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by johnboy
Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Sound in front around The Dashboard
Replies: 5
Views: 6194

Re: Sound in front around The Dashboard

The problem with the rattle behind the dash which I said in my earlier post had been sorted out by the Nissan dealer who said it was a common fault on the qashqai has just retuned after being silenced for two weeks, i'me a bit disappointed !
by johnboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Danish article about CVT Problems
Replies: 67
Views: 21016

Re: Danish article about CVT Problems

The only difference between my 2ltr qashqai cvt and my new 1.2 cvt is the hesitation when pulling out of a junction it could be dangerous when you need instant power.
by johnboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: 1.6 DiG-T ?!
Replies: 35
Views: 20447

Re: 1.6 DiG-T ?!

I was a bit concerned about the 1.2 not being powerful enough after driving a 2 ltr for 2 yrs but boy was I surprised and after driving it for the last 5 mths don't even notice the difference .
by johnboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Cvt
Replies: 5
Views: 2589

Re: Cvt

My last 2ltr cvt qashqai had done 34,000 when I sold it without any problems, I now have a 1.2 cvt and 5,000 on the clock so far so good.
by johnboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Gathering Speed
Replies: 17
Views: 6327

Re: Gathering Speed

gvmdaddy wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:05 am As far as I’m aware it’s not possible to just switch the Stop/Start off as you say the RAC bloke did.
There is a switch to the right of the steering wheel, Sop/Start off/on
by johnboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Gathering Speed
Replies: 17
Views: 6327

Re: Gathering Speed

It does just sound like it was the Stop/Start operating perfectly normal! It does sometimes take you by surprise when sitting at traffic lights and the engine restarts itself when the battery power is getting low and you get a twitch from the steering wheel as the power steering activates again.
by johnboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 1:39 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss
Replies: 831
Views: 483200

Re: 1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

I have very rarely checked the oil level on any of my cars over the last twenty years and when I have done it's almost always zero consumption, after reading there may be a problem with the 1.2 qashqai I thought I better go and check mine which is 7 months old and done 5,000 miles, the oil level is ...
by johnboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: QASHQAI ENGINE TYPE
Replies: 6
Views: 2803

Re: QASHQAI ENGINE TYPE

I've had a 1.6 petrol 2ltr petrol and now have a 1.2 petrol and never had a reliability problem with any of them so I would say its just down to your own requirements.
by johnboy
Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Speed Camera Alert?
Replies: 11
Views: 21010

Re: Speed Camera Alert?

I've just given the spare sd card to a neighbour with a 15 plate QQ they where pleased.
by johnboy
Sat Jan 13, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: F.A.Q
Topic: Unlocking Doors
Replies: 25
Views: 19619

Re: Unlocking Doors

You have to go into the settings menu and switch on the keyless entry!