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Yes I agree as well as suspect that the increase in circuit resistance due to oxide is marginal wrt our old hat HT leads internal RF suppression resistance? KSG, @ 32 plus years is looking good & a credit to your improvise, adapt & overcome very good efforts. :)

Coincidently I recently cleaned up my K11 distributer segments oxide after eight years & another 30K miles. The spark jumps the same inline 10mm plus gap live running with same colour/intensity & no misfires as before thus no measurable / discernible difference? Spark Gap Ignition Tester |...

May I suggest that you read the “similar threads link”s at the bottom of each MSC page on EPS (electric power steering) & also use the MSC search function @ top right of each page. Go from link to link as its a good read if you are determined to know the EPS options, costs & choices. Good luck :)

Further research of well known TB issues with early K11 non coil pack series consists of a simple DIY repair to re solder the dry joints behind the cover plate on the side of the TB. Search results for query: Solder Maf | Micra Sports Club Nissan micra throttle body re-soldering guide -...

Re reading your symptoms, Quote: “it began jumping whilst driving, cutting out coming into traffic lights (but starts again immediately), and is running very rich, with a sooty tailpipe and a strong smell of exhaust fumes”. Our micra began misfiring, erratic unstable engine throttle control &...

Back to basics review of all the symptoms & issues Inspect, test, assess Quote: “cutting out coming into traffic lights (but starts again immediately), and is running very rich, with a sooty tailpipe and a strong smell” Perhaps its not getting hot enough or the eng temp sensor is in error &...

Quote: "Won't it be using more fuel than necessary though"? Ans: Possibly? Quote: "It drives horribly and is essentially unusable" As you say that the vehicle is unusable ask the garage for a firm fixed written price to sort it? In the meantime Maf (only one multi plug on the TB)...

May I suggest reading Martin Lewis MSE tips on reducing car insurance costs. An few hours research & putting older family member on as named occasional drivers each year saved me a small fortune over many years. Compare Car Insurance - Find Cheap Quotes - MoneySavingExpert Good luck :)

The cheapest & simple DIY test is to unplug the MAF sensor & test drive the vehicle. If the driveability significantly improves then the MAF is at fault. It will throw a CEL but be drivable & we used ours for 18 months & even passed an MOT with MAF unplugged Also read the corresponding links...

Quote: “I guess I'll just leave it? seems to be working as it should” That’s what I would do. I was taught to only do the right work & avoid doing unnecessary work as perfection is time wasting & expensive especially when applied to 23 year old vehicle of little intrinsic value. Good luck. :)

Quote: “ Maf stuck in position with cracked connectors & loose wires” implies that it has been mishandled & perhaps sealed in position with jointing compounds Araldite or super glue? Is the Laminar grid in position & a CEL on or off?

When it is plugged in back together, how does it drive, what evidence of problems or symptoms reasons for changing the MAF?

What is your evidence for needing to remove & change the existing MAF sensor when it seems to be stuck in position & liable to be damaged in the process? Applying WD & or Plus gas is liable to damage a good working Nissan OEM MAF in order to replace it with an aftermarket MAF of unknown provenance?

Try a spare ignition key & charge the battery for eight plus hours. https://duckduckgo.com/?va=e&t=hr&q=p1611+fault+code&ia=web P1611 Fault Code (ALL BRANDS) | Symptoms and Solutions (fixtroublecodes.com) Good luck fault finding.

Suspect & inspect for condensation or rain water ingress into rear boot local area network (LAN) wiring, connectors, & electronic data coms control slave outstation modules. As well as associated LAN controlled equipment, all rear lights assemblies, number plate lights, rear boot hatchback...

Perhaps they did/do exist here LHD, just did not catch on or appeal much in this market without a turbo? If I was obsessing with diesel then I would simply go with the flow diesel market leaders such as Citroen/ Peugeot & or K12/K13. My 26 year old K11with a non turbo diesel lump would be like...

Simple quickest & cheapest test is to unplug the MAF on the TB & drive it. See & read fully the following thread links & the thread links at the bottom footers of each MSC page & you will know as much as any on here. Search results for query: MAF | Micra Sports Club Now I can get back to some...

Toyo are one of many generic top brands tightly regulated around the World & prices reflect each brands advertising budget spending in each market more than anything else. ;) Choosing the best car tyres and how to get them most from them | Honest John review : car tyres at DuckDuckGo

The Maf is self -cleaning. Do not touch the hotwire at all. Do not use compressed air. The quickest & cheapest test for MAF suspected issues is to simply unplug it & test drive to check if the misfire/ kangarooing issues are reduced. Every time engine ign is switched off the ECU software...

Looks like sorting out Pandoras Box :eek: