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Ownership and Maintenance

As a club, we focus heavily on helping our members maintain their cars. Below are helpful links to enable you to do much of the work yourself and find suppliers to assist you. For further information see Video Tutorials & Forum

The following articles are listed in an A-Z order to help navigate you to the correct page.

Sound Deadening - How to reduce road sound whilst driving

As all Figaro owners know, the sound inside the car compared to any other car is quite loud. We all love the sound the 1-litre turbocharged engine makes, and the lovely exhaust rumble. Sometimes though, it’s nice to listen to some music, particularly if you have spent £400 on a… Read More
Published on 17th December 2016

Speedo - How to insert the Instrument Converter Card from KMS to MPH

The Nissan Figaro was designed for the Japanese Domestic Market and as such, all the speedometers manufactured for the vehicle displayed KMS only. As the vehicle has a cult following and more and more are exported from Japan around the world, the need for an MPH speedometer becomes a necessity. Read More
Published on 25th June 2023

Starting - How To Test The Cold Start Valve

The valve is located at the back of the engine on the ECCS as below. What does the Cold Start Valve do? The cold start valve allows more air into the engine when it’s cold to aid first starting which increases the idle speed. The valve closes after… Read More
Published on 7th April 2022

Starting - My Nissan Figaro Won't Start In Park Video

This is one of the most common problems if your car will not start when left in ‘park’. It is down to a very small plastic collar the size of a pound coin called an ‘Inhibitor Bush’. This wears out over time and then affects the transmission cable. Read More
Published on 12th August 2021

Storage – 10 Tips on putting your car to bed for the winter

Before we start discussing how to store your Figaro, it’s important to clarify what we mean by storing your car. Generally, experts recommend driving a car at least every two to three weeks. This ensures that all the mechanical and electrical components are kept functioning properly. However, if you are… Read More
Published on 21st October 2025

Strut Brace

Watch this video of Kevin fitting the strut brace to Belle. The Nissan Figaro was never designed to be a performance vehicle with its soft suspension that effortlessly glides over most bumps and undulations on the road. Initially developed for the smooth roads of Japan, the need for a strut… Read More
Published on 11th April 2024

Suspension - How to upgrade your Figaro for a more comfortable ride

Words and Pictures: Tobyn Brooks The Figaro Shop The Figaro isn’t known for its road-handling prowess and can sometimes feel a little bit like a dog wiggling its tail when you go over a bump! Over the years we have been adjusting and tweaking the suspension on these great little… Read More
Published on 28th February 2024

Suspension - Poly bushed arm kit improve handling

Remove that ‘jelly feeling’ from the rear suspension by exchanging the original ‘rubber bushes’ fitted on the suspension trailing arms for ‘polyurethane bushes’. available from just £149.99 a set. The Figaro Shop fitted a set to our club car ‘Belle’ and we can confirm that that there is a dramatic… Read More
Published on 12th June 2017

Technical Support

Figaro Owners Club provides a Technical Forum to members as an indispensable resource for all things Nissan Figaro. Alongside information on import and export, performance and service schedules, the forum includes: Over 3,600 threads about Technical topics including data sheets and manuals Over 150 threads about Member… Read More
Published on 15th March 2017

Towing a Nissan Figaro

If your Figaro breaks down and requires recovery, be mindful of the way it is collected. As the car has an automatic gearbox connected to the front wheel, extensive damage can occur if the car is towed.  We recommend using a flatbed breakdown recovery lorry which means the car can… Read More
Published on 7th March 2022

Trim - Chrome Strip Rubber Seal Replacement

A solution by The Figaro Shop for the common cracked seals/gaskets on either side of the chrome strips that run the length of the Figaro. The self-adhesive seal profile will finish the stainless steel trims back to their former glory. The current dated seals will have hardened over the years… Read More
Published on 11th February 2020

Trim - Exterior Upper Door Trim Seal

The external upper door seal has been remanufactured by Garage FK10. The original seal tends to get brittle and misshapen over the years. Replacing this seal will vastly improve the look of your Figaro. Priced at £13.99, click on the link below to buy Click here Watch… Read More
Published on 16th February 2024

Trim - Hockey Stick Info and Fitting Video

Called a ‘hockey stick’ (and you can see why by the shape) these plastic chrome trims are located on either side of the car in front of the front wheel and behind the rear wheel. Garage FK10 use the same process as the originals (which are now unavailable). Read More
Published on 19th April 2023

Trim - Plastic Clip To Attach The Upper Stainless Steel Trim

This clip has been remanufactured by Garage FK10 and is required to fix the stainless steel upper body trim to the car. If the trim is required to be removed these often break so these new clips will be required. Priced individually at £3.98, click on the link below… Read More
Published on 16th February 2024

Tyres - Specification and Information

Here we look at both the tyres and hub options. The Figaro was supplied as standard with what is known as Polo Hub Caps. These white hub caps clip over the wheel hub with spring clips to complete the look of the Figaro. Tyre Specification According to the Figaro… Read More
Published on 3rd May 2022

ULEZ expansion announced from August 2023

Today 25th November 2022 the following was announced… ULEZ to be expanded London-wide In an expansion of the scheme supported by every London Mayor since the year 2000, from 29 August 2023, drivers of the most polluting cars (Figaro) will have to pay £12.50 a day to enter the Greater… Read More
Published on 25th November 2022

ULEZ expansions devastates London Figaro ownership

Today, Tuesday 29th of August 2023, the cost of driving a Figaro in London has skyrocketed from zero to £12.50 per day or £4,562 a year – making it too costly for many owners. This has resulted in a noticeable drop in club membership, from 112 a year ago to… Read More
Published on 29th August 2023

VIN - How to find your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Every car receives a unique code called a ‘Vehicle Identification Number’ when it’s manufactured. This serves as a car’s distinctive identifier or fingerprint. Nissan created a 10-digit code back in 1991 which starts with FK10-0XXXXX. The number appears twice on the car and once in your… Read More

Warning Lights - Located on the Dashboard

You will notice 6 lights to the right of the driver’s steering wheel. Although some are self-explanatory it is helpful to understand what some of the other less obvious lights mean and what actions to take if they illuminate. We have created an A4 PDF which allows you to… Read More
Published on 10th April 2024

What was your Figaro like when it left the Factory?

Figaro Owners Club has been working behind the scenes to find the best way to provide Figaro owners with access to a download of production data that was sourced from Nissan FAST (Nissan’s parts program). Providing online access to this, and other content including the archive and history,… Read More
Published on 1st March 2026

Wheel - Changing the wheel torque and order

The car has an emergency tyre located in the lower boot/trunk. To change the wheel you will need to loosen the clamp locking the tyre down and removing the tyre. Make sure it has good pressure before you fit. If you have a way of measuring the pressure it should… Read More
Published on 22nd November 2023

Wheel - How to change the wheel on the Nissan Figaro

If are unlucky enough to get a flat tyre when you are out in your Figgy then hopefully this video will help. Don’t wait until you get a flat before you watch it! Here Kevin takes you through the process including: Check the tools you need to remove and replace… Read More
Published on 8th October 2024

Wheel - Hub Specification

If you wish to know the specifications and sizes of the Figaro wheel hub specification. Center Bore / Hub Bore: 59.1 mm Bolt Pattern (PCD): 4 x 100 Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts Thread Size: M12 x 1.25 Wheel Tightening Torque: 12kg-m… Read More
Published on 9th October 2024

Wheel - Paul Greene Wheels & Polos Upgrade

Earning Your Strips – Member goes all American and gets handy with the red paint to take his polos to a whole new level! Words & Pictures by Paul Greene Having attended a variety of car shows over the years I was always on the lookout for ways… Read More
Published on 31st October 2018

Wheel - Spare/Space Saving Wheel

The yellow emergency Nissan Figaro Spare wheel is supplied as standard, but if you have just brought the car, check that it’s in the lower boot. The wheel is designed to be used only while the picture is being repaired. It’s good practice to occasionally check the air pressure, which… Read More
Published on 9th January 2017

Wheel Arch Chrome Trim

This Wheel Arch Chrome Trim is a perfect replacement for the original Nissan optional items that began flaking and looking rippled many years ago. The trim is self-adhesive and can be fitted in a matter of minutes to totally transform the arches of your Figaro. To buy this item refer… Read More
Published on 12th June 2017

Who is your Figaro Hero?

Figaro Owners Club has a Vehicle Services Directory which provides owners with a way to look up which businesses may be able to help them in their area. If you have owned your Figaro for some time, or have experience of the kind business that help keeps Figaros and… Read More
Published on 8th March 2026

Window - Fault Finding Diagnostic Chart and Video

The Figaro has two electric windows (for drivers and passengers), both of which can be controlled from the driver’s side switch cluster located in the door, and one of which can be controlled by the passenger located in the door. Due to the complexity of the wiring and operations, when… Read More
Published on 1st September 2025

Wing Mirror Brackets - Re-chroming Service

The most endearing part of the Figaro is all that lovely Chrome. Due to the age of the car, this can become crazed and dull, however, the wing mirror stalks can be brought back to new by re-chroming. You will need to remove the stalk from the mirror which is… Read More
Published on 23rd August 2024

Wing Mirror Caps - Made from Stainless Steel

One of the 55 accessories available when the car was launched in 1991 was Mirror Caps. They fit over the existing mirrors and are kept in place with double-sided tape. No longer available, The Figaro Shop have recreated them. The all-new, highly polished stainless steel Nissan Figaro Mirror Caps are… Read More
Published on 6th July 2025

Wiper Arm- How to remove and paint your wiper arms

A simple job that required just a 12mm spanner and a can of spray paint! To remove, simply pull the black plastic clip up to expose the 12mm Nut. Using a socket set remove the nut. Now pull the wiper up and give it a wiggle to remove. You will… Read More
Published on 28th October 2017

Wipers - How to replace the wiper blades

The wiper size on the Nissan Figaro is 450mm (18″) for both the driver and passenger. You will need two identical blades and some sets are different sizes. Below is a link from Halfords’ but we recommend shopping around. Bosch SP18/18S Wiper Blades – Front Pair –… Read More
Published on 1st April 2023