Nissan Micra: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Nissan Micra’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Micra indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Nissan Micra Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Nissan Micra is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Micra’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Nissan Micra: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Nissan Micra’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Micra’s ECU. … Read more

Nissan Micra Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Nissan Micra is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Nissan Micra AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Nissan Micra isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Micra’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Nissan Micra: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Nissan Micra (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Nissan Micra is always going … Read more

Nissan Micra’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Nissan Micra’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Nissan Micra is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Nissan Micra: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Nissan Micra.  A bad oil pack can make your Micra almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Nissan Micra Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Nissan Micra doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Nissan Micra … Read more