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by trout
Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:11 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: another newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 1726

Re: another newbie

Welcome Shaqi, no need to use it really, auto hold will come on at the traffic lights, and handbrake will apply itself automatically when you switch off.
S.
by trout
Tue Oct 22, 2019 3:58 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Qashqais but not forums. leased a 2019 Vivid Blue Acenta Premium
Replies: 3
Views: 1731

Re: New to Qashqais but not forums. leased a 2019 Vivid Blue Acenta Premium

Glad to see they still offer the Aero alloys, so easy to keep clean.
S.
by trout
Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new owner
Replies: 2
Views: 1198

Re: new owner

Welcome John, what model you got?
S.
by trout
Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Start / stop system failure
Replies: 7
Views: 2091

Re: Start / stop system failure

Happened to me three months ago, new battery under warranty problem solved.
S.
by trout
Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Ariel
Replies: 13
Views: 3432

Re: Ariel

You can get the shark fin one from Ali express, a few on here have fitted them I believe.

Look what I found on AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/ZbUveAbi
S.
by trout
Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Volume of audible turn signal
Replies: 5
Views: 3362

Re: Volume of audible turn signal

Yes they are quiet, I frequently find I’ve left mine on, no adjustment as far as I’m aware.
S.
by trout
Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Question about locking the car and alarm
Replies: 11
Views: 10847

Re: Question about locking the car and alarm

I believe that simply locking the car with one press of the key or of the door button both locks the car and sets the alarm. To cut a very loonngg story short.... Over the late spring I was locking the car as above and randomly the alarm was sounding. I eventually traced this to a small moth, shut ...
by trout
Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:10 am
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Cleaning tips and tricks
Replies: 20
Views: 8745

Re: Cleaning tips and tricks

Great minds think alike Dave. :lol:
S.
by trout
Sun Sep 15, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Cleaning tips and tricks
Replies: 20
Views: 8745

Re: Cleaning tips and tricks

Apart from all those products I now keep a cheap 1/2” paint brush in the centre console for dusting the dash and binnacle.
It’s the most useful thing for shifting dust and particles in those tricky areas, when waiting for the wife in the supermarket.
S.
by trout
Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Stop/Start fuse....?
Replies: 9
Views: 6389

Re: Stop/Start fuse....?

I totally fail to see why people are so antipathetic towards Stop/Start. I was annoyed all the time I had my Qashqai that it hardly ever kicked in. On its replacement it nearly ALWAYS licks in - that's WONDERFUL! What's not to like? I'm totally mystified. (And no I don't believe you can just pull a...