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TAYLOR30
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by TAYLOR30 »

My Nissan is taking 3 or 4 attempts to start when left overnight then drives fine for the rest of the day.recently had a new battery put on but had a test done on my alternator and the results came back it was low charge.would this contribute to the struggle of starting the car in the morning most often when cold il add or is it likely to be something else maybe the glow plugs ?any help advice would be much appreciated also would I need a new alternator if it was low charge?
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Danielson
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by Danielson »

I have exactly the same issue on my 2015 QQ.
I had my battery replaced two weeks ago as well.

Do you have Push button start?
I do and I think the glow plugs don't have enough time to heat up as the coil light only comes on briefly.
This morning took me 5 attempts to start.

Its going into the dealer next month as I have a low frequency whine/hum in between 55 & 65 mph, so hopefully they can look at this as well.
2015 Qashqai 1.5 DCi N-Tec+
matt1715
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by matt1715 »

Hmmm... mine (15 plate 1.5dCi QQ) is starting okay but then coughing and chugging until it conks out (see viewtopic.php?f=32&t=6289).
I'll check the lights tomorrow morning.
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Matt
QQ - 15 plate 1.5dCi N-Tec
TAYLOR30
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Post by TAYLOR30 »

I do have push button start I saw on here some one say to push the button without touching the clutch or try starting then stopping before the engine tries to crank but nothing still 4 or 5 attempts to start mines in tomorrow so will get back to you if any fault is found
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TAYLOR30
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Post by TAYLOR30 »

Just got my car back from garage 3 out of the 4 glow plugs were faulty so had them all changed.it was minus 5 this morning surprised the car even started it did take 7 or so attempts but fingers crossed my struggles in the cold mornings are over
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Gary27
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Post by Gary27 »

Have you had it code read?. First port of call. Really sounds like glow plugs.
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