Recent content by Lovemy160srtobits

After unplugging my throttle body at the weekend to clean (a big mistake as it turns out), I had to call the aa out, as idling was erratic, and an engine warning light had come on. Aa bloke tried to do a reset with his scanner, but it failed twice, and he did a hard re set by disconnecting the...

On the weekend, I changed the spark plugs on my 160sr, as hadn't done so in 5 years. Its a low mileage car. As its quite involved, decided to clean the throttle body with carb cleaner. I actually unplugged the throttle body, which is probably the wrong thing to do, as you have to either...

Can't believe my little red rocket is 20 years old. Still love driving it every day. No rust on the bodywork, and the paint still shiny, and blinding people in the sun. 😅. What a car. Only complaint is the short 1st gear. Coming from the Duke it was designed for a heavier car to move off on a...

Last couple of days have been a nightmare. My 160sr initially failed the emissions test even though it is low mileage. I had attached a ecu piggy back which didnt help. 2 weeks prior, I had fitted a new mass air flow sensor from ebay for £40. Mechanics were at a loss. They couldn't get car to...

All fixed. Was only 4 wires. Reattached, but red airbag/seat warning light kept on flashing. Did the 3 turns of ignition, wait 10 seconds, then do a 4th, leave on. Flashing slows down, and after 30 seconds, goes out, and then stays out. 😁

Thank you. I've got some micro connectors for thin wiring. Thanks again.

I can't believe I was so stupid, but when I wanted to vacuum wash my front passenger seat on my 160sr, I saw the wire loom under the seat, couldn't see the connectors properly, and as I don't have a cd changer, thought I will just cut it. 😭. Yes, incredibly stupid, as the loom includes the seat...

I can't believe I was so stupid, but when I wanted to vacuum wash my front passenger seat on my 160sr, I saw the wire loom under the seat, couldn't see the connectors properly, and as I don't have a cd changer, thought I will just cut it. 😭. Yes, incredibly stupid, as the loom includes the seat...

I still enjoy my car so much. It's in great condition. Dread the day it gives up and dies.

Some parts are so cheap for micras now, people desperate to sell things off. 12 orange light bulbs for indicators, only £5. Lovely orange indicators now, the mot tester cannot have any complaints about yellow ones now. 😅

Thanks for your replys. Sorted. Was the touch switch. Boot would unlock and lock just once, if I locked up car, opened it up and turned ignition on. Would have to go through that process for each unlock, and then again for a locking. Bought the switch and the lock off ebay, as was only £24 for...

Hello, found that my boot would not unlock today. Played around pressing buttons etc, now and again it would open/allow me to lock it. Seems to sometimes work when I put the key in the ignition, but doesn't always work. How do I diagnose the problem please, ie what are steps and order I need...

Yes, thought that after I wrote it. It's weird the k12 isn't revered like the k11. The chassis on it is superb. Same one as the renault clios, which included the clio sports models. Can't imagine ever wanting to change mime. Puts a smile on my face every mile. My dad had a k12 1.3 or 1.4 sport...

Would recommend doing a k12 for a rc car. Wheelbase/foot print, dimensions and chassis, give insane handling. Have a 160sr, and it can beat anything going around those very large motorway entrances and exits. Can drive through them so fast with confidence. Can pull away from cars behind by...

Hello,, For about a year or so now, on starting up, as I moved off, I'd get a loud chirping squeeling sound, which would go after a minute or so, or when I changed into second, or sometimes when I turned the wheel. Was intermittent, but has got worse, almost always gone within a few minutes...