Nissan Micra K12 1.2 - Clutch judder

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Tue 10 Jul 2012 19:04
Nissan Micra K12 1.2 - Clutch judder - johnbuk

We bought this car from new 2 years ago and have completed some 18k miles. During the last few weeks we have noticed upon starting some clutch judder in 1st gear although after having driven some way this does not recur.

We mentioned this at the 2nd service a couple of weeks ago but typically the garage could not replicate the problem. However my wife had a scary moment when the judder occured as she was pulling across a junction and it took a moment fro the clutch to "bite".

I would mention we have both been driving for over 30 years in many different cars and have not experienced this problem before. If anyone has any idea on what the problem could be I would be grateful as I will take this up under the warranty and would like to be forearmed as it were!

Thank you.

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Wed 11 Jul 2012 23:03
Nissan Micra K12 1.2 - Clutch judder - freman
I have a similar problem on my Escort for the first few clutch operations after the car has not been used for a few days.

I can only think it caused by rust forming on the flywheel & or clutch pressure plate which is removed by the slipping during drive take up.

Hope thi helps.
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Sun 27 Jan 2013 12:26
Nissan Micra K12 1.2 - Clutch judder - Mikes1670

Hi, saw your post and wondered if you got a solution. I have a '10' plate Nissan Micra K12 1.2 Visia with this same problem. The clutch judder started after just 9,500 miles. We have had it back to the main dealer 3 times (Manufacturers warranty runs out in April 2013). Share your safety concerns also regarding busy road junctions.

1. First time at the main dealer they reset the engine control parameters as they thought it was a tick-over issue (revs too low) - only happens when setting off from rest in first gear. Outcome: no real improvement.

2. Second visit to main dealer they bled the hydraulic clutch - initially the car felt like it had been fitted with a different clutch - very smooth and no judder. Outcome: It didn't last long before the intermittent judder returned.

3. Third visit - we left the car with them overnight and returned the next day so we could simulate a typical cold start - a master technician came for a test drive with us and low and behold 'no clutch judder' occured. Outcome: no action taken - suggestion that the next stage would be clutch removal but might not be covered by the manufacturers warranty if nothing attributable to the warranty was found (wear & tear?)

Any suggestions or help much appreciated.

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