Trevor

from memory you pull up the gaiter and you need to use an extension on the ratchet with a 10 mm socket

Hi Andrew....Have answered your question in the introduction post

Hi Andrew....welcome to the Forum It's a common fault on the Diesel engines....and there are several causes I have found out over time. 1. Oxidation Cat blocks up but you can remove it by unbolting the end casing and beating out the monolith...goes a treat after that. 2. Earth straps connecting body to engine, etc tend to break...replace all for around £10 3. Fit an EGR blanking plate (make sure it has a small hole in it) and this works very well. 4. Throttle Potentiometer can be cleaned internally and reset (using voltage readings) 5. Fuel filter housing draws air sometimes and can be replaced with an aftermarket one which works well Usually the turbo is fine as long as there are no air leaks on the hoses leading to and from it but also will perform better when the engine is running better, enough to clear it through. Cheers, Trevor

Hi Jim If it is from the front then I would obviously check all joints and also see if there is any play in the front driveshaft joints (inner and outer) as this could be the cause. If not then it is more than likely from the rear and transmitting the sound through the vehicle. Let us know what you find Cheers, Trevor

Hi Fred....welcome to the Forum Sorry, can't shed much light on your query but I would certainly entertain aftermarket wheels for winter use, cheaper if damaged and need to be replaced. Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi Alysia....welcome to the Forum Any one of those should work but also try http://www.iceboxauto.com/ as they can supply cameras that work with the system. Cheers, Trevor

Hi Steve.....welcome to the Forum Great looking car, and now very rare! Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi...and welcome to the Forum Very rare car indeed ! Good to have you onboard

Hi Yvonne. Yes, its normal as they were only really designed as a City Car and although will do the Motorways fine they are really geared for lower speeds around Town Cheers, Trevor

Hi....welcome to the Forum There are plenty of OBDII readers on eBay but very few of them will read Nissan diagnostics beyond a code read unfortunately. I struggled to find one for my XTrail and ended up using my Snap On Scanner on it as it was the only one with enough coverage....maybe worth looking for a secondhand one? Let us know if you do find anything out there Cheers, Trevor

Glad I could cast some light (or doom) on the situation, hopefully it won't present a problem but I believe in pre-empting issues before they become a problem. You should be able to access the side of the engine in situ quite easily....a good mobile mechanic may be the answer

Not sure but sometimes just the top of the rear seat folds flat on top of the base

Thanks, always handy to know where to get bits and pieces

where did you purchase it from?

Hi Jim...welcome to the Forum I would not take the chance of running the engine on a worn timing chain, guides or tensioner. With the mileage that it has covered and with the cost of the kit being quite cheap, it is just a case of finding a good mechanic to replace all of the components and then it is peace of mind. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-X-TRAIL-T30-2-2-TD-Di-DCi-DIESEL-YD22DDTi-YD22ETi-NEW-TIMING-CHAIN-KIT-/271507249270?fits=Car+Make%3ANissan|Model%3AX-Trail|Cars+Year%3A2005|Plat_Gen%3AT30|Cars+Type%3A2.2+dCi&hash=item3f3717d876:g:Ae4AAOxyDo1TjwNu There are a host of other issues with the X-Trail that may, or may not materialise so maybe best deal with them if they arise. Cheers, Trevor

Can only suggest local paint suppliers and they can match up any shade but you would have to buy 1/2 litre minimum

Never tried replacing the auto trans version only difference I can think is that there may be cooler pipes attached to it otherwise should be the same as a manual and I seem to recall not having to remove the bumper to strip it out

Hi Paul...welcome to the Forum Unfortunately I sold my X-Trail a while ago so unable to take measurements for you, hopefully some other members may be able to assist you though. Wouldn't have thought there would be a great deal of difference between the widths of the two vehicles though. Cheers, Trevor

You could run a trickle charger to it while it is still connected

I'm sure there is another post on this forum regarding a similar fault....worth a search to see if any useful information. Otherwise, there would be some sort of filter in the pickup pump that may block or allow air to enter the system

I would try to get at least the nearest part number and size/shape to the one you have, but no idea why so many variables. They generally have the same resistance (although I would not recommend measuring resistance with a multi-meter as this can sometimes deploy the airbag)

Sometimes Halfords have the popular paints on the shelf but I'm not sure if that colour is a popular one (at the time). Depending on where your house is in France I suppose depends on whether it's even worth worrying about. When I owned a house in Normandy and used to park up old cars out there to drive around, I found that they blended in with the condition of the cars (dented and unwashed bangers) in the area and didn't stand out as anything special to attract any undue attention :-) Good luck with finding it

Hi Austin Not sure what the code is but Halfords are pretty good at mixing up the original paint in a touch-up spray tin. If you show them the photo that may be able to match it? Being the sill area I suppose it isn't too bad if the paint doesn't quite match but always nice to get it somewhere near right Cheers, Trevor

Couple of reviews which are quite complimentary https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/nissan/micra-k14-2017/ Worth asking about extended warranty as Nissan do suffer from electrical gremlins

If you switch the ignition on (engine not running) with reverse gear selected and go round the back of the car, put you ear to each sensor and you should hear a clicking noise if it is working...find the one that isn't clicking or fainter than the others and that is the one you'll need to replace and the system should start working again.