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Tue 15 Apr 2008 21:00

03 1.0 16 valve K12 - EML on - intheknow

Hi everyone , i have a problem with my micra its a k12 model 1.0 16v on an 03 plate , it has covered 26k , the car has developed a problem my eml came on and my autodiagnos brought up the problem of a crank shaft position sensor being at fault , i changed the sensor in the gearbox and the cam sensor in the head at the same time and reset the light , all is well with running when the car is warm , but when starting from cold the idle speed raises and drops till the car is driven , the light comes straight back on and the car feels underpowered , the same fault indicating the crank sensor at fault , but if i run the engine till its warm reset the eml and drive its fine can drive as far as i like until , its left over night and started in the morning from cold and the eratic idle starts and the light comes on as i pull off the drive , any help is welcomed , many thanks .

Edited by Pugugly on 15/04/2008 at 21:36

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Tue 15 Apr 2008 22:25

03 1.0 16 valve K12 - EML on - Screwloose

What's the exact fault code?

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Tue 15 Apr 2008 22:36

03 1.0 16 valve K12 - EML on - elekie&a/c doctor

Fault codes of cam/crank sensor and synchronisation usually means expensive trouble for these.The timing chain wears and causes running and engine power loss.A very common problem and often at low mileages.hth

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Tue 15 Apr 2008 22:51

03 1.0 16 valve K12 - EML on - Screwloose

Doc

I wasn't going to be the one to say it..... [I've seen the chains go at 5000.]

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Tue 15 Apr 2008 22:47

03 1.0 16 valve K12 - EML on - AndyT

Hope it's not the first signs of the dreaded timing chain stretch, even at those low miles.

Here's a link to a forum thread which may provide other pointers, particulary 'Fordy's' posts;

www.micra.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-12763.html

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