Is this bad?

kidicenj · 08-27-2015, 09:10 AM

The light on the left has been coming on recently while I'm driving and staying on. I've noticed the light come on before, when the back end is slipping out (and traction control is on) but this seems to be coming on and staying on.

Is this common? What is this? Tried to look at the owners manual but didn't really understand so I'm looking for some dummed down responses from some forum members for a newbie.

Thanks in advance

FairladyZ40th · 08-27-2015, 09:13 AM

Based on what you're saying I could only assume maybe for some reason your light is connected along with your VCS or ABS? Just an assumption man. Did you ever get electrical done on that light or the previous owner?

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FairladyZ40th · 08-27-2015, 09:14 AM

P.S. Your pic doesn't load.

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kidicenj · 08-27-2015, 09:29 AM

Fixed the picture. It's a light on my dash

FairladyZ40th · 08-27-2015, 09:36 AM

Ooooohhhhh lmao XD alright most likely your ABS Is out. You can can actually check it your self. Could just be that the sensor got disconnected (hopefully) other wise it could be water damage or just damage to cable somewhere.

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Haboob · 08-27-2015, 10:03 AM

Still can't see any picture, but from the other posts it's your ABS light or TCS light?

I'm just going to guess...

Have you checked to make sure the the fluids (clutch and brake) are topped off? Sometimes low (even to halfway) can cause a christmas tree of lights on the dash (specifically BRAKE and TCS).

FairladyZ40th · 08-27-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Still can't see any picture, but from the other posts it's your ABS light or TCS light?

I'm just going to guess...

Have you checked to make sure the the fluids (clutch and brake) are topped off? Sometimes low (even to halfway) can cause a christmas tree of lights on the dash (specifically ABS and TCS).

He's got a good point there too!

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falicfr · 08-27-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kidicenj

The light on the left has been coming on recently while I'm driving and staying on. I've noticed the light come on before, when the back end is slipping out (and traction control is on) but this seems to be coming on and staying on.

Is this common? What is this? Tried to look at the owners manual but didn't really understand so I'm looking for some dummed down responses from some forum members for a newbie.

Thanks in advance

Check your brake fluid level. It has to be at the max line. I've had this happen on both of my Nissans.

kidicenj · 08-27-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by falicfr

Check your brake fluid level. It has to be at the max line. I've had this happen on both of my Nissans.

This is definitely the issue now that I think about it. Because when I give it gas, my brake light comes on. A tech told me this is because the fluid is a little low so when I gun it, the fluid move backward and the light flicks on!

Thanks!

gomer_110 · 08-27-2015, 10:34 AM

Probably not the case but another issue that can cause this is an alignment where the "thrust angle" is out of whack. Earlier this year when I replaced a good portion of my suspension front and rear, I had this happen. After I got it aligned the problem went away.

Also is your steering wheel centered when the car is going straight? If it's off by too much that could be the problem.

2009_370z · 08-27-2015, 10:49 AM

I have these lights come on a lot for me as well. I know it's not my brake fluid because I just changed everything a week ago. It probably is my alignment though. My steering wheel goes a LITTLE bit to the right so I need to get that checked out. Thanks for the tip Gomer_110!

It gets really annoying because it'll come on when I go over a little bump or when I accelerate really fast.

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Probably not the case but another issue that can cause this is an alignment where the "thrust angle" is out of whack. Earlier this year when I replaced a good portion of my suspension front and rear, I had this happen. After I got it aligned the problem went away.

Also is your steering wheel centered when the car is going straight? If it's off by too much that could be the problem.

kidicenj · 08-27-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Probably not the case but another issue that can cause this is an alignment where the "thrust angle" is out of whack. Earlier this year when I replaced a good portion of my suspension front and rear, I had this happen. After I got it aligned the problem went away.

Also is your steering wheel centered when the car is going straight? If it's off by too much that could be the problem.

I haven't really messed with my suspension (yet) so I'm hoping this isn't the case. I would say my steering wheel is centered when I go straight.

I did hit a monster pot hole last winter than bent a rim and blew my tire out. But I never really noticed a difference in the alignment.

sx moneypit · 08-27-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by falicfr

Check your brake fluid level. It has to be at the max line. I've had this happen on both of my Nissans.

cooltoy · 08-27-2015, 01:02 PM

What could be the problem

Duc_Z09 · 08-27-2015, 01:05 PM

If your brake fluid is low check your pads. 9 times out of 10 it's low because your pads need to be replaced. People like to top off the fluid, then later put on thick new pads and then wonder why they get brake fluid slopping down all over the master cylinder/reservoir.

08-27-2015, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
kidicenj Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 141 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Is this bad? The light on the left has been coming on recently while I'm driving and staying on. I've noticed the light come on before, when the back end is slipping out (and traction control is on) but this seems to be coming on and staying on. Is this common? What is this? Tried to look at the owners manual but didn't really understand so I'm looking for some dummed down responses from some forum members for a newbie. Thanks in advance __________________ Shine Auto Amuse - Carbon Signal - FI CF CB Exhaust Non res - FI HFC - Stillen G3 - UPREV Tune - 20' Vossen CVT - Project Kic R40 - 255/35 285/30 - 15% tints Last edited by kidicenj; 08-27-2015 at 09:30 AM.

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kidicenj Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 141 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Fixed the picture. It's a light on my dash __________________ Shine Auto Amuse - Carbon Signal - FI CF CB Exhaust Non res - FI HFC - Stillen G3 - UPREV Tune - 20' Vossen CVT - Project Kic R40 - 255/35 285/30 - 15% tints

08-27-2015, 10:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	Still can't see any picture, but from the other posts it's your ABS light or TCS light? I'm just going to guess... Have you checked to make sure the the fluids (clutch and brake) are topped off? Sometimes low (even to halfway) can cause a christmas tree of lights on the dash (specifically BRAKE and TCS). Last edited by Haboob; 08-27-2015 at 10:13 AM.

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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	Probably not the case but another issue that can cause this is an alignment where the "thrust angle" is out of whack. Earlier this year when I replaced a good portion of my suspension front and rear, I had this happen. After I got it aligned the problem went away. Also is your steering wheel centered when the car is going straight? If it's off by too much that could be the problem. __________________ '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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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,939 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	What could be the problem __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-27-2015, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 60	Based on what you're saying I could only assume maybe for some reason your light is connected along with your VCS or ABS? Just an assumption man. Did you ever get electrical done on that light or the previous owner? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-27-2015, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 60	P.S. Your pic doesn't load. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-27-2015, 09:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 60	Ooooohhhhh lmao XD alright most likely your ABS Is out. You can can actually check it your self. Could just be that the sensor got disconnected (hopefully) other wise it could be water damage or just damage to cable somewhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	If your brake fluid is low check your pads. 9 times out of 10 it's low because your pads need to be replaced. People like to top off the fluid, then later put on thick new pads and then wonder why they get brake fluid slopping down all over the master cylinder/reservoir. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)