Why is my Nissan Micra not getting fuel?
Engine will start .If I soak the air filter in petrol it starts but only for a few secs. I guess engine is not getting fuel from the pump. The starter spinns the engine quite easily as if no petrol in the cylinders. Where is the fuel pump so that I can check?
What are the symptoms of a bad Micra fuel pump?
Here are the most common symptoms of a bad fuel pump in your Nissan Micra: One of the most common signs that a fuel pump is going bad is a whining sound. The whining sound can indicate that the fuel pump is going out before there are any performance based issues.
What does it mean when your Micra won’t start?
If the plugs are firing at the wrong time, or something has happened to cause the camshaft to no longer be in sync with the crankshaft, your Micra won’t start. There will usually be OBDII codes associated with timing related problems, but not always. P0013 is a common camshaft position related code.
What to do if your fuel pump won’t start?
Ugh…..I hate chasing down electrical problems. If jumping the fuel pump relay makes the pump run, and if the relay tests good. Then you need to determine why the ECM is not telling the relay to close. Start by testing continuity back to the ECM.
What happens if my Micra fuel pump goes bad?
One of the worst problems that can happen to a vehicle is a bad fuel pump . If your Nissan Micra’s fuel pump goes bad, no fuel (or not enough fuel depending on whether or not it’s out all the way) can enter the engine. Without gas your Micra will not run at all.
What to do when your Micra won’t start?
Removing the fuel pump fuse is a well known way of getting a start when the engine is flooded on your model. This doesn’t apply to the later type Micras with multi point fuel injection….99 to 02. There was a modified wiring loom section for the cold start system on those earlier Micras to rectify bad starting.
Why does my Nissan Micra not tow start?
Just another thought…there’s no reason why you can’t tow start the car, but the catalytic converter mustn’t be flooded with raw fuel – thats the risk you run. The early K11’s were offered a replacement wiring loom to sort the cold start flooding issue…obviously this won’t affect yours.
What are the spark plugs for a Nissan Micra?
Air filter, oil filter, fuel filter, are the same for all Micras up to 2002. The spark plugs you need are NGK BPR5E11.