ABS/TeactionControl/VDC/Ebrake lights came on

Pwny · 07-01-2019, 05:29 PM

Hey guys, so I was driving home after work and stopped by the bank to deposit some money and when I started my car back up these lights came on. I normally drive with the VDC turned off so I dont know if this was the cause. I just installed a Zspeed stage 2 clutch which has been wonderful with grip so I'm wondering if that could possibly do it. My fluid levels are topped off. After the CMAK install the clutch pedal does engage only in the lower 50% of the travel so I'm wondering if I need to adjust that as well. Also I'm running 18x8 all the way around on my wheels. Is it possible though with the new clutch that it's just providing more power than the stock parts can handle with the smaller wheels?

AlWakRa · 07-01-2019, 05:56 PM

Check for error code if you have obd reader, I had a similar issue and the cause was a failed front abs sensor.

Pwny · 07-01-2019, 08:05 PM

I dont have one but if it throws up tomorrow I'm making a pit stop at a parts store.

gomer_110 · 07-01-2019, 09:37 PM

With all the lights on, were you able to turn the car off with just a quick push of the button or did you have to hold the button to get the car to shutoff?

2011 Nismo#91 · 07-02-2019, 05:49 AM

Add brake fluid. Make sure its filled to the top.

AlWakRa · 07-02-2019, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pwny

I dont have one but if it throws up tomorrow I'm making a pit stop at a parts store.

If you mean Check engine, I didn't have one when the error showed. I only had no abs when braking, and all the lights on the dash.

sx moneypit · 07-02-2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Add brake fluid. Make sure its filled to the top.

SouthArk370Z · 07-02-2019, 07:17 AM

First thing I'd do is check the brake fluid level. If it is the least bit low*, it will flash some dash lights on acceleration.

If that wasn't the problem, I'd see if any DTCs were thrown. You can have pending DTCs that don't leave a dash light on.

Edit: * As mentioned by others, the level needs to be to be well above the Min mark. Fill it to the Max line.

JARblue · 07-02-2019, 10:40 AM

Brake fluid above the MIN line isn't enough. Fill it to the MAX line and see if that solves your problem. If not, head over to local auto parts store for a free code check.

Ghostvette · 07-02-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

Check for error code if you have obd reader, I had a similar issue and the cause was a failed front abs sensor.

OP, stop and get the codes checked. It's a free check and takes 5 minutes. A failed ABS sensor means a replacement of the hub/bearing assembly to resolve. If you need to replace a hub assembly, as odd as this sounds, go to eBay and search for 'Detroit Axle'. They sell OE hub assemblies inexpensively because they are the OEM for almost everybody. Order a pair and it usually is less than 1/2 the cost of a single assembly from the parts store, plus they usually ship for free. I had 2 that I ordered for an older Buick on a Monday and they arrived on a Thursday. Great folks to deal with.

07-01-2019, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pwny Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 11 Drives: 09 red 370z Touring Rep Power: 8	ABS/TeactionControl/VDC/Ebrake lights came on Hey guys, so I was driving home after work and stopped by the bank to deposit some money and when I started my car back up these lights came on. I normally drive with the VDC turned off so I dont know if this was the cause. I just installed a Zspeed stage 2 clutch which has been wonderful with grip so I'm wondering if that could possibly do it. My fluid levels are topped off. After the CMAK install the clutch pedal does engage only in the lower 50% of the travel so I'm wondering if I need to adjust that as well. Also I'm running 18x8 all the way around on my wheels. Is it possible though with the new clutch that it's just providing more power than the stock parts can handle with the smaller wheels?

07-01-2019, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13449	Check for error code if you have obd reader, I had a similar issue and the cause was a failed front abs sensor. SouthArk370Z and Ghostvette like this. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	With all the lights on, were you able to turn the car off with just a quick push of the button or did you have to hold the button to get the car to shutoff? __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,381 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	Add brake fluid. Make sure its filled to the top. SouthArk370Z, JARblue and BettyZ like this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	First thing I'd do is check the brake fluid level. If it is the least bit low, it will flash some dash lights on acceleration. If that wasn't the problem, I'd see if any DTCs were thrown. You can have pending DTCs that don't leave a dash light on. Edit: As mentioned by others, the level needs to be to be well above the Min mark. Fill it to the Max line. JARblue, Ghostvette and sx moneypit like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 07-02-2019 at 11:01 AM.

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Pwny Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 11 Drives: 09 red 370z Touring Rep Power: 8	I dont have one but if it throws up tomorrow I'm making a pit stop at a parts store.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Brake fluid above the MIN line isn't enough. Fill it to the MAX line and see if that solves your problem. If not, head over to local auto parts store for a free code check. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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