54 plate. - Nissan Micra immobiliser

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Sun 3 Jul 2011 12:35
54 plate. - Nissan Micra immobiliser - nissanowner

Hi all

New to the site!

I have a Niissan Micra 54 plate 57k on the clock.Recently had starting problems.

Sometimes starts 1st time, other times turns over but doesn't start, and sometimes fails to start at all.

When no start or turnsover I then go through a ritual of opening the bonnet trying key again closing the bonnet etc

Never fail to get it started, but I can do without the hassle. Allways starts again

if for example I stop off at a shop and say leave it for a couple of minutes.

No expert but I can only put this down to the immobiliser switch!

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

Phil.

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Thu 22 Sep 2011 22:51
54 plate. - Nissan Micra immobiliser - SOO

Hi

I am having the same problem and wondered if you had managed to resolve the problem, or even had any 'maybe its the'. Mine conked out on me in the middle of the road just as I drove off which was weird. If I get any clues I will message you. Also what model is yours?

Thanks

Edited by Avant on 22/09/2011 at 23:07

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Fri 23 Sep 2011 21:36
54 plate. - Nissan Micra immobiliser - nissanowner

Hi I resolved this problem by trading the car in and buying a Renault Clio with 20k on the clock. Went (NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME) to a very reputable dealer HPL in Prestwich who gave me £1.5 k for the car minus the cost of repairs. Apparantly it was £30 to repair the key so I was delighted to gert £1470 for what was effectively a non-runner.I think you need to go to a shop/pgarage that specialises in key repairs.Suggest ask around the garages and ask whoever does your MOT. If you are in the Greater Manchester area Alan Quine long established auto shop in Whitefield may be able to do it.

Edited by nissanowner on 23/09/2011 at 21:39

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Thu 22 Sep 2011 23:09
54 plate. - Nissan Micra immobiliser - Avant

Welcome to the forum.

This may not be relevant to you, but there is a well-known problem with Micras - if you stop after driving for a short disatnce they can be hard to restart.

I'll move this to the Technical section where you may get more help.

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