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Hi, I am trying to remove the ignition barrel from a K11. Do I have to remove the clamp that attaches it in place to get the switch off at the back of it? Seem to be attached on by a sheered off bolt, and looks hard to remove. Thanks for any help.

Hi, I have recently had some problems starting my micra, which I think is either to do with the ignition switch or barrel. Basically my car will only start when I turn the key very slowly, if I do it quickly it will not fire up. It has to be turned very slowly passed the on and then held in...

Hi, I got an advisory on my MOT that the parking break only just meets the required efficiency. I was wondering if I just need to tighten the cable to fix this problem and the best way to go about doing that. Thanks Alot, Chris.

Hi, I am having some problems with my 98 K11 micra. Sometimes when I turn the ignition, I get a clicking sound from the starter motor and it doesnt turn over. After a few tries it eventually turns. I was wondering if this might be to do with the contacts, and how I might go about...

Hi, I have recently noticed that the back breaks on my micra seem to be locking after it has been parked on the hand break for a period of time. This locking seems to unlock once I force the car to move with the engine. I was wondering if anyone might suggest the cause of this. Many Thanks...

Hi, My Micra just failed its MOT because of rust on the sill. I am getting this welded so it will pass but want to try and stop it happening again. My plan is to put some Waxoil into the sill with the rust before they weld it at the shop. Will this stop further rusting? I would also like to put...

Hi is it normal for the coolant level in the backup reservoir to drop after you change the coolant (maybe filling up air bubbles in the system)? I am worried I have a leak.

Hi, I am trying to remove the water pump drive belt on my k11 98 si micra (with power steering). In the haynes manual it says that there is a drivebelt idler tensioner, but I do not seem to have one. I have attached a picture of what I can see on through the removed wheel arch. Any advice on...

Hi, I have located a leak on the seal of the water/coolant pump on my k11 micra (possibly gasket has gone). Rather than removing it and replacing I plan to try to stop the leak with chemical metal. Was wondering if anyone could advice if this is a bad idea? Thanks for any help, Chris.

Hi, I have recently disconvered that coolant is leaking quite badly from behind the cylinder block. Havent located the exact location but it seems to be above the oil filter. I was wondering if anyone can tell me the best way to locate the exact location of the leak and if it is likely to be...

Hi, I just replace the coolant in my 1L micra. The Haynes Manual said it should require 4L, however I have filled it to capacity with about 3.2L. Should I be worried about this? Was thinking it might mean there is alot of air in it. Thanks, Chris.

I am just trying to diagnose a squeaking noise and jolting of the car when I suddenly accelerate/come of the gas in first. Does the clutch squeak when it slips? Many Thanks, Chris.

Hi Everyone, I am getting a squeaking noise when I suddenly come of the gas in first gear. The car jolts abit and their is a squeaking noise. This does not occur at any other time. Any suggestion would be great. Thanks Alot, Chris.

hi can anyone tell me if the pcv filter is the little square of sponge underneath the air filter? Thanks alot, Chris.

Hi, I am trying to locate the PCV valve on my 1998 k11. The haynes manual doesnt really help much. Any help would be gratefully received. Kind Regards, Chris

Hi, I am trying to remove the rear brake drums from my 98 micra. I have jacked the car up and taken off the hand brake however cannot seem to budge the drums. According to the haynes manual I should put a screw driver into the hole at the back of the drum to release the brake if it feels stuck...

Hi everyone, I replaced my front discs and pads last year on my K11 - which seemed to go quite well at the time :). However, at a recent MOT test I got an advisory because there was a 22% imbalance on the front. I am going to try and sort this out, and was wondering if anyone could suggest what...