Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 07 1.2 Juddering when pulling off on cold days

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Wed 18 Mar 2009 16:35
07 1.2 Juddering when pulling off on cold days - micradame
I have a nissan micra 2007, when I start moving off on a cold morning the car judders quite strongly. I have to put the clutch back in and move off very slowly with high revs. If after about 10 minutes of driving I have to stop at a junction its fine when I pull away.
It also doesn't happen when its a warm day though.
I have had the dealership look at it but they said that the diagnostic tests showed nothing.
Any ideas anyone.
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Wed 18 Mar 2009 22:48
07 1.2 Juddering when pulling off on cold days - piston power
Damp on the flywheel i guess this car is parked outside overnight?

Mine does it only slight but not 10mins just when setting off has done from new but only when cold.
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Wed 18 Mar 2009 23:15
07 1.2 Juddering when pulling off on cold days - Rob E
Hi,

I agree with the above post - used to park my car (not a Micra) outside, and it would very occasionally do this on a damp morning - only for the first pull away. By trying to compensate for it you may be slowing down the drying out process. If it's safe to do so, pull away normally and with a bit of gusto, and put up with the judder. From memory it is only a brief sensation.

Hope this helps,

Rob.
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