NISSAN: Questions and answers

Nissan Almera 2004

My Nissan Almera’s reversing sensor has stopped working/beeping. The car is new to me, only a couple of days, could I have pressed or switched something to turn them off? Thanks, Al.

Nissan Qashqai 2011

Hi, I have only had my new QQ for a couple of months and love it. My husband drove it for the first time yesterday and noticed that in reverse gear the car reverses without acceleration, I hadn’t really noticed this until he pointed it out. Is this normal or should I take it back to the garage? Thanks :) (1.5 DCi)

Nissan Almera 2003

Hi, I’m a bit worried. There is a thin strip of foam protruding from the windscreen demister and there are specks of foam being blown out since it happened. I have wiped the dash down on more than one occasion but two days later the dash will be covered in small specks of this foam. I tried to pull this strip of foam out but it seems to be deep rooted within the demister. I am a little worried for my health at present am anxious to find out if anyone can advise if and whether this foam strip can be replaced and also how much it might cost?

Nissan Kubistar 2000

How to reset the service indicator please?

Nissan Almera 2000

Has anyone had a problem with air vents? (Apologies for non technical talk now...) the main front window one appears to work however none of the other vents do, so I can hear the air (from the main one) but not feel any... I hope that makes sense?!! Any ideas how this can be fixed? Thanks.

Nissan Terrano 1998

Hi, my LED display on my radio has gone. Does anyone know what radio I can change it for so that I can keep my CD changer? (SE TDi intercooler)

Nissan X-Trail 2005

Nissan X-Trail, serviced from new by dealer. Faults are hesitation/juddering under load, mostly in gears 2 to 5 but not uncommon in 6th. On onset of juddering rpm counter fluctuates by 100 to 200 rpm, juddering worse once engine warms up but again not uncommon when cold. Easing off of accelerator sometimes cuts judder but sometimes not. MAF sensor changed which dealt with a low power on pull away in 1st but no cure to original fault. Plug on reader reveals no fault codes. Check of vacuum pipes reveals no splits or kinks. Susupect have fixed one fault but stumped with second. (2.2 SVE)

Nissan Micra 2006

My Nissan Micra’s alarm keeps going off in the cold weather. Is there anyway I can disable my car alarm completely and just have the immobiliser on?

Nissan Micra 2003

My automatic 2003 Nissan Micra’s reverse gear is not working. It lets me put it into gear but just revs. All the other gears are working fine. What wrong?

Nissan Navara 2010

I have recently put slightly bigger tyres on the back of my Nissan Navara than the front ones. I have put 65 profiles on back and 55 profiles on front. Would this effect the overall running of the vehicles 4x4 drive shaft?

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You run the risk of chewing up the transmission box even if it’s not running in four wheel drive. Best to keep them all the same. Should be okay for a while though - Chris Wilkinson from England

Nissan Micra 2004

An audible alarm was sounding inside the car after I set off today. It continued for about 20 minutes even after I had stopped and switched off the ignition. There were no warning lights showing on the dash and I can’t find any reference to this in the manual. Can anyone help?

Nissan Note 2008

Having selected gear 1 on the auto box then going down steep incline is it normal for the car to then select and change into gear 2 on its own? Does the gearbox/engine sense that it has reached optimum speed for gear 1 and change into gear 2? It seems weird because if I select gear 1 I want gear 1 and I assume this is a fault. I only became owner of this vehicle 2 days ago and have no experience of driving an automatic car, please help. Thanks. (1.6 auto)

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Mark, when you select 1st in your auto, it should stay locked in 1st until you select either 2nd or D. If it is changing into 2nd, you seem to have a fault. On the same point, unless the hill is really really steep! Just leave it in drive and use your brakes, brake pads are cheaper than a new auto box! With a basic auto box like the Note, just leave it in D and enjoy it. I have an auto Note and also a steptronic BMW, so I have good experience of both types of auto boxes. Hope this helps - Gary Satterthwaite from Cumberland

Nissan Terrano 1998

Since I changed the front nearside wheel bearing on my Nissan Terrano the ABS light has come on. I have checked the power supply and there is a continuous power flow through the loom. Any ideas from anyone who has or has had this problem before? Thanks.

Nissan Primera 2000

The abs light was on and it has been diagnosed without any major problem affecting the unit. The mechanic told me that may be I need to change sensor, and I’m not sure whether it will solve the problem, so far that the computer did not show the error code.

Nissan Navara 2007

My Nissan Navara’s driver side electric window won’t close, any suggestions?

Nissan Primastar 2006

I have a 2006 Nissan Primastar Xterra and when I lock my truck with the keyless, I won’t hear any more the beep when I lock it. How can I get back the beep?

Nissan Primera 2008

The power steering is making a strange noise and it feels like it is intermittent. Any ideas what might be causing this?

Nissan Almera 2004

How do I lower the volume of the reverse sensor beep on my Nissan Almera?

Nissan Note 2006

One morning, 2 weeks ago, it plain wouldn’t start, no turnover just dead. Bought new battery, jumped old one and drove to mechanic who was due to service it the following Monday anyway. He serviced it, replaced brakes at back, said something about manifold head and spark plugs then said when he turned it back on it revved in idle ’hunting’ and would not reset itself as expected. Changed throttle body and still nothing. He had it a week before handing it to main dealer and they too have had a it a week running ’diagnostics’ as they say but still don’t know problem. ’Suspect’ wiring loom but can’t say which one without more searching. How much b****y searching do they need to do, they have had a week!!!!!! Thinking back to when I drove to the mechanic with it after jumping, the ABS and skid dash sign were on and the steering wheel kept snatching left and right and failing so perhaps abs ecu unit (seen that on forums). I am desperate for this to be sorted and am imagining massive bills from a main dealer. Anyone???? (sve)

Nissan Micra 2007

I have a symbol of a car with a key in red light flashing when engine off. What is this?

Nissan X-Trail 2006

My Nissan X-Trail occasionally loses power when driving. It stalled completely and took a couple of goes to make it start again, and after that was fine. When starting I have noticed that it takes a second or two more to start than it normally does. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? (tdi Aventura)

Nissan Kubistar 2007

My Nissan Kubistar has developed a problem with the electric door locking system. It’s intermittent, but every now and again starts making noises as if it is trying to lock/unlock itself. This happens when I am driving it AND when it is parked and locked. Any ideas?

Nissan Terrano 1998

Hi. I have had a problem with the fuel cut off solenoid on my Nissan Terrano. I have replaced this and all is well except the engine check light is still on. Is there a way of clearing the fault code without going to a main dealer? (SE 2.7 diesel)

Nissan Primera 2002

If I am in the car, can I unlock the car from the inside if the car has been locked with the central locking from the outside of a Nissan Primera?

Nissan Primera 2002

I parked my Nissan Primera and got back into it... I started the engine but noticed a lot of smoke. I tried to put it in first gear but it wouldn’t let me so I pulled off in second. Now it’s smoky and it stalled. And now it won’t start. Has anyone else experienced this?

Nissan Note 2007

My Nissan Note’s rear wiper sprayer is not working but I can hear the motor operating. Any ideas?

Nissan Pathfinder 2003

My Nissan Pathfinder can’t accelerate properly, each time I try to accelerate it breaks in between. Please, what is the cause?

Nissan Primastar 2005

Hi, can anyone help? I have a Nissan Primastar. I just got it back home and the stop light, red engine light are on. It is still driving OK, the oil and water are OK. Any ideas what the problem might be? Thanks.

Nissan Kubistar 2004

Hello, my Nissan Kubistar’s heater and radio have stopped working. I have checked fuses in the fuse box on passenger side - all OK. Is there another fuse box?

Nissan Micra 2003

Hi. My Nissan Micra’s boot door will open with the keyless entry but the front two doors will not. Are they on a different fuse to the boot door? Or is there maybe some other problem...

Nissan Navara 2003

My immobiliser just stopped working after I locked it. The light in the key ring button is working but not opening. I broke in to it put the key in and there is nothing working, it’s completely dead. How do i fix it? (Dual cab 4x4)

Nissan Murano 2011

The seat belt warning light will illuminate when a belt is not buckled, however the audible warning chime does not sound. How can I turn it on? Thank you. (LE)

Nissan Primera 1994

There is a continuous beeping noise when I indicate right in my Nissan Primera. The car will then beep just once when I indicate left. What causes this problem and how is it fixed? (1.6 petrol)

Nissan Micra 1997

Driver’s side headlight wasn’t working - thought it was bulb, but bulb OK. Then thought it was a fuse, and replaced a blown fuse, and new fuse blew when lights turned on. Checked wiring as it looked dodgy and a little corroded. Re-stripped and re-joined, and viola! headlight bulb now lights up. BUT when headlights on main beam, fuse blew again! Has anyone any suggestions as to where I go from here? Thank you.

Nissan Murano 2011

None of my Nissan Murano’s auxillary ports are working. Could it be a fuse or something else?

Nissan Murano 2005

I found the fuse box under the hood and inside to the left of the steering wheel but I can’t find the fuses for the brake light, signal lights. Where is it hidden?

Nissan Kubistar 2004

I am thinking of buying a Nissan Kubistar 1.5. Currently it’s not running - they say it has been on a computer and it says that everything is reading OK. So they tell me they think the injectors are the reason for it not starting, and if it is, why isn’t the computer saying that is the problem? The van’s in good condition and cheap, can anybody help please? And thanks. (1.5 dci)

Nissan Micra 2003

My Nissan Micra starts and idles OK and goes into gear, but when I try to pull away it judders or stalls. There is plenty of fuel in the tank, any ideas anyone?

Nissan Almera Tino 2001

How can I fix my front windscreen wipers on Nissan Almera Tino SE? I have changed the fuse but still nothing...

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If the old fuse was blown then it’s most likely a motor change - around £250 if done by a main dealer. If the old fuse wasn’t blown then an investigation may show a simple fault but sadly I think it will probably come back to the motor and its inbuilt electrical circuit switching. I am about to try and fix a problem on mine (again) but expect to have to buy a new motor which fortunately I can install myself being a retired engineer - Steve from Hampshire

Nissan Micra 2000

Last night my Nissan Micra, when stopped, was making a sort of rattling sound much louder than the normal tick over speed. The noise went when I revved the car to drive off and this morning, when I turned it on, it was fine. What’s most likely to be wrong with it? (1.0 SE)

Nissan Qashqai 2009

Can anyone tell me how I can lock the car with my dogs in and stop the alarm from constantly going off? Thanks.

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Try locking car with your key instead of remote, this works on my Rover 75 puts alarm on (for boot, doors, bonnet) but not cabin pri sensor - Paddy Carlisle from England

Nissan Almera Tino 2001

Hi. Does anyone know where the fuel filter is on a Nissan Tino 2001, 2.2 Diesel Di? Thanks. (SE2)

Nissan Micra 2003

Spanner light is on all the time. What is it?

Nissan Qashqai 2011

Hi, when I switch my engine on the warning light comes on then, when I have pulled away, it goes off. Is this normal? Thanks.

Nissan Almera Tino 2005

I have just purchased this Nissan Almera Tino and it has just started to judder slightly. Any ideas on what this might signify? Cheers. (1.8 petrol)

Nissan Primera 2003

My Nissan Primera won’t start in the cold weather and I have to manually pump the fuel primer in order to stand any chance of it starting. Once its going I have no problems starting it up throughout the day. I have new glow plugs so that’s not the problem. (Diesel)

Nissan Almera Tino 2002

My windscreen wipers work fine but don’t seem to return to a low point on the screen - they stop in the middle of the screen. Does anyone know why this is happening?

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This is most likely a similar cause to my w/s wiper problem. The motor has an angled gearbox which drives a disc with contact rings on it. These rings have gaps in them so that the motor runs (after selecting wipers to OFF) until it reaches the gap (the park position). Unfortunately this disc and its contact rings get corroded and cause the wipers to "park" in the wrong place on the screen. I managed to remove the motor, open up the gearbox and "clean up" the corroded disc but not very satisfactorily. It got my Tino through the MOT last March but the problem eventually returned once the damper weather returned. I’ve seen Ebay and such like replacement motors from £55 to £180 and I was quoted well over £200 to fit a new one by a Nissan dealer. Beware that a replacement motor needs to be matched with the year of manufacture of the Tino - Steve from Hampshire

Nissan Micra 2003

The boot door on my Nissan Micra suddenly won’t stay up. I have to hold it open and cope with using one hand - not easy if something heavy is involved. Is this electrical / mechanical or what?

Nissan X-Trail 2003

Can anyone recommend where I can get new carpets for my 2003 Nissan X-Trail in beige? I just bought it but the carpets are mouldy and haven’t come clean with 2 valets...

Nissan Micra 1998

ABS light doesn’t come on at all recent NCT said it needs to come on. Anyone know what this is about? Never seen an ABS light on dash at all. (Japanese import)

Nissan Micra 1995

I have had a new throttle body replaced on my Nissan Micra automatic 1995 and since then it seems to be over revving and "jerking" when driving. I have been told that this is the result of fitting a new part on an old car but it feels wrong to me. Any advice please?

Nissan Micra 2006

There is a light on the dashboard in the shape of a car (red) with a key. It is flashing after I have locked it, what does it mean?

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It is a service reminder, take it to a dealer for a service and they will reset light - Billy Buckley from Cheshire

Nissan Micra 2004

The Monitor Display shows "Maintenance Reminder" and spanner picture. How can I get rid of this forever - it goes for a while when the battery is disconnected and then reconnected?

Nissan Micra 2004

Hi. My father has a 2004 1.2 Micra. It cuts out at low revs, hot or cold. A fuel problem has been ruled out. Any ideas anyone?

Nissan Navara 2003

I was driving along in my Nissan Navara then had no accelerator, no power with the car still running. When you start the car it sounds like it wants to start but it won’t connect. Someone said it could be the fuel pump injectors, would that be right? And how much to replace that?

Nissan Qashqai 2008

I’ve lost my Nissan Qashqai’s alloy wheel key. Where can I get a replacement?

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Hi I recently bought a used Qashqai and the alloy wheel key was missing the nissan dealer took my vehicle into their workshop and returned with the info they required, and ordered me a new one. It took 4 days, but all is well. The answer is the Nissan dealer, as I guess only they will be supplied with replacement keys. Regards - Alan Wilkins from Durham

Nissan Qashqai 2010

Could anyone please tell me how to open my Qashqai boot from the inside? The boot is shut tight but the open switch is inoperative and the dash display shows that it is open. The car sounds a long beep when the car is locked and I have had to disable the boot light and the courtesy lights as they stop on. The car doesn’t beep though when driving indicating the boot is open. Thanks. (Acenta)

Nissan Micra 2003

The left dipped beam and right full beam work on my Nissan Micra. The left full beam and right dipped beam do not work. Why is this happening?

Nissan Murano 2009

Would a wheel from a 2005 Nissan Murano model fit a 2009 Nissan Murano model?

Nissan Terrano 1996

Does anyone know how to silence the reversing and driver door open beeping? It is so annoying when backing a very large boat into a very narrow boat shed.

Nissan Micra 2003

How can you keep the hub caps from falling off a Nissan Micra?

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Put some cable ties (two) through the vent holes in wheels to secure the hub caps, you can buy the silver long cable ties from Halfords, this stops anyone nicking them too - Paul Robinson from England

Nissan Terrano 2006

I have just purchased a 2006 Terrano van and I am trying to locate an internal mesh bulkhead to prevent payload sliding into the driver. Any suggestions?

Nissan Note 2008

My Nissan Note has water leaks through top (sides) of tailgate. Warranty expired Aug 2011. Anybody had similar problems? Cost to remedy?

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I have a 2008 Nissan Note and in snowy weather, I get dripped on from around the sunvisor. I think it’s condensation. Westway did strip the roof and said they had put a something in there but this year, it happened again and my warranty had run out last year. My car has very bad condensation in damp cold weather - Kate from Cheshire

Nissan Almera 2003

Why has a orange engine light come on on the dash board of my 2003 Nissan Almera?

Nissan Pathfinder 2005

I’ve been experiencing a rough idle on my Nissan Pathfinder when cold for some time. The revs will frequently dip so low that it stalls. It may also, whilst still cold, stall when putting into gear or under load (reversing etc). Once warm it’s fine. I’ve so far taken off the air flow meter, cleaned with contact cleaner and replaced, it seemed to make a slight improvement but it’s still lumpy on cold start. What else should I try before subjecting myself to the horror of a Nissan garage? Thanks.

Nissan Navara 2001

My Nissan Navara has just started to accelerate up to 1,500 rpm automatically and I do not have the Heat Switch on. I have been told that the throttle sensor is the problem - is this right?

Nissan Navara 2003

Does anyone know if the Renault Master 2.5 diesel engine will fit my 03 Nissan Navara? I have been told all I have to change are the mountings?

Nissan Micra 2001

What type of transmission fluid does a 2001 Nissan Micra take? (automatic)

Nissan Note 2007

I have difficulty getting the horn to sound and am now having to press very hard all over center boss to make a connection. Wanted to remove wheel and have a look inside but can’t see how it comes off, ( also worried I may set air bag off). Can anyone help or advise?

Nissan Micra C+C 2007

I am told by the dealer that my car, which has a 6 CD changer, has bluetooth for mobile phones. How do you get it set up. My phone does not recognise a bluetooth device.

Nissan Primastar 2007

What sequence do you use to bleed the brakes on a 2007 Nissan Primastar?

Nissan Almera 2002

The tyre information placard is missing from my 2002 Nissan Almera, so I don’t know the correct tyre pressure front or rear. Can anyone help please? Thanks.

Nissan X-Trail 2002

My Nissan X-Trail sometimes will not start. It will crank till the battery is flat. I fitted a new battery and the problem seemed to be solved but 5 days later it did the same thing. Where is the fuel pump situated on a 2002 Nissan X-Trail?

Nissan Primera 2002

Hi. My air conditioning will not go any lower than 18 degrees (which results in it being warmer in the car with the air conditioning on than outside, most days). Does anybody have a solution to this problem? Many thanks in advance. (1.8 petrol)

Nissan Almera Tino 2004

When driving my Nissan Almera Tino, I have an intermittent rattle at the rear driver’s side of the car once it has reached temperature and only an going round corners. Can anyone tell me what it might be?

Nissan Micra 2004

Hi, I bought my 2004 i Nissan Micra, second hand. Now after a month, the headlights and radiator fan turns on upon starting, then the wipers or brights do not work. What could be the problem?

Nissan Micra 2003

Is there another fuse box apart from the one inside the car as my rear wipers are not working. I have checked all the fuses in this box and there’s not a fuse in it for this.

Nissan Micra 2003

The interior light within my Nissan Micra is now inoperative... How can I replace the bulb? I can not see any easy way of removing the revolving perspex cover! Thanks in advance.

Nissan Primera 2002

The clocks on the dashboard have all failed. I have tried all the fuses I can see, but no joy. Has anyone any further suggestions?

Nissan Primera 2001

34. OBD Indicator has come on my Nissan Primera’s dashboard. It’s yellow, can anyone tell what this indicator means and advise me what I should do about it?

Nissan Almera 2006

The immobilizer on the key is not working after fitting a new battery. Do I need a new key or do need to re-code?

Answers

Try turning the key in the ignition until the lights come on the dash then off, do this five times in a row and it should reset it - P Wood from England

Nissan Note 2007

Try as I may I cannot pull the headlight power connection from the rear of the headlight bulb. Any tips on easing the connection off? (SE)

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Do in daylight. Not in the dark when bulb is likely to need to be changed. Need to pinch the wire bands together and remove before pulling and twisting off your hand will be on the right item but you may not be able to see it line up your hand against the bulb front - not back. It takes seconds to fit the bulb and refit. I had great difficulty removing but once I could see it properly and went for it. It was easy - Helen from Staffordshire

Nissan Almera 2003

My Nissan Almera will cut out if the clutch is released too sudden, and it will not start again. If I jump start it will start or if I leave it for a while it might also start . Sometimes leaving it overnight will do the trick, and then next time it will not! Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Nissan Almera 2005

My 2005 Nissan Almera’s radio/CS player has just stopped working. I have checked the fuse and this was OK. Any other ideas on how to fix it anyone?

Nissan Almera 2005

Hi, the reversing sensors bleep constantly when I put the car in to reverse. I have been told the the sensor box has failed (40,000 miles). Been quoted £350 for a new box (unbelievable price) by main dealer. Where do I find the box? I know it’s somewhere in the boot. Also new tyres only last 16,000 miles on the front. Does anyone else get this mileage on new tyres? Any information truly appreciated. Thanks in advance. (SVE 1.5)

Nissan Almera 2002

Please can you tell me how many miles should I get from a gallon of petrol in my 2002 Nissan Almera? And what are the CO2 emissions for a 1.6-litre injection?

Nissan Primera Estate 2002

My automatic Primera Estate won’t come out of park. This is a recent problem. I am pressing the brake and depressing the button on the side of the gear lever. Has anybody else experienced this a may possibly suggest a solution?

Nissan Micra 1999

Hi, does anyone know if a 1999 Nissan Micra has a chain or a belt and at what mileage it needs changing? Thanks.

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They’re all chain driven. I’ve never heard of one needing replacement, though obviously will need doing eventually. Mine has 150k and is still fine - Jon Fox from Kent

Nissan X-Trail 2006

Dear all, I bought a Nissan X-Trail 2006 2.2 CDI Advantage 4 months ago and have just noticed that when I drive it on the motorway the car ’kangaroos’ at speed. It feels as though the fuel supply is being restricted and when I press hard on the accelerator, fairly large plumes of smoke become visible in my rear view mirror. Has anyone had any similar problems?

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Has this just happened recently? If so, sounds like water in the fuel filter under the bonnet. You get more water in diesel fuel during winter months, it’s harder to separate due to the cold. Before spending loads of cash, get the fuel filter changed - James Mitchell from England

Mine did that too, changed the fuel filter and all was perfect gain. A well known garage (KF) didn’t! Change it in the service and really messed it up when I took it back. The Nissan garage charged £550 to fix it, which the original garage paid for. Good luck - Peter Eadsforth from Aberdeenshire

Nissan Almera 2004

Hi, I can’t open the doors from the key fob and if i use the key at the driver door side so just this door is getting open. If I use the master button inside at the driver side it open all doors but when I want to close the car I must close the door fist and then I open the door to exit so all the doors getting open. So I close each door every time. Maybe someone know what I have to do? Thanks a lot.

Nissan Micra 2010

How can I get into my Nissan Micra, which has central locking and a flat battery and no keyholes in the doors?

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There is a cap on the passenger door handle, pop that off and there’s a key hole - S from England

Nissan Note 2007

I cannot open the driver’s door from the inside. It was fine last night then today it is doing this... any suggestions as to why would be gratefully received.

Nissan Note 2007

My boot lid keeps popping open. I have also had a flat battery. I have removed the boot bulb and turned off the interior light. I took it to a main dealer and they said the boot sensor was OK but would replace it for £150 pounds to see if that cures it. Has anyone else experienced this?

Nissan Micra 1999

I have a 1999 Nissan Micra and the temperature gauge goes to hot when I turn one way and cold the other. Any ideas why?

Nissan Micra 2003

The catch on the back of the passenger seat (to lower the back of the seat to allow passengers to access the back seats) has ceased to work. It looks as though the cable/wire has come adrift of the catch. Is it simply a cased of taking the seat apart and re-attaching the cable/wire or does it need a new cable/wire? Thanks for any help. (3 DOOR HATCHBACK MICRA S)

Nissan Qashqai 2008

When I use my n/s indicators they work normally for a few seconds but then they suddenly start flashing really fast. Both front and rear bulbs work OK. The fast flashing appears to start when starting to turn left? Can anyone help? (1.5 dci)

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I don’t have any info for you Keith, but I noticed my Nissan Dualis (the Australia version of the Qashqai) starting doing this exact thing today, so I’d be interested in an answer too - Cathy from Australia

I know some car indicators use the same relay as the hazard lights, and sometimes this causes the same problem. Might be worth getting it plugged into a computer to try and find the fault. Should cost around £40 - S from Derbyshire

Nissan Micra 2006

Hi, does anyone know if my Micra (November 2006 Initia 1.2) has a cam belt or a chain? It’s coming up to 50,000 miles, so if it’s the former I may start to think about getting it changed...

Nissan Micra 2002

My Micra just failed its MOT because when the front side lights are turned on, the brake lights at the back come on also. Any ideas?

Answers

The problem is, you have a single filament bulb fitted where you should have a bouble filament bulb fitted - Liam Fleming from Ireland

Nissan Almera Tino 2001

Can anyone please tell me the location of relay for the glow plugs on a 2001 Nissan Almera Tino?

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These are mounted on the nearside inner wing in the engine bay. They sometimes stick or get corroded and (if not too far gone) can be prised apart and cleaned up. When they play up, it can cause the fuse to blow also, so worth a check. Both these parts are a rip off price at Nissan. Good luck - Kenneth Freer from Lancashire

Nissan Note 2007

Would a four way window switch work in place of a two way switch (driver’s side) on a 2007 Nissan Note?

Nissan Primastar 2005

Is there any adjustment available when fitting gear selector cables on a Nissan Primastar? I had mine done recently and now 1st is so close to third and the same with 2nd and 4th. Also as 3rd gear is selected it clunks. I didn’t have any problems with selecting gears before the new cables were fitted. Can anybody help? (Nissan Primastar 2005 1900)

Nissan Almera 2003

When driving my Nissan Almera in fifth gear, usually when approaching a hill at circa 60-70 mph, the gear stick automatically jumps back into neutral. New clutch recently installed but problem not resolved. Any ideas anyone?

Nissan Terrano 1997

I was wondering whether my 1997 Nissan Terrano has a cambelt or chain. Any ideas?

Nissan Micra 1994

Well, my car has stopped starting straight away. I have to hold the key in position for at least a few seconds before it fires up. Does anyone have any idea why this is? Also, when I stop sometimes it just dies.

Nissan Primera 1997

After unlocking my Nissan Primera car by the remote I cannot now lock or unlock using the remote. The batteries have been replaced in the remote What else should I try? (2-litre SRI)

Nissan Note 2007

My Nissan Note has suffered from a fault code PO171 which turns the warning light on frequently, usually on the return journey after a 60mph+ journey, not usually during shorter slower journeys. When the light is on, the engine control goes open loop and the idle speed is above 1,000rpm. When the light is off, the idle is normal at 800rpm. I reset the code myself with an OBD2 device. An oxygen sensor was replaced a year ago and the mass air flow sensor 6 months ago (unnecessarily). Resisted going to Nissan dealer to avoid multiple new spare part experiments at my expense. Anyone seen this? (Acenta)

Nissan Primera 2001

My Nissan Primera would not start though the engine cranks like it would. The battery is new and there is no problem with the fuel pump either. The plugs are new also. What might be the problem?

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My ’01 Almera is doing the same, I think it’s the cam and crankshaft positioning sensors or worst case scenario the timing chain : ( - Gaz from Scotland

Nissan Micra 2004

My 04 Nissan Micra has been parked for over a month and the fob wouldn’t work so entered via passenger door and tried to start car but key wont turn in ignition and there is a ticking noise coming from rear. Tried turning key whilst depressing brake and turning wheel but no joy. Battery in car will probably be flat but this shouldn’t prevent me turning the ignition. Can anyone help?

Nissan Qashqai+2 2009

Where is the front windscreen wiper fuse located on a 2009 Nissan Qashqai+2?

Nissan X-Trail 2002

Hi. Can you help please? I need a new engine and have been offered Nissan YD22 DDT Engine Motor 2.2Ltr Diesel Almera X Trail Tino 2003 and have been told it’s compatible with my 2002 Nissan X-Trail. Does anyone know if this is correct? (Sport)

Nissan Almera 2001

How do I remove the front direction indicator reflectors (in order to change the light bulb) on a Nissan Almera?

Nissan Almera Tino 2004

When I was driving my Nissan Almera Tino at night time, the dash lights went off and then all the door locks opened. Can someone explained why this happened? Thank you.

Nissan NV200 2010

I can’t get the air vent selector to blow air to the window. All other positions work but when I select the window alone position I get air going to the window and feet. Is there an easy fix?

Nissan Qashqai 2011

My new Nissan Qashqai won’t start. The lights comes on but the engine is not running. now it says PTR on the display, please help.

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Kwasia. Kofa trotro - Adwoa Mansah from England

Nissan Primastar 2009

When my low fuel light comes on my estimated mileage shows approximately 90 miles. Is there a fuel cut out limit or will I be able to run for 90 miles? (2-litre SE)

Nissan Murano 2005

I would like to know how to remove the surrounding center ventilation plastic console piece that also appears to surround the display/clock. My wife put a chain in front of the display/clock and it fell through a small opening. Our Murrano is a 2005.

Nissan Almera Tino 2005

Hi. The boot on my Nissan Almera Tino won’t stay open. I lift it up (it feels a lot heavier than usual) and if I let go go it will slam shut again... any ideas (and cost to repair)? (SE)

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It turns out this is down to the gas filled tailgate dampers having failed - these are the two support struts connecting the side of the boot to the car. A call to my local Nissan garage told me it’s a five minute job to fix new parts but that they cost £328 for the pair (always change both at the same time to ensure equal wear). A quick search online found several suppliers of the exact same part for £14 each plus VAT one website even included pictures on how to fit the part (remove clips, remove part, insert new part, re-attach clips) - Ben Ziman from England

Nissan Murano 2006

Trying to remove the license plate from my Nissan Murano. A screw just keeps turning and will not come out. I think the holder for the screw has stripped. May possibly get to it through the rear door panel, but do not know how. Can anyone help?

Nissan Almera Tino 2002

My Nissan Almera Tino’s windows keep steaming up and the blower won’t clear it. The heater is not great - does anyone know why?

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I’ve had two 51 plate Tinos and had this problem. On the first one, it was the passenger side windscreen always steamed up and on the second, it was the drivers side. For me, both times it was due to a really rubbish foam filter (grey in colour) under the vents at the very front of the dash where it meets the window. On the first car, I managed to push the filter down and out of the way, but on the second one, it was in such a poor state that I just ripped it out (to no massive detriment, nothing’s flown at me yet from the outside!) Hope that helps! - Sam T from Cambridgeshire

Nissan X-Trail 2005

I have a grinding noise on my Nissan X-Trail when braking. I’m thinking it has to do with the ABS, because the ABS light is on and the 4x4 light. The noise is definitely in the front, it is kind of a grinding sound and it does not sound good. Can anyone help or advise?

Nissan X-Trail 2010

I wish to take music stored on the HDD and save it on to my USB iPod. As I have not got the Discs which I stored it from, and suggestions how to back it up externally. Many thanks.

Nissan X-Trail 2006

Hi. I have been told the timer control unit needs replacing on my X Trail. Where is it located and does anyone know the part number? (Aventura)

Nissan Micra 2005

Hi, my 2005 dci Micra has the engine warning light on when accelerating and black smoke comes from the exhaust pipe, especially on motorway journeys, but light goes off when foot off gas... Can anyone advise? (dci)

Nissan Almera Tino 2001

Can anyone tell me the location of the headlight relays on my Nissan Almera Tino. Only side lights working, all bulbs are OK, and all fuse are OK. Many thanks.

Nissan Micra 1999

I’m not sure if anyone can help me with this. But I have a T-reg Nissan Micra, and it has never failed me. A good little run-around. However I have just been offered a 2004 Ford Fiesta Zetec for free from my father who is soon to retire as a driving instructor. This is my dilema: Which one would you say in the long run will be better? To keep the Nissan or take the Zetec, which has for seven years been used as a tuition car?

Nissan Micra 2001

There is a wearing noise coming from under the bonnet of my Nissan Micra. Could this be something to do with power steering? If so, what should I do?

Nissan Qashqai 2008

Hi, can anyone help? I’ve had my Qashqai since new (08 plate) and I seem to have a power issue. I think it relates to the turbo. As soon as the car has to work, ie go up a steep-ish hill or accelerating beyond 3,000 revs the power goes and the car will not accelerate, on hills the car slows significantly! It drives well all other times - it doesn’t make any strange noises or whines etc.. Thanks in anticipation!!! (Acenta)

Nissan Navara 2008

Could you tell me please... Will a 2011 facelift Navara front bumper fit my 2008 Navara Aventura without any modification?

Nissan Qashqai 2011

Why does the front passenger seatbelt alarm keep sounding on my Nissan Qashqai, even when the passenger has the seatbelt on?

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There must be a fault in the buckle holder. not sure how to sort that, but under the passenger seat is a multi-plug. If you disconnect it, it will silence the beep beep beep - Keith from County Tyrone

Nissan Note 2007

Can soneone tell me what might be the cause of an alarm (sounds like a old type phone tone) sound coming from the centre of the car dash on my Nissan Note? Has happened on three occassions in the last few weeks.

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Sounds like the seat belt alarm which is activated by a weight on the passenger seat when the belt is not done up. A bag on the seat will do it - Roger from Huntingdonshire

Nissan Terrano 2000

Where are the fuses for the indicators located on a Nissan Terrano W reg? Thank you in advance.

Nissan Almera 2007

The passenger door on my Nissan Almera won’t open from the inside. Is this an easy fix. Could I do this myself?

Nissan Kubistar 2005

Will a fuel pump from a 2006 Nissan Kubistar fit a 2005 Nissan Kubistar?

Nissan Micra 2005

We tried to start our Nissan Micra this afternoon with no luck. A warning came on the computer - STOP - phone dealer. What could the problem be?

Nissan Micra 2003

My Nissan Micra starts in the morning and evening after work. But on the road, if switched off, it doesn’t start, with no sound and battery is also all right. All lights on meter come and go when trying to put on ignition. Note: It does give yellow light on time management light. Any advise please?

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Take it for electrical diagnostic, it might be that the camshaft or crankshaft sensor needs replacing - Tee Ade from London

Nissan Primera 2001

I want to replace the factory fitted radio in my Nissan Primera 1.8 activ hatchback with a cd player, as part of the surround and fascia is the hazard warning light which causes me a problem, can you help?

Nissan Note 2009

Does anyone know what black roads on the Nissan Note’s sat nav mean? I am a non-driver and I am asking on behalf of a family member.

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You get that when you drive through roadworks. Sometimes it also shows a lane narrow symbol in a warning triangle at the beginning and the end. If the roadwork info is out of date, it can be a bit confusing - Phil Taylor from England

Nissan Primera 2011

Hi. On my Nissan Primera 2003, the reversing camera comes on when I brake. Also, indicator is on the power is reduced and all of the rear left hand side lights flash, including the indicator, brake and head lights. We have checked the bulbs and all are OK. Can anyone help please?

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Nagesh, This looks like the well-documented P12 Primera ’electrical earth’ problem’. For solution, please check: http://www.npoc.co.uk/forum/p12-rear-light-removal-now-with-simple-earth-fix_topic16533.html Regards - Sudhir U from Buckinghamshire

Nissan Navara 2006

The other morning the battery on my 2006 Nissan Navara was flat so I went and purchased a new one. Today it just about started. There is a red light car symbol flashing on dash. Can anybody help please?

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Take your car to a diagnostic center which specialises in car batteries. They will advise you on the cause of problem - Keith from County Tyrone

Nissan Primera 2003

I have a Nissan Primera 1.8-litre petrol 03 plate and it has a problem with the fog light when I but my foot on the brake. The fog light comes on the dashboard and when I but my indicators on as well. And sometimes, when I get to a certain speed, it wants to cut out. Any help please?

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I had the same problem. Check the plugs for right signal, it corrodes - Adrian from England

Nissan Qashqai 2008

I am trying to change the pollen filter on my 2008 Nissan Qashqai but am having trouble finding it in my LHD model. It is in the glove box in the RHD model - does anyone know where it can be found on the left-hand-drive model? (1.5 dci LHD)

Nissan Primera 2005

The word "secure" appears on the dashboard screen on my Nissan Primera. Can any one tell me why?

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Radio or other unit faulty. Check in Primera electronic service manual from Nissan Primera owner club at www.npoc.co.uk/forum - the colour of the word secure denotes which area is faulty - Blacksmith Bob from Wiltshire

Nissan Primastar 2008

Where can I find engine number on my 2008 Nissan Primastar? (se dci 115 auto)

Nissan Note 2008

My wife has a new mobile, how do I delete the old mobile from the bluetooth radio on the Nissan Note? (Tekna)

Nissan Micra 2005

The power steering on my Nissan Micra has stopped working and a warning light is showing. What could the problem be? (Urbis)

Nissan Pathfinder 2001

2001 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 SE 4x4 manual transmission. It makes intermittent noise when depressing clutch pedal. Clutch has only 13,000 miles on it. Has anyone else experienced this?

Nissan Micra 2011

When is the first service for a Nissan Micra 2011?

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First service is due at 1,000, then 10,000 and every 10,000 after that. (ie 20,000, 30,000 etc). Or if you don’t drive that far, every six months. Hope this helps! :) - Barb from Australia

Nissan Almera 1998

Hi. I changed the alternator on my Nissan Almera and put in a new battery. Now it won’t start and there’s no fuel going through. What might be the cause of it? Thanks. (2-litre diesel)

Nissan Note 2008

The rear folding seat (large part of the split) on my Note will not fold down. If you pull the lever at the top of the seat it wont release the catch. Does anyone know how to get to the mechanism so I can release / repair the thing. (Acenta 1400)

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I have a Note 1.5 n-tec, the lever is very stiff but if you wiggle the seat and pull very hard, it releases - Carolyn Watson from Yorkshire

Nissan Terrano 2001

Can anyone advise me as to how I might reset the central locking on my Nissan Terrano as it is not working and the indicators are flashing. This is a key working central locking in the door, not a fob.

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Answer Julian, try reprogramming the keyfob. To reprogram (enter new ID) key fob (keyless remote controller) follow the steps. 1. Close all doors and lock all doors 2. Insert and remove the key from the ignition key cylinder more than six times within 10 seconds. (The hazard warning lamp will then flash.) NOTE: Key should be withdrawn from ignition key cylinder completely each time. NOTE: Do not rush the insertion/removal key cycling process. The side marker/tail/license lamps and interior illumination will flash twice when this step is accurately completed. 3. Insert key on ignition key cylinder and turn ignition key switch to "AAC" position. At this time, the new ID code is entered and original (previous) ID codes are erase. 4. Press any button on the new remote controller once. (The hazard warning lamp will then flash) NOTE: Do not press the button more than one time in the above step. If the button is pressed more than one time, the programming procedure will not be successful. The side marker/tail/license lamps and interior illumination will flash twice when this step is accurately completed and programming is successful. If there is only one remote controller, skip step 5. 5. Additional ID code entry. Release the door lock, then lock again with door lock/unlock switch (In power window main switch) 6. Remove key from ignition. 7. Unlock driver side door, open driver side door and then close the door. (END) NOTE: If you need to activate more than two additional new remote controllers, repeat the procedure on step 5 "Additional ID code entry" for each new remote controller. NOTE: Entry of maximum four ID codes is allowed and any attempt to enter more will be ignore. If this does not work take the door panel off and check to see if the wires to the drivers door key are broken or grounding. The key should turn the alarm off when you unlock the door. So, if the keyfob reprogramming does not do the trick remove the door panel and check the wires to the lock - Barry Linden from South Africa

Nissan Terrano 2003

My partner recently bought a 2003 Nissan Terrano but it came with a standard radio player. I have searched the net looking for a CD player to buy. Can any one help on what make, model or place I can buy one. Thank you.

Nissan X-Trail 2003

Where is the ECU unit located in the engine of the Nissan X-Trail? And is it easily viewable?

Nissan Primastar 2003

I have bought a Nissan Primastar 03 plate and after 4 weeks it suddenly lost power when driving and the coil light and light above the coil light came on at the same time as l lost power? However, it did start again a few minutes afterwards and it started fine without warning lights. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Nissan Micra C+C 2006

Just this morning, when I went and opened my car and turned the ignition the alarm (which I didn’t know it had) went off. I am able to start the car and drive it with both alarm and hazards flashing? I have no idea what the fault could be, someone said I may need a new battery? Or key fob battery. I also tried the spare key and had the same problem. Does anyone know what the reason could be, or if there is any way I can disable the alarm, at least so I can drive it to the garage.

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Hi. Check under the boot carpet for water leakage as the alarm siren is fitted in the boot and if the water level rises, it can enter the siren and short it. Also check if the lock/unlock switch on the center console is glowing slightly as this is another sign of water contamination. Remove the siren and dry out and spray WD40 on the multi plug and alarm contact when assembling. Hope this helps - Lee Bulloch from Yorkshire

Nissan Note 2011

Approximately how much would it cost to fill the tank on a 1.6-litre petrol Nissan Note?

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Debbie, around £55 if totally empty! But in reality when it gets down to about a quarter, about £40! Hope this helps! - Gary Satterthwaite from Cumberland

Nissan Note 2006

On my Nissan Note I am unable to open the driver’s door from the inside. The door will open using the external door pull. Still locks/unlocks using remote key fob. Thanks in advance for any help. (1.4 SE)

Nissan Kubistar 2005

At what mileage does the cambelt need to be changed on a Nissan Kubistar? As I have no service book...

Nissan Pathfinder 2008

When I am driving my Nissan Pathfinder everything seems OK. But when I am stopping at the intersection, a few seconds later I am feeling as if something has knocked me behind. When I am taking my foot on the break pedal and the car is going little forward and when I applying the break again I am feeling the same again. It seems to be a gear..? Any ideas anyone?

Nissan Terrano 1998

Hi. I just bought a Nissan Terrano and it won’t tick over right. It cuts out and puts the engine light on, and when you rev it up standing still, it has a miss fire and puts a bit of smoke out when it does it. Can anyone tell me what the likely problem is? (swb 2.7 tdi solaman)

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Crank angle sensor - Brett from Australia

Nissan Primera 2004

The engine on my Nissan Primera cut out at some traffic lights. No fault showed up when checked on the Nissan computer. It was suggested that it could be the air flow meter. Does this sound right? Thanks.

Nissan Pixo 2010

I have a Nissan Pixo and it is a cheap runner etc but I am not keen on the cheap radio that is fitted. I do have a decent replacement radio which I could fit myself but the question is... Does anyone out there know were I can buy a radio box fitment for this car as otherwise the sides of the radio wont match, if you understand me?

Nissan Micra 2006

The heating on my Nissan Micra keeps going. The mechanic has told me this will cost me £1,200 to get it fixed as the wire keeps coming out and I will need an extension put on. Is this a manufactures fault?

Nissan Micra 2001

Can someone please advise me on the front and rear tyre pressures for this vehicle. I know it should be displayed on the drivers door column but due to parts replacement after a recent accident this info is missing. Thank you. (Vibe) - Jayne, try here - http://www.kwik-fit.com/tyre-pressure.asp - simply enter your car’s registration and viola!

Nissan Primera 2004

Does anyone know where the ECM relay is on my Nissan Primera p11 diesel ? It is not where the manual says it is...

Nissan Juke 2011

Which insurance category does the Nissan Juke Accent 1.6 auto fall into?

Nissan Note 2007

I am changing one of the headlight bulbs on my Nissan Note but I can’t disconnect the wire from the back of the bulb. How do I do this? (Tekna)

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Pull hard on the end unit on the external rubber housing and it will come out - Alex Fazekas from Canada

Nissan Primera 2004

Hi. I’ve bought a Nissan Primera 2004 diesel 2.2, and it seems that the clutch needs to be replaced. Could somebody please tell me how much the whole clutch will cost, including the labour?

Nissan Qashqai 2008

On a Nissan Qashqai, what are the circle icons along the roads on the sat nav? There are so many black and blue ones...

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Not too sure mate, but it could be a very advanced sat nav that indicates potholes! - Keith from County Tyrone

Nissan Primera 2004

Could anyone tell me how to remove the single disc CD unit from centre console on a Nissan Primera? Thanks.

Nissan X-Trail 2002

Does the Nissan X-Trail Sport 2002 model have an interior time clock? If so, where is it situated?

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The clock is where the trip meter is. Just press the black toggle on the trip meter - Mark M from England

Nissan Qashqai 2011

My 1st generation iPod classic is not compatible with my brand new Qashqai N-Tec. Is there an adapter of some kind that I can purchase which will allow me to play my own music using the on board USB connection?

Nissan Qashqai 2010

When should the cambelt be replaced on a 1.5dci Nissan Qashqai? I do 40k miles a year?

Nissan Navara 2000

Will a 3.5 inch exhaust make my Nissan Navara go better? (d22 3.2 d)

Nissan Qashqai 2007

I can’t lock my Nissan Qashqai as the fob battery has gone. Is there any other way to lock it? Or how do I get the replacement battery or key?

Nissan Almera Tino 1999

The plugs that came with my Nissan are Raduim (BKR5EIX - 11P) NGK. I want to have them replaced but locally I cannot find BKR5EIX - 11P. Nissan Uganda has BKR6EIX - 11P. My question is that can it work with my Tino? Or please can you send me details of all compatible plugs with this Nissan. It’s a petrol engined 1.8-litre Nissan Almera Tino.

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Hi Daniel, The BKR6 are not of the same size as BKR5. The only spark plug you may be able to use is the Denso IK16 Iridium plug. Try Toyota Ug for these. If not available you can easily get them online: Ebay or here - http://www.sparkplugs.com/default.asp - Allan T from Uganda

Nissan Micra 2003

Hi, I have a 2003 Nissan Micra, purchased about a month ago. Every now and then the word ’KEY’ flashes on the dashboard in green - does anyone know why please? Thank you in advance. Cheers, Joe.

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Am not sure but this could be the anti-hijack function. Depending on exactly what model you have there could be an anti-hijack mechanism. This would mean you have the option of only opening the driver door with the fob or fully opening all doors with the fob central locking function. It may be the car warning you that the passenger doors are also open. Have a check of your owners manual - Kevin Brigden from Lancashire

This happened on the wife’s dci. It’s the battery, it needs changing in the key fob - Mick from England

With ours, this only occurs when the fob is too far away from the ignition switch - Colin Statham from Nottinghamshire

I am guessing your Micra has the keyless start and it flashes just to tell you 1) the light is working and 2) to tell you it can read the key. See your handbook, should help - Regan from Kent

Nissan Almera 2003

After how many miles should I change the fan belt on my Nissan Almera?

Nissan Qashqai 2007

I have been having problems with black smoke coming out off my 1.5-litre Nissan Qashqai. When I am driving between 65 and 80 mph the car starts "kangaroo" jumping and I have to accelerate faster for the jumping to stop. Been to the dealers twice and they are trying to suggest they can’t find anything wrong! Please help?

Nissan Micra 2003

My Nissan Micra seems to be intermittently over revving when I’m trying to move up from 20 to 30mph. The engine management light comes on but when the garage looked at it they can find nothing wrong. However within a couple of miles out of the garage the light is back on and the car starts to intermittently over rev again. Any ideas? (Automatic 1.4 SE)

Nissan Terrano 1995

I mistakenly put child lock on rear passenger door. Now door will not open either from the inside or outside. Does anyone know how to resolve this problem? (Terrano II Automatic)

Nissan Qashqai 2008

The right brake light on my Nissan Qashqai has gone. The tail light is still on. How do I change the bulb? I have tried to unscrew the bolts but it seems that I cannot get the box off in order to get into the bulb. Do I need to use a special tool to do the job? And do I need to buy a special bulb for the Qashqai?

Nissan Almera 1995

The passenger’s electric window won’t go up on my Nissan Almera. Down is OK but I can’t close it. Can anyone advise please. Thank you.

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The cable on the door mechanism has frayed and snapped, you will need to replace it. On other vehicles, it’s the whole motor as it’s a sealed unit. I hope this helped - Tim from England

Nissan Micra 1990

The fog lights on my Nissan Micra do not work. I have tried changing the bulb and the fuse, even took it to mechanic but still it does not work Any ideas please?

Nissan X-Trail 2009

I changed a headlight bulb and the switch is reversed now. The high beam comes on as low beam, the low bean comes on as on as high beam. How can I sort this out? Please help!!!

Nissan Primera 2000

My Nissan Primera 2000 engine management light is on and there is a flat spot that only happens intermittently. Apart from this the car drives well. Does anyone know what is causing the flat spot?

Nissan Almera Tino 1994

I have just had my car fixed and it has come back and the stereo doesn’t work. On my info screen it has a green rectangle and says secure - what does this mean?

Nissan Micra 1997

There was a strange noise when I turn the steering wheel on my Nissan Micra, coming from the right hand side. The noise went straight away and steering seems fine but water is now leaking from far right side - any ideas anyone?

Nissan Almera 2005

My Nissan Almera is giving off a smell out of the engine and the fan stays on. I am told it’s the thermostat which needs to be replaced - does this sound right?

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No, if smell not theromstat, check water level or fan belt or motor - NG from England

Nissan X-Trail 2003

During the last two winters the car has been a sod to start at temps below +2deg Celsius. Local dealer blames cold oil! The car sleeps outside, as do other diesels belonging to neighbours who have no problems. Any help would be appreciated. Current mileage 50K. (2.2 diesel sport)

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New battery should sort the problem, it did on mine - Jay Mil from England

Nissan Terrano 2001

How do I get into where the wiper motor is in a Nissan Terrano 2 2001?

Nissan Micra 1995

My back light bulb had blown so I changed it yesterday and then side lights went! Dipped headlights working fine, so are brake lights but no reverse light! Car wouldn’t start this morning - battery light came on. Would changing bulbs drain the battery - I know this shouldn’t happen. Could there be an electrical fault?

Nissan Qashqai 2008

I’ve been trying to take of the nearside rear lens cover to change a bulb but I’m finding it difficult to remove even though I have the two screws holding it in place taken off. Can anyone tell me if there is a knack for removing without getting too heavy handed? Thanks. (1.6-litre petrol)

Nissan Micra 2001

The indicator bulbs are fine, yet it doesn’t seem to appear on the dashboard when I try to indicate. Something faulty with the circuit? I know the right front sidelight needs changing but surely that doesn’t affect the indicators?

Nissan Micra 1995

The front windscreen wipers keep not working but it is intermittent. Sometimes you get in the car and turn them on and they are fine and the next day turn them on and there is nothing, no movement or noise, then the next day working again. It seems to be bad when it is cold and sometimes you can get them to work by pulling the wipers around a bit which makes me think it could be a connection problem but strange that you can do nothing and then it works one day and not the next. Took it to the garage and they said they had fixed it after paying £100 but when I got home turned them on and nothing. Took it back and they got it working but same thing now keeps happening. All fuses are fine. There was some dirt and a bit of moss growing near the axis of the wiper connection but we cleared that out. Any suggestions as it is really inconvenient not being able to go out if there is a chance of rain but don’t want to pay the garage to not fix it again. Thanks, Victoria.

Nissan Almera 2000

I have a 2000 Nissan Almera 1.5 and it keeps cutting out when it gets warm. I have changed the cam and the crankshaft sensors but is still doing the same. Any ideas anyone?

Nissan Terrano 2002

Dear Sirs, I am from Mongolia. I bought a Nissan Terrano II from England and the car’s speedometer and odometer shows miles. I want to change its metric system to kilometres. Please can somebody tell me how I might change it? Thank you.

Nissan Terrano 2004

Hi, does anyone know is a Nissan Terrano ll 3-litre TD SVE has a cambelt? If it does, when do you have to change? The Terrano has only done 45,000 miles.

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No, it is a chain, don’t have to think about it - Dave Jewitt from England

Nissan Micra 2000

The key fob is not working on my Nissan Micra. I’m just wondering, how do I go about re-routing the key? Thank you.

Nissan Micra 1997

My Nissan Micra failed NCT/MOT on rear brakes. After replacing shoes, cylinders, master cylinder and brake equalizer I still am not getting enough power to the brakes... the brake fluid is getting through but still no joy. Can anyone help further?

Nissan X-Trail 2002

On my Nissan X-Trail, when driving in 5th gear it is automatically shifting back into neutral once 120 km/h is reached. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Nissan Primera 2002

Will a 1.6 petrol Primera engine fit a 2.2 diesel Primera?

Nissan Navara 2003

Is there an in-line fuel filter on the 2003 Nissan Navara and if so, where can I find it? Thank you.

Nissan X-Trail 2006

The rubberized floor between passenger side and engine bulkhead on my Nissan X-Trail is breaking up into small pieces leaving insulation/soundproofing exposed. Anyone had similar problems?

Nissan Primera 2003

On my Nissan Primera 2003, the reversing camera comes on when I brake. Also, when the left indicator is on the power is reduced and all of the rear left hand side lights flash, including the indicator, brake and head lights. We have checked the bulbs and all are OK. Can anyone help please?

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This has all signs of th well documented ’electrical earth problem’ afflicting P12 Primera. Check out the solution here: http://www.npoc.co.uk/forum/p12-rear-light-removal-now-with-simple-earth-fix_topic16533.html - Sudhir U from Buckinghamshire

Nissan Navara 2008

When i put my Nissan Navara into four wheel drive mode and turn left or right the front wheels seem to lock and the rear wheel want to spin. Does anyone know the reason for this?

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This is normal. All 4 wheels are locked and there will be resistance from the wheels when turning left or right. Use Auto 4 wheel drive and lock when you are stuck - Noel McDaid from County Londonderry

Nissan Note 2009

Hi, my Nissan Note is whistling when I start it up - is this normal? Or should I be worried?

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Is it a diesel? If so, you may have a turbo failing in progress. Try 08449808780 - Chris Turboactive from England

Nissan Almera 2001

The brake lights on my Nissan Almera do not work. The fuse isn’t the problem and I have changed the bulbs. I’m confused as its both side brakes. The middle one still works. Please help if you can! (1.5 s 5 door)

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It could just be that the wire going to the bulb holder is loose. Circuit continuity tests okay when the bulb is taken out but when the bulb is replaced no circuit. The wire gets pushed out of the way when you replace the bulb! Simple but very frustrating. I have the t-shirt - Chris Naylor from Lancashire

Nissan Primastar 2004

How do you replace the rear bulbs? Is it a case of removing the plastic trim surrounding the light cluster? Thanks.

Nissan Primastar 2005

On my Nissan Primastar diesel the stop light and battery light come on for a short period after starting the engine. Is this a problem as the van seems to run fine and no other warning lights come on?

Nissan Note 2006

My Nissan Note is an automatic and it wouldn’t start in park mode. I then tried neutral and it started. Is this a fault? This is first time this has happened.

Nissan Navara 2006

Hi, can you tell me how much the Nissan Navara auto box holds of oil? Plus where is the mark on the dipstick to say it is full? Do you put it through gears befors taking a reading? (2.5 diesel d40)

Nissan Micra 1996

The fans on my Nissan Micra have stopped working but the heater still works. Does anyone have an idea what might be the problem?

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There is a card in your heater box looks like a bank card needs replacing. But if you have a soldering iron, you have to join the link back up, you see it when you pull the card out, £130 to replace - Melvin Wardale from England

Nissan Almera Tino 2003

I have a CD stuck in the player on my Nissan Almera Tino. When I hit the eject button you get a clicking noise for about 3-4 secs but the CD does not eject. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Nissan Qashqai 2008

I’ve just bought a 2008 Qashqai Acenta 2 days ago. The front head restraints tilt forward so much that in order to rest my back and shoulders against the seats I have to drive with my chin to my chest which causes the back of my neck to ache. Very uncomfortable! I’ve put the head restraints as high as possible but still get neck ache. I’m not tall at only 5ft 6 inches. I’m tempted to remove the headrest from my previous car (Renault Laguna) before I scrap it as those are so comfortable, but they probably won’t fit. Advice anyone!?

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You bought the wrong size seats, take it back for an exchange - Alan Alanson from Kent

Nissan Navara 1993

I’m looking to buy a 1993 D21 from England but can’t find LHD headlights on the internet. Does the D22 or any other model fit?

Nissan Micra 2011

I have just purchased a Nissan Micra Visia and find the front side windows don’t clear the mist when wound down. The dealer tells me they aren’t designed to clean the window, only to keep out the water. I have had cars for 40 years and never come across this before - do you think there is a fault?

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Hi Wendy, my mum just purchased the new Nissan Micra and has the same problem. The dealer here says it’s not meant to clear the window. I believe it’s a fault and a hazard as you can’t see out your window! - Lorna Mclurg from County Antrim

This is not for clearing the window I am afraid, you need to do it by hand. The sill is to stop water getting in your door only but usually does work if you do use it to clear it. Strange but still just gotta clear it by hand! Hope this helps and it’s not a fault - Regan from Kent

Nissan Navara 2008

The repeat function on the factory radio on my Nissan Navara has been accidentally pressed... And won’t switch off. Any ideas on how to solve this problem?

Nissan Terrano 1997

Can anyone please tell me where the CD changer is in my Nissan Terrano? Thanks!

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On our Y2000 Terrano, the CD changer is under the driver’s seat - Andrew W from Yorkshire

Nissan Almera 1997

I have a problem with the pedal accelerator on my 2-litre diesel Nissan Almera. The gas pedal jams at a certain speed and the engine check light comes up. The car slows down, I flip the pedal, raising up the revs and it goes back to normal but only to repeat the defect some time afterwards. I am afraid this part is no longer manufactured after just twelve years. Can you please help?

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Throttle position sensor problem. code:A22-661 Unisia Jecs - Klodi Zhamo from Albania

Thanks Klodi, what does codeA22-661 means. Apparently the throttle assembly is not available anymore. I need the replacement part. Anyone know from where I can get it? - Charles Mansueto from Malta

I have the same car and problem with you.This is what I found today in Japan only.http//www.rhdjapan.com.nissan-q45-throttle-position-sensor-50484 - Klodi from Albania

Nissan Primera 2005

Hi, I bought my Mum a Nissan Primera and exported it to Malawi... now the only key I sent is missing... my question is, can Nissan dealers make a key and program it without the car? Please help.

Nissan Pathfinder 2005

I have a squeak on my Nissan Pathfinder. I have taken it back to the garage many times and they keep putting grease on the bonnet rubbers, but to no avail. Any ideas anyone?

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I had the same thing with my Navara. If you unwind the rubber stops at the front of the bonnet, it will take up the slack on the bonnet catch and that solved my problem - Mark Cottingham from Sussex

Nissan Almera 1996

My 1996 Nissan Almera 1.4-litre manual will not go into 5th gear. When I try and put it into 5th it just grinds back out and I can’t even hold it in 5th because it will grind me out. A mate said it could be that the gear selector cable might want adjusting or replacing, is that the case? Thanks.

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I just replaced my gearbox and new clutch and clutch cable. I did not hear ever of a cable going. Same thing no fifth gear prior to changing gearbox - Joe Soap from Ireland

Nissan X-Trail 2005

I want to display the time and date and temperature on my sat nav. I don’t use it as a sat nav because I like putting post code in so I use my normal sat nav. Does anyone know how I can display just the date time and temp on the display screen? Is there a CD I can buy to do this?

Nissan Primera 2000

The CD player on my Nissan Primera is asking for a code. Where/how do I find that? Thanks.

Nissan Micra 2004

On my Nissan Micra, randomly the electrics - all lights etc cut out but the car still drives OK with no other power loss. After stopping and turning the engine off, and waiting for about a minute, the car drives OK again and all electrics are al OK. It has happened 3 times so far - can anyone help?

Nissan Micra 2008

I put my Nissan Micra Acenta Plus in to get a new tyre as I had a puncture and the man in the garage asked if I knew where the bolts were to unlock the alloys and I didn’t know. Can you tell me where in the car they would be stored and also my car has a temporary spare wheel instead of a full size - is that because my car has alloys and there wouldn’t be enough room for a full size one?

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The wheel bolt you are talking about is called a locking wheel nut, you can find it in a black box along with spare wheel nuts. Most companies will put them in a glove box altho from new, it will be with the space saver in the boot. The Micra is a small small car and to preserve boot space they put in those wheels - Phil Holroyd from Kent

Nissan Navara 2003

Hi, does anyone know how I can turn off the passenger air bag on a Nissan Navara double cab?

Nissan Kubistar 2003

As soon as the weather turns cool and damp the fan belt on my Nissan Kubistar screams every morning. I have had a new one fitted but it hasn’t made any difference. Anyone else had this problem?

Nissan X-Trail 2005

I want to know if it is easier to convert the 2004 Nissan X-trail from right hand to left hand without buying a new left hand dashboard?

Nissan Terrano 1993

Where is the fuse for the air conditioner clutch magnet on a Nissan Terrano II. I have heater fan, A/C green light and the gas detector is OK. No fuses in the 2 locations have blown but there is no power arriving at the compressor clutch.

Nissan Terrano 1999

I have a Nissan Terrano ZD30 diesel engine Automatic. I drove it for 770km at average 120km/hour. The ’Engine check’ light started flashing. What could be the problem?

Nissan Qashqai 2011

I have only had my Qashqai for 3 weeks and love it - apart from the fact the windscreen will not clear when it is steamed up, no matter how long the blowers are on for and I have to keep wiping it with a cloth - any idea what could be wrong???

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Hi Diane, have you tried switching the air-con to your screen and turn the blower up fully? Should clear up in seconds - Lol Mason from Northumberland

Make sure you draw the air from outside the vehicle not recycle air from within. The one you use is the icon where the arrow shows through the vehicle. Notorious problem with cars using recycle air option - Gary from Cheshire

Nissan Navara 2005

How do you change the starter motor on a Nissan Navara d22 and what work is involved?

Nissan Primera 2004

I have an ABS light coming on between 5 and 10 miles. Wwitching off resets it until the next 10 miles or so. I have had a new sensor fitted (front near side) but still receive the same fault. Has anyone any ideas?

Nissan Qashqai 2011

Hi. How do you remove the rear number plate? We have bought a personalised number plate but it would seem that the rear plate is stuck on with double sided tape. Can i just pull it off and will I damage the paintwork if i do?

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Heat the number plate carefully with a heat gun and it will pull away - Keith Derham from County Tyrone

Nissan Micra 2010

Can you fit a roof box on a 2010 Nissan Micra N-Tech?

Nissan Primastar 2007

Hi. My Nissan Primastar shudders on take off and it is getting worse. Has anyone any ideas on what might be causing it? Thanks.

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The dual mass flywheel tends to go and starts to wobble. The faster it wobbles, the more vibration it causes - David Main from Scotland

Nissan Note 2006

My Nissan Note has started to bellow out blue smoke when I turn on the ignition. But it’s not all the time and it does not appear to be burning any oil. I check the oil and it seem’s to be ok. Has anybody experienced this?

Nissan Primastar 2007

Hi. Does anyone know the cause of shuddering on my Primastar 100. It shudders when I pull off and sounds like a loud rattle coming from underneath the car it - shudders quite badly and is getting worse. It’s a 2007 model, can anyone help with any answers of what could cause the shuddering? Thank you.

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It’s most likely to be separation of the dual mass flywheel causing vibration when taking up drive. The dual mass fly wheel and clutch assembly will need replacing to rectify this fault - Andrew Ackroyd from England

Nissan Almera 2001

Hi. Does anyone out there know if my 2001 Nissan Almera is front- or back-wheel drive? Thank you.

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Front - Mike from Bedfordshire

Nissan Navara 2006

My CD shuttle is not ejecting the CD out in my Nissan Navara double 4x4 cab. There are 6 disks inside the shuttle - has anyone else experienced this and can offer any advice?

Nissan Micra 2002

Hi. Does anyone know if my 2002 Nissan Micra petrol engine has a timing BELT or CHAIN and what mileage it should be changed at? Thank you.

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You have timing chain. I know because just changed in my car - Vicky Valiul from Kent

Hi I believe the 2002 is the older shape which I believe is chain driven. A way to check: check the timing belt/chain case if it is plastic, it is a belt. If it’s metal, it’s chain. Hope this helps - Regan from Kent

Nissan Note 2006

Could anybody please tell me why my Nissan Note SE 1.4 petrol put out a good cloud of smoke from the exhaust? There doesn’t seem to be any burning oil and there doesn’t seem to be any excess fumes coming from the exhaust. I only recently bought the car. I went out and started it up after 3 hours and it has not happend anymore but I am now a bit unsure of going on long journey’s with it. Should I be concerned?

Nissan Micra 2006

My Nissan Micra Initia 1.2 automatic 56 plate has a flat spot when driving. I had to pull over as I thought there was something wrong. I am experiencing sudden engine revs is this a recall?

Nissan Micra 2003

The auto-wipers will not turn off after it has been raining. Sometimes, when breaking or turning left, they will stop but then come back on again and will not stop until I have travelled for 20 minutes or so. Has any other Micra driver experienced this?

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I haven’t but this will be the sensor - Regan from Kent

Nissan Micra 1997

I cannot engage reverse gear on my Nissan Micra. All other gears are working fine, anyone got any ideas?

Nissan Micra 2002

Anyone know if a lock + barrel, immobiliser and ECU from a 1996 Micra would be compatible with my 2002 model ? Thanks.

Nissan Almera Tino 2004

How do I get the cylinder on the rear brake to go back into the calliper, so I can replace the pads? I have been told that after opening the bleed nipple, you twist the cylinder clockwise as you apply pressure. However I can’t seem to get any turn at all. What am I doing wrong?

Nissan Almera 2004

The gear stick wobbles, tends to flop to the left, no tension pulling it back to the middle. Is this a major task or could I do this myself?

Nissan Almera 2004

Is it possible to disable the passenger side front airbag?

Nissan Almera 2001

Should my Nissan Almera have 1 or 2 reverse lights?

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Should only have one - Rosie from England

Nissan Qashqai 2011

I am looking to use my Qashqai to pull a horse trailer, is it possible? Please can you advise? Many thanks.

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No, unfortunately it is not possible - Peter Peterson from Kent

Nissan Micra 2003

Why does my air conditioning smell when I turn it on and how can I stop it?

Nissan Qashqai+2 2010

How do you replace the rear lamp assembly for Nissan Qashqai? (ntec 4x4 pet auto)

Nissan Almera Tino 2001

My immobiliser light is on and now my car won’t start, what can I do?

Nissan Primastar 2007

Rear nearside indicator stopped working causing the other 2 front ones to go quicker. Removed bulb, cleaned around contacts, put back in and worked again. Not for long, so changed bulb still not working. Anyone any ideas, could it be an earth? If so, where do I look etc?

Nissan Note 2007

I would like to change the spark plugs and need the tool. Where is it available to buy please? (1.6 auto)

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Any auto factors sell spark plug sockets - Keith from County Tyrone

Nissan Almera Tino 2001

What is the gap and what make of spark plug do I need?

Nissan Micra 2000

My Nissan Micra makes a ticking type noise when it is stationery. What might this be?

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Clock - Ken Kenson from Kent

Choke and it’s no problem - Regan from Kent

Nissan Note 2011

My new Nissan Note 1600 petrol auto is never out of the filling station. I sometimes think there is a hole in the petrol tank and the fuel is running out. What should I expect to average short and long journeys?

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Jim, around town, about 31-33MPG at worst. On a run depending on how you drive around 38MPG, overall I get 36MPG, which for a unsophisticated 4 speed auto 1.6 petrol is not bad, I can get 44mpg on motorways if I’m really good. Regards - Gary Satterthwaite from Cumberland

Nissan Qashqai 2007

My satnav is in Japanese - how can I get it changed to English? (dualis)

Nissan Note 2008

My car has done 55,000 miles, when should I replace timing belt?

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Nissans have a chain cam which does not need to be replaced - Mr Massive from England

Nissan Note 2011

Not very technical and can’t find how to exit sat nav mode or map mode. So far the only way I found is to pop out the SD card. I get how to use sat nav okay. Just can’t find the off/exit. Help me! (tekna)

Nissan Terrano 2004

Recently the gears are a struggle. Any ideas? (3L Diesel)

Nissan Micra 2005

How do you change the starter motor and is it easy to change?

Nissan Qashqai 2011

My car is only five months old and is very sluggish. Going uphill I have no power, in fact I have to go down to 3rd gear even the HGVs and buses fly by. I’m really upset and I’m beginning to hate my car. Is this a problem with the 1.6L Petrol? (1.6L Petrol)

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Hi Ann, the Qashqai is a different kind of vehicle to other hatchbacks you may have owned and is quite heavy. The same sluggishness was apparent when I got my QQ in May this year with only 650 miles on the clock from new. The engine was initially very "tight" but acceleration has improved gradually in the last 4,500 miles. The Qashqai is a good car but the 1.6 litre petrol needs to be worked hard through the gears. There is a marked gap in the gearing between second and third so that third gear is more flexible for slow driving than second which runs out of oomph. The brand of fuel you use has a noticeable effect for me too. Avoid supermarket fuel and go for a proper brand as the performance is better - Bob Martin from Buckinghamshire

Nissan Note 2008

Hi, my car had its 1st mot today and when it came back I now have a flashing light when I take my key out of the ignition. The garage says it’s the nats light but it wasn’t on previous to today.

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Think it’s the nats light. Shows it’s armed and working. My Micra and my Note both have this as well. Maybe it wasn’t working before but is it now? - John Swale from Gloucestershire

Red light flashing shows that the anti-theft system is armed - Bob from Derbyshire

Nissan Terrano 2001

Can you get a longer timed relay to allow glow plugs to stay on longer?

Nissan NV200 2011

Going to put alloy wheels on my NV200, what size of wheel and tyre would you recommend? (SE)

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They are an optional Nissan extra from new, so look at the spec sheets, and go with similar wheels. It is already a low vehicle, so not much choice there I would have thought. The recommended Nissan ones may be pricey - Jerry Woodward from Derbyshire

Did think about alloys myself, but remember the original wheels and tyres are small for a reason. Lots of 14"alloys on web, will advise - Paul from Sussex

Nissan Kubistar 2004

The nearside headlight and main beam dip is working but dull. Any ideas? Thanks.

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Well you could try the bulb but usually it’s a bad part that makes dull bulbs, unless there is a lot of corrosion on connectors - John Swale from Gloucestershire

Nissan Primastar 2007

Can anyone tell me where to place the eurolites on my headlight, Nissan Primastar 2007 DCi115 for motoring in France? We are leaving tomorrow morning. Regards Conrad. (DCi115)

Nissan Qashqai 2008

Has the heating/ventilation been improved in the facelifted Qashqai? Mine is terrible. Also, will the suspension be more reliable? Mine has been replaced twice. Should I buy the 2.0 dci engine or wait until new 1.6 dci comes in? (acenta 2.0 dci)

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Nope. Just picked up a new Qashqai in November. The ventilation system is awful. It can’t even clear the windscreen after being on full blast for twenty minutes in the winter (which has been extremely mild so far this year). I’m probably going to end up taping a 12v hairdryer to the dashboard to see if that can help - James from Norway

Nissan Micra 2008

I’ve took the four bolts out of the wheel but the wheel still will not come off, can you help me? (convertible)

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Put wheel nuts on a couple of turns and drive forward a couple of feet and brake, this will break the seal - Rob Mattinson from Angus (Forfarshire)

Put one wheel nut in a couple of turns then hit the inside of the wheel with a deadblow or rubber mallet when the wheel’s off. Clean up the hub with a wire brush then apply some copper slip will stop it happening again - Phil Holroyd from Kent

Nissan Primera 2004

My car is fitted with a CY100 CD player, the console has all the buttons for sat nav, map etc but is not loaded. Do I just need a disc or what to get sat nav on my car?

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I have the same car and system, Nissan quoted me £1,000 to install the sat nav gear. Buy a Garmin, better value - Keith from County Tyrone

Nissan Navara 2006

Does a Navara have a cam belt?

Nissan Micra 1993

I have just had Halfords replace my left hand headlight bulb, however the chap has said that when the bulb blew previously it took the fuse with it. I really need to know which fuse I need to replace, and where on the fuse panel this locates. Any help much appreciated. Thanks.

Nissan Almera 2000

How do you turn the passenger side airbag off?

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You don’t. I contacted a local dealer a while back to ask if this could be done. Apparently, it can’t - Louise from Scotland

Nissan Note 2007

How do I remove the steering wheel from a 2007 Nissan Note? I have pulled out the two little plugs on the back of the steering wheel and there appears to be no screws of any kind. If someone could help that would be fantastic!

Nissan Pathfinder 1997

NOT a Pathfinder. 3 way switch on handbrake binnacle is marked ’power - AT - snow’. Doesn’t seem to make any difference on or off, but is wired up. What does it do? Thanks. (prairie joy)

Nissan Almera 2002

Returned from holiday to find flat battery thanks to leaving courtesy light on. So, for first time since I’ve had car (2004), it wouldn’t start! The problem now is that the radio has locked itself. How do I unlock the code? Radio currently displays ’CODE’. Thanks.

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Look in your handbook, it may have the code in there. If you don’t have the four figure code in there, your local dealer can get it for you - Curtis Newton from Blaenau Gwent

Nissan Almera Tino 2005

I get vibration from the gearstick at idle and when in 5th gear about 60mph, it rattles like a rattlesnake. Why is this?

Nissan Micra 2002

I have recently bought a Nissan Micra 52 reg but radio (BlaupunktGrenobleRD169) won’t switch on, ignition on press button - nothing. Any suggestions? Do I need a code and if so how do I go about getting it?

Nissan Qashqai 2007

After how many miles/kms does the timing belt need to be changed? Thanks.

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Every 4,000 to 5,000 miles - Paul O Gorman from Ireland

4000-5000 miles. Hope not two cam belts to every oil change? - John Swale from Gloucestershire

It’s true: twice a year - Greg Gregson from Kent

Nissan X-Trail 2006

Do the Nissan X-Trail park light carry a relay?

Nissan 350Z 1989

Does the expansion tank have a pressurised cap? (ZX 300)

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Waiting to find out answer to my last question... - Raymond Hopkins from Hertfordshire

Nissan Micra 2002

What is the tyre pressure for a Micra Tempest 2002, 100cc?

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Look at the bottom of the driver’s door doorframe. You should find a label stating the tyre pressures - Dave Nugent from Cheshire

Nissan X-Trail

What year model did they move the speed and rev counter over from the middle?

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2001-2006 Nissan X-Trail T30. But in many countries, the T30 model are still selling. Here in my country, we have Nissan X-Trail T30 model 2011 - Chachin from Panama

Nissan Primastar 2004

The CD won’t eject from factory fitted single disc unit. Any help would be gratefully received. Thanks.

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Remove the unit from the dash, disconnect all wires (make sure you have the code) then reinstall - Barry Coull from Aberdeenshire

Nissan Qashqai 2011

Does the new Qashqai have room in the boot for a full size spare tyre instead of repair kit? (Accenta)

Nissan NV200 2010

How do you reset the service light on a Nissan NV200?

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Yes, mine popped up at 6k, even though the 1st service is 12k. I thought it would be main dealer, but fiddling with those silly trip stalks on the speedo, I reset all the service alerts, and they’re all gone. Sorry but without going out to try it, I don’t remember the exact sequence - Jerry Woodward from Derbyshire

Nissan Micra 2004

When my Nissan Micra gets heated up, it slows right down and doesn’t respond to the accelerator. Why?

Nissan Micra 2008

Could you tell me where the air conditioner filter in my 2008 Micra 1.5 dci is? Is it difficult to change? (1.5 dci)

Nissan X-Trail 2010

How do I activate the child lock? Just pressing the switch near the seat heating switch does not have any effect.

Nissan Terrano 2000

The engine management light is on. It has been on computer and it says injectors.

Nissan Micra 2008

When I put my Micra in reverse, it goes forward. This has been happening randomly. When I restarted the car, it went backwards okay. The recent case was that I reversed three times, it still went backward, even I accelerated before put handbrake on. The car moved forward until it hit the kerb. Anybody experienced this before? Why?

Nissan X-Trail 2005

Is it an easy job to remove and replace the starter motor? Any special requirements? Thanks. (2.5l Auto)

Nissan Qashqai+2 2011

Will the boot take a mobility scooter and how? (1.5 acenta cdi)

Nissan Terrano 1998

What is the maximum trailer weight braked that this vehicle can tow please in kgs?

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3800kgs - Jim from England

Nissan Primera 2003

My CD player has retained my CD and the sat nav is now not working. If its any use, the model of the unit is a Cy 100. How can I get it working again? (T spec)

Nissan Note 2006

Miss alignment of o/s headlight. Garage tried new bulb but it seems a complete new headlight is required. Is this a common fault?

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Try wiggling the bulb in the holder when it’s all connected up and switched on, mine has to be jiggled every time the bulb is changed. You kind of have to move it as if you’re taking it out when the clip is on, it pops into place restoring the beam pattern again - Paul from Durham

Nissan X-Trail 2003

I have an X-Trail 2003 model which is automatic. Of late, the gear is occasionally shifting from D to N while am driving. What could be the problem and solution?

Nissan Note 2007

My Note has had the oxygen sensor replaced twice, first at around 6,000 miles again at just over 13,000, the cost out of warranty was £245. Has anyone else had this problem? I got the impression from both garages that this was a common problem.

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I had one replaced under warrenty and have just had another at 22,000 miles. Since this latest one, the digital mpg now reads approx 39 mpg, it was previously about 48 with 52 on journeys. Just wondering if it could be the readout that’s wrong or am I really using more petrol? Any replies would be appreciated. Regards - Robert Bowers from Northamptonshire

You don’t state the age of your car but judging by the mileage, it’s not so old. EU legislation states that all vehicle manufacturers have to honour a FIVE-YEAR warranty for "emission related" components. The oxygen sensor is at the heart of the exhaust after-treatment system therefore it is covered. If the dealer doesn’t know this (many don’t), be firm and ask them to contact your vehicle brand’s general agent in your country for confirmation - Eddy H from Buckinghamshire

Nissan Primastar 2007

Where is the starter motor located and how do you replace it?

Nissan Almera Tino 2001

I have a problem with the idle because it works on 750-700rpm and suddenly pdne at 450-500rpm. I cleaned the air valve and flow meter remains the same but the engine is operating normally and has the force of the idle problem. I only ask for advice. (MFV)

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Hi Dejan, I had the same problem with my Nissan Tino 1999. My mechanic told me to increase the idle revolution a bit and it solved the problem - Amir from New Zealand

Nissan Note 2008

Has anyone taken their driving test in a Note? I was wondering whether, as the speedometer isn’t that clear from the passenger seat, you could actually use it?

Nissan Micra 2005

I would like to know if the timing chains on the 2005 micra were different from the ones on the 2003 model. (s)

Nissan Primastar 2007

Hi people, I am having trouble selecting gears. They are very stiff this morning, the gears were really easy and all of a sudden, they were solid, now they are just really stiff. Any help appreciated. (dci 115)

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I have sorted this problem by taking off the cable at the gearbox and lubricating the selector shaft that goes into the top of the gearbox. Moved it back and forth a few times and it has solved the problem. Hope this is helpful to anyone else who has the same problem - Stephen Boak from Mid-Lothian (Edinburghshire)

Nissan X-Trail 2002

Thinking of buying the said car as it looks great for its age with low mileage (66k) and FSH. However when I revved, it kicked out some smoke from the exhaust - nothing major or great plumes of the stuff - but is a bit of smoke for a diesel normal under forced revs? I’m a girl remember and dont want to be ripped off. Its price is £3,945. Looking forward to your reply as need to decide on the car by tommorrow. Nearly forgot, when I bounced on the bonnet, there was some squeak from the back I think. Is this normal too?! (Diesel Di sport)

Nissan Almera 2002

I am trying to find out how you change the front fog lamp bulbs. Cannot seem to work out how to do it and they need replacing. Can anyone help me? (1.8 Sport Plus)

Nissan Micra 1995

I had constant problems with the immobiliser, so I have now removed all of the wires that were associated with it (that was the easy bit). But I can’t start the car as the alarm light is still activating on and flashing with the door. I have seen how patches can be made up to insert into the alarm module and I have a spare one of those, but all images and descriptions on the internet do not match the wiring colours that I have. The code number on the Nissan/Lucas box are 28596 9F900 8AS 52010036A 24/94. I have now removed the original radio and left the battery disconnected for several hours as well. It’s too tidy to scrap just taxed with a recent MOT. (1.3 Manual)

Nissan Note 2007

The bootlid microswitch on my Nissan Note has failed. How do I get to open the bootlid?

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Hi, I have a post about this in this forum and how I did manage it. I can be contacted direct at john_swale@tesco.net. I had the same problem and did it to the boot inside. It’s all posted here under my name anyway - http://www.roadtestreports.co.uk/questions-and-answers/nissan/note/ - John Swale from Gloucestershire

Nissan Primastar 2005

Hi, the stop sign and battery warning lights stay on after engine is started and running... Please help, thanks! (1870)

Nissan Primastar 2004

I have a Nissan Primastar 04 114,000 mls. Engine problem. It wont go above 2,800 rpm. It has had a new turbo and air flow meter fitted. This only happened when I got the new turbo fitted, can anybody please advise?

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I had a similar problem, ended up replacing the cat as it was all clogged up from when the turbo failed - Stephen Cannon from Lancashire

Hello mate, have you tried to clean EGR value, I had the same problem with my Primastar after an engine rebuild. Dirt had stopped valve closing, no turbo. Good luck - Dave Smith from England

Nissan X-Trail 2002

The engine runs OK but when it’s put in gear it loses power. Can anybody help?

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I have the same problem. Have you found out the problem with yours? If so pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell me - Andy Sol from Cyprus

Change the fuel filter - Colin Statham from Nottinghamshire

Nissan Primastar 2007

What type of oil do I use to top up with?

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Diesel Oil 10/40 - Barry Coull from Aberdeenshire

Nissan Almera 1950

I have been having trouble starting my Almera on cold days. It go splutter splut. Can anyone help me please?

Nissan Qashqai 2007

How do you fix rear seat clasp to allow seat to fold down?

Nissan Note 2006

Anyone know how to get the tail gate open on a Note where the electrics to the back door switch have failed? Need to open the door to repair the wiring harness. A common fault on the Note it seems! (SE DCi 1.5 Diesel)

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Well heard nothing more so far from the main dealer so I thought I would have a look. Climbed in the back from the rear doors, removed parcel shelf and levered read door panel off with plastic lever. No damage to clips, amazing! located the lock and it had 4 white wires going to it, any colour you want as long as it's white! No trace colours at all. Oh well lets see if I can get it open, prodded wires with meter probe and other end to earth. had to use wires further up as on lock end very tight with big hands. Found a 12 volt wire, found 3 0v wires but not direct to earth some ohms, so basically fed the 12 volts to the others in turn and locked clanged open! Oh Joy! Spent the rest of the afternoon undoing the wiring bodge the dealers had previously done and all works once again. and people moan about French wiring? Looking elsewhere on this site I notice the Micra exhibits the same problem, obviously a design fault and I wonder if "fit for purpose"! I can see why Wessex Garages were shy of it, after all I only paid £500 for the warranty why should they expect to sort it out for me. I'm supposed to get repairs upto £5000 on that waranty to Quote" A new loom is £500 we won't get them to pay that"! So why did I pay £500 for it, supposed to be the best, just a rip off. I've already had the trading standards in to see them when I bought it with misleading ads. Seems to be give us your money and go away! Ah well up and running again with a wiper that works and a tail gate that opens! Hooray! :) John Swale from Gloucestershire

Nissan X-Trail 2002

This car keeps losing power while in motion and has to be restarted all the time. What is the exact problem?

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You need to replace the suction control valve. I have the same problem and just ordered the part online for £145 - M from Roxburghshire

Nissan Almera 2003

My Nissan runs rough and lumpy and is burning lots of petrol. No engine management lights. Air filters are clean. It has done 60k miles. (1.5 S Petrol)

Nissan Micra 1995

My Micra will not start. The dash will light up but the radio doesn’t work. Installed a new battery and still no good. Is it possible that this is an immobiliser issue? If so, how do I reset?

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Try taking your fuel pump fuse out then turn the engine over as if trying to start it then put the fuse back in and start car and it might well start. I had a similar problem on my Micra and this solution worked. Like  you, I also thought it was an immobiliser problem - Simon Forbes from England

Nissan Micra 2007

Can the headlights be altered to drive in France? Can the beam adaptors be fitted? If so, where? (spirita)

Nissan Almera Tino 2005

We opened the sunroof for the first time this year but it won’t close. All I hear is a faint clunk each time the button is pressed. I have had to resort to putting a tarpaulin over the car and hope that it doesn’t rain. Hopefully, it isn’t an expensive job as we plan to buy a new car soon and the car isn’t worth much, despite having 28,000 on the clock. Thanks. (SVE)

Nissan Note 2006

My car started with the abs light, what could be the problem? I have also been having difficulties starting my car on five occasions. I started it and went over two hours and when I turned it off, it could not start but the radio signals all worked fine. What could be the problem - the starter or the batteries? Also my passenger door light indicates its open however much we close tight. How do I turn it off? Please help.

Nissan X-Trail 2006

The X-Trail tailgate catch occasionally won’t engage but as of today, it has been constant. There’s nothing in the way, it just won’t close shut. Any suggestions please?

Nissan Micra 2005

I would like to ask cost of replacing and labour for bushes in two front tyres?

Nissan Navara 2007

The window wiper is not working. I think it’s blocked. Is there any easy way to unblock it please?

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Hi Noel. Unfortunatly not, it’s a fixed unit. You’ll need to acquire another. I tried everything trying to unblock mine - Dave Beynon from Yorkshire

Nissan Note 2010

Can I fit a luggage box to the roof?

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Er, yes is the answer, seen roof bars for the Note advertised. Just put "Roof Bars Nissan Note" into Google and got lots of hits:) John Swale from Gloucestershire

Nissan Primastar 2005

My van shudders as I accelerate then clears. Any ideas why?

Nissan Navara 2004

I’m just trying to fuel consumption figures for this particular model 2004 with a 54 plate. Many thanks. (2.5 Dci turbo diesel)

Nissan Note 2007

A clunk/knock is coming from steering column when travelling at slow speed, what is the cause? (Tekna)

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My 2007 Note is making the same noise. Just had it in for Service, and was told I need a new steering column - £1,400 SHOCK HORROR. Seems to be a common fault. I’ve been on to Nissan but they don’t want to know. If you look, there are loads of people with Notes who have got the same problem. I have written to Trading Standards and Watchdog - Christine Jones from Staffordshire

Nissan Micra 1992

How many miles is standard before you need to change a whole gearbox on average and how many miles do you also need to top up or change your oil on this model and year? Thanks.

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We used to have an ’05 Xtrail till recently, very good on long runs and not so good around town. I have just switched to an 08 automatic Xtrail and found it to be poor on miles per gallon. They are both diesel. So I would say not so good for short trips but better on longer runs. Getting only about 30 miles per gallon on mixed travel. I am wondering if it might have a fault actually - Julie Maycock from Yorkshire

Nissan Almera Tino 2004

My front windscreen wipers have a mind of their own. Sometimes they won’t stop, the rear wipers are erratic too. Sometimes when I switch the engine off and on, it sorts the problem but only for a little while. Any idea why?

Nissan X-Trail 2002

Hi, my Nissan X trail AUTO se+ has been sat outside my house now for couple of months due to the keys being stolen. I have some new keys now, but unfortunately it was left in park with the handbrake on for this length of time. The car starts but I can’t move it backwards or forwards, and didn’t want to force it incase I broke it. The brakes must be stuck on. How do I get them unstuck now? Help!

Nissan Almera 2003

My wipers will not stop until the ignition is turned off. Timed operation does not function. Any clues?

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Hi Robert, I had same problem with my ’06 Almera. In my case, it was caused by corrosion on the contacts in the wiper motor, this requires a change of wiper motor. This fault is not uncommon and down to poor design. I wrote to Nissan central office who agreed to pay for the repair if it turned out to be the problem I describe, as indeed it did. Might be worth a try. Hope this helps. Cheers - Peter Trice from Lancashire

Nissan X-Trail 2004

How many MPG does an X-Trail do? And also a rough idea of MPG for a Nissan L200. Cheers.

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My T Spec diesel returns between 34.5 and 38.9 over a tankful - Bob Moffatt from England

Nissan Qashqai 2010

Hi. Does anyone have any idea of how to add or delete phone numbers from the Nissan connect system? Please help. (Hatchback)

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You can’t. If you have added or deleted phone numbers in your phone contacts list, you will need to delete your phone from the system and then re-pair it. The connect system will then read the phonebook (with the new numbers/deletions) from your phone and put it into memory - John S from London

Nissan Qashqai+2 2010

I have 25 miles left in my tank but the fuel warning light hasn’t come on. When should it appear?

Nissan Micra 1996

I have had a new three part clutch fitted and a new cable but every so often (after a few miles) I find that it is hard to engage my gears, mainly reverse. I have checked my cable for adjustment in the engine compartment but it is fully adjusted. Does anybody have any ideas to what i can do to rectify it?

Nissan Terrano 1998

Please help, I am confused! My wife left the handbrake on for a few miles until a motorist flagged us down saying our wheels were smoking. Since then, a number of warning lights have come onto the dash including the auto transmission oil temp warning, although when the engine is cold, it still shows. Water in fuel filter warning light. The car is running fine and just driven back from up north. The battery charging light and now my new battery is not charging and suddenly the abs light has come on. Can these all be connected somehow? Is there a master fuse or something that i can change? The engine is running fine. Help! (Terrano 2)

Nissan Almera 2004

I am about to purchase an Almera but front and back bumpers seem very loose. The garage tell me this is normal, is this correct?

Nissan Navara 2011

Just bought a 2011 Nissan Navara Tekna Auto and I’m looking for a snug top for the back. Which canopy manufacturers would you recommend and what advice do you have? Thank you. (Double Cab Tekna Auto)

Nissan Micra 2006

I have a problem with my automatic Nissan Micra as it seems to have difficulty with picking up speed, and then suddenly it speeds up very quickly in a jerky fashion. When stood still with the engine running, it sounds very juddery. We have eliminated the spark plugs and the oxygen cylinder and the coils out of the equation.

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Hi, it could be the throttle body. If it is, don’t buy one from Nissan as they are expensive. Get a reconditioned model off eBay for around £60. Probably best not to buy from a scrap yard as it might also be faulty or on it’s way out. Hope this helps - Lee Sullivan from Yorkshire

Nissan Primastar 2007

My Nissan Primastar 2.0 manual has suddenly become very difficult to get into gears even more so when the engine is cold. It’s easier to select the gears when the engine is warm but still a lot stiffer than it was. Thanks, Steve.

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Try lubricating the selector cable in the engine bay. I had the same problem and the lubricating worked - Barry Coull from Aberdeenshire

Nissan Note 2008

My boot lock has failed. Pressing the button has no effect. I was driving the car when the "door open" light came on. Upon investigation, the boot lock was half-undone, neither properly locked nor properly opened. I pushed it shut. Now the button on the boot does not open the lock. What has gone wrong and how can it be fixed?

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Not sure if this is the case with yours, my rear wiper failed, took it to the garage who say that’s quite common. Wires break through opening and closing the tail gate, inside the rubber boot on the top right hand side as you look at it. The garage is doing a couple these coming few weeks and will let me know how successful they are. Second time on mine it seems, as a repair had already been done before I purchased it. Anyway bought the car home and my boot won’t open, not a click so I guess that has been disturbed and the wire now broken as well for boot lock. Could just be your problem as well - John Swale from Gloucestershire

I've sorted mine and it was crap wires going brittle and snapping. No one ever told Nissan copper work hardens? I replaced short lengths with a flexible wire I bought from Maplins - John Swale from Gloucestershire

Nissan Note 2007

Has anyone experienced a problem with the throttle sensor on the Note? This has happened to me three times in the past year and the same problem is occurring again. All power to the throttle is lost for a few seconds and the red warning light comes on but then it recovers and is okay until finally it fails completely. I had to be towed home from London last year - over 300 miles! It is going into the dealer next week for the fourth time with the same problem.

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The same problem came to my Note (1.4L, last 2006) in 2009 and yesterday again. This means that my oxygen sensor lasts about two years or 25,000km. The first time the cost was covered by the warranty, this time I’m afraid I’ll have to pay - Mario from Italy

Nissan Primastar 2005

My parking sensors don’t seem to be working. I have checked all the fuses and they’re fine. Does the original Nissan stereo have to be fitted to transmit the beeps. Can anyone help?

Nissan Note 2009

Does this have a built in sat nav and cd player? (1.4 N-Ttec)

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2009 N-Tec models up until the end of the year (2009) only had a CD PLAYER, THEN AN UPGRADE TOOK PLACE, and there after the N-Tec models produced from late 2009 had as standard the full CD AND NISSAN CONNECT SAT NAV. SO CHECK when produced in 2009 and confirm with dealer/seller - Oswaid Hassan from London

Nissan Micra 2003

I have a standard Nissan issue radio/cd. Radio showing error code "wait 1 hr". But I haven’t drive the car for a whole hour with the radio on and the message remains! Any advice? Thanks in advance.

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Mine does it too, just switch it off and back on again, works for me. I try not to leave it switched on when I turn the ignition off then it hardly ever does it - Alec from Yorkshire

Nissan Terrano 1993

Can anyone help? I have bought a diesel Nissan Terrano 2 on a 93 plate with low mileage. It has been stood up for about 18 months, it passed MOT and went well for 2 days then it lost power, would not rev over 2000 and will tick over fine until you put throttle down and then it loses power and smokes. I changed the fuel filter as the old one was blocked up and still it wouldn’t go any better. I changed the fuel filter housing as I thought it was letting air in. I cleaned out fuel tank. If I pump the primer pump it will run and a soon as I stop the power goes again. Any ideas?

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Hi Steve. If you try to rev up and it smokes, check the primer pump on top of fuel filter doesn’t creep down. If it does, you may need a new one. You could also remove and clean EGR valve, better still remove two bolts and place a metal plate between valve and housing to block it off. Hope this helps - Jim from Angus (Forfarshire)

Hi Steve, I had exactly the same problem with my Terrano, turned out to be a small bullet type filter underneath the olive union where the diesel enters the pump Remove the two bolts then the spring with a fine piece of wire locate the filter, about the size of a 22mm bullet and clean, then replace. Mine’s been fine ever since. Hope this solves your problem mate - Glynn Spooner from England

Nissan Micra 2008

Please could you tell me the tyre pressures for Nissan Micra Acenta +a. Thank you!

Nissan Qashqai 2008

I have had the drive belt adjusted once by a main dealer. It is still noisy for the first ten minutes on start up. Any idea for a cure? Thanks. (1.6 Tekna)

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I have a 58 Qashqai. It had a squealy belt before I replaced it with a brand new one from the Nissan dealer in November 2010, even though there were no obvious problems with the old one.
Nissan told my mechanic this was a common fault with the original fanbelts and that the new ones would fix it. However, after a very short time, the squealing started again and I’ve now been told it’s a recall issue and that the Nissan dealer is going to need the car for two days to fix it. I would advise you to badger Nissan until they admit it’s a recall.
Hope this helps - Sarah Anderson from Scotland

Nissan Micra 1983

I find it hard to get into 2nd gear when it’s cold. When it’s hot it seems to be OK, why is this? (1000cc)

Nissan Almera 2005

I have owned this model for 6 months now but a problem has just arisen. Even after the engine has been running for some time the engine idles at 1,500 rpm for a few seconds then drops to around 1,000 rpm and ticks over perfectly. What could the problem be? (SE)

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My cars does the same thing and it’s not exactly a problem. It’s just simply the electronic system in the car that controls the acceleration and idle speed is probably a little bit off. If you have been driving fast for a bit and then quickly stop, the idle speed will be faster in anticipation of you quickly accelerating again. After a few seconds, it would drop down to save fuel. I hope this applies to your question sir - Finnur Alexandersson from Moray (Elgin) and Nairn Shire

Nissan Almera 2003

My interior fan is not blowing. Could it be a fuse that has gone?

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Yes or the plug connecting it has come loose - Finnur Alexandersson from Moray (Elgin) and Nairn Shire

Nissan Note 2008

Has anybody had a problem with the fuel system on this car? I find that if the clutch is depressed (at an island for instance) then released, the car lurches forward in a dangerous manner. Nissan have had it in the workshop for nine days but say they can find no problem. This has happened on an irregular basis from the car being new (2008). (Accent 1.5 diesel)

Nissan Note 2008

Should the Teckna 2008 auto have a sat nav as standard?

Nissan Qashqai 2009

I have had trouble with engine noise from day 1. It sounds like a bag of nails and is very scratchy. The dealer has changed the shock absorbers but the noise is still as bad. What can I do? It’s the same either hot or cold and in all 6 gears.

Nissan X-Trail 2008

Can you tell me how much fuel is left in the tank when the fuel warning light comes on? Thank you. (2.5 petrol manual)

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Mine usually has about 8 litres left - Paul Woolsey from Australia

Nissan Micra 1998

My front light has stop working on my Nissan but it is just one side of car and when I press the brake all the lights come on the dash. And the fog light does not work - can anyone help?

Nissan Note 2010

Can I get an update to download or a disc that includes speed camera detection for the Nissan Note sat nav? (N Tech)

Nissan Almera 1997

What is the spark plug gap size for the Nissan Almera 1997 1.4?

Nissan Note 1999

The malfunction light has come on in my Nissan Note. Is it safe to drive?

Nissan Note 2006

At what mileage should the timing belt be changed on my ’07 diesel Note? Thank you if you can help.

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They don’t have a belt, they are chain driven. Problem solved - Andrew Simmons from Lancashire

Erm, I’ve just paid £400 to have my timing belt changed by the main dealer. They told me five years or 70,000 miles and mine was five years. Mine’s a 2006 SE DCi. Is that any help? First of all, the dealer told me it didn’t have one. It does! - John Swale from Gloucestershire

Nissan Murano 2005

Hi, I wanted to update my sat nav and so pressed the eject button to see if there was a dvd inside. Since then, the sat nav has stopped working and there is a message on the screen that says "Map DVD - rom is out of slot". My friend suggested that I put in a cd to see if it accepted it, which it did, but now the dvd player will not reject it !!! I am now thinking about trying to take the top off of the sat nav box to see what’s inside / stuck but I can’t get the carpet side panel off enough to access the satnav. Can anyone help with what to do / how access the box etc ?? Thanks in advance.

Nissan Primastar 2008

Where is the pollen filter situated on a 2008 Nissan Primastar? (1.9 115CDI)

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On the 2007 2.0 version, it’s on the bonnet. You should see a black box type thing or the vent on the bonnet. It’s under there - Barry Coull from Aberdeenshire

Nissan Primastar 2005

What is the schedule for changing the timing belt on a 1.9 100 brake diesel?

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Hi Adrian, I have two of these vans. The cambelt should be changed at the 72k service - Tony Mann from Cambridgeshire

Nissan Almera 2002

How many miles can I get to a full tank in the Nissan Almera 2002 1.5 SE?

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How many hills are you going up and down, what gears will you be in and how fast will you be going. then the fuel consumption figures can be sorted. Don’t forget tyre pressures, tread depth and state of air filter, weight in car..... bit of a "How long is a piece of string" question really! John Swale from Gloucestershire

Nissan Note 2006

How many miles before I need to change the cambelt on a 1.5 sve diesel?

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Dealer says 70,000 or 5 years and just cost me £400 at main dealer. Cheers - John Swale from Gloucestershire

Nissan Note

How do you change a headlight bulb on a Nissan Note?

Nissan Micra 2010

During cold weather my dashboard sounds like pvc double glazing expanding and contracting (a bit like plastic pieces catching against each other). As soon as the temperature rises it stops. This happens at about 30mph plus on most roads. Does anyone else experience this?

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Spray household furniture wax along any dashboard joints you can access and repeat as needed. I had the same on a Micra and the Note I now have. I think it is an expansion problem - Mike Webb from Lancashire

Nissan Note 2008

Passenger-side rear seat does not bend forward but d/s backseat does. Anyone have same problem? Also, has anyone removed rear seat and if so, instructions please.

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Hi. Yes, I have had this problem. Removed the seat and investigated. The cable actuating the release clip is too long and needs shortening. Unfortunately I have been too busy to address this. I am considering trying to insert a kink somehow to effectively shorten the cable, it only needs a tiny bit. Seat is easily removed - access two bolts under seat at front, after removing plastic covers, easily broken so take care, push seat back to access. And two in boot push seat fully forward to access. I believe end grips on cable crimped too far apart. Otherwise a great car, have averaged 36 mpg overall on 1.6 automatic, 33 on local journeys to 44 on long journeys, fairly happy with that on old fashioned but nice, torque converter type transmission. Mine is 2006 so perhaps later cables are shorter - Brian C from Surrey

Nissan Primastar 2006

I am experiencing a loss of power which disappears when the turbo cuts in at 2000rpm. Does anyone know why this might be?

Nissan Note 2009

In the past fortnight, I have had trouble starting my car on two occasions. What could be possible cause and is this a generic problem with model?

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Hi. We had a similar experience. I suggest that you may have previously started the engine from cold and then switched it off after only a short time period. The auto choke would have injected fuel into the cold engine, the engine turned off and the spark plugs are fouled. You just have to wait until the fuel has evaporated inside the cylinders. Or turn the engine over without depressing the accelerator pedal until it fires. It also occurs on similar engined Renaults! We now always leave the engine to warm a little before turning it off and no further fault has occured - Bernard Hunt from Staffordshire

Nissan Micra 2006

I can not get the plug out to change the front headlamp, any suggestions?

Nissan Almera 2002

Why can I not use copied CDs in my Almera?

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Hi Alan, initially when I used 4x rewritable speed copied CDs it failed. Thankfully when I tried 52x rewritable speed, it worked. Hope this remedies the situation - Brian from Ireland

Nissan Note 2006

Despite following the instructions in the manual (undoing 2 bolts etc) I have been unable to remove the light cluster cover in order to renew a brake light. I rang the dealer who said a lot of people have problems and they would book me in and do the job for me - obviously at a price. As this is just a bulb change I simply refuse to have to resort to a garage. I am sure that if I have problems other individuals will also have suffered in the same way. Any solutions folks?

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Just had my "Note" a few weeks now and my son who works in Halfords was smugly telling me how you "undo the two bolts and give it a tap towards the rear of the car", BUT why not go to your nearest Halfords, ask for an assistant, tell them the bulbs "gone" could you get the lens off for me and replace the bulb? Bruce Duncan from Yorkshire

Yes, just move the cluster back half and inch when the bolts are out. Nissan aren’t helpful - Jim Tyrer from Lancashire

I also had trouble removing lens after reading handbook. I rang me nearest Nissan dealer and they told me to bring it along, which I did and they removed it and inserted the new bulb, no charge! They commented that it is sometimes awkward to remove - Susie Sheridan from Essex

Nissan Primastar 2006

A couple of months ago I purchased a Primastar se dci 100 short wheel base but it has a leak underneath the engine. A garage has put new seals in it (I think turbo seals) but it is still leaking even when it is standing still. It is not the plastic tray residue from when the seals where changed. Maybe its a diesel leak... No one knows... Can anyone help please? (SWB SE DCI 100)

Nissan Almera 2003

The car was not used for a week due to the very cold weather. The temperature at night was sometimes below 10 degrees. After driving not very far away I could smell burnt rubber and a heard noise coming from my front right wheel. The smell also was coming only front the front right wheel. What could it be?

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Your front right brake could be frozen stuck or have rusted stuck over the week. It was probably your tire rubbing along the road and the brakes grinding - Finnur Alexandersson from Moray (Elgin) and Nairn Shire

Nissan Almera 2004

Is there a recall for the timing chain on this model? I was shocked at how widespread this problem is. Thanks.

Nissan NP300 Pickup 2009

How can I reset the service due indicator?

Nissan Navara 2006

What is the maximun weight that I can tow in my Navara? It is a 2.5 di.

Nissan Qashqai 2010

In what colours do the 18" alloy wheel caps come? (Tekna)

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Yellow and mauve - Magnus Magnusson from Kent

Nissan Almera 2002

Malfunction Indicator shows and sometimes flashes. Why? Is it safe to drive the vehicle? Will it be difficult to put right and how long would it take to take to correct the fault? Would this indicate an engine fault? (G)

Nissan Note 2009

What is the difference btween the Acenta and the N-Tec?

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The N-Tec is an Acenta with a few extras, such as Nissan Connect as standard, esp, silver finish door handles, silver front spoiler finisher, climate control aircon. I find it to be worth the little extra over the Acenta model as it’s really a Tekna without the silly bits i.e. part leather seats, slippery alloy pedals, electrically folding mirrors (whoopee do) and a parking sensor that you can barely hear. Oh yeah, it has privacy glass and 16" alloys too, where the Acenta only has 15" wheels. It’s an odd tyre size though, a 185/85/16 which is only manufactured by Continental. Hope this has been some help to you - Sneaky Elephant from Middlesex

Nissan Almera 2001

The gears are not switching and the speedometer is really high. The car makes a revving sound and then, after awhile, the gear goes in. Does anyone know what may be causing this?

Nissan Micra 2008

Can you tell me at how many miles before the timing belt needs changing on my 08 1.2 Micra? Thanks!

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You don’t need to worry because it has a chain not a belt so nothing to change! Frank from Lothians

Nissan Murano 2003

I have a 2003 Murano with only 44,000 miles on. When I am going to turn right, a stomping noise begins and when I slow down the stomping noise returns. I replaced front rotor and pads rotated all the tyres but the noise still persists. I am not able to correct these defects - can anybody help?

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I had a similar issue, turned out to be a front wheel bearing hub. Got a part from San Diego which was a third of the price in the UK - Mark from County Down

Nissan Almera 2005

Big problem with the headlamp visiblity with my 05 Almera. Really dangerous to drive in the dark due to this. Should Nissan recall all affected vehicles?

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I have the same problem, I have found out that there was a recall for this problem. It is the headlamp over heating and melting the connections that is causing the lights to dim. I have called the Nissan office and they have said that the recall has finished but if I was to take it to a Nissan garage and let them have a look... and it turns out to be that problem then they can sort something - here is the number: 01923 899334. Tell them there was a recall for this problem and what are they going to do about it. Hope this helps and you get it sorted - Rachael from England

Nissan Almera

I have only recently noticed that my car smells as if rubber is burning. I investigated to see if perhaps this smell was coming from one of my tyres and it was not. What could possibly be giving off that smell?

Nissan Micra 1997

Does anyone have or know where to get a selector control module for my P reg micra? I’ve been looking for a while now, any help would be appreciated, Thanks!

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Try Partfinder, it is very good - Stephen Schultz from Inverness-shire

Nissan Note 2007

Why does my Nissan Note rev to about 2300 RPM when started from cold. Quickly goes back to normal. Ta. JT. (1.6 auto)

Nissan Almera 2001

How do you change the drivers side headlight bulb?

Nissan Note 2008

I was quite surprised to see the tyre pressure for the Nissan note, especially the rear tyres, being so high compared to other cars that I have had. The rear being 42lbs and front 34lbs, with the car fully loaded. Is this correct? (1.4 Accenta)

Nissan Almera 2004

Can you please tell me at what mileage the timing belt beeds to be changed? I have the 2004 Almera, may thanks.

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If the car is a petrol 1.5 or 1.8 there is no belt to change, it is a chain on these models (theoretically maintenance free). If it’s a diesel then I’m sorry but I have no experience of that type of Almera - Wayne Simpson from England

Nissan Note 2009

The clutch pedal clicks every time I shift and let the clutch out. The dealer says it is not a problem, but my car did not do this when new. Any ideas why this may be?

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Check if your Note has a cable operated clutch, if so there may be a ratchet pawl (cheese shaped wedge) of the nylon variety, these tend to loose a tooth and you get a click on letting the clutch in or out eventually followed by complete failure ie: foot goes to floor clutch will not engage/disengage nothing wrong with clutch itself, just this fivers worth of plastic. Had this problem on Transits a few years ago, easy to fix - Simon Watson from Ceredigion

Whatever the problem, Nissan say it is not a problem and if it is they say... WELL that’s what the car does - Jim Tyrer from Lancashire

Nissan Note 2007

Please can anyone tell me if the gearbox on the auto Note is a CVT? As I am disabled this is the only gearbox I can use and the micra was fine but Nissan no longer put this gear box in them. Thank you in advance.

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The gearbox in an automatic Nissan note is actually a 4 speed gearbox but from a drivers point of view it works in the same way as the CVT auto box in a Nissan Micra ie you put the lever in to the ’D’ position to go forward and press the accelerator pedal to move off. It’s as easy as that. There are no paddles on the steering wheel to make any manual selections of the gears. It will be just like driving a Micra - Bill Howe from England

Nissan Micra 2006

I have a Micra 1.5 dci. It is shuddering and the engine managerment light is on. It struggles up hills. Could anybody help us please?

Nissan Qashqai 2007

I have been having problems starting the car, which has been on going for 2 years. This only happens when it is cold and damp / wet and the car is started cold. I have had new glow plugs, relays, sensors, egr valve and new injectors and also latest update on ECU. Nothing has cleared the fault, Nissan don’t know what else to suggest - has anyone else experenced this? I am told its only on J10 Auto Engines... or does anyone have any ideas how to fix it...? (2.0dci Acenta 4x4 Auto)

Nissan Micra 1997

How do I successfully re-fit the neutral switch into the transmission housing? I have tried repeatedly, each time the gear selector jams in gear or in neutral.

Nissan Note 2010

I am considering ordering a new Nissan Note where the seats push forward. I need to ask if a small scooter will fit in the boot without pushing the back seats fully forward?

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Julie, I have recently taken delivery of a new Note 1.5dci N-Tec on the Motability scheme. If you’re referring to a Mobility scooter, then I’m not sure if it will fit with the rear seats in the rearmost position, that may be asking too much. However, with them pushed forward a scooter will easily fit and rear passengers will still have better legroom than the majority of cars can provide. I hope this answers your question, and can definitely say that the Note is a great car! If you are getting one on the Motability, I suggest you go for the N-Tec as it has all the kit (satnav, esp etc) without requiring a deposit! Happy motoring - Sneaky Elephant from Middlesex

I found that folding the half seat forward flat allowed my dad’s scooter to fit nicely when I lifted it in. A rear seat passenger could still sit alongside. There may be room for a hoist on the opposite rear of the boot although the parcel shelf would have to be omitted - Roger from Huntingdonshire

Nissan Almera 1997

I have owned this car for approximately 2 months now. It is R Reg and has about 75000 miles on the clock. Really good nick for its age. I haven’t had any problems as yet until today. I stopped at the shop and it was raining really heavily. When I tried to start the car again it wouldn’t start. It’s not the battery because all the dash lights were on and radio etc. It made a whiring sound like it wanted to start but nothing. We left it for a bit and then it started which is why I’m thinking that the rain has a part to play in it, but it doesn’t sound happy when I start it now. Can anyone advise? I’m completely clueless. It didn’t start and I just panicked. My worst nightmare!

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It is probably that the battery is not quite strong enough - it could be too many short journeys and battery not charging. If the problem persists, buy a new battery as I found over the years, it makes all the difference to a sluggish starter. It’s probably the cheapest way of fixing your problem - Dave Hind from England

Some dealers and garages do cheap jobs and leave the plastic wheel arches and engine covers of the car. Thus when the car is driven in the rain, water will splash up from the road and get in your electrics. Also dust and mud can short fuses (I say this from experience). I hope this helps - Finnur Alexandersson from Moray (Elgin) and Nairn Shire

Nissan Micra 1998

I have an automatic Micra. The problem I have is the gear stick keeps breaking off the mount which selects the gears and the auto gears are very stiff and hard to push it in to the gears? Can anybody help?

Nissan Micra 2006

I have just bought a Nissan Micra CC and today noticed a whooshing noise coming from the passenger side, only while doing up to 40mph, does anybody have any ideas??

Nissan Qashqai 2007

On first starting the engine from cold there is a squeaking noise for about 5 minutes. Any suggestions as to what it might be?

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You will be driving a 1.6 petrol I guess and it’s your fan belt slipping in wet weather. A known fault and easy fix - Bill Bennett from England

Mouse - John Johnson from Kent

Nissan Navara

I am looking to buy a Navara on a 2002/2005 plate and trying to find out approximately the co2 emmisions so I can calculate the import tax when I register it in Portugal. Can anybody help? Thanks!

Nissan Almera 2007

What causes excess burning of fuel and the freqent changing of spark plugs?

Nissan Almera 1997

Hi, I own a Nissan Almera Action 1.4 1997 model. What are the service intervals for this car - is it every 6,000 or every 10,000 miles. Could somebody please advise?

Nissan Qashqai+2 2010

I am confused - does this model come with sat nav as standard or not? (1.5dCi Acenta)

Nissan Micra 2008

I have just bought a Nissan Micra 1.4 Accenta+ with 18,000 miles on the clock, year 2008. It is a perfect little car except every time I change gear I get a CLUNK. 1st gear - clunk; second gear - clunk etc... Is this normal on the Micra as this is what the sales person is telling me. A friend lifted the bonnet and noticed the ’rods’ were loose. I am a lady pensioner and this means nothing to me. Do I have to live with this clunking noise or can it be rectified and how? What am I asking the mechanic at the garage to look for when I take it back. Any help would be much appreciated. (1.4 Accenta+)

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Ollie, I own a 2006 Micra 1.2. There is always a noise from the gear linkage when changing gear, basically as you describe it. Recently had a loan of a newly registered 1,000 mile on the clock model when mine was serviced and didn’t really notice much of a difference. Think it’s just the design of the linkages that causes this and I honestly think your sales person is telling you the truth. There’s no doubt that the gearbox and quality of the change is the car’s weak link but you’ll soon forget all about it when you accept it is not actually a fault - Frank from Scotland

Nissan Qashqai 2008

Can someone please tell me please after what milege you need to change the cambelt?

Nissan Note 2008

What should the rear tyre pressure be for 1.4 Nissan Note Accenta?

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Hi John, if you go to the Kwik Fit tyre pressure search webpage - http://www.kwik-fit.com/tyre-pressure-search.asp - and enter your car’s registration it will provide you with the recommended front and rear tyre pressures - RoadTestReports.co.uk

Nissan Qashqai 2007

What is the life expectancy on the clutch and brakes? (Acenta)

Nissan NP300 Pickup 2009

This car has a poor acceleration problem. Checking with Consult 2, the fuel pressure appearing on Data Monitor is well below the recommended 2mPa instead of being between 25-35mPa. The engine does not start and if it runs it cuts of within 30 seconds. Where can my problem be? (pick up 2.5dci) Email address: mhizha@byo.cloverleaf.co.zw +263912266784/ +263912873094 +263965401/4. Your help is greatly appreciated.