Adblue issues

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tiagoPedro
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Post by tiagoPedro »

Hello.

I just came across with this problem yesterday. I got a newplate and yesterday the adblue level message popped up. I took it to the nearest station and started refilling it just to see it overflow at around 4l which means it didnt have a low level of fluid. While driving home, the service light got on. The Alert light also got on and, finally, the Adblue light also got on. It tells me i have 700km left or "else" (i dont know the outcome).

Now i'll need to take it to the dealership. I got the car 3 days ago and it already needs intervention. Oh boy Ermm

Can anyone tell me if this issue is a no-brainer for nissan? I've read some posts about the problem but there arent many, which leads me to think that maybe its not a big issue.. But still. I'd very much appreciate it if you could share your thoughts.

Cheers!

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gloucester
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Post by gloucester »

As I replied elsewhere there are several people reporting such problems - a search on Adblue should find them

Try

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... rums.co.uk

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... club.co.uk
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Gloucester, i know. I've made my search before posting on the other website. The thing is, there wasnt any closure on the subject other than one of them rejecting his car.
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... and the problem is there have been only a few sold so far. So there won't be many responses.
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Post by gvmdaddy »

How many litres does the AdBlue tank hold? What happens if the AdBlue runs out, does the car go into ‘limp mode’ as the J11a does?
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Post by Gel »

When it runs out software will prevent you driving further.
No doubt fully detailed in your Owner's Manual.
AdBlue like DPF/MAF are more things to go wrong down the road. :o
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Post by Noddy1875 »

Gel wrote: Mon Dec 24, 2018 8:06 pm When it runs out software will prevent you driving further.
No doubt fully detailed in your Owner's Manual.
AdBlue like DPF/MAF are more things to go wrong down the road. :o

It doesn't stop you from driving, but will limit the engines output. Very much like limp mode for any other engine related issues.

16 litres capacity was mentioned in previous posts.
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Post by DaveBerlin »

I think I have already posted this information but for reference here it is again - Dave 😉

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Post by alans220 »

Maybe I shouldn't say this but so far 1090 miles no problems/warnings.

It's all new to me, is it ok to just top up the adblue when I like, say 2 litres every time I clock up a 1000 miles, or
do I have to wait for the system to ask me to top-up?
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Post by tiagoPedro »

Thanks Dave!

I didnt know those exact values but those 800km sure seem to match when i got all those lights on (previously i only had one).

Now i'll just have to take the car to the dealership and see if they can get a solution. The tank is full and i still have the error with a margin of 700km to travel.
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