Hey all,

New to the forum so apologies for any faux Pas.

Have a 2015 1.2 K13 Micra. Noticed the car makes this noise on startup regardless of when the car is started. Any ideas of what it maybe?

 

https://youtu.be/-VMd5tpIDe4

Thank you

That sounds like the starter motor 

Probably go on forever but have heard this sound many times before and sounds like the pinion gear is dry and slow in returning when the engine starts

1 minute ago, Trevor said:

That sounds like the starter motor 

Probably go on forever but have heard this sound many times before and sounds like the pinion gear is dry and slow in returning when the engine starts

Hello Trevor,

 

Thanks for getting back andsharing some thoughts.  Moving forward, you state probably go on forever. You mean that the starter will still work but will have this noise to contend with? In regards to getting it fixed how long or what should I be looking out for , before I go "Ok, time to get this sorted now " .

 

Thanks 😁

I would be worried if you didn't hear it in the future 🙂 As long as it still starts and doesn't slow down which could suggest it is starting to bind on the shaft then it should be fine

Alternatively, a new starter isn't that much and easy to fit

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=131090&_nkw=2015+k13+micra+starter+motor&selvel=Cars+Year%3A2015%2CCar+Make%3ANissan%2CModel%3AMicra%2CVariant%3APetrol%20Hatch%2CCars+Type%3A1.2%2CBodyStyle%3AFWD%20IV%20K13K%2CMK13K_%2CPlat_Gen%3AMK%20IV%2CEngine%3A1198cc%2056KW%2076HP%20HR12DE&selcontext=productType%3ACAR_AND_TRUCK%2CpartType%3APARTS%2CqueryType%3ABY_VEHICLE&_sop=15&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=3

55 minutes ago, Trevor said:

I would be worried if you didn't hear it in the future 🙂 As long as it still starts and doesn't slow down which could suggest it is starting to bind on the shaft then it should be fine

Alternatively, a new starter isn't that much and easy to fit

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=131090&_nkw=2015+k13+micra+starter+motor&selvel=Cars+Year%3A2015%2CCar+Make%3ANissan%2CModel%3AMicra%2CVariant%3APetrol%20Hatch%2CCars+Type%3A1.2%2CBodyStyle%3AFWD%20IV%20K13K%2CMK13K_%2CPlat_Gen%3AMK%20IV%2CEngine%3A1198cc%2056KW%2076HP%20HR12DE&selcontext=productType%3ACAR_AND_TRUCK%2CpartType%3APARTS%2CqueryType%3ABY_VEHICLE&_sop=15&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=3

Thanks for this pal put mind at ease. You wouldn't happen to know of any write ups on replacing the starter or any other nissans that have the same layout / engine to have a look at?

Its a case of undoing the nuts and bolts and reverse to fit, however, ensure you disconnect the battery negative terminal before starting work