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by Gel
Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:46 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Forced Regeneration on dci units
Replies: 87
Views: 45070

Forced Regeneration on dci units

As others have said very useful info for our future reference. OCS could stand for Ongoing Crap Service perhaps!!
Gel2015-02-04 11:47:03
by Gel
Tue Feb 03, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Car security TV Prog
Replies: 7
Views: 2680

Car security TV Prog

by Gel
Tue Feb 03, 2015 5:40 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Nissan oil 5W30 DPF
Replies: 12
Views: 6579

Nissan oil 5W30 DPF

[quote="Quacker"]An alternative that is available from a top UK oil blender. Only fully synthetic oils to this standard are suitable while under warranty and for up to 18500 mile service intervals.£52 for 5L on E Bayhttp://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/scripts/prodview.asp?idcat=36&idProd...
by Gel
Tue Feb 03, 2015 5:24 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: led interior lights
Replies: 27
Views: 12848

led interior lights

I have no contact with 'Nissan Tech' ; they've only been referenced to by the dealer's servicing team.
The BCM does monitor lighting amongst other items, though not the car horns to best of my knowledge. Perhaps someone can advise whether the QQ shows a warning if a lamp blowsGel2015-02-03 17:29:13
by Gel
Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 2014 Qashqai - Winter Tyres
Replies: 190
Views: 69924

2014 Qashqai - Winter Tyres

[quote="Acenta"] I have carried out quite a bit of research into this and the weasely words in the regs "Vehicles, which are subject to the TPMS obligations, must fit all the tyres with sensors" appear to say that if a vehicle is purchased with a working TPMS system it must be ma...
by Gel
Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Nissan Connect and Sat Nav issues
Replies: 97
Views: 58257

Nissan Connect and Sat Nav issues

If you have "TA" turned on you'll get Traffic Alerts (via the RDS frequency) which come on whetherlistening to radio/CD or aux. device.
by Gel
Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 2014 Qashqai - Winter Tyres
Replies: 190
Views: 69924

2014 Qashqai - Winter Tyres

TPMS:Agree; as Kwik Fit can now fit, at a price I assume below Nissan, presumably other tyre fitters do too. Some links: http://www.national.co.uk/tpms-sensor-valve-service-and-replacement.aspxhttp://www.aldnews.co.uk/eInsight/index.php/ald-article-list/2835-fleet-panel-hears-differing-views-on-tyre...
by Gel
Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 2014 Qashqai - Winter Tyres
Replies: 190
Views: 69924

2014 Qashqai - Winter Tyres

Would only be an issue if an MOT due and the TPMS equipped tyres not fitted. Hopefully, as TPMS (now mandatory for new cars) becomes more widespread, cost will fall from current high levels
by Gel
Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: tyers
Replies: 7
Views: 2493

tyers

That's cheap for that kit; was the TYRE new too?
by Gel
Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Nissan Connect and Sat Nav issues
Replies: 97
Views: 58257

Nissan Connect and Sat Nav issues

Camera warnings far superior on the TT, and of course (for a cost) the maps are updated 4 times a year,or I see on some newer TT's that that's now free for life.My May 2014 QQ's map shows a location locally as an ESSO garage that closed 7 or 8 years ago.