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by calnorth
Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: revving from under bonnet -is it possible?
Replies: 4
Views: 1661

Re: revving from under bonnet -is it possible?

No...the days of carb linkages are nearly gone. Analogue days

Digital days now, you'll need an assistant on the accelerator pedal.
by calnorth
Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:24 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: J11 Battery charging system problem
Replies: 262
Views: 141075

Re: J11 Battery charging system problem

Each morning after the car has been sat on drive all night the Connect system is showing about 12.5v with the engine turned off, is this a healthy reading or should it be higher? Also, can anyone tell me if the new Varta batteries on the 2019 cars are of the AGM variety? then I know what setting to...
by calnorth
Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Throttle input change
Replies: 7
Views: 2188

Re: Throttle input change

If you use the digital foot approach you'll find out exactly what the engine does through the gears. Digital foot being full on and full off (1, 0).
by calnorth
Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Throttle input change
Replies: 7
Views: 2188

Re: Throttle input change

What I see of that is a modification to build and performance...not what the manufacturer approved I suspect.

Give them a chance and they'll cut you off?
by calnorth
Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: For Info: Advancements in Automotive Antennas
Replies: 0
Views: 1183

For Info: Advancements in Automotive Antennas

The pdf attached below is about Vehicle Antennas (Aerials). It covers brief history and original antenna theory...not deeply/no maths. The antenna range is from VLF (Long Wave) thru to Collision Avoidance Radars. 200 Khz to 77 Ghz. A table (Table 1) is presented showing each radio/radar service with...
by calnorth
Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Clutch wear
Replies: 6
Views: 5358

Re: Clutch wear

At 14k miles that would take some deliberate doing? And the replacement price is seriously OTT I'd say.

I have the same age car more or less but an N-Connecta at 11.5K
by calnorth
Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:19 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Driver side seatbelt
Replies: 7
Views: 4035

Re: Driver side seatbelt

Mine was the same on pick up (2017 model - nearly new). Pull the whole belt out and unfankle it.

There is someone in the dealership chain who is screwing these belts up. Somewhere between W. London and Brum?
by calnorth
Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Cracked Windscreen Again!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 4022

Re: Cracked Windscreen Again!!!

Seem to remember its two lumps of shaped glass (heat treated) and a plastic sheet pressed between them. However, the stones (mini missiles) could have a point impact at about 70mph or perhaps more. Its going to splinter the surface easily. You also wonder what happens in production to such items...i...
by calnorth
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Spate of thefts from Qashqais
Replies: 4
Views: 1933

Re: Spate of thefts from Qashqais

Its a near 20 year old story Dave...Code Grabbing. Seem to remember it was about War Driving or Road Warriors by the City dwelling dogs. They'd hang around busy car parking places/motorway flyovers grabbing simple key codes and likely recording the number plate with it...or worse, follow the car. So...
by calnorth
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Weak Windscreen?
Replies: 15
Views: 7463

Re: Weak Windscreen?

No cameras Dave...just the constant raging sun, high humidity. The Aircon was called just that (not climate bollox) and no heaters fitted. Thats raw cold...no frills. Windows always shut. Glass not busting on wide temp differential across screen. I used to bounce a Chevrolet Impala along a deeply ru...