Good video. As a further note to others...... I discovered a way to get to the two screws on the switch more easily. To the right of the ignition, on the Sport+ model, there is a piece of trim with a couple of switches and a little pocket. This comes out easily, thus enabling you to get a screwdriver in the right place to remove ignition switch.
I knew the ignition switch was on its way out and after watching this video i bought a replacement switch (and angled needle nose pliers) ready for when it did finally go (ebay £12.99 switch. Amazon £7 pound pliers). My top screw was hampered by the plate that releases and clamps when you adjust the steering wheel. Anyway as soon as both screws had a couple of turns on them I was able to get a finger from each hand in and spin the screws out. If you remove the switch panel to the right where the wing mirror switch is you can get round the back and with the right size scew driver get to that top screw. I only realised this when putting the screws back in but managed to fasten the top screw with an old small screwdriver that had a broken handle not ideal but easier than putting screw back in with pliers. Took me 1 hour 30. Good luck anyone trying this, fiddly but doable.
Thanks! This was the problem with a family member's car, and your video helped. Didn't buy a new swtich however, as the issue is the wear in the plastic where it rotates. I put some electrical tape in the hole to make it wrap around the metal thingy that sits in there, to make a more tight fit. And it worked very good!
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you. Saved me a load of time trying to figure out how to remove the switch. I just hope that the new switch has sorted my problem
Great video, just finished the job took me about 30 min, cost of "ignition cube" 22€ with delivery from eBay. It is easier than it looks, and car now working perfect. And if your hands are slim enough, you can manage it only with screwdriver, as I did. Thanks.
This worked for our 55 plate micra 👍👍👍 great video! Just had to buy the long angled pliers but I’ve got them in my tool bag for future… too tip to rough up the screw with mole grips before reassembly.
Thanks for this video! I just spent 2 hours sorting mine, it's done! ( And I'm a not particularly practical woman!) It would have been quicker if I didn't lose one of those tiny screws and have to hunt high and low in local shops to find a replacement! Don't drop it! They aren't very common! I didn't have long nose pliers, so took off a bit that also covered fuses on right which just gave me space to get a tiny screwdriver in place Grazed and cut fingers and knuckles though..
Wow :) we are glad we have woman watching and using our videos :) 2 hours is a right time to do that, keep working on your car :) and thank you for comment.
As the back screw is not accessible, I pulled the plug from the back, and exposed the red and white wires. Splicing a suitable push switch across these two wires means the switch will operate the starter, but only when ignition is turned on. The switch is mounted on the dashboard beside the headlamp height adjuster. Works every time - problem solved!
Thanks a lot for showing us how to change the ignition switch. I changed it today in my Micra K12 (my steering wheel is on the left). Was a bit difficult but I finally got it!!
Just did this took me about 2,5 hours. On my car the steering wheel position lock was in the way of the back screw. You can remove the steering wheel position switch nut and clamps from the right side(not lever side) this gives a bit more room to remove the back screw. Made it much easier for me :)
Just did this. One point that might make someone's life easier - just remove the starter key barrel altogether. It is held to the steering column with one bracket and 2 flat head screws - undo those while supporting it (it is heavy). After you detach it pull it aside just enough so you can access the screws on the ignition switch. Replace the switch and put the barrel back pone - should be done in about 10 minutes tops.
Great video this helped me replace mine and used the long nose pliers etc. Top screw very fiddly and it took about 2 hours to do. Thanks for the Video.
Just done the job with a very long cross head screw driver up from the footwell. It took longer to take the surround off and replace than to change the switch
Think this is the best approach. I used 6" long screwdriver and I reckon an 8" screwdriver with a narrow handle would have been easier. The handle was hitting the steering column.
great video thank you! I'm going to have a go myself. I have been told that nissan know about the issue as it's a common problem but never did a recall. I hope my father fingers will work!
As an update to my comment below, I still had some stiffness and clunkiness. I had bought a second hand injection switch from eBay and suspected that the one I'd bought and fitted also had a problem (especially as it's such a common one with Micras(. So I went for it and ordered a new nissan one from nissan parts eBay shop ( £50), I fitted it in 25 mins this time and it's now perfect! So, if anyone still has problems or if trying for first time, it's prob worth getting a new replacement rather than secondhand!
Thank you, very helpful information, my old switch was also burnt , so i cleaned it up and eventually got it back together and working, how well im not sure but could get someone out of trouble latter. cheers.
witam dzięki za film pomoglo,chcialem wymienic,pompe paliwa ,albo lancuch rozrzadu,czujnik walu,a rozwzanie bylo prostrze/hello, thanks for the movie helped, I wanted to replace, fuel pump, or timing chain, sensor shaft, and the solution was simpler.
The question is, for how long did the engine run before the NATS (Nissan Anti Theft System) shut it down? The K12 was a really nice car apart from the stupid electronics and official prices of parts after a weird and dodgy 'association' with Renault and the closure of several original Nissan plants in Japan with thousands of lay offs of skilled workers.
I just bought a Nissan Micra and the ignition is sticking.(Just like what happens in this video). I have been told I need the ignition switch, the back part. I assume this part you are fitting is the same one? If so, I have seen on ebay for £57 euros. Is that too expensive? How much do Nissan charge? Thank you
I fixed this problem installing a button,i insert the key for turn on light and each other electronic device,but for start the engine i press the button,it's more easy
simple soloutin for this problem is get a universal start stop button which costs you around £5 and 0.70p for 2 meter wire and take it to any garage they ll charge you around £30 to put the button in thats it your problem solved .then all you do is just turn the car on and press start button and car will start.am telling you this because thats what i did when i had same issue with my ignition barrell and every one was saying get ignition barrell which i couldnot find because scrap yards dont always have them and you have to wait weeks.
Have same issue with a micra I just bout n Galway .. she blue too lol.. bought a starter for it today but it starts sometimes so now I’m thinking it’s the ignition 🤨
I dont have any a screw on my car. I got ignition problem and i tried to take out but i dis not got any the screw. Please could you tell me what kind of screw is it? I would like to order via online please help me
Czesc, mja zona ma ten sam problem w swoim nissanie micra, mozesz mi powiedziec jak dokladnie nazywa sie ta czesc ktora wymieniales z tylu stacyjki?. Pozdrawiam i dzieki za film
Good morning. What is the proper name of the part on eBay? I'm having similar issues with my car. One minute it starts the next minute it doesn't. Thanks for the great video!! Cheers.
With my k12 the key Goes around juist richt but iT stil wont start, the previous owner had iT “fixed” by installing a start switch. Now u turn the key to on position and pres start button and iT starts. Not happy with this, i wamt iT to be original. Luckily i have that same part as what u uses. Now i juist hope the wiring is stil ok
Can you please help mine cranks but will not fire up? Fuel goes ok spark ok injectors ok what else can it be, car was driving fine for 150 miles switched the car of never started again ?
Hi, so... if you have a spark , fuel delivery , time check timing. Make some video with during try to starting the engine. And give me some car details .
FixYOURride13 my explanation was wrong but i meant glow plugs ok fuel feeding ok injectors ok, it only starts with deodorant or easy start as soon as you stop spraying goes of ????? What do you thing compression maybe?
@@ALKUKES ok so probably problem is in fuel supply system, tray turning the engine with open injectors fuel pipe supply and check fuel pressure. What car it is?
Sorry that's video was made 2y ago I don't remember the parts number but if you give me car details (vin number, engine kode, year) I try found parts for you.
Hello I forgot about this video until a similar one came up on my video list and then yours, I managed to get the screw off in the end after 5 days of trying, thanks. My fiends car is still going with the new ignition switch.
Hi i have a problem the first acc that turns the radio on is not working And everytime it needs the code to work cz radio wont work only if i start the car
