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Erratic idle control is just one of the many K12 issues & it looks like you have worked through most of them where most people give up & get out PDQ? A few simple tests & checks spring to mind in the following order, before spending any more hard earned money on it.



  • Clean up the engine bay earths as these get corroded on k12s and can cause numerous faults.
    Two under the o/s headlight, 1 is on the top metal bar above the bonnet latch.
    Two under the n/s headlight and 1 on the bulkhead near the abs module depending on how old the car is as Nissan moved the earth point as it caused abs faults.
  • Test eng coolant temperature sensor resistance correlates to Haynes Manual specs?
  • Disconnect crank sensor to test if it idles better disconnected?
  • Crank sensor connector swells up and makes a bad connection on the earth - to fix this you have to solder the wires directly to the sensor also you might have to change the sensor again.
  • Test continuity of all sensor connector wires back to the ECU.
  • Ignition switch faulty is common on k12 -  Nissan put out a recall  years ago, thus  to check if ignition switch needs to be changed?
    Remove the ignition switch and see if the T shape bit in the middle is black or white,
    If  black then you need a new modified one as this might fix the fault,
    if white then you already have a new modified one fitted.
  • Next is to continuity test ignition switch all functions, looking for intermittent operation.
  • Chain tensioner piston is out by 10mm or more the chain is stretched.

References:


https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/nissan/micra-k12-2003/good/


https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=33935


Good will hunting  (y)


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