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Sounds like water ingress into the electronics or sensors (not sure how deep the water was). If it is allowed to dry out in the sun then possibly it may work then.

Hi I posted on here about an emissions failure earlier. I have just taken my car back for a retest and the emissions are now fine. However it still hasn’t passed the test because it turns out that the engine management light never illuminates even on start up. The tester says it should have been showing up when I had a fault on the emissions. Anyone have any ideas how to trace the problem/fault to rectify this? Thanks

Hi again. I took the car for a retest today after having changed spark plugs and oil and adding additive. Emissions are now fine, however, it brought up a previous fault code P03033 which was still on the system although the engine check light was not lit. It turns out that the engine check light never comes on. The centre will not pass the car until I get this sorted. Any advice please?

I have a Micra Sport C+C Auto. The drivers side quarter light window has dropped into the car body. My garage says I need parts they cannot access. Can anyone help me please? Regulator 83720BC000 Motor 83730BC000 Thank you. If no one can help me then I could well be offering this as a parts bank!!! Regards Jan in Sudbury

I have a Micra Sport C+C Auto. The drivers side quarter light window has dropped into the car body. My garage says I need parts they cannot access. Can anyone help me please? Regulator 83720BC000 Motor 83730BC000 Thank you. If no one can help me then I could well be offering this as a parts bank!!! Regards Jan in Sudbury

Hi can I need a new radiator for a Nissan Sereena Highway star 1990cc Whare can I get the correct part? Thanks

My thoughts exactly. I’m thinking that the 05-12 Pathfinder LE’s, when in 2WD, do not have the front transfer case engaged at all. There’s no hub lock or unlock on these. Unless selecting 4WD is what you’re referring to by manually locking the hubs. AWD is a confusing on this vehicle. I don’t think that the hubs are technically locked, but they’re obviously engaged, and the drive is put to the front by “The System” when it senses “Slip” I guess. And if your front tires are mismatched, it might sense slip continuously. I guess that I could put the truck up on the lift, start it and engage “Drive”(2WD), and just see what’s spinning. I would assume that the forward drive shaft always spins, but that the transfer case is not engaged. Another way would probably be to put on the new front tire on the front paired with the used front tire and go drive. If it’s a problem, the “VDC” and “Slip” lights would probably come on.

Hi Sappo, I took delivery of my Juke Hybrid in December, so now have three months experience with it. My primary reason for changing was the Juke's higher ride - I previously had three Toyota Hybrids (Auris and Corolla) and was starting to struggle getting in and out due to a back problem. To that end the Juke has been a 100% improvement. However, for my money the Toyota Hybrid system is far superior. I could easily exceed 60mpg with the Toyotas without making any adjustments. Best I have achieved so far with the Juke is 52 - that is using Eco Drive and e-pedal, both of which have to be activated every time I start up. I have no mechanical expertise but I cannot understand why the Juke revs so high when travelling between 28-31, which for most of us is the speed we drive at around town. That said, I find the car has a very solid feel (maybe a more "robust" ride than the Toyota) and I feel safe in it. Psalmist

This is more than likely from the front underside but worth looking underneath at both ends to ensure that your undershield is present at the front/rear

possibly the DPF trying to regenerate but something is stopping the process - check all necessary conditions with the process (e.g. fuel tank of fuel, higher RPM for set period, etc)

I tend to enter details into EuroCarParts or eBay sites to see if they are listing belt or chain for each engine type If in doubt about belt replacement history then changing it is the best way forward

Good luck in your search and may be worth considering countries like Malta, Cyprus and maybe Portugal for any that were sold out there in RHD and they would be in rust free condition and no tax to pay as they are old vehicles

I have always managed to find replacement resistor packs for most cars on eBay More than likely would be the same for most Nissan models - remove it and compare to images of them on eBay

I would ask your local Nissan dealer as to cost and availability of the parts and go from there If its a reasonable price for parts and fitting then would be worth fixing it

Hi.....welcome to the club Good to have you onboard!

I have been told by my nissan dealership the CVT unit is not servicable by them. Nissan GB seem to sy different, fluid change at 90k, and level checked on intermediate services. my 2018 Juke CVT unit is terminal, over 6k to fix!

Interesting, I have a 2018 juke and the Nissan dealer I bought it from will not quote for a CVT service, saying it is not a servicable component.

Hi people drove car today and going at high revs and car shudder and lost a little power but picked back up again but red engine light came on, it as done it before and the glow plugs needed changing so done them but been good up till now stoped car light went off as I started t back up but as not come back on put on reader it says glow plug in line system any ideas thanks

Is there any way to permanently disconnect the warning chimes when driving above the sign speed limit, in my Qashqai acenta tech?

Hi all i have a 2008 acenta, just had a new starter motor in it and now it as a squeezing which sounds like it is coming from around the alternator area it dose not make the noise when starting up it makes it as I drive but only in 1,2,3,4 gear as I speed up and go into 5,6 gear the squeezing seems to go, I did think it was the brake pads on front drivers side in which case I know need changing but as the sound as gone on for a few day it seems to be more around the alternator belt area Hi ll

Hi I'm looking to get a driveaway awning for my Nissan sereena highway star Does anyone know what make would fit it ? Thanks Cath

One owner, full service history, 76111 miles, paintwork a bit shabby, drivers window winder broken, interior in excellent condition, new spare tyre, need to sell as no longer used. All offers considered. Call 02088902824

Is it possible to change headlights bulbs to LED?

Newer AWD cars require the tire diameters to match all round so as to not damage the AWD transmissions. The 2005-2012 Pathfinder’s have 2WD, AWD, 4WD, 4WD Low selections. I drive in 2WD almost exclusively. I keep the rear tires the same diameter (degree of wear), and the front tires generally close to the same degree of wear. If you’re driving in 2WD, is there any issues running say a new tire paired with an almost bald tire on the front? My thought process is that the front transmission is free spooling anyway, and that no damage would be done by mismatched diameter front tires? Obviously, if you select AWD with mismatched front tires, it might create an issue with sensors and computer etc. But, again, I never had an issue using AWD or 4WD(rarely for say 1/4 mile) with matching rears and different degree of wear matching fronts. Input requested. Thank you.

I bought a 64 plate Qashqai last year and the Satnav needs an update. I have downloaded the software onto my laptop and inserted the SD card out of the car. The program immediately asks to insert the maps downloaded from the car onto a USB stick. Any ideas on how to solve this are greatly appreciated .