Hello everybody, I just picked up earlier today a 2006 Primera 1.8 S hatchback with less than 80k on the clock.
It appears to have a couple of minor problems (so far):
1) When using the indicators (especially left), sometimes the indicator sign/sound on the dashboard increases its frequency, and the headlight sign comes on, and then goes off after a short while (no bleeping sound as mentioned by others though). With daylight, I could not see if the lights were actually on, I would assume so. I'm also assuming the car doesn't have automatic headlight sensors? In any case, I think it has to do with the famous earth problem of the rear lights, which is the first thing I will check tomorrow, and report back.
2) Engine is a bit jerky at low revs in second gear, like when i'm crawling forward in traffic. But I've read here http://mywikimotors.com/qg16de/ that this is normal with that Nissan engine (the 1.6, but im assuming it applies to the 1.8 too):
"4. Jerking on low RPM. This is a peculiarity of the engine. If it is unpleasant for you, you can turn to the dealer for the new soft for ECU."
No idea what the last sentence mean though.. In any case it's not too unpleasant for the moment, so I'm not planning to do anything about it yet. Unless anybody here suggests otherwise that is...
A couple of other questions:
- The increased frequency the indicator lights switch to every now and then might mean they're on their way out... I'd like to replace them with LEDs, and replace with LEDs also all other external lights apart from headlights. Does anybody know which type of LED I should get please in order not to have problems with Canbus etc?
- I also plan on changing the engine oil, and possibly the sparks. Which oil and sparks do people recommend please?
Any advice gratefully received!
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