Are there any problems with my Nissan Micra?
I have been having some problems with my Nissan Micra (2004). We only purchased it a few months ago, and are beginning to think we have been sold a duff Car. A few days after buying the car the battery was flat, We purchased a new battery, and everything was fine for a few weeks, then the battery was flat again.
How can I flatten my Nissan Micra battery?
Check the interior lights, glove-box light, boot light and engine-bay light (if fitted) to be off – consider removing the bulbs to see if that solves the problem. To flatten a car battery over night, the drain must me at least 1A.
What’s the battery drain on a 2005 Micra?
I have a 2005 Micra 1.2 that runs its battery down over a period of a week if the car is not used. I have eliminated the battery as this has been replaced and the new one has been tested. I have checked the current drain on the battery when the vehicle is parked and it appears to always be at least 200mA, I have read it should only be around 30mA.
When does the boot light go off on a Nissan Micra?
If your car has a boot light 36Teak then check it does go off when the boot/tailgate closes. If not, the light push/switch probably simply needs adjusting. There are often other sources of current drain that can flatten a battery overnight.
Can a Nissan Micra have a battery problem?
Your Micra probably won’t have those extras, but you see what I mean. It could be anything. If your alternator is OK and you have some confidence with car electrics and a multi-meter then you can put it across the battery when the engine is off to see if you have a current drain.
Why does my Micra 1.2 petrol not start?
I’ve just changed the battery on my wife’s Micra (53 plate) 1.2 petrol. Now the car won’t start. The ignition turns and all the lights come on but nothing happens in the engine.
Why does my Micra K12 battery drain so fast?
I have checked the current drain on the battery when the vehicle is parked and it appears to always be at least 200mA, I have read it should only be around 30mA. It seems to be a fault with the immobiliser as when fuse number 7 is removed (for the immobiliser) the current draw drops down to around 7mA.
If your car has a boot light 36Teak then check it does go off when the boot/tailgate closes. If not, the light push/switch probably simply needs adjusting. There are often other sources of current drain that can flatten a battery overnight.