How do you open the boot on a Micra?
You will hear the boot lid catch operate and you can now open the boot. CHANGING THE SWITCH. With the boot open stand at the rear of the car and facing away from it. Look up and you will see where the wires you disconnected go into a handle casing. Held in place by 2 nuts.
Is there a problem with the Nissan Micra boot switch?
‘Having wrestled for years with Nissan Micra boot problems – sometimes it would open of its own accord, and at others it would obstinately refuse to do anything for several weeks – I sought help on the Internet. Discovering first that Nissan would charge a high price both for a replacement boot switch and for fitting, so I searched further.
How can I open the hatchback on my Nissan Micra?
The hatchback/boot lock will not operate outside the vehicle and it is impossible to operate the lock system to open the hatchback. I crawled into the boot from inside the car and released the lock manually by sliding the white release lever to release the lock.
How much does a Nissan Micra boot strut cost?
A boot strut costs between £20 and £50. To determine as well as possible which boot strut references will fit to your car, we recommend you select the model engine type of your Nissan MICRA in the drop down menu or enter your registration number. Our customer advisors are at your disposal to assist with your search..
Are there any known problems with the Nissan Micra?
On the Micra there is a specific known fault with the lock on the car boot, which is prone to failure. If the car is still under warranty then the dealer will fix this, otherwise you will have to spend on the replacement part and labour. This is one of those make or break problems that should completely inform your purchase.
Why does my Nissan Micra boot keep locking?
Yes a genuine Nissan part is only a few £ more, but Im sure the replacement is a MUCH better switch . I had the same problem on my wifes 04 plated K12. boot kept unlocking /locking which also resulted in the battery losing its charge within a few days. The cause was the tailgate switch.
What to do if your Micra boot won’t open?
With a spoon handle or blunt instrument remove the black plastic cover from the boot. Gently so as not to break the plastic locking pins. When the cover is removed you will see 2 wires going from the inside of the boot handle to a white connector. Release the 2 wires by gently pressing on the edge of the switch.
The hatchback/boot lock will not operate outside the vehicle and it is impossible to operate the lock system to open the hatchback. I crawled into the boot from inside the car and released the lock manually by sliding the white release lever to release the lock.
Why is the tailgate switch on my Micra K12 not working?
My recent experience shows that anyone suffering from a faulty tailgate switch on their Micra K12 series – possibly caused by ingress of water causing shorting of the microswitch – would be well advised to refer to Ewan Donaldon’s site (address per answers below).
Is the engine management light on on my Micra?
I have a Nissan Micra with a engine management light on. It’s been tested and the onboard computer reports that the short term fuel trim is running lean (bank 1). The long term fuel trim is running rich. Any one have any ideas? The o2 sensor has been replaced with no effect! Replacing the O2 sensors for a lean condition will not help .