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by Jacobs94
Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Rattle/Vibration when first fired up.
Replies: 4
Views: 2363

Re: Rattle/Vibration when first fired up.

MikeGC wrote: Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:24 am wrt the tachometer needle - I think that this seems to be a "feature" and unless a technician/mechanic can confirm otherwise it's just a thing that these engines/electronics do.
Thanks a lot MikeGC, I wasn't aware of this, so glad that seems to be unrelated to the weird rattle.
by Jacobs94
Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:22 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Rattle/Vibration when first fired up.
Replies: 4
Views: 2363

Re: Rattle/Vibration when first fired up.

Think that needs to go up on a ramp. Generally, rattles that appear/disappear are related to parts that warm up (expand) I'd say. Loose stuff keeps rattling? The exhaust system has to be a good first candidate if there's nothing identifiable from the engine. Thanks for your reply calnorth. I've ema...
by Jacobs94
Wed Aug 26, 2020 7:39 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Rattle/Vibration when first fired up.
Replies: 4
Views: 2363

Rattle/Vibration when first fired up.

Hi all, First time poster here, bought my QQ at the weekend from Arnold Clark in St Helens. When I fire up my car in a morning, or at the end of the work day, I can hear a distinct rattle from somewhere seemingly in front of me. The tachometer finger also seemingly bounces a little bit whilst idling...