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by smokeycat
Mon May 22, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Automatic gearbox power loss between 30-40 mph
Replies: 4
Views: 2348

Re: Automatic gearbox power loss between 30-40 mph

Hi Daewar

Thanks for the info. regarding the possible software updates (didn't know they existed, I come from a strictly elecro/mechanical age!) will ask about them at the service date.

Thanks again

Alan
by smokeycat
Fri May 19, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Automatic gearbox power loss between 30-40 mph
Replies: 4
Views: 2348

Re: Automatic gearbox power loss between 30-40 mph

Hi Dave

Thank you for your reply and suggestions, have my first service due next month and will explain my reservations then.

Alan
by smokeycat
Thu May 18, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Automatic gearbox power loss between 30-40 mph
Replies: 4
Views: 2348

Automatic gearbox power loss between 30-40 mph

Hello Have a Qashqai 1.3 dig turbo which seems to not to be sure what gear it's in when being driven between 30 -40 mph, also when accelerating from these speeds I seem to get a power loss before it surges forward and decides what gear it should be in. My problem is this, when informing my dealer (G...
by smokeycat
Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Steam from exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 1757

Re: Steam from exhaust

Thanks switchback, that's exactly what it is. It worried me a bit (I'm a glass half empty person) as there was so much, so this morning called out the RAC who said that with the weather so damp and mild it's not unusual. Apparently if any water was getting to the cylinders there would be so much ste...
by smokeycat
Sat Dec 17, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Steam from exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 1757

Steam from exhaust

Hello When arriving home today ( after a 5 mile journey ) , I noticed quite a bit of steam coming from the exhaust. Also when accelerating the engine and then taking my foot off the accelerator as the engine's revs die down there is a loudish clicking noise. The car is 6 months old, done just over 4...
by smokeycat
Sun May 29, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Am I being offered Supaguard ?
Replies: 8
Views: 5099

Re: Am I being offered Supaguard ?

Hi gloucester

Wow, and I thought I was being leaned on! Don't think I would like to shop there.
by smokeycat
Wed May 25, 2016 8:54 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Qashqai USB port, will it recognize USB 3.0 Memory sticks
Replies: 2
Views: 9868

Re: Qashqai USB port, will it recognize USB 3.0 Memory stick

Thanks for the reply and information gvmdaddy. See PC World has the Sandisk Ultra fit 32MB for £7.99 so will give it a try.
by smokeycat
Tue May 24, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Qashqai USB port, will it recognize USB 3.0 Memory sticks
Replies: 2
Views: 9868

Qashqai USB port, will it recognize USB 3.0 Memory sticks

Hello Have a first generation Qashqai Acenta ( purchased 2007 ) , which will play 6 CD's. Have taken the plunge a bought a new Qashqai Acenta automatic, plus smart vision ( to get parking sensors my old Acenta had as standard ), but because of new technology it only has a single play CD player as a ...
by smokeycat
Wed May 18, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Am I being offered Supaguard ?
Replies: 8
Views: 5099

Re: Am I being offered Supaguard ?

Thanks Simon for your wise words. I think not having any input into doing the 'protecting' would worry me a bit. Interesting remark about the chemicals that some hand car-washes might be using, hadn't given that any thought.
by smokeycat
Tue May 17, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Am I being offered Supaguard ?
Replies: 8
Views: 5099

Re: Am I being offered Supaguard ?

gary, thanks for your detailed reply, and after reading it I will tell the dealers Rep (salesman?) I'm not interested and see if I'm offered a hefty discount which I feel I will still refuse as I'm looking forward to that 'new car smell' ! Thanks for the info regarding the shampoo and especially the...