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#1
Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Another addition to the fl...
Last post by carrera - Today at 02:30:02 PMThat Air Vidox looks like good stuff. I assume it's next level compared to Febreeze.....
When it comes to glass cleaner I use Nilglass. The last time I bought it I opted for a 5 litre bottle. Use it on the house windows and just watch the rain stream down the windows.
Good luch with the cleaning
When it comes to glass cleaner I use Nilglass. The last time I bought it I opted for a 5 litre bottle. Use it on the house windows and just watch the rain stream down the windows.
Good luch with the cleaning
#2
Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Another addition to the fl...
Last post by Steve McF - Today at 12:26:43 PMDid a bit of research and it was suggested to clean all hard trim surfaces with 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water. So I sprayed that on the fascia, pillar trims, kickplates, seat base side trims, cnetre console, and bare metal on the inside of the boot, to removed the cigarette smoke deposits from the surface. then I cleaned all the glass with grass cleaner for the same reason.
This morning I got into the car and it didn't so much smell of cigarette smoke, more of a chip shop
No problem though as that was only stage 1. I need to brush and vacuum the headliner, and wash the carpets and seats. I am still looking round to see what else I can clean the headliner with, but then I will need to use the foam cleaner in the a/c ducts, a/c duct disinfectant, and change the cabin filter.
I have previously used some nasty stuff called Air Vidox, where you mix two compounds together in tubm and leave it in the car for a few hours - it's like a sort of bleach or ammonia type substance that fumigates the car including headliner, carpets, and seat foams. Need to get some of that, althouygh it seems to be about 3 times as expensive now than what I remember!!!
This morning I got into the car and it didn't so much smell of cigarette smoke, more of a chip shop
No problem though as that was only stage 1. I need to brush and vacuum the headliner, and wash the carpets and seats. I am still looking round to see what else I can clean the headliner with, but then I will need to use the foam cleaner in the a/c ducts, a/c duct disinfectant, and change the cabin filter.
I have previously used some nasty stuff called Air Vidox, where you mix two compounds together in tubm and leave it in the car for a few hours - it's like a sort of bleach or ammonia type substance that fumigates the car including headliner, carpets, and seat foams. Need to get some of that, althouygh it seems to be about 3 times as expensive now than what I remember!!!
#3
Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Another addition to the fl...
Last post by Steve McF - 31 May 2026, 11:55:09 PMIt's not bad at all. I'll try and get some more pics asap.
I've never been in one of these. I am assuming they were probably designed here (or perhaps back in Japan), but they were built in India, and it is definitely engineered to a budget, a bit like my 107. But it is bigger than the 107, with a bigger 3 cylindder engine (1.2), and this one at least has more of the tech stuff my daughter will appreciate!!
This one is an Accenta spec, which is normally Nissan's mid range model (our Qashqai is an Accenta too), and the other Micras of this model I have seen in Accenta spec don't have the satnav/CD player audio unit that this one has, so I assume first owner added that as an option. Bluetooth, USB and aux port too, as well as aircon/climate control (now working OK again), electric front windows, central locking, alloy wheels.
I have insured myself on it for a few days, by adding it as an additional car on my 107 policy for £23, so will use it to go to work this week and see how it feels. On the motorway/dual carriageways, it feels like there is a bit of a wheel balance issue somewhere, and the steering wheel is not quite on straight - presumeably following the replacement of one of the front lower arms, so I'll try and get those looked at this week.
I did a fault code check earlier, and there are no fault codes
The TPMS light was on on the dash, but one tyre was a bit low on pressure, and once I pumped that up, TPMS light went out 
The car came with 6 months warranty, which we upgraded to 12 months for just another £99.
I had a bit of a look round and can see little bits of rust starting in a handful of areas, but nothing major. Being a white car it is easier to spot, and I have the Bilthamber Hydrate 80 to hand. At some point I want to get under the car and have a good look. I have stuck my head under the bumper/sills/wheelarches, and it seems OK, but you can't beat getting the car on ramps and crawling under to get a good butchers!!!!
There is some paint damage on the roof just above the windscreen on the driver's side that has been touched up with what looks like Smoothrite, to protect the metal. I intend to go to Paintstore and get a colour matched aerosol and have a go at repairing that. Hopefully there will be enough left over to sort the other little spots here and there. I also need to refuyrb the headlightsa which are yellowing a bit - but I've already been through that process successfully on my son's Focus, so will use the same method.
The other challenge is how to get rid of that old mini cab smell in the car. Yes, it appears that the previous owner was a smoker, and whilst the car is clean inside (no cigarette burns or nicoteeen yellowing), there is an noticeable smell when you get in. I had something similar with my 9-3, and despite disinfecting the a/c over and over, and cleaning the interior, it never quite went away. I found some odour eliminator in amongst my car stuff, so have sprayed the headliner, seats, carpets and door trims - will see if that has any effect at all. I have also ordered a new cabin filter, and I have some a/c duct disinfectant foam/spray to try.
Or, I could look for some local valeter that can effectively sort the odour out....not sure how effective they are, and how much they cost. Has anyone else ever had to do this before? If so, did it work, and how much was it?
Already got a couple of ideas for other little upgrades - if my daughter can't insure/use it just yet, it'll sit in my garage, available for me to work on
I've never been in one of these. I am assuming they were probably designed here (or perhaps back in Japan), but they were built in India, and it is definitely engineered to a budget, a bit like my 107. But it is bigger than the 107, with a bigger 3 cylindder engine (1.2), and this one at least has more of the tech stuff my daughter will appreciate!!
This one is an Accenta spec, which is normally Nissan's mid range model (our Qashqai is an Accenta too), and the other Micras of this model I have seen in Accenta spec don't have the satnav/CD player audio unit that this one has, so I assume first owner added that as an option. Bluetooth, USB and aux port too, as well as aircon/climate control (now working OK again), electric front windows, central locking, alloy wheels.
I have insured myself on it for a few days, by adding it as an additional car on my 107 policy for £23, so will use it to go to work this week and see how it feels. On the motorway/dual carriageways, it feels like there is a bit of a wheel balance issue somewhere, and the steering wheel is not quite on straight - presumeably following the replacement of one of the front lower arms, so I'll try and get those looked at this week.
I did a fault code check earlier, and there are no fault codes
The TPMS light was on on the dash, but one tyre was a bit low on pressure, and once I pumped that up, TPMS light went out The car came with 6 months warranty, which we upgraded to 12 months for just another £99.
I had a bit of a look round and can see little bits of rust starting in a handful of areas, but nothing major. Being a white car it is easier to spot, and I have the Bilthamber Hydrate 80 to hand. At some point I want to get under the car and have a good look. I have stuck my head under the bumper/sills/wheelarches, and it seems OK, but you can't beat getting the car on ramps and crawling under to get a good butchers!!!!
There is some paint damage on the roof just above the windscreen on the driver's side that has been touched up with what looks like Smoothrite, to protect the metal. I intend to go to Paintstore and get a colour matched aerosol and have a go at repairing that. Hopefully there will be enough left over to sort the other little spots here and there. I also need to refuyrb the headlightsa which are yellowing a bit - but I've already been through that process successfully on my son's Focus, so will use the same method.
The other challenge is how to get rid of that old mini cab smell in the car. Yes, it appears that the previous owner was a smoker, and whilst the car is clean inside (no cigarette burns or nicoteeen yellowing), there is an noticeable smell when you get in. I had something similar with my 9-3, and despite disinfecting the a/c over and over, and cleaning the interior, it never quite went away. I found some odour eliminator in amongst my car stuff, so have sprayed the headliner, seats, carpets and door trims - will see if that has any effect at all. I have also ordered a new cabin filter, and I have some a/c duct disinfectant foam/spray to try.
Or, I could look for some local valeter that can effectively sort the odour out....not sure how effective they are, and how much they cost. Has anyone else ever had to do this before? If so, did it work, and how much was it?
Already got a couple of ideas for other little upgrades - if my daughter can't insure/use it just yet, it'll sit in my garage, available for me to work on
#4
Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Another addition to the fl...
Last post by sgould - 31 May 2026, 10:08:16 PMLooks tidy!
#5
Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Another addition to the fl...
Last post by Steve McF - 31 May 2026, 09:06:10 PMManaged to get a pic uploaded......
#6
Customer Service Desk / Re: Trying to upload photos vi...
Last post by sgould - 31 May 2026, 08:37:04 PMDoes your photo app allow you to duplcate a picture and resize it? If so, try a copy and paste.
If not, can you send a picture as an email. Most email systems allow you to resize to "large', "medium" or "small". Choose "small" and set up the email. You should then be able to choose the picture and copy and paste it. You don't need to send the email...
If not, can you send a picture as an email. Most email systems allow you to resize to "large', "medium" or "small". Choose "small" and set up the email. You should then be able to choose the picture and copy and paste it. You don't need to send the email...
#7
Customer Service Desk / Re: Trying to upload photos vi...
Last post by Steve McF - 31 May 2026, 07:09:52 PMQuote from: sgould on 30 May 2026, 05:25:03 PMThat was a bit convoluted. This is how from an Apple iPhone.Ahhhh, I'm on Android 🤪😄🙄
Choose file in Photo Library.
Export to "Preview" app.
Choose "resize".
Go to STT in browser.
Choose "Reply"
Choose the picture source.
It should appear in the frame.
Add to the post.
#8
Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Another addition to the fl...
Last post by Steve McF - 31 May 2026, 07:07:54 PMQuote from: carrera on 29 May 2026, 11:28:24 PMAnother car to learn about, new diagnostic software to acquire, all part of life's learning
Pictures to follow ?
Absolutely I've already managed to connect my Torque app and scan for faults, and there aren't any!!!! TPMS light was on on the dash though, but a quick check of tyre pressures revealed one tyre a bit low at the back, so I pumped that up, and voila, TPMS light went out 👍
Yes, I'm trying find out how to upload pics from my phone. Might need to do it from the laptop.
#9
Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: 2.2 tid injectors
Last post by carrera - 30 May 2026, 11:07:55 PMI just looked up the 9196701 part number. That is a Saab part number, but for the 9-3
Again, I don't understand why the part is different, as they are apparently the same engine, certainly the same power output
The pump is different too, I suspect the pump / injectors have some matched variation that is suited to the mass / gearing of the cars.
This listing has some more part cross references https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334023495855? which are for the 9-5 manual version
Again, I don't understand why the part is different, as they are apparently the same engine, certainly the same power output
The pump is different too, I suspect the pump / injectors have some matched variation that is suited to the mass / gearing of the cars.
This listing has some more part cross references https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334023495855? which are for the 9-5 manual version
#10
Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: 2.2 tid injectors
Last post by sgould - 30 May 2026, 09:45:31 PMEither of the manual ones. The part number change may just mean the same part but from a different supplier. It shouldn't be significant.