits with everything included. The trouble is I'm not very good at things like that...so if anyone is in the Manchester area and...
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    Power Steering Feels Heavy.........?????

    yes that's a good point I will role it down a hill with the engine off and see the difference....! it just doesn't feel as easy and light as other cars. Her-in-doors has a Suzuki Jimny and that is much lighter by comparison
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    Power Steering Feels Heavy.........?????

    Hi I have a 2001 facelift (bosch coil pack model) 1.0L Auto CVT with power steering. Problem is the steering feels heavy compared with other cars I've driven. The power steering fluid is clean and I can't see any leaks on the driveway or unusual noise.....? Any ideas would be very welcome...
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    Poor mpg k11 cvt....................!!!

    thanks for that will have a look tomorrow when its light
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    Poor mpg k11 cvt....................!!!

    will do thanks. I haven't changed a coolant sensor or a lambar before.....the lambar looks like it just screws in like a spark plug but has three wires coming out of it.....I'm guessing these have to be cut and rewired? same as the coolant sensor?
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    Poor mpg k11 cvt....................!!!

    thanks for that......so looks like possible causes are 1) maf 2) lambar (which one though) 3) coolant temp sensor will have to work through a process of elimination......I'll get there eventually thanks again will keep you posted
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    Poor mpg k11 cvt....................!!!

    thanks for the advice.....I drive normally, not a boy racer, standard tyres fitted with correct pressure, will check for leaks as you mentioned......I don't have an engine management light on so the lambar and maf should be functioning correctly shouldn't they? I'm bloody annoyed......my...
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    Poor mpg k11 cvt....................!!!

    down on power....no not hesitant or over rev - its a bit like driving with the handbrake slightly on. Once its up to temp its ok. Was hoping to get at least 45 mpg from a 1.0L
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    Coolant Temperature Sensor Location????????

    thank you Frank......so there are 2 of them...? easy to replace?
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    Coolant Temperature Sensor Location????????

    hi can anyone tell me where to find the above item on the K11 2001 (face-lift bosch coil pack engine version) please and is it easy to replace. Thanks
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    Poor mpg k11 cvt....................!!!

    hi everyone, my car is a 2001 K11 1.0L auto (cvt) with 60,000 on the clock. Its the face-lift Bosch coil pack and throttle body version Did a test today and came up with an average MPG of just 35.4 (this is a mixture of town and motorway driving) the book says I should be getting a...
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