Hi all,
Qashqai dci mk2
I have a problem starting the car in the mornings only when it is cold below 3 degrees (above 5 degrees C it's no problem at all). The car starts and runs perfectly throughout the rest of the day, it's just that first initial start in the mornings.
Battery is only 6 months old and the car is regularly serviced.
Any thoughts on how I can fix this or suggestions on what the problem may be?
Thanks
Cold staring problem
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Famouskiwi
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Sat Mar 13, 2021 3:52 pm
- Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)
Could be your oil. Make sure a high quality engine oil is used that can handle the temperatures.
Hi, Had the Same Issue Checked Fault code P0380 Came Up, LIsted 2 Poss Faults
1/ Glow Plugs
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2/ Glow plug Heater Relay
i Changed Glow Plugs First No further Problems Starts on the Button What ever the weather
1/ Glow Plugs
or
2/ Glow plug Heater Relay
i Changed Glow Plugs First No further Problems Starts on the Button What ever the weather
2014 Qashqai Accenta Premium 1.5DCI, Gunmetal Paintwork, Crossover Pack, Pan Roof,Bonnet Strut Kit, sidebars, and a Bit of Chrome 
2011 Audi TT Quattro Roadster Volcano Red (Pearl}
2012 Vauxhall VXR GTC Arden Blue
2012 Vauxhall GTC 140 SRi
2011 Audi TT Quattro Roadster Volcano Red (Pearl}
2012 Vauxhall VXR GTC Arden Blue
2012 Vauxhall GTC 140 SRi
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Washington
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:22 pm
- Qashqai Model: Mk.1 Qashqai Facelift - J10b (2010–2013)
The glow plugs are easy to change on the 1.6 dci (J10), as they are right there on the front of the engine. I got the P0380 code at 153,000 km, meaning the glow plugs, relay, or control unit have a problem.
I replaced the glow plugs with NGK D-Power 91210 plugs, which it turned out were the OEM plugs. One of the originals had burned out, and there was a bit of grey soot on another, but otherwise an easy job. This solved the P380 problem, but I decided to replace the relay and control unit anyway. This wasn't immediately necessary, but they are wear and tear items. I got a good price for them and it's a very simple job. I kept the old relay and controller in case any trouble arises.
Just remember to be very gentle removing and replacing the glow plugs - do it with the engine warm and use a torque wrench with a 10 mm flexible socket. These are not expensive, and are often sold as glow plug sockets. You do NOT want to snap off a plug. I sprayed a little WD-40 around the base of each plug every day for the five days before I changed them. In the event there was no great problem taking them out, or putting the new ones in (a little Liqui Moly 3381 or equivalent lubricant around the threads, 13 Nm tightness, done).
I replaced the glow plugs with NGK D-Power 91210 plugs, which it turned out were the OEM plugs. One of the originals had burned out, and there was a bit of grey soot on another, but otherwise an easy job. This solved the P380 problem, but I decided to replace the relay and control unit anyway. This wasn't immediately necessary, but they are wear and tear items. I got a good price for them and it's a very simple job. I kept the old relay and controller in case any trouble arises.
Just remember to be very gentle removing and replacing the glow plugs - do it with the engine warm and use a torque wrench with a 10 mm flexible socket. These are not expensive, and are often sold as glow plug sockets. You do NOT want to snap off a plug. I sprayed a little WD-40 around the base of each plug every day for the five days before I changed them. In the event there was no great problem taking them out, or putting the new ones in (a little Liqui Moly 3381 or equivalent lubricant around the threads, 13 Nm tightness, done).
