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Has anyone experienced a sticky throttle. When moving off, you have to press down hard on the accelerator to get going. Do I need a new throttle cable or can I clean and lubricate linkages

Few days ago, this part has dropped from the bottom of car. Can anybody identify it, say what function is and is it critical - do I need to fit it back

I will need to remove old ignition barrel and replace with one from scrappy. And I gather at the scrappy they use an air hammer to turn the bolts on the ignition barrel. I am on the drive outside my house and how do I get air hammer or other tool to do this. I can use a punch, or impact driver...

Two years ago, part of drivers side sill needed welding to pass the MOT test. Have now just come back from MOT test and its needed again. Just wondered if others have come across this problem. Is it possible to get whole sill replaced economically? Does anybody know names of any micra sill...

My brake pedal is spongy after changing the front brake pads and discs. I've done my brake bleed. But the pedal is still spongy. There may still be air in the system. Could not attach bleeder tube securely. Just need some help with choosing a one man brake bleeder. I am not a garage so...

The key not being recognised - that problem is back now. Had 5 clear days after being fixed by a mobile locksmith when the key was re programmed. Anybody any ideas on what the faulty component could be now. Suspect the Ignition Immobiliser transponder in the steering column. Would...

The car was parked at a supermarket. Would not start after 1 hour being parked there. It would not recognise the key. The yellow/orange light keeps flashing - I think this indicates that the immobiliser does not recognise the key. Tried disconnecting and reconnecting battery. That does not...

Update: After the clutch and ignition and throttle body resolder, the car is working fine. Fingers crossed. Now I have the code but the LCD display shows one dash only. Is it end of life of the radio cassette or does it mean the unit is now locked? I have just had two attempts at entering...

I have recently done two bits of work on my car. Firstly, The whole ignition system has been changed by me. This includes rotor arm, distributor cap, HT leads(wires) and spark plugs. Bosch plugs FR8 set to 1.1mm. This has made a good improvement to the starting performance of the car...

Micra Clutches LUK, Valeo, Exceedy, Mikayo, Nipparts, Transmech Which is a good quality clutch to get for a UK spec 1997 Micra 998cc? And where to buy from? Just out of interest, would like to know what make was fitted to Micras assembled in 1997 in the UK Quick answer appreciated - looks...

Rough idle, stalls when idling unattended and nearly stalls when the engine has reached full temperature. I am in the process of checking/replacing the coolant Temp Sensor ECU. Unfortunately cant pull off the connector. Is there a part to press or click. I can just use brute force... but then...

The engine gets flooded and does not start. Have to keep a spare set of plugs in the car. Just replace the plugs and starts straight away. What is the best thing to do. I suspect the injectors are worn. Is there a simple resistance test or simple leak test like they do for diesel...

Its time to change the clutch on the 1.0L Micra K11 1998. Gather that there are three engine+transmission mounts to consider. Q1: Which are the mounts to remove completely and which one to loosen up and keep nut/bolts still in place Q2: Once the gearbox housing is pryed apart, will the bell...

My only K11 yr 1997 key is bent and may break any day. At present its just usable. Whats the cheapest way of getting a replacement? Do I have to go to a main dealer for a key or can a locksmith cut it for me - not sure if its got a immobiliser Shudder...how much should I be thinking of...

https://micra.org.uk/cmf/message/39500 K11 1000cc Year 2001 The accelerator pedal is hard work. Read the thread above. But what I'd really like to know is: Is it the cable or the pedal that needs the attention? Danny

Pls could someone help! K11 1997 1000cc starts easily, but stalls in stop start traffic. What do I need to check out? Danny PS In the past, this car has flooded easily and refused to start. After the plugs were cleaned, it started and worked fine for many months afterwards.

Probably there's not many diesel K11's. Just need to speak to someone about sorting out injectors, glowplugs and fuel pump on a diesel engine. Need to find a reasonable Bosch standard fuel pump diesel service centre or engineer. This is not Micra related so pls bear with me. Danny

I have now replaced my first CV joint onto a drive shaft. Woot! Woot! This is quite advanced work for me!! I am about to put back the passenger side drive shaft. I cannot clearly see into the gear box. Is there normally an oil seal there? If so, I am not thinking of replacing it. What do...

Hi All I am replacing front disc and pads. I am also replacing nearside passenger drive shaft. Need help with the torque settings for K11 front disc brakes for 1) Caliper Bolts 2) Brake Pad Carrier Bolts And also bottom of suspension - two bolts seen here...

Is it bolted only? Just a few nuts/bolts holding the top part of the wing If anybody has pics or drawing - would really help micrafun