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Pulsar 2015 , Car is mostly running smoothly , no starting issues . There is an issue with the cruse controls , they keep disengaging randomly - I did a scan and came up with this error : P0356 , camshaft position sensor B, circuit bank 1 , current / pending / permanent .. when I cleared them the permanent stayed and the other 2 went away till I drove the car . I replaced the sensor with an after market one - worse I replaced it with a genuine part - a bit better , but still issue . I’m thinking a faulty wire or morn likely a stretched timing chain / tensioner or worn gear cog … anybody got any better suggestions ? Or had the same experience ? Thanks

Hi....welcome to the Club The simplest and most effective and also the cheapest option is to but yourself a Smoke Generator which will instantly identify where the leak is coming from. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315502976341?itmmeta=01KEGZPWYGJ259PS400VMKP27X&hash=item4975715d55 All you need to do is place it in the area where the leak is coming from and unlike water (which tracks to the lowest point from where it is leaking) the smoke goes directly out of the point of entry of the leak. At a cost of £65 and it is something you can do yourself then it negates paying £700 for the diagnosis and more than likely you can repair it yourself. Let us know how you get on with it

Nissan's local dealer sent me a email with the repair cost , they also found one of the springs had cracked and needed repairing which turned the cost up to £1294 luckily the warranty covers the cost

Hi, thanks for letting me join the group. I have a 2010 Nissan note and I am having problems resetting the oil service light. When I try to reset as per the manual nothing happens. The spanner symbol is flashing and the zero as soon as the ignition is switched on. Also the when pushing the right hand trip button the clock will not adjust.

Hi Can anyone recommend a reliable garage in Maidstone to service my 2013 Qashqai? I just moved there so need some guidance. Thanks in advance.

Sometimes when I accelerate from a slow speed eg approaching a roundabout - there is a lack of response unless I rapidly tap the accelerator and and then get a response. Dealer says issue is relearn gearbox - a software download from Nissan headquarters - that in my case is not working. Has anyone else had a similar issue and was it resolved?

Slight correction , the basic harness has only 1 whit plug and no canbus . They all “work” but none allow SWC !! The “SWC APP” built into the head unit does not recognise the buttons being pressed !!

Hi from Ireland

Hello... I have a 2014 Nissan 370z with only 6,100 miles that has suddenly developed an intermittent clutch issue. I lose cluth pedal and goes to floor occasionally, and the car can sit for a few days, and the problem goes away. Clutch and transmission will then operate perfectly for a week or two, and then the loss of pedal issue appears again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chuck

Oh nice easy fix then - could have done quite a bit of damage to the electronics if it had come off completely. Glad to hear its fine now.

not sure that you can but if you can remove the chain cover by removing the studs individually then that would be easier and also as long as the valves have not contacted the pistons then it should be okay

I think possibly the same as when you take the fob apart it is a known fault on some of the fobs for the lock/unlock buttons on the fob (*which can be separate to the boot lock) become detached from the circuit board, (*depending on which fob you have). You can repair the fob with a kit from eBay and as long as you have soldering skills and a steady hand then its a very cheap job to do https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=2014+nissan+note+fob+repair+kit+microswitches&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_odkw=2014+nissan+note+fob+repair+kit&_osacat=0

This would be transmission drag generated by the various components in the transfer box being rotated with one or more wheels on the ground. Equally there is transmission wind-up which can be dangerous if undoing wheel nuts and the wheel is free to turn with tremendous force which can break an arm so be careful if the car has been driven around on tarmac and with sharp turning (such as driving onto a driveway).

I would start with any serviceable items that are overdue, oil, filter, air filter, fuel filter, etc then I would also be checking for the condition of rubber vacuum and breather hoses to see if they are split or perished. This can usually be identified by a hissing noise with the engine running at idle. Replace parts if you find any damage to the hoses or gaskets around the intake system (inlet manifold, etc) Alternatively, it may be something as simple as an exhaust leak - place a rag over the rear silencer tailpipe with the engine at idle speed (outside in the fresh air to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning) and if you hear a hissing from the exhaust front section, manifold or oxygen sensor(s) then that is your fault.

Reconditioned transmission would be the best way forwards or if not a secondhand used transmission from a wreckers yard as it may have been replaced before the vehicle was scrapped. Either way, ensure that it is the proper fluid going into the replacement transmission and change regularly (before it is due)

I thought it may be a radar sensor for police speed cameras as they are usually mounted on top of the dashboard

Always make sure the engine is maintained at regular or even before its due to ensure the oil quality remains in good order, especially when it comes to the smaller engines which can generate quite a bit of heat when working hard. Make sure it has the best quality oil you can afford.

thats where i would look again, maybe rats had a nibble before, not an easy task

Hi Adrian Have you tried looking for universal strips on ebay? if you find the right size I believe the join needs to be at the bottom

Ciao Riki Enjoy the Xtrail my friend. Happy new year!

Good day to all you Jukie owners. My Nissan Juke doesn’t seem very fuel efficient for a small car. I mainly do short trips and I’m only getting low 30s mpg. It’s a 1.2 DIG-T petrol. I was expecting better but maybe that’s just unrealistic. Is this normal for the Nissan Juke or should I be checking things like tyre pressures, air filter or spark plugs? Curious what other owners actually get day to day. Cheers Guys

I am guessing it is part of the process for charging the battery but I would double check it with the dealer or Google search the symptoms and see what you can find

I would say the first place to start is the battery and terminals (ensure they are clean and tight) from there i would check the battery condition to ensure it is fully charged. If its not charged then check the alternator drivebelt and see if the red Ignition lamp comes on goes off when the engine is turning

Fuel efficiency (of whatever source - petrol, diesel, electric, hydrogen, etc) is quite popular on many forums at the moment. Mainly because of the fact that people bought a vehicle based on the manufacturer's advertised efficiency which has been way short of what is actually achieving in the real world. Have a check on forums such as ToyotaOwnersClub.com and there is a huge discussion which debates the best methods of driving with electric or hybrid vehicles. Good luck and Merry Christmas to you also!