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by scimitargtc
Thu Jan 16, 2020 12:16 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Auto parts dipping mirror
Replies: 1
Views: 879

Auto parts dipping mirror

Swmbo pointed out the rear view mirror in our 2016/tekna appears dark all the time, I’m sure it wasn’t the case previously but she’s correct if it’s switched “on” it remains dark as in dimmed even in daylight but turn it “off” and it lightens up....
by scimitargtc
Thu Jan 16, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: An earlier Nissan fugitive from justice
Replies: 1
Views: 899

Re: An earlier Nissan fugitive from justice

Id forgotten about mr. Botnar.... mmmm But they do say nothing in this world is truly new
by scimitargtc
Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:19 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Heavy Steering - is it me ?
Replies: 12
Views: 12168

Re: Heavy Steering - is it me ?

My 2016 xtronic diesel tekna a similar with heavy steering in normal mode and even heavier in sport. Offsprings have a seat Leon fr diesel estate, a Skoda Octavia 245 vrs estate and a Peugeot 308 diesel all of which are lighter. Purchased a new Skoda citigo for city running which is Almost stupidly ...
by scimitargtc
Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Expensive evening
Replies: 0
Views: 1772

Expensive evening

Loaded up my 2016 35k tekna xtronic to take cardboard for recycling and nada . No power, dash dancing like the proverbial Xmas tree lights, checked batt volts... 7.93 wtf! Called recovery out, checked battery and alternator and after 6 minutes of it drawing a charge of 60 amps I managed to get her s...
by scimitargtc
Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Tailgate Sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 4016

Re: Tailgate Sensor

Sounds as if the catch is not fully engaging at the base of the tailgate opening there is a U shaped clamp bolted to the body into which the ‘door’ catch on the tail gate itself latches. If there is a fault with the ‘ door open’ sensor iirc the culprit will lie with the tailgate lstch
by scimitargtc
Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: DPF removal
Replies: 10
Views: 9887

Re: DPF removal

Have you tried Terraclean.co.uk?
by scimitargtc
Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:54 am
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: I've mounted dynamic turn signals :)
Replies: 36
Views: 17994

Re: I've mounted dynamic turn signals :)

Yeah ageeed re brightness not surprising when you realise the originals have iirc 1 led at each end of the light bar whereas the replacem3nts have a lot more
by scimitargtc
Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Another Nissan? No Chance!
Replies: 15
Views: 7274

Re: Another Nissan? No Chance!

What about the consumer rights act 2015 if you’ve not had it 6 months. I’ve just used it to have my daughters Peugeot 308 front suspension repaired foc after Evans halshaw declined a warranty claim (warranty purchased from them) .
by scimitargtc
Tue Sep 17, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Dpf cleaner
Replies: 4
Views: 2601

Re: Dpf cleaner

2016 regens regularly but no dpf fault light is displayed. Had a company astra1.7 ftom new that travelled at least 60 motorway miles a day and usually 150 and the dpf light regularly appeared and w3nt after a motorway thrash
by scimitargtc
Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:10 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Stop/Start fuse....?
Replies: 9
Views: 6354

Re: Stop/Start fuse....?

Iirc there is a sensor at the front near the bonnet which others have realigned ie turned round to stop SS kicking in, have you done a forum search to see if I’m correct or completely off my tree?