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by MikeGC
Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 1
Views: 478

Re: Hello

Welcome to the Forum Can’t help with the key thing other than the stuff you have probably tried (rubbing a HB pencil on the key - it’s graphite, a good lubricant) I suppose WD40 (although I’d only put a small amount on the key, rather than in the lock) would be the next step We do have some mechanic...
by MikeGC
Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: sinosmart headunit
Replies: 1
Views: 484

Re: sinosmart headunit

Welcome to the Forum Kiwi

I can’t answer your question as I have the factory radio in my car.
by MikeGC
Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: E-Power Range
Replies: 3
Views: 993

Re: E-Power Range

I don’t have one but a salesman claimed “a couple of kilometres" range on battery only. People are reporting mid to high 50s mpg so range should be in the region of 600 miles per full tank. I hope I haven’t misinterpreted your question and an e-power owner can give you their "real world re...
by MikeGC
Sun Aug 18, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: First time qashqai owner
Replies: 5
Views: 1674

Re: First time qashqai owner

John903 wrote: Sun Aug 18, 2024 10:37 am Thanks for the info.

By the way does the 3 year warranty cover the AC compressor? Because I still have till October when the warranty expires.
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sorry, I have no idea
by MikeGC
Sun Aug 18, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: 2021 J12 AC compressor not active
Replies: 1
Views: 906

Re: 2021 J12 AC compressor not active

This advice is probably still valid

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by MikeGC
Sun Aug 18, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: First time qashqai owner
Replies: 5
Views: 1674

Re: First time qashqai owner

Please consider going to a local, reputable air conditioning specialist. The Qashqai air conditioning condenser is prone to damage from stone chips and a batch had really poorly welded seams (probably not your issue). If the system isn’t used regularly the seals can dry out and allow the gas to esca...
by MikeGC
Tue Aug 13, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello,
Replies: 2
Views: 1155

Re: Hello,

sorry to hear your troubles, but welcome to the forum
by MikeGC
Fri Aug 09, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 2021 Qashqai 1.3 Petrol - Top of engine has oil leak
Replies: 8
Views: 2146

Re: 2021 Qashqai 1.3 Petrol - Top of engine has oil leak

Bizarre as this may seem, my daughter has had a similar problem. The garage she took it diagnosed the fault for free. There wasn’t any sign of a seal in the oil filler cap, yet she’s sure there used to be one (she’s competent at checking the traditional oil, air, water stuff). Probably not what’s go...
by MikeGC
Fri Aug 09, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 1.3 timing chain is it a issue
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Re: 1.3 timing chain is it a issue

There’s a huge thread on here about the 1.3 engine and the woes involved with the thermostat housing.
This is the only ongoing fault with the 1.3 engine (unless there’s one I have blanked out of my memory)
by MikeGC
Fri Aug 09, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 1
Views: 967

Re: Newbie

Welcome to the forum, my best mate had one of these it was a cracking car