Trevor

I would take it back to them for diagnostic test on the key and the vehicle...do you have another key you can try?

Unfortunately, when the chain or tensioner decides to go it will just go and take the engine with it. If it was me I would fit the old sensor and run the car until it expired....which could be years

Hi....welcome to the Forum I would say that you have two faults there. 1. the camshaft sensor may be faulty or if the ECU has adapted to the signals from the old sensor. 2. the mechanic may be right with the stretched chain diagnosis as when the camshaft(s) goes out of synch with the crankshaft because of slack in the chain / belt then this can throw up the fault. I would certainly get the chain checked before it goes as Nissan timing chains breaking / slipping are a big issue. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers Trevor

Hi Dave....welcome to the Forum Funnily enough I have just been discussing replacement seats in a Micra with another member Although I would imagine that the seats from many other cars in the Nissan range may fit (after initial measurement of the runners, etc) there may be an issue of side airbags and pretensioners not being the same resistances and possibly flagging an error. I think it may be a case of going to the scrapyards and trying a few to see if anything fits and doesn't flag an error. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers Trevor

All they would have done by the sound of it is to hardwire the connections which generally cause the SRS light to illuminate ... which is fair enough. However, if they are different seats they may have different resistance in the airbag/pretensioners which could be causing the light to illuminate?

Hi Maverick and welcome to the Forum Wow...a Datsun 280ZX, can't remember the last time I saw one of those. Keep us updated with the project Cheers Trevor

Hi Luke maybe worth taking it apart completely and looking to see if there is any water ingress or if the microswitches have fallen off (quite common)

I would imagine it is a permanent fault if the light is on permanently. quite possibly it is not sensing one of the seats (or both) aren't connecting properly with the system. I would start by looking at the connections under the seats

Good to see there's not too much damage and especially to the expensive components. Thanks for the blog report...keep 'em coming

Welcome to the Forum It sounds like a Catalytic Converter emitting the smell of sulphur but why only in reverse? Unless you are covering ground where the smell is being emitted (e.g. from the exhaust which you wouldn't smell if you are travelling forwards) ?

I would say that if the condition of the car is very good and the service history is complete and by reputable repairers then it sound okay. Again, the above is applicable to the mileage and also consider how the mileage has been generated (e.g. town or motorway). Let us know how it goes Cheers Trevor

Hi Matty...welcome to the Forum the heater temperature will come down with the heater being on but as long as it is within range (e.g. 80-90 degrees C) then i wouldn't worry too much about it. Cheers Trevor

Hi Scooter...welcome to the Forum I could recommend changing the fuel filter but make sure you replace it with a quality one (OE or similar). Make sure all the air is out of the filter head by priming it and releasing any air that's trapped it in. If all else fails then change the filter head.....worked a treat for mine. Let us know how you get on with it. Cheers Trevor

Hi Steve...welcome to the Forum Hope you enjoy your Qashqai when you get it....what spec and colour have you gone for? Cheers Trevor

Hi....welcome to the Forum Sounds like it could be an earth issue or the wrong indicator bulb fitted which is causing it to backfeed into the sidelight You could prove this by swapping the indicator bulb over to the other side and if the fault appears over there then you have the wrong bulb fitted Let us know how you get on with it Cheers Trevor

It is a very faint clicking noise you should hear but I doubt all the sensors are faulty. If it bleeps when you put it in reverse then the system is working to a degree (e.g. it is activating and the reverse switch is working) so if the sensors are okay then it must be a faulty module. Worth checking the reverse light bulb is working while you're carrying out checks

Hi Sandy...welcome to the Forum You could try these guys...very good service and quality parts https://www.direct4x4.co.uk/x-trail Cheers Trevor

I would change from 2nd to 3rd around 70kph (maximum) and then to 4th around 95kph (maximum) but there is nothing wrong with working the engine as long as it is maintained and the revs are not sustained for too long.

I would assume the third party warranty should pay up to an amount so I assume you pay up front and claim it back and if the bill is over the amount you pay the extra? If this is the case then you could take it to Nissan but expect to pay some on top to cover the bill. It sounds as though it could be a door lock solenoid being faulty but not to exclude the wiring that runs into the door from the pillar.

You should switch the ignition on (engine off) and put into reverse gear. Listen closely to each sensor and if they are working then they should emit a clicking sound. If not, then replace the sensor

I believe it comes off by banging from underneath Could try gripping gearknob tight and banging your hand in an upward motion (keeping face out of the way!) .... works on VW and BMW

The Kia is quite a fine car really...know several people that have had Kia for years and no problems at all. Maybe when Nissan are not selling enough cars will they then rethink their sales techniques. Cheers Trevor

Hi Warlord Did you buy the Juke in the end?

Starting the rebuild process then....Good to see that it's still rebuildable and hopefully not left a bad taste after the accident?

Hi Mike...welcome to the Forum It sounds like something is misaligned but is it making the noise at the pedal end or at the gearbox area? Cheers Trevor