Traction control light help!

BlackZ85 · 10-14-2015, 08:21 PM

So this has been happening for the past week, every time I accelerate on normal drive, the brake light will come on, if I let go of the gas then it goes away, if I keep on the gas it stays on until the traction control light is on, and the tcl stays on until I turn my car off. I've checked and filled up my brake fluids, nothing have changed, I wouldn't think I need new oem brake pads or rotors since my car is under 20k miles. I don't track my car and it's been my dd. Anyone know what is causing this and how to get rid of it. Thanks in advanced!

Deez_Z · 10-14-2015, 08:29 PM

This was happening to me for the past month or so. I thought my brake fluid was good too, but I topped it off and it hasn't happened again since. When did you last check/top off your brake fluid?

BlackZ85 · 10-14-2015, 08:41 PM

About 2 days ago, it was a tiny bit under max when I first checked it, poured a little more in just to see it will solve the problem but it hasn't worked.

Deez_Z · 10-14-2015, 08:42 PM

I'm not sure then. Hopefully someone else chimes in with some more insight

MicntaeG35 · 10-14-2015, 09:43 PM

that is exactly what was happening to me but after I topped off my brake fluid everything was fine

Chuck33079 · 10-14-2015, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZ85

About 2 days ago, it was a tiny bit under max when I first checked it, poured a little more in just to see it will solve the problem but it hasn't worked.

Try again and go over the max line.

SouthArk370Z · 10-15-2015, 06:34 AM

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BlackZ85 · 10-15-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

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I did and most with this problem said they just filled up their brake fluid and it went away.

I just top off my brake fluid to the top and it's still coming on.

Kamillio · 10-15-2015, 12:49 PM

I had the same thing happen. I topped mine just ABOVE the max line for it to go away.

SouthArk370Z · 10-15-2015, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZ85

I did and most with this problem said they just filled up their brake fluid and it went away.

I just top off my brake fluid to the top and it's still coming on.

As others have mentioned, it has to be FULL - sometime just slightly above the mark.

BlackZ85 · 10-15-2015, 03:39 PM

I topped it off as in all the way up

SouthArk370Z · 10-15-2015, 04:12 PM

The FSM has descriptions of how the different systems work and troubleshooting procedures.

Z Runner · 10-15-2015, 04:18 PM

Light comes up when u need to change brake pads.
usually its rear ones.

Chuck33079 · 10-15-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z Runner

Light comes up when u need to change brake pads.
usually its rear ones.

At 20k miles it's unlikely a need for new pads, especially the rears. It's easy enough to check, though.

sandersd · 10-15-2015, 04:21 PM

When I replaced my rear suspension components the camber on one side went out of adjustment and caused the traction control light to come on. Perhaps something came loose at the track.

I don't have time to find it now but look through my threads and you'll find the details.

10-14-2015, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	Traction control light help! So this has been happening for the past week, every time I accelerate on normal drive, the brake light will come on, if I let go of the gas then it goes away, if I keep on the gas it stays on until the traction control light is on, and the tcl stays on until I turn my car off. I've checked and filled up my brake fluids, nothing have changed, I wouldn't think I need new oem brake pads or rotors since my car is under 20k miles. I don't track my car and it's been my dd. Anyone know what is causing this and how to get rid of it. Thanks in advanced!

10-14-2015, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deez_Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 16 Drives: 2009 370z \| MB \| 7AT Rep Power: 9	This was happening to me for the past month or so. I thought my brake fluid was good too, but I topped it off and it hasn't happened again since. When did you last check/top off your brake fluid? __________________ 2009 Monterey Blue 370Z \| Touring + Sport \| 7AT Invidia Gemini CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| MD ART Pipes UpRev by PROs ~ 315 whp (Mustang Dyno)

10-14-2015, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deez_Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 16 Drives: 2009 370z \| MB \| 7AT Rep Power: 9	I'm not sure then. Hopefully someone else chimes in with some more insight __________________ 2009 Monterey Blue 370Z \| Touring + Sport \| 7AT Invidia Gemini CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| MD ART Pipes UpRev by PROs ~ 315 whp (Mustang Dyno)

10-14-2015, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
MicntaeG35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 470 Drives: 11 370z nismo #452 Rep Power: 10	that is exactly what was happening to me but after I topped off my brake fluid everything was fine __________________ A wounded man shall say to his assailant "If I live, I will kill you. If I die, you are forgiven."

10-15-2015, 06:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Search is your friend. Instead of using the site's search, I prefer to go to any of the major search engines and add "site:the370z.com" to my search string. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-14-2015, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	About 2 days ago, it was a tiny bit under max when I first checked it, poured a little more in just to see it will solve the problem but it hasn't worked.

10-15-2015, 12:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kamillio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: FL Posts: 445 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 51	I had the same thing happen. I topped mine just ABOVE the max line for it to go away. __________________ 370z

10-15-2015, 03:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	I topped it off as in all the way up

10-15-2015, 04:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	The FSM has descriptions of how the different systems work and troubleshooting procedures. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-15-2015, 04:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z Runner Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 331 Drives: 2016 370Z KAD M Base Rep Power: 26	Light comes up when u need to change brake pads. usually its rear ones.

10-15-2015, 04:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
sandersd Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 280 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 10	When I replaced my rear suspension components the camber on one side went out of adjustment and caused the traction control light to come on. Perhaps something came loose at the track. I don't have time to find it now but look through my threads and you'll find the details. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood

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