Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa

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Mon 13 Jun 2022 11:30
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - acerf1

My Nissan Qashqai is having trouble starting when left over night or if left for a while.

Takes a few attempts to start.


Once started its starts again but but always on 2nd crank . Tested the battery and seems to be ok. Priming the fuel bulb does not make much difference.

no error codes on a cheap scanner.

Any ideas what it could be?

Many thanks

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Mon 13 Jun 2022 11:38
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - daveyjp

'Tested the battery' in what way? Checking voltage tells you very little.

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Mon 13 Jun 2022 11:51
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - acerf1

I've only checked the voltage before starting and after starting. Please advice me I have very little knowledge in this subject.

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Mon 13 Jun 2022 12:08
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - elekie&a/c doctor
I would think the battery is in trouble. Get it tested professionally with someone that has a battery conductance tester .
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Mon 13 Jun 2022 12:39
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - bathtub tom

How old is the battery?

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Mon 13 Jun 2022 12:53
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - acerf1

3-4 years

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Mon 13 Jun 2022 14:09
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - acerf1

Just had a battery test from Kiwick fit. the machines says battery is good.

voltage 12.53v

measured 432 en(a)

Rated 600 en(a)

any thoughts?

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Mon 13 Jun 2022 14:26
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - elekie&a/c doctor
Looks like it’s about 30% down on capacity. Not good enough for a Diesel engine.
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Mon 13 Jun 2022 14:37
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - daveyjp

Good old Kwikfit, demonstrating incompetence every day.

Although why would they say its good when its not and they could sell you a new one!?

If its rated at 600 cold cranking amps and is only reading 432 in summer when the weather is warmer it isn't good. Looks like it's time for a new one, but first check if the cells can be opened and if so that each one has the correct level of fluid.

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Tue 21 Jun 2022 18:02
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - DavidGlos
Could possibly be an air leak in the fuel injection system, or fuel draining back into the tank overnight.
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Thu 23 Jun 2022 00:57
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - focussed
Could possibly be an air leak in the fuel injection system, or fuel draining back into the tank overnight.

"Priming the fuel bulb does not make much difference"

?????

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Fri 24 Jun 2022 20:47
Nissan Qashqai 2011 - 1.5 DCI - Starting issue -Nissan Qashqa - DavidGlos
Could possibly be an air leak in the fuel injection system, or fuel draining back into the tank overnight.

"Priming the fuel bulb does not make much difference"

?????

…but does it make some difference or not much difference? Could still be a LH air leak in the fuel filter housing.

Edited by DavidGlos on 24/06/2022 at 20:48

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