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Nissan/Datsun Micra Nissan micra 1.2 SE 2004. It wont start.

 
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Nissan micra 1.2 SE 2004. It won't start. Does not turn, towed it,still nothing. Fob opens the doors ok & all ignition lights are on.thanks

 

Country: United Kingdom
Make: Nissan/Datsun
Model: Micra
Year: 2004
Engine: 1.2

Already Tried:
Towing the car

Submitted: 559 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: UK Nissan
Value: £11
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  350matt replied 557 days and 17 hours ago.

Hello

If the car's not cranking then first check that the main battery cables are on tight and the terminals are clean and bright. Do the same for the engine / gearbox earth strap.
Then follow the main positive lead back to the engine and down to the starter motor, and check the connection at this end as well.

There should also be a small wire to the motor which should have 12V when you're turning the ignition switch to crank. If the 12V isn't there, check back along this wire for damage to the insulation or corroded connections

This 12V feed comes directly from the ignition switch so this may be faulty and need replacing

Check the resistance of the main positive lead that runs down to the motor as anything more than a few ohms and it should be replaced
Don't forget to try a jump start from another car / battery as its possible the battery is poor, if you have a voltmeter a healthy battery should read 12.7+V

also try substituting the battery for another as I've known a very flat battery to drag down the system voltage too far even with jump cables

If this is all OK then its possible the car needs a new starter motor

Customer replied 557 days and 13 hours ago.

Expert my arse!!! Read the question, numbnut!! I towed the car & it wouldn't start. Sorted it myself. Do YOU want to know what the fault was? You might just learn something!!!!! EXPERT????

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Expert:  350matt replied 557 days and 5 hours ago.

as you don't need my help I'll opt out

good luck

 
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