Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 99 1.0 Starting problem, is now stalling problem

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Thu 18 Feb 2010 00:01
99 1.0 Starting problem, is now stalling problem - sharri71
My K11 would not start mid december, called out a "mechanic" who diagnosed the coil was away. He changed (or said he did) the HT leads, rotar arm, dizzy cap, spark plugs and coil. Whatever he did, the car then started. However, I now have a new problem. The car will run for 5 mins, then begins to stutter, kangaroo and completely cuts out, this can happen doing 60mph on the duel carriageway. Went back to the guy, but he has no idea of what he is talking about, suggesting the dizzy cap may need a seal? So I took it to a second "mechanic" who advised, it could be any number of problems, and would cost me approx £1000.00 to fix, his best suggestion was to scrap the car. So car is now with new mechanic who is suggesting the distributor is away. I have kept suggesting that the problem may lie with the parts that were changed, since I did not have this running problem before these parts were changed.
If the original non starting problem was a result of dead distributor, would changing the above parts then allowed the car to start, but now have running probs?
I would really appreciate any advice, I've been without my car since 11 dec. I've read so much online about throttle bodies, MAF sensors, etc., but can't help but think it's to do with the parts that were changed. It has only done 60k and is a tidy wee car.

Many Thanks.
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Thu 18 Feb 2010 19:32
99 1.0 Starting problem, is now stalling problem - honeybear
This sounds like classic throttle body problems and really is worth a try as it is a diy job and the only tool you need is a soldering iron. I did the job on mine in half an hour start to finish and cured the problem I have since sold the car and have heard no come back.
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