Nissan Problems

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Boot not opening fully

When I press the convertible open button it only opens enough that all the roof goes into the boot but then the bonnet doesn’t close

2006 Nissan Micra 1.6 c+c
Posted: Mar 30, 2021
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Keeps cutting out whilst driving what could be problem

The problem is intermittent doesn’t do it every day . Have had it Nissan garage and local and no one can come up with any idea why this is happening. Am at wits end . It just cuts out for no reason

2011 Nissan Pixo 1.0 litre
Posted: Mar 22, 2021
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Fit a new stereo system but when it powers up I get an engine problem where it won’t Rev above 2000 rpm and loose dash and auto warnings

When the new stereo is connected engine won’t Rev over 2000 rpm, also auto gearbox indicator on dash goes off and no reverse. When I disconnect the new stereo all system ok.

2007 Nissan Serena HIGHWAY STAR
Posted: Mar 14, 2021
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Will not run any faster than 2000 RPM

Was running fine then suddenly lost power and will not run faster than 2000RPM. I have located a wire that appears to be broken and shows to be live when the engine is running but not live when ignition is turned on but not running

1993 Nissan Terrano 2.7 LWB
Posted: Mar 7, 2021
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No power on ignition

when turn key, there is no power on dash or anything. battery and battery fuse checked

2001 Nissan Elgrand E50 V6 Autec
Posted: Mar 1, 2021
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AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING ON NISSAN QAHQAI 2013

I DISTURBED THE IMPACT SENSOR ON THE FRONT WHEN LOOKING FOR THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR WHICH HAS NOW BEEN REPLACED AND OK. SINCE THAT REPAIR THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING. COULD THIS BE THE IMPACT SENSOR NEEDS REPLACING BECAUSE I D...

2013 Nissan Qashqai +2
Posted: Feb 24, 2021
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Engine runs rough stalls after very short distance will restart after half hour no engine light on

engine starts idles rough revs lumpy drives rough 100 mtrs stalls wont restart leave half an hour re starts no engine light comes on

2002 Nissan Elgrand 2,5
Posted: Feb 20, 2021
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I ve an elgrand e50 vq3.3 2000. the problem is that it shits to seond gear only at almost 4,000 revs with a jerk and into third gear at about 5,000 revs and when you let go of the accelarator, engine rans into idle speed.

Elgrand e50 vg33 changes to second gear at almost 4,000 revs and third gear at about 5,000 revs and when you let go of the accelerator, engine goes to idle, it goes into neutral

2000 Nissan Elgrand e50
Posted: Feb 9, 2021
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Car keeps shutting off

The car starts fine and idles well until you rev the engine then it stutters and cuts off. The car uses both CNG and regular gas but keeps shutting off on both fuel types. Changed the air flow sensor, the fuel pump was tested and works fine...

2015 Nissan Almera 1.5
Posted: Feb 8, 2021
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The idle oscillates a lot, sometimes it turns off if from the moment I changed the distributor and computer

the car turned off when it was driving, so i looked for assistance and did the changes before the distributor and then changed the computer the car works but with the idle oscillating

1998 Nissan Elgrand E50.V6 ENG3.2
Posted: Feb 8, 2021
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Noise on my left wheel

I have a problem with my nissan almera 2017, i changed the control arm and balljoint, then there was a problem with the bearing , i changed them. it started eating tyres outside and the is a noise on my left hand side wheel. can please tel...

2017 Nissan Almera 1.5
Posted: Jan 21, 2021
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Engine keeps mis firering when it’s warmed up

As above

1999 Nissan Elgrand 3.3
Posted: Jan 20, 2021
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No power to ignition. Battery good. But engine wont even turn because of lack of power by ignition inside

Battery light and break light came on while driving. Then funny melting smell in car. Stopped opened bonnet and just smoke. Now there is no power inside car no lights engine wont turn nothing. Battery fine.

2005 Nissan Elgrand 3.5
Posted: Jan 7, 2021
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Door mirrors

Auto door mirrors don't open fully on ignition. Takes 3 or 4 attempts before they're fully opened

2017 Nissan Micra Tekna
Posted: Jan 6, 2021
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Delayed starting and battery drainage

It takes long to start and in the process it drains up the battery.

2003 Nissan Teana 1.8TDI
Posted: Jan 5, 2021
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My gearbox indicator goes off in the cluster

My gearbox indicator goes off in the box. No sign of D in it. Vehicle starts to drag when i stop and run on low gear. Feeling heavy. Whats the issue? I have changed 2 gearbox and used new atf for both Gearbox replacement.aft...

2004 Nissan Elgrand E51 3.5cc
Posted: Jan 2, 2021
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Intermittant remote locking

All of a sudden the remote locking on my daughters Micra only works when i hold the keyfob right by the passenger door mirror happens with both keys. I read that the signal can be interrupted by some Wi Fi networks or radio signals. I fit...

2004 Nissan Micra Micra 1.0 S
Posted: Dec 18, 2020
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Car blowing smoke and running rough

Blowing smoke and running rough Computer said misfire 4th cylinder. Changed all spark plugs and coils. Still same problem. Reading comes up under load.

2007 Nissan Elgrand E51 series 2
Posted: Dec 17, 2020
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Engine check light on and vehicle does not rev. Limp mode

After removing the air filter housing to clean the air filter, on replacing everything back the engine light came on and vehicle couldn't rev. I have replaced the airflow sensor still have the same problem.

2004 Nissan Elgrand Q35de
Posted: Dec 14, 2020
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Not pulling as if high pressure pump is not working

Nissan liberty not pulling or ravv normal producing pop sound acting as if its misfiring but gets stady and pulls when return valve pipe is blocked.It actually sound as if exhaust pipe is blocked by something i even thought its the high pre...

2006 Nissan Liberty 1998
Posted: Dec 4, 2020
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