Rear right tailgate light replacement

Bodywork & Interior problems
steve9617
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:41 am
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by steve9617 »

Hi all

My J11 has a cracked rear right tailgate light. I have the replacement however the broken one has a bulb and wiring where the new one has no hole drilled in the aluminium.

The fitting for the grey connector is there but the actual hole for the bulb hasn't been drilled.

Is this normal?

Thanks

Steve

User avatar
gloucester
Posts: 5173
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:04 am
Location: Gloucestershire, England
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by gloucester »

Welcome to this forum.

Haven't a clue to be honest but it sounds odd. I can't remember the exact arrangement of what lights are in there, but have you got a RHD car and a LHD replacement light?
(2015 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T 1.2 sold 15/6/18) ~ 2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 - 2018 Yamaha MT-07 ~ (2024 Volvo EX30 ordered)
DaveBerlin
Posts: 8623
Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:39 pm
Location: Berlin, Germany
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)

Post by DaveBerlin »

Steve, welcome to the QQ Forum ! Let me throw a “Spanner in the Works”, could it be that you have the Older QQ J11A Model which has 21w (*12) & 16w (*13) Bulbs whereas our Manual for the J11B states (*12) LED & 16w (13*). This is just an assumption at present so double check it and take a look it might be the reason but not so sure - Dave 😉

This information is for the J11A as my J11B data is in German :

97F3FA34-C771-4FD4-80B5-62B8BCA13A20.jpeg

DA9596D6-E67D-4BB6-9427-224921253489.jpeg

11.19/1.3L/160PS/Tekna+/DCT/PrOPILOT/KAD Gun Metallic/Trunk Lower Finisher/Rear Glass Finisher/Ambient Lighting-LED’s Innen/Entry Guards Illuminated/Sport Pedals/Front Styling Plate/LED No.Plate/Chrome Door Handles/Rear Valance/Giacuzzo Alloys + Falken
steve9617
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:41 am
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by steve9617 »

Thanks for the suggestions all.

I think the rhd/LHD issue is likely as the part ended up coming from Germany.

Mine is a 2016 model so unsure if J11a or b unfortunately. Will try and make sure I get a rhd one first then go from there.

Thanks
User avatar
lapalmeraie
Posts: 386
Joined: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:11 am
Location: Belgium
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)
Contact:

Post by lapalmeraie »

I didn't notice any difference between the RH and LH tail lights when I took them off so RHD or LHD car shouldn't make a difference.
However, there is a difference between connectors when mounting a J11a taillight to a J11b car and vice versa.
Qashqai J11b 2020 N-TEC - 1.3 DIG-T 140PS
Qashqai J11a Connect Edition 1.6 DIG-T 163PS
User avatar
MikeGC
Posts: 1852
Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2017 11:50 am
Location: Stockport
Qashqai Model: Mk.3 Qashqai - J12 (2021+) New Model

Post by MikeGC »

steve9617 wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:09 pm Thanks for the suggestions all.

I think the rhd/LHD issue is likely as the part ended up coming from Germany.

Mine is a 2016 model so unsure if J11a or b unfortunately. Will try and make sure I get a rhd one first then go from there.

Thanks
.
You have a J11a, J11B started in 2019
March '22 - J12 1.3DIG-T 160 CVT Tekna+ with all wheel drive - Pearl Black
July '19 - J11B 1.3DIG-T 160 DCT Tekna - Vivid Blue
March '17 - Qashqai J11A 1.5dci n-connecta - gunmetal
September '14 - Juke 1.5dci gunmetal ascenta premium (red accent packs)
DaveBerlin
Posts: 8623
Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:39 pm
Location: Berlin, Germany
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)

Post by DaveBerlin »

This is a comparison of two different Nissan numbered parts - Dave 😏

389BDF74-FB36-4687-9627-2E455E31029C.jpeg

EDB727A0-2676-4182-BE5D-EF09841601B9.jpeg

11.19/1.3L/160PS/Tekna+/DCT/PrOPILOT/KAD Gun Metallic/Trunk Lower Finisher/Rear Glass Finisher/Ambient Lighting-LED’s Innen/Entry Guards Illuminated/Sport Pedals/Front Styling Plate/LED No.Plate/Chrome Door Handles/Rear Valance/Giacuzzo Alloys + Falken
User avatar
gloucester
Posts: 5173
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:04 am
Location: Gloucestershire, England
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by gloucester »

Technically you have a J11 - the later models are the J11B. I don't think technically there was a J11A but that's what the J11 is sometimes referred to as.
(2015 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T 1.2 sold 15/6/18) ~ 2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 - 2018 Yamaha MT-07 ~ (2024 Volvo EX30 ordered)
User avatar
gloucester
Posts: 5173
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:04 am
Location: Gloucestershire, England
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by gloucester »

lapalmeraie wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:30 pm I didn't notice any difference between the RH and LH tail lights when I took them off so RHD or LHD car shouldn't make a difference.
However, there is a difference between connectors when mounting a J11a taillight to a J11b car and vice versa.
Only one side has a reversing light? Can't test because I don't have mine any longer. Reversing light can be either side - foglight has to be on driver's side
(at least)
(2015 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T 1.2 sold 15/6/18) ~ 2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 - 2018 Yamaha MT-07 ~ (2024 Volvo EX30 ordered)
User avatar
lapalmeraie
Posts: 386
Joined: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:11 am
Location: Belgium
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)
Contact:

Post by lapalmeraie »

No backup light is on both sides.
Qashqai J11b 2020 N-TEC - 1.3 DIG-T 140PS
Qashqai J11a Connect Edition 1.6 DIG-T 163PS
Post Reply