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    Rev counter wiring help on K10

    Thanks, I will check on the car with a very warm jacket on. I made a digital rev counter with an LCD and a programmed LCD driver. Under test, it displays the rev numbers i.e. 2.67, 1.45 etc and a bar going up and down. I saw a website which outlined the devices needed to make a generic and...
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    Rev counter wiring help on K10

    Hi, I have been thinking of wiring up a rev counter for a while on my K10 and I wanted to know which wire I need to tap off to get a reading. I know how the ignition system works on the micra but i'd like to be sure before i go about tapping off signals. I had a look at the coil which...
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    burning oil - what is the common culprit??

    well in have been doing 90 miles/day for the past 9 months in my K10 and i do hope it carries on. I only do around 50-60mph so it shouldn't hurt it too much but it is shocking poeple who thought it won't last long on long journeys. thats what i call "shock and awe". also is there something i...
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    burning oil - what is the common culprit??

    Thanks mate, I thought once this car gives up then i will get a nice 2nd hand X-Type. this gives me a chance to save up and learn some machanics on it while its in my hands. i hope my nice maintaince of it will make it last. i heard these cars last upto 120k miles. has anyone's K10 lasted...
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    burning oil - what is the common culprit??

    Hi, i use my K10 micra for long distance travel to work (90 miles/day). I don't speed to much although it is tempting. I heard the engines on these cars start to burn oil after a long recorded mileage. I have heard that the piston rings can wear out and need changing but i also heard that a...
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    shock absorber and spring query

    Hi, I have a Nissan Micra K10. Its been in the family for 6 years and still going. It had 32K on the Clock and now it has just over 71K due to my long distance work travelling. I like the car as its very satisfying to drive even though it looks old and no one likes it. My dad says I will buy...
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