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by un1eash
Wed Aug 01, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: So many Qashqais
Replies: 3
Views: 1909

Re: So many Qashqais

The number for sale on autotrader gives you an indication of how many are on the roads, surprisingly I don't see loads where I live. Interesting fact when I was at the Lotus factory a couple years back. At the time Lotus hadn't made 250k cars total yet Nissan Sunderland was pumping out 250k cars a y...
by un1eash
Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:04 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Cost to diagnose fault
Replies: 9
Views: 7081

Re: Cost to diagnose fault

I don't leave home without my £5 bluetooth obd2 dongle and various android apps on my phone, mainly use Torque. With these I can scan ecu error codes and clear if necessary.
by un1eash
Fri May 25, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: J11B Vehicle Recall
Replies: 3
Views: 2532

Re: J11B Vehicle Recall

Just had a recall letter for my september 2017 build 1.2 Tekna. Same vin label with incorrect weights but also the door mirror indicator may not operate as intend when the rear heated screen is switched on.
by un1eash
Wed May 02, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Blind Spot Warning Faulty
Replies: 23
Views: 15797

Re: Blind Spot Warning Faulty

I don't have to be indicating for the blind spot indicator to light up, left or right in my J11b
by un1eash
Fri Apr 27, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: !!!!! Nissan servicing costs rocketing !!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 11143

Re: !!!!! Nissan servicing costs rocketing !!!!!

Does say something when over a 2 year period our 1.2 Dig-T Qashqai costs more to service then the 3.0 M140i.

A major service is a minor + brake fluid, air filter. Brake fluid degrades over time regardless of mileage.
by un1eash
Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Air conditioning in auto mode.
Replies: 12
Views: 6846

Re: Air conditioning in auto mode.

Modern cars are a lot better at managing the air con pump, you may see a couple less mpg in summer as its being used more. Having it switched in doesn't mean its actually on and effecting engine performance. Would need to test it but in my old GT86 when you were accelerating the air con pump would d...
by un1eash
Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Air conditioning low pressure contection
Replies: 7
Views: 3780

Re: Air conditioning low pressure contection

Sounds like you have the r1234yf gas, sit down when you get a quote for a refill. Its usually around £200.
by un1eash
Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:46 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: What brand speakers?
Replies: 6
Views: 6446

Re: What brand speakers?

FYI Bose is standard on the UK Tekna and Tekna+, it sounds decent but not convinced its really Bose. Its most likely clarion like the Bose system use to be in a 350z.
by un1eash
Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.2 dig-t grey smoke
Replies: 9
Views: 5801

Re: 1.2 dig-t grey smoke

General rule is white smoke = water, blue = oil and black = diesel.
by un1eash
Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Re: 2018 - 1.2 petrol - MPG - Brim to Brim Test.
Replies: 43
Views: 19848

Re: Re: 2018 - 1.2 petrol - MPG - Brim to Brim Test.

There's no eco button on the manual 1.2 dig-t.