Abs/bake/VDC/antiskid warning

SurfDog · 03-06-2013, 10:26 PM

I just put in a new LSD and driving home from shop, I got a dash full of warning lights.
ABS/VDC/anti skid/and "BRAKE" all came on at once.

I suspect the antilock brake sensor may have malfunctioned... Any ideas?

Felix 808 · 03-07-2013, 12:47 AM

The sensors might have been damaged during the install. They are pretty delicate & expensive

Mike · 03-07-2013, 06:40 AM

check your brake fluid level. it needs to be almost over the max line, or all three of those lights will come on.

DEpointfive0 · 03-07-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

check your brake fluid level. it needs to be almost over the max line, or all three of those lights will come on.

DR_ · 03-07-2013, 08:09 AM

Which LSD? Were different stubs used and if so did they have the ABS ring?

SurfDog · 03-07-2013, 10:13 AM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362672817.815228.jpg

SurfDog · 03-07-2013, 10:14 AM

Yes ABS ring (Quaife from Z1)
Ill check my brake fluid. Thanks!

SurfDog · 03-07-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DR_

Which LSD? Were different stubs used and if so did they have the ABS ring?

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362673034.849158.jpgYou can see both rings I think in this pic.

Illmatic370z · 03-07-2013, 10:47 AM

I just installed new tires and all those lights came on as well.

SurfDog · 03-07-2013, 10:57 AM

Topped off brake fluid and after second start we are good to go. Thanks for the input!

Illmatic370z · 03-07-2013, 11:03 AM

Is there any specific brake fluid we should use, just checked the level and it right in the middle between low n max? Mine seems to come on while I'm driving above 50mph.

SouthArk370Z · 03-07-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Illmatic370z

I just installed new tires and all those lights came on as well.

I vaguely remember someone posting about having to reset something to do with traction control/ABS/VDC after changing to tires with different-from-OEM diameter/circumference on one end. If you can't find it using search, let me know and I'll see if I can find it.

Edit: Or one of the wheel sensors may be out of alignment. You may have knocked it out of alignment when changing the tires.

Illmatic370z · 03-07-2013, 11:22 AM

Ok thanks ark car seems only seems to come on during highway driving , but in the city its fine. I just installed two new 285/40/18 in the rear with 235/40/18 in the front . Is there anyway to check /see is the sensor out of alignment?

SouthArk370Z · 03-07-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Illmatic370z

Ok thanks ark car seems only seems to come on during highway driving , but in the city its fine. I just installed two new 285/40/18 in the rear with 235/40/18 in the front . Is there anyway to check /see is the sensor out of alignment?

I'm sure there is a way to check, but I don't know what it is. You should be able to find more than one thread/comment that will explain it. If not, check the FSM (see link in my sig).

SurfDog · 03-07-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Illmatic370z

Ok thanks ark car seems only seems to come on during highway driving , but in the city its fine. I just installed two new 285/40/18 in the rear with 235/40/18 in the front . Is there anyway to check /see is the sensor out of alignment?

I stopped by performance shop anyhow after adding fluid fixed my issue to check for proper sensor alignment. (I used a NISMO diff cover so figured ABS sensor alignment should be right which it was)

They hooked up a code reader to check if my lights were caused by fluid or by sensor error. So. Yes you can check your lights with a code reader

Also as a note of general info, my lights (pictured above) came on ABOVE the "cold max" line (halfway to the "warm max" fill line). Well above the min line. I think these levels are marked in a misleading way as the systems SHOULD work as long as you are above "MIN"

I'm sorry I forgot to snap a photo before I filled/fixed it.

03-06-2013, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Abs/bake/VDC/antiskid warning I just put in a new LSD and driving home from shop, I got a dash full of warning lights. ABS/VDC/anti skid/and "BRAKE" all came on at once. I suspect the antilock brake sensor may have malfunctioned... Any ideas? __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-07-2013, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	The sensors might have been damaged during the install. They are pretty delicate & expensive __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

03-07-2013, 06:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	check your brake fluid level. it needs to be almost over the max line, or all three of those lights will come on. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-07-2013, 08:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	Which LSD? Were different stubs used and if so did they have the ABS ring? Nut_N_Much likes this.

03-07-2013, 10:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362672817.815228.jpg __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-07-2013, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Yes ABS ring (Quaife from Z1) Ill check my brake fluid. Thanks! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-07-2013, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	I just installed new tires and all those lights came on as well.

03-07-2013, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Topped off brake fluid and after second start we are good to go. Thanks for the input! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-07-2013, 11:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Is there any specific brake fluid we should use, just checked the level and it right in the middle between low n max? Mine seems to come on while I'm driving above 50mph.

03-07-2013, 11:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Ok thanks ark car seems only seems to come on during highway driving , but in the city its fine. I just installed two new 285/40/18 in the rear with 235/40/18 in the front . Is there anyway to check /see is the sensor out of alignment?

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