Juddering in 2nd Gear - j11

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adam0161
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Post by adam0161 »

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a 1.2 2014 ntec+ (3 weeks ago) and I’m really happy with it except for 1 issue.

Often when I accelerate at fairly low revs (1700-2300rpm) I feel the car juddering/ stuttering, and can see the throttle needle fluttering a bit up and down.

It happens a bit in other gears but is most noticeable in second gear. It doesn’t happen if I press the accelerator a bit more, it happens mostly when I’m lightly using the accelerator.

Is this a characteristic of the car or is it an issue?

Many Thanks, Adam

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Post by Pandjh »

I have to admit to noticing a very faint irregularity in the power uptake too, only a very very slight 'flutter' but it's there. I added a fuel system cleaner which improved it a bit but I still notice it sometimes.
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Post by DaveBerlin »

This has been mentioned before with the 1,2 L but do not forget it has a Turbo so just give it a few more revs and a bit of Welly and you will I am sure find a difference. For me using more revs it pulls very strongly - Dave 😏

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adam0161
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Post by adam0161 »

Hi there thanks for both of your replies.

Yes I’d read somewhere else about using a fuel cleaner so I’ll give that a try.

Oh yes it does pull when I put my foot down, it’s just when pulling off slowly that it likes to judder a bit, I think the cold seems to make it worse.

Many Thanks, Adam
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Post by carlgoss »

I have this with the 1.5 diesel as well. I thought it was just me getting used to the car.. maybe something to do with a heavy foot or poor clutch control. When it happens it makes you think you can't drive properly!
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adam0161
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Post by adam0161 »

Hi there,

No definitely not anything to do with clutch control, I’ve noticed it in every gear now and happens between 1500-2000rpm when I’m light on the accelerator.

I have some fuel injector cleaner arriving so I’ll let you know if that makes it better.

Many Thanks, Adam
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Post by adam0161 »

Hi everyone,

So I had my car in at Nissan Northwich and they said the juddering was caused by a loose timing chain so they have changed that and the pre-tensioner and so far it feels all sorted!

I wasn’t too happy that there was no courtesy car available seeing as though I’ve only had the car for a month but nevermind!

Many Thanks, Adam
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Post by Aw81 »

I'm having the same issues with our J11. The amber light came on the other day as well together with the dreaded start/stop fault. Managed to drive it to the service with regular limp-mode events on the way.

Anyway, they finally diagnosed it as chain tensioner fault and we are now awaiting replacement. Finally, after 2 years of juddering and resultless diagnosing.

Really hope this solves it.
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Post by adam0161 »

Hi there,

I do hope this sorts it for you.

I had 2 complete cam chain changes which didn't solve the issue and I had the reject the car back to the dealer in the end.
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