Nissan Qashqai Battery

The performance of the entire car depends on one little thing. However, the battery of the Nissan Qashqai can hardly be called small. Too much depends on this device. And if something is wrong with him, then he is dangerous, because he threatens trouble along the way.

 

That is why it is so important to understand in time that a Nissan Qashqai battery needs to be replaced. And for this it is important to know many of the nuances of his work, since it is necessary to notice the problem in advance, when it barely manifests itself. It is equally important to know how to choose a replacement battery for the old one so that the Nissan Qashqai works as well as before.

Symptoms of a battery malfunction

The indicator on the instrument panel lights up. This is a lamp that indicates an insufficient charge of the battery installed in the Nissan Qashqai. This is enough to stop traffic as quickly as possible and fix the problem.

Nuances of choosing a battery

There are several points to consider when choosing such a battery. It is better, of course, to choose the original Nissan Qashqai j10 and j11 battery. However, if one is not available, it is important to be able to choose an analogue. And there are a lot of them, and you need to familiarize yourself well with the characteristics and whether they are suitable for such a car.

The brand does not always say that the battery is suitable. You need to focus on several factors in order to choose exactly the battery that is best suited for a particular variety of Nissan Qashqai and operating conditions.

Here's what to keep in mind:

• there is a start-stop system;
• what generation of Nissan Qashqai is this;
• what are the temperatures in the room where the machine is operated;
• what fuel is used for the engine;
• What size engine does this Nissan Qashqai have?

Only taking into account all these factors, it will be possible to choose the right battery for the Nissan Qashqai. If we were talking about any other car, then the set of these factors would be more or less the same, so this is not some kind of whim of a particular model or brand.

If the Nissan Qashqai has a Start-Stop system, only two battery options are suitable: EFB or AGM. Both technologies work well with the Start-Stop system, which cannot be said about other options.

It is worth considering the generation of the car. Nissan Qashqai has two generations. The first was produced between 2006 and 2013 and is called the j10. Production of the second generation Nissan Qashqai began in 2014 and is still in production. It's called j11. However, it is important to note that the restyled version of the first generation Nissan Qashqai was produced from 2010 to 2013, this should also be considered when choosing a battery. Here are the batteries that are suitable in a particular case:

1. For Nissan Qashqai j10 (not a restyled version), batteries with dimensions of 278x175x190, 242x175x190 and 242x175x175 mm are suitable; capacity 55-80 Ah and starting current 420-780 A.
2. For the restyled Nissan Qashqai of the first generation, batteries of the same size as for the regular j10 are suitable, plus 278x175x190 and 220x164x220 mm (for Korean installation). The power range here is from 50 to 80 Ah. Starting current is the same as that of a conventional first generation.
3. For Nissan Qashqai j11, batteries of the same dimensions as for the previous version are suitable, plus a battery with dimensions of 278x175x175 mm. The range of possible capacitance and starting current is the same as that of the conventional first generation.

If the temperature is very low at the place of operation of the Nissan Qashqai, you need a battery with a maximum starting current. This will prevent situations when the battery suddenly stops working normally in severe frost.

The type of fuel is very important. There are versions of Nissan Qashqai with petrol and diesel engines. If the machine is equipped with a diesel engine, a battery with a high starting current is required.

If the engine size is large, and also if the Nissan Qashqai version has a lot of electronic components on board, it is worth buying a larger battery. Then the equipment of the car will work normally in different conditions.

Original

Usually such a battery is best suited for Nissan Qashqai. But if you have already bought the original, it is advisable to choose exactly the option that was on the car before. If it is possible to buy a battery offline, then for the first time, it probably makes sense to do just that and go to a store with an old battery.

The point is that there is a difference in installation. Nissan Qashqai Russian and European assemblies have standard terminals, while Korean assembly models are different. They have studs sticking out. It's a matter of different standards. The Nissan Qashqai assembled in Korea uses ASIA batteries.

Analogues

There are quite a few different variants of Qashqai. You can choose FB, Dominator, Forse and other battery brands. So if the owner of Nissan Qashqai used a battery of a certain brand in his previous car, then for Qashqai it is quite possible to find a battery of the same brand. A well-chosen analog will work no worse than the original Nissan battery.

Which battery to choose

It is advisable to purchase an original battery for a specific Nissan Qashqai. In rare cases, which are rather an exception, it is worth buying something else, for example, if the original battery is not very suitable for operating conditions.

But in any case, when choosing, it is worth considering all of the above factors.

How to properly replace the battery

It is important to be able to properly remove the battery and then install a new one in the Nissan Qashqai. An incorrect or careless approach to this leads to problems in the operation of the machine in the future. It is better to do this indoors, under a roof, to avoid sudden rain drops on the batteries, as well as to reduce the risk of exposure to other aggressive environmental factors.

The battery is removed from the Nissan Qashqai in the following sequence:

1. The hood opens. It is important to hold the cover securely so that it does not hit your hands or the battery. Even if the battery has already sat down, it still requires careful handling.
2. Then the battery cover is removed. It shouldn't be done quickly.
3. A key is taken for 10. The positive terminal is removed. Then remove the negative terminal. It is not difficult to understand where which terminal is located, because each is marked with an icon.
4. Now you need to release the retaining bar. To do this, unscrew the corresponding bolt.
5. The battery has been removed. The device is inspected for damage.

As for installing a new battery, you just need to reverse the steps above. Replacing a battery in a Nissan Qashqai is generally no different than replacing it in other vehicles, so if you've had to do this before, you'll be fine.

Do not forget about protection in the form of gloves, which could protect hands not only from mechanical damage, but also from electric current. Also, as in any other work with a car to repair or replace something, it is advisable to do everything with glasses.

Conclusion

Knowing which battery to choose for a car can avoid many problems with a Nissan Qashqai. This concerns not only the comfort of the driver and passengers, but also their safety. A good battery ensures that Nissan Qashqai's on-board electronics and other battery-related items perform optimally.

The choice is now quite large and therefore it is not difficult to buy a decent battery for a Nissan Qashqai. You should not save on this, because even if the rest of the car is in perfect condition, there will be problems without a good battery.