Nissan Note Radiator: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the Note, an emptying coolant reservoir with no visible drip genuinely doesn't mean there's no leak — coolant can atomise against a hot component instead.

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OEM Part Number: 214103VA1A (as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket radiators Nissens 606138 / Denso DRM46066

Accuracy note: Covers the Nissan Note (E12 2013-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Radiators are sold by engine, gearbox and air-conditioning fitment, and one model usually has two or three different cores — a thicker core for diesels and automatics, a thinner one for small petrols — with different hose positions, so a radiator for the wrong engine will not connect up. The references below are UK aftermarket listings whose fitment lists name this generation, labelled by brand with the core size in mm; genuine numbers are those quoted against the listing. Check your engine code and whether the car has air conditioning against your VIN, and replace the coolant and bleed the system after fitting.

Radiators (aftermarket)	Nissens 606138 (400 x 457 x 16 mm, soldered aluminium core with plastic tanks, fits 1.2 80 PS, engine code HR12DE); Denso DRM46066; NRF 59241; Van Wezel 33012712; Ava DN2441; Diederichs DCM3859. For the supercharged petrol: Nissens 68810 (450 x 408 x 16 mm, soldered aluminium core with plastic tanks, fits 1.2 DIG-S 88 and 98 PS, engine codes HR12DR and HR12DDR); Denso DRM46054; NRF 550293
Core sizes & variants	The naturally aspirated 1.2 and the supercharged 1.2 DIG-S use different radiators of similar face area but different proportions. The 1.5 dCi diesel uses a third radiator, not covered here.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	214103VA1A (1.2 HR12DE); 214103VS1A; 214103VS1B (1.2 DIG-S)
Fitment notes	Both have 28 mm connections; neither lists seals.

Accuracy note: genuinely worth knowing: radiator core size and construction can differ between petrol and diesel Note engines, and again between manual and automatic gearboxes where the automatic needs an integrated oil cooler circuit — confirm your exact engine code and transmission before ordering.

A Genuinely Useful Diagnostic Point Worth Knowing: No Drip Doesn't Mean No Leak — Nissan Note Radiator

If your coolant reservoir keeps emptying but you can't find a single drip anywhere underneath the car, this is genuinely worth knowing: coolant escaping and atomising against a hot component, such as a manifold or exhaust, rather than dripping straight down to the ground, is a real and well-documented possibility. The absence of a puddle in the garage doesn't mean the absence of a genuine leak.

Worth knowing on related models using the 1.3 DIG-T engine: the plastic thermostat housing on this engine has a well-known tendency to crack or shear off, sometimes leading to serious engine damage if a slow leak goes undetected for an extended period. If your specific car shares this engine, it's genuinely worth confirming with a specialist whether this fault applies to your exact variant.

It's also worth knowing that a genuinely useful, quick diagnostic technique is pressurising the coolant system directly, since some leaks — particularly around joints or hose connections that expand slightly when hot — only become visible under this kind of pressure test.

Nissan Note Radiator: The Part That Keeps Everything Else From Cooking

This isn't a part anyone gets excited about, but on the Nissan Note, overlooked cooling problems are responsible for most serious engine failures that aren't simple wear-and-tear. Catching the early symptoms is about the cheapest insurance available against a major bill later.

Nissan Note Radiator: Watch: Replacing It

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closest video found; the radiator comes out the same way once the front panel and fan are off

Before you buy: radiator size and design vary significantly by engine size, transmission type, and whether your car has air conditioning. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Nissan Note Radiator: What It Does

Keeping the Nissan Note's engine temperature within safe limits comes down to the radiator's job of transferring heat from the coolant into the surrounding air. Automatic-gearbox versions often build in a second circuit for transmission fluid cooling too, which is exactly why fitting the wrong part number can cause two problems, not one.

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Nissan Note Radiator: Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Radiator Guide for the three common failure modes, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

More Nissan Radiator

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