Micra K12 1.4 Running badly!

[Ethan1996]

Right, my mum has told me her car isn't running quite right. This is what she has described:

Growling sound when you accelerate
Over 20mph the growling gets louder
Often pops/bangs, car shakes slightly as this happens

I'm thinking misfire or exhaust? What would you all check first? Going to plug it in when I get home and check for codes.

 

[1hpclio]

Misfire, check sparks on all cylinders...they are pretty easy cars..and good too i work for a nissan dealer, if you get code send them to me il send you a full bulletin on how to diagnose it... Good luck

 

[-J-]

Stretched Timing Chain.

 

[MicKPM]

Start simple first before looking at stretched timing chains. See what the codes and live data say first.

 

[Ethan1996]

Nope, typical woman who said "exhaust looks fine" whole exhaust backbox had come off. #PointlessThreadAfterAll?

 

[Typhoon]

Micra? Upgraded from the Astra?

 

[Ethan1996]

Micra? Upgraded from the Astra?

Obviously missed me saying it's my Mum's car, and with your Clio I'd rather have the Micra