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Micra 120K on clock - Scrap?
My 1999 Micra 1.0 has run fine for 120k miles with no engine problems. However it has suddenly developed several problems.
* Theres very little power when the throttle is applied and acceleration is slow. Top speed is only 50mph.
* Engine note very raspy
* It drives like its about to run out of petrol
* The ignition cuts out intermittently especially on corners. This cuts off the steering!
i had a garage look at the exhaust and they said nothing wrong. Another garage had a look and couldn't find the fault. They indicated that they would have to keep eliminating suspects at �60 an hour which could run into hundreds of pounds on a very old car.
I'm now in possession of an undrivable 9.5 year old car ( not 10 so cant use scrappage ) and the money for a replacement just isnt there.
On the basis of " nothing to lose by asking" is there anything about these symptoms that rings a bell with Micra owners?
* Theres very little power when the throttle is applied and acceleration is slow. Top speed is only 50mph.
* Engine note very raspy
* It drives like its about to run out of petrol
* The ignition cuts out intermittently especially on corners. This cuts off the steering!
i had a garage look at the exhaust and they said nothing wrong. Another garage had a look and couldn't find the fault. They indicated that they would have to keep eliminating suspects at �60 an hour which could run into hundreds of pounds on a very old car.
I'm now in possession of an undrivable 9.5 year old car ( not 10 so cant use scrappage ) and the money for a replacement just isnt there.
On the basis of " nothing to lose by asking" is there anything about these symptoms that rings a bell with Micra owners?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.this could be caused by the car running on 3 cylinders,it could be simple,ie,new spark plugs,new ht leads,oiled up plugs,burnt out rota arm,fuel filter,if i was you id do a full service of all the items i mensioned,its cheap to do and you would be suprised how tiny a problem could cause these faults,even an engine managment sensor could cause it,if this fails stick it in an auction and sell it on with no comebacks
Like scrappy said there are so many things that could cause it,, have you put diesel in instead of petrol ? i had a similar problem with an almera it was a siezed brake pad in effect trying to drive with the brakes on
The scrappage deal is going to run till next year
local nissan dealers will take 8 year old cars check to see what yours are offering
The scrappage deal is going to run till next year
local nissan dealers will take 8 year old cars check to see what yours are offering
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