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  1. micra 2000

    HID

    hid link http://www.phoenixautobulbs.co.uk/tp/hid-kits-new-legislation-2012/ the link above has loads of info regarding the retro fitting of hids which as i though aren't road legal here is a clip from the above site Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is an offence to supply, fit or use...
  2. micra 2000

    Glovebox Lighting..

    why dont you just take a feed from a light on one of your switches above the radio then the glovebox will be lit only when its dark rather than all of the time that is what we have done and when i get time i will be fitting a very small pin switch to operate the light off the glovebox door
  3. micra 2000

    Increased fuel consumption....1.0L K11

    it coud be due to the fact that the weather has been a lot colder recently so after startup you you are running at a richer mixture for longer = using more fuel
  4. micra 2000

    what did you do to your micra today ?

    removed the parcel shelf and climbed through the boot to unlock the doors at 7.30 this morning due to the locks being frozen solid on the front doors
  5. micra 2000

    Facelift interior light question

    i am not sure which one i fitted now but both of these put a delay on the light http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/smart-kit/1115-courtesy-light-delay.htm http://www.velleman.eu/downloads/0/illustrated/illustrated_assembly_manual_k3500.pdf
  6. micra 2000

    rear demist issue

    i would check the wiring in the rubber boot that goes between the tailgate and the body ,with the tailgate being opened and closed all of the time the wiring that runs through the boot can snap it may then be shorting out
  7. micra 2000

    Please help !!!!

    what size wheels and tyres will you be getting, from this info someone on here will be able to tell you,also you will need a set of alloy wheel nuts dont use your steel wheel nuts on them they will chew your alloys when you tighten them
  8. micra 2000

    "stripping out" legalities

    i am fairly certain you only need a seat belt if a seat if fitted, no seat no need for a belt as there is nothing to restrain
  9. micra 2000

    K11 headlight problem

    do the obvious check the fuses ,when replacing the connector did you solder the wires or use a scotch connector ?? when this happened on ours it was because of the melted connector once replaced no issues with it again.
  10. micra 2000

    Headlight Bulb Question

    i use some bulbs from halfords 120% brighter and they are road legal i think they are called ultra brilliance they give you a longer beam the h7's are £29.99 each
  11. micra 2000

    Will this Anti Freeze fit?

    there are different types of antifreeze Ethylene Glycol is one and oat is another ,one thing for certain is these 2 cannot be mixed together, what i would do is to flush out the system and refill with what you have,make sure you have an extra bottle of antifreeze and use it for any top ups,then...
  12. micra 2000

    cvt boxes

    thanks frank in around 2000 did they change the cvt box for a totally different type meaning the box i saw today would fit as our micra is on a "v" plate 2000 dissy type. the scrappy only wants £150 for the box and powder clutch with a 3 mth gt so this is why i am interested in it
  13. micra 2000

    cvt boxes

    i've been to a scrappy today and found a pre facelift k11 with an cvt box would this box fit on our facelift micra ours is 1ltr but i dont know if the other one is a 1.3ltr,the gear shift is the same as ours with d and ds i only want it as a spare cos as you know a failed cvt box can write a...
  14. micra 2000

    MOT failed miserably, only 2 weeks left to shift it - ADVICE please!

    last december i bought for my partner a v plate 1ltr cvt micra with 32,000 genuine miles on the clock for £995 ,what i have found is that small auto's seem to be hard to find so the price are generally higher than a manual.
  15. micra 2000

    k11 nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

    if they are the originals then they probably run the full length of the car,if your going to make the pipes yourself you will need a flaring tool to put the correct ends on the pipe.
  16. micra 2000

    Problems with central locking and lights not turning off

    with our k11 lights on = flat battery for the central locking make sure your earths are all ok
  17. micra 2000

    Run car or remove battery?

    yeah that would be fine
  18. micra 2000

    Changing brake pads and discs on K11 1.3 16v

    undo the two 12mm bolts securing the caliper to the carrier then undo the two 19mm bolts holding the carrier to the suspension assembly thats is jobs stripped down,give everywhere a good clean then use some copper grease between hub and disc and on the contact points of the caliper where it...
  19. micra 2000

    Run car or remove battery?

    have a look at this in maplins http://www.maplin.co.uk/solar-powered-12v-1.5w-battery-trickle-charger-98358 and its reduced to £9.99 from £19.99
  20. micra 2000

    Run car or remove battery?

    in the regulator there are some diodes that only allow power to flow in one direction but if and when they fail power then travels in both directions you will know this as the ignition light will stay illuminated on the dash with the key in or out of the ignition,it is easier to see the light at...
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