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by Thrall
Thu May 21, 2020 11:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wipers only work on Fast ???
Replies: 13
Views: 8674

Re: Wipers only work on Fast ???

Good to hear. Relieved to hear my suspicions were not unfounded. :)
by Thrall
Sun May 17, 2020 12:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wipers only work on Fast ???
Replies: 13
Views: 8674

Re: Wipers only work on Fast ???

If the wipers work any time but don't park correctly, then it is 100% certain that the contacts in the motor are faulty. When the motor spindle wears, water enters the motor which lies right under the edge of the windscreen. Hope that helps.
by Thrall
Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Towing eye warning
Replies: 4
Views: 4046

Towing eye warning

I have always felt relieved to know of the towing eyes reclining in the boot, ready for use, no scrabbling under the car for a safe attachment point, until I carelessly got myself stuck in a good foot of powder snow last week. A welcome offer to pull me out by a large machine on very big tyres, and ...
by Thrall
Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: Replacing a rear hub assembly
Replies: 7
Views: 4900

Re: Replacing a rear hub assembly

Just to press the point, a glance behind the gear lever to check for the switch with 2WD, Auto (4WD) and diff lock clears the issue. ;) Hope the hub change goes well.
by Thrall
Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Start stop system error issue
Replies: 22
Views: 15896

Re: Start stop system error issue

Please let us know whether the new battery solved all the problems. :)
by Thrall
Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:44 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Start stop system error issue
Replies: 22
Views: 15896

Re: Start stop system error issue

Hi firestarter UK. Your symptoms sound like a failing battery. What year? Loads of threads here about the issues. Do a search here or Google the symptoms. Hope you sort it out.
by Thrall
Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wipers only work on Fast ???
Replies: 13
Views: 8674

Re: Wipers only work on Fast ???

The fact the wipers don't park correctly seems to point to the motor with its contacts and parking switch. The only difficulty is getting wiper arms off. I recommend a puller with two arms (ebay?) rather than one with a screw and fork. Wiper arms 1/3 of way up screen. Genuine (Valeo) on ebay for 50 ...
by Thrall
Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:19 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Tail light of the passengers side not working
Replies: 20
Views: 13545

Re: Tail light of the passengers side not working

Lead a wire under the boot from the working tail light to the non working? Had to do that once myself on a Vitara. It worked.
by Thrall
Wed Oct 24, 2018 11:25 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: New here and need help please
Replies: 4
Views: 2975

Re: New here and need help please

Some QQs nead the the ecu programmed to match the new battery, to prevent overcharging and shorter life. My J10 from 2013 does at least. Perhaps best to check that first. Charger while swopping is a good idea.
by Thrall
Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:40 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Yet another tire question - TOYO Tires
Replies: 3
Views: 2445

Re: Yet another tire question - TOYO Tires

That's right, an all year tyre with, would you believe, chopped walnut shells in the composition for grip on ice! :)