nissan micra k11 1995 - engine cuts out and dies after 2 miles

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Fri 6 Jul 2012 13:47
nissan micra k11 1995 - engine cuts out and dies after 2 miles - hubbysk11

After 15 miles of driving, engine started to splutter and then completley died (after about 2 secs). After 5 mins it starts again and drives for 2 miles (about 4 to 5 mins) then cuts out and stops again. When running, engine behaves as normal. 115000miles on clock. Owned it for last 16000. Replaced plugs, fuel filter, air, oil 2000 miles ago. Fuel tank 1/3 full. Thought it might be fuel lock so removed the filler cap, problem persists just the same. I have no idea where to start next.

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Fri 6 Jul 2012 13:56
nissan micra k11 1995 - engine cuts out and dies after 2 miles - mikem004

Alternator, maybe?

When my alternator was on the way out, the car would attempt to stall when I came up to a set of lights or a junction. This after a good 10 mile run up the motorway.

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Fri 6 Jul 2012 14:35
nissan micra k11 1995 - engine cuts out and dies after 2 miles - madf

Crank sensor pehaps?

OK cold, wires separate when warm and it fails.. Cools down OK again...

Simple test when it's not working: there will be no spark.

Edited by madf on 06/07/2012 at 14:36

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Sat 7 Jul 2012 11:21
nissan micra k11 1995 - engine cuts out and dies after 2 miles - McP

Had this problem on our 96 Micra several years ago. As I rememer we had to wait quite a long time before it would start again.

The spark had become very weak.

A replacement distributor fixed it.

Edited by McP on 07/07/2012 at 11:24

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Sat 21 Jul 2012 09:58
nissan micra k11 1995 - engine cuts out and dies after 2 miles - hubbysk11

Thanks to all those who replied. after inspecting the car more closely i noticed the front crossmember was shot and as MOT was due in 3 weeks decided to scrap the car rather than spend more money on it. Thank you though for your time. Rob

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