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Krystian Lelek - 25 May 2005 15:35 GMT

Hi,

I have a problem with my Nissan Micra '95. Engine works perfectly (no
stalls, powe cut-offs), until warmed. After it has reached optimal
temperature (5-10 min.dashboard indicator) it suddenly goes down and I
cannot start it again until chilled! I'm sure that it's not overheated and
all the rest of equipment works fine (lights, radio, etc. no warnings on
dashboard). Have changed ignition cables just in case, but it did'n help.
Please help me out there, I got stuck in Sweden and don't know anyone
here!!!

Regards

/Krystian

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Draak - 25 May 2005 15:47 GMT

Krystian Lelek plaatste dit op het scherm :

> Hi,
>
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> /Krystian

Eh, perhaps you should ask in a nissan newsgroup, instead of a fiat
newsgroup?

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Krystian Lelek - 25 May 2005 16:12 GMT

You're perfectly right, but my news server doesn't maintain Nissan's group

:((. Anyhow, I think it's not a Nissan-specific problem.

/KL

> Krystian Lelek plaatste dit op het scherm :
> > Hi,
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> Eh, perhaps you should ask in a nissan newsgroup, instead of a fiat
> newsgroup?

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ato_zee@hotmail.com - 25 May 2005 19:22 GMT

> You're perfectly right, but my news server doesn't maintain Nissan's group
> :((. Anyhow, I think it's not a Nissan-specific problem.
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> > > dashboard). Have changed ignition cables just in case, but it did'n
> help.

First you need to know if the plugs are firing, you can get a little neon
indicator that goes between the lead and the plug, costs only a few
cents/UKPDS/or around 2 Euros. Can be seen best if you test in
the dark. If the plugs are firing (and not totally fouled with carbon) it
may be fuel starvation. Remove fuel filler cap and see if it stays
running/starts after stalling, it may be that you are pulling a vacuum
in the tank. The 5-10 mins running might be coincidental, and represent
how long it takes for the fuel flow to stop. Bits of debris can block
things,
and be released again when the engine stops, but your problem
seems too reproducable. The electrics/neon test will show if your
ignition system is dying as it heats up. Just some thoughts.
I check fuel flow by adding a tube into a container after the fuel
pump, if pump stops pumping, engine stops. Take care and do outside,
fuel vapours are flammable.

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