May 2012
I was thinking of getting a K12 Micra (2003-on). Maybe an 04 or 05. Private seller.
I have previously had 95 and 99 K11 Micras which were bullet proof.... Read more
Just had gearbox failure after 13000 miles from new.
Warrantywise will not pay.... Read more
Another inside job I think: if they were professional they would have made a better attempt at writing English. Thread closed.
I bought a 2006 Mazda 6 diesel in January of this year. The car had done 85000 miles and was sold to me with a 12 month warranty by a local independent dealer.
Within about a month an oil leak had developed which caused the brake system vacuum pump to fail.... Read more
>>The dealer wants to see how it goes with the fly wheel and if there are any more problems after that it will be a case of rejecting the car.
Jam tomorrow?
Is 4 wheel alignment necessary on a Focus 2009? The alignment readings were :
Left front 0 deg 30' camber; 3 34' caster; 0.3mm toe.... Read more
Many thanks again for your posts. The readings, in either degrees/minutes or alternatively in millimetres are recorded in my original posting exactly as on the report I was given by the garage.
My car has never had accident damage. There was no significant sign of uneven tyre wear or steering problems....
Hi, We have a Nissan Micra 2003 which I believe is a K12. We bought Bosch 522 spark plugs as recommended by Halfords. After changing them the car starts but over and under revs. The engine shook pretty badly and things didn't seem right so we obviously turned it off. I have a feeling a Bosch 522 may be the wrong spark plug as it looks different at the tip - does anyone know? According to Halfords online checker it's correct. Otherwise what would cause over and underrevving after a spark plug change? Thanks ever so much for your help. Read more
Hi actresskat, can you recall why that problem happened? - I'm about to change spark plugs on mine.
Were the Bosh spark plugs? any mistake you did? or the thottle was already malfunctioning before..?...
I've just fitted a rear mounted cycle rack and when a bike is on it the number plate can't be read. Doh!! This must be a common problem . I suppose I'll get stop sooner or later. To avoid that can I write my reg number on a piece of card and hang it over the bike? Read more
If S40's option (definitely the cheapest) doesn't appeal, compare the price of a roof-box with getting an auto-electrician to rig up a numberplate with lights attached to the bodywork below your rear bumper. I've no idea what that would cost, but it must be worth a look, bearing in mind the extra fuel you'd use with the roof-box.
I have a water leak from my audi 2L tdi 170 estate. 78000miles
The garage I am using has bypassed the egr valve and then the oil cooler but the coolant keeps dissapearing. It was almost due a timing belt so I thought that we would get it done and check the water pump. I doesn't look like the water pump was leaking but we have replaced it anyway. ... Read more
Re. The egr valve and oil cooler. Both have water going through them and can leak.
Done a bit of research online and apparently early (up to 2007) 140tdi engines had a problem where the head was prone to cracking....
2005 Laguna 1.9DCi Aircon not working. (Aircon, not climate control) Had gas charge checked to start with, that's okay. Noticed that compressor clutch does not engage, checked for electrical current to connections, there is none. Also noticed that fan at radiator runs on momentarily after stopping engine as if air con is switched on without it being on. (Button) Took it to my local garage who also does aircon, they carried out various checks, ascertained that no current at compressor clutch, found a large fuse under the bonnet had blown, replaced, no luck. Checked earth connection at compressor clutch, no earth but by giving it a false earth he could get it to run. Consequently concluded likely to be safety switch through which the clutch gets its earth. (High pressure?) Part cost approx £80. Switch fitted, aircon ran but stopped after a few minutes. Disconnected/reconnected battery to try if that may re-set the system, aircon ran then stopped as above. He was told also that the orifice in a connector may be blocked by sludge? gassed down, checked connectors, re-gassed, no luck. A small switch in the compressor was the next attempt, part cost approx £12. Switch fitted, no luck. Maybe should have gone to Renault but we are where we are. My trusty old Laguna (174,000 miles) is still needed until later this year and we also have to go to France twice so need cooling. Can anyone suggest anything please? Desperate!!! Read more
. My trusty old Laguna (174,000 miles) is still needed until later this year and we also have to go to France twice so need cooling. Can anyone suggest anything please? Desperate!!!
Do what everyone did before aircon was fitted to cars, wind down the window....
I have a 2006 2.2 Dci X-trail. Filed the tank this morning and noticed constant fuel drip from under the back of the car when I got home. Took to local mechanic who says the lift pump from the tank has failed and needs to be repleced. Nissan apparently quoting £350 for the part and no aftermarket alternative - seems very expensive for what it is. Has anyone seen this before or have any ideas for an alterntive solution that might be cheaper. Mnay thanks for your help. Read more
Thanks for that Peter. Have been told that the pump casing has rusted through and that is the problem - we live in Scotland so I imagine quite prone to salt etc in the winter but does that sound plausible to you?
Did you find an alternative fuel pump? I bought a 2005 X-Trail diesel in July, and the lift pump "went" on me a couple of days ago -- same symptoms, fuel dripping out quite fast from somewhere around the rear axle. The mechanic got the pump out, but he was swearing like a trooper at whoever designed the thing, because it was very hard to access. Anyhow, the casing is steel and had rusted through. My X-Trail was Scottish (ex-police vehicle, as it happens). The mecahnic says the location of the pump is ridiculous, absolutely prone to rusting esp. where salt is used on the roads, in addition to being very hard to get at. So, how did your story end?
I have a 58 plate Mazda 6 2.0L Diesel. I have had the dreaded dpf light come on and took it to the Mazda dealer. They advised changing the oil and filter and regenerating the dpf. I opted to change the oil and filter myself and return it for them to them to do the regeneration. Having changed the oil and filter, the car will now not turn over. All the relevant lights come on on the turn of the key, but the car makes no attempt to turn the engine over. I have tested the battery, which is fine. Is there something I am missing? Read more
Thanks for the update, the most important post...too often missing.
Purely out of interest what did Mazda charge you for the forced regen?
New range of 1.2 engines for the Micra - not used in present Clio.
What I didn't realise was that most of the Nissan petrol engines up to 1.6 are made by a company called Aichikikai who have had technical and business ties with Nissan since 62/63. Main customers are Nissan, Suzuki and Jatco, followed by Renault, Renault-Samsung, and Ford.