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    1.5dci clutch judder

    Yes it is definitely worse now it is cold/damp. Car is outside of course (double garage too full of old crap.. Surely condensation would clear up almost immediately. I am more concerned that it is oil or just a sign that the clutch is on the way out and you feel this when the car is cold and...
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    1.5dci clutch judder

    Hi All, 7500 miles in the micra (a 2009 1.5dci 25 anniversary 5 door) since purchase earlier this year. Daughter has passed her test, gone to uni and left me to drive the little thing - uses LOADS less diesel than my other car (a V250 mercedes) so I actually potter round in it quite a bit. I...
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    Heavy steering and reluctant to return re-centre steering wheel

    Near Reading - we already texted a few weeks ago and you confirmed that my PS unit was a later non TRW one so you could not do whatever it is you usually do. Thanks for your time though :)
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    Heavy steering and reluctant to return re-centre steering wheel

    Yes absolutely. Huge difference with it 'on' PS light also goes out on start of engine correctly. This definitely feels like a stiction problem with the geometry of the car not quite able to overcome the final few degrees of steering to return it to centre
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    Heavy steering and reluctant to return re-centre steering wheel

    I did look for UJ but the only one I could see was inside the car and looked OK. Not sure if there rack itself can get stiff corroded. It id a bit depressing to spend time and money and make no major difference though!
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    Heavy steering and reluctant to return re-centre steering wheel

    Think that sounds like the next job. Would certainly fit with the usage profile of the car (5000 miles since 2017!) I/we have now put 2000 miles on in a couple of months as it has been totally reliable and fun. Any thoughts if the track rod ends could/would also influence this? There are SO...
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    Heavy steering and reluctant to return re-centre steering wheel

    Its not the weight of the steering - I am still strong enough ;-) It is more that when you put in small amounts of steering say up to 20 degrees the wheel has no tendency to recenter. If you put more than that then the wheel does get most, though not all, of the way back.
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    Micra C+C roof creak

    It may help to look for any rubber edges with obvious wear/abrasion and apply some silicone spray lube. The sliding doors on my van do this as soon as the rubber is a teeny bit dirty and won't stop until sprayed
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    dCi oil pressure light

    Just been looking at the location of the (v small!) oil filter on the dCi and realised that it should have a non return valve. Also noticed that the oil light goes out much quicker after the car has been running versus standing over night. Wondering if the filter has such a valve and if so if...
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    Heavy steering and reluctant to return re-centre steering wheel

    Well a few weeks after changing most of the front end and getting alignment done...It is better but far from perfect. I find it har to believe they were like this from factory so ??? Totally drivable, not an MoT or safety issue but does not feel perfect. In general loving it though. Easily...
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    Heavy steering and reluctant to return re-centre steering wheel

    Hi there, I think I found your previous postings on the subject. Have replaced the struts and drop links with Meyle, and top mounts with corteco. Took in for a Hunter 4 wheel alignment today and it had way too much toe so had that fixed. Steering feels much better but still a bit lazy to...
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    EPS Power steering column, what ACTUALLY goes wrong?

    Hi Jason, Likewise please pm me you contact details. Would like to work out if I have a PS issue or if just front suspension Tim
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    K12 sideskirt length

    It is ~1735mm at the top. They are quite shaped around the front wing so you might need to modify a bit even if the length is correct
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    Few pics of a new to me 25th anniversary model

    Looked quite good after a wash, extensive clean inside (was as spider paradise as not used since pandemic really) and a little wax. Paintwork is really really good despite living near the coast. very small nicks on rear bumper from loading stuff and a teeny blister in the middle of roof. I am...
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    Heavy steering and reluctant to return re-centre steering wheel

    OK so I have a 2009 1.5dci with 50k miles It has been serviced religiously every year but has only done a few thousand miles in the last few years (old owner + pandemic) The car has spent most of its life near the south coast. I was worried about a corrosion horror show but mostly it looks...
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    1.5dci vs 1.2 Petrol late model K12

    Thanks all, GOt offered a good deal on a 1.5dci 25 anniversary model. Has been serviced every year inc main dealer for the first 7 and has had a belt change. Drove it home and got an indicated 74mpg (not sure what it really was) Need to look into changing the strut top mount/bearing as...
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    1.5dci vs 1.2 Petrol late model K12

    Hi folks - good to join you on the forum I am looking to get a 1st car for my daughter who has just passed her test and my 2nd will not be far behind as she has just turned 17. I have a budget of about £2k and as my daughter likes curvy cars (new beetle, fiat 500, micra) so have found myself...
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