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If you sit with no feet on either clutch or accelerator, then turn the engine over it will immediately stall after a fraction of a second. You then cannot try again for 30 seconds or nothing will happen at all. The only way to start the car is to immediately press the accelerator whilst...

Well the only way to start the car is to hold the revs at 5000 for 5 seconds when you turn it over. Any ideas what that could mean?

I can see pictures of what it looks like... but I when I look in the engine bay I cannot work out where it is. There isnt a single photo on the net with an arrow pointing to it!! jeez,

Probably a really stupid question but Ive spent hours trying to find a picture of where a K12 micras starter is located. The car will not start unless you stick your foot down and get the revs up to 5000rpm. Hold it there for a few seconds and the car is fine. Otherwise, the car stalls...

Accelerator down, and after two long 20 second bursts it finally started. Masses of smoke out the exhaust and a stench of petrol! This is the first time this car has failed to start. But it seems common right? As a rule of thumb should you never pump the accelerator when trying to start...

Thanks. So if the engine is flooded, would that cause the ECU to tip and therefore prevent the car starting? How do I unflood the car :blush:

Yesterday my gfs K12 micra wouldnt start. I was certain it was a flat battery as it was visibly lacking in power (dim lights etc). So I replaced the battery and bingo- it started. I ticked it over then turned it off. This morning the car wouldnt start again but Im hopeful its just down...

Picked up a 54 plate 1.2s micra (3 door) for my girlfriend. The passenger seats lever for folding the seat forward (to let passengers in the back) has stapped off. The bit of plastic is there and can be pushed back onto the metal lever. The metal lever though is jammed. Can you get into...