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by teknaken
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: I'm (almost) back.
Replies: 4
Views: 833

Re: I'm (almost) back.

Gloucester and BobM - A very good point. Didn't really think about it while I was typing.

MikeGC - Thank you.
by teknaken
Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I'm (almost) back.
Replies: 4
Views: 833

I'm (almost) back.

Story so far: 2014 Nissan Qashqai Tekna diesel Automatic Average mileage 3000/year. Concerned about DPF so part ex’d. Only problem was with lane departure warning after windscreen replaced. It took ages for the dealer to set the camera correctly. 2018 Part-Ex Qashqai to purchase Honda Civic (19 Plat...
by teknaken
Thu Jul 05, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Installing A Dashcam
Replies: 132
Views: 115392

Re: Installing A Dashcam

Excellent write-up. I have had a dashcam fitted in my '14 plate J11 Qashqai Tekna for a few years powered from the central arm rest. The cable runs down the A pillar and I have only just become aware of the problem that this could cause in the event of an airbag deployment. I am therefore planning t...
by teknaken
Fri Oct 13, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Trickle Charging
Replies: 4
Views: 2864

Re: Trickle Charging

Thanks David. I usually use the S/S switch so perhaps I will stay with that rather than mess about with the bonnet switch. I have a CPL-2054 battery charger that I purchased in Aldi some months ago. I just want to know if there is anything I need to be aware of before connecting it. I ask because I ...
by teknaken
Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Trickle Charging
Replies: 4
Views: 2864

Trickle Charging

My QQ is now in it's 4th year and it has just 9000 miles on the clock. My original battery was replaced under warranty by RAC call out about 18 months ago. My question is this. Due to the little I use the car and with winter fast approaching is there anything I need to be aware of when I decide to p...
by teknaken
Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Are Nissan being anti-competitive?
Replies: 8
Views: 4716

Re: Are Nissan being anti-competitive?

UPDATE

i have today found an independent workshop able to replace rear discs and pads and reset EPB.
The equipment used is a Bosch KTS 2016 diagnostic tester.

It was demonstarated to me plugged into my QQ. All looks good so the work is scheduled to be undertaken on Tuesday.
by teknaken
Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Rear brake discs after 25k 22 months
Replies: 52
Views: 31769

Re: Rear brake discs after 25k 22 months UPDATE

i have today found an independent workshop able to replace rear discs and pads and reset EPB.
The equipment used is a Bosch KTS 2016 diagnostic tester.

It was demonstarated to me plugged into my QQ. All looks good so the work is scheduled to be undertaken on Tuesday.
by teknaken
Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Are Nissan being anti-competitive?
Replies: 8
Views: 4716

Re: Are Nissan being anti-competitive?

Hi Gel Very interesting. I wonder if you are able to find what diagnostic system they use. Regards and thanks Ken There are tons of them here: https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=200000505&initiative_id=AS_20170718030910&SearchText=diagnostic+nissan And I wonder if you have checked w...
by teknaken
Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Are Nissan being anti-competitive?
Replies: 8
Views: 4716

Re: Are Nissan being anti-competitive?

Hi Gel

Very interesting. I wonder if you are able to find what diagnostic system they use.

Regards and thanks

Ken
by teknaken
Sun Jul 16, 2017 7:52 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Rear brake discs after 25k 22 months
Replies: 52
Views: 31769

Re: Rear brake discs after 25k 22 months

Chris / Teknaken, the point was raised whether Germany had information on this software. I have looked around and it appears the EPB System for the QQ is a development from TRW. The list that Chris posted appears to be very old as the options for Nissan were mostly up to 2006 and other manufacturer...