Nissan 370Z Forum  

Brake Light during hard accel

Hey guys, read a couple threads regarding brake light switches but nothing that seems to match my problem to a tee. When i accelerate hard seems like in 3rd and

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Like Tree4Likes
  • 2 Post By JARblue
  • 1 Post By JARblue
  • 1 Post By SouthArk370Z

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-24-2014, 07:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Orange County, NY
Posts: 77
Drives: 09 Brilliant Silver
Rep Power: 11
Kmccarthy714 is on a distinguished road
Default Brake Light during hard accel

Hey guys, read a couple threads regarding brake light switches but nothing that seems to match my problem to a tee. When i accelerate hard seems like in 3rd and 4th gears(generally dont get on it besides those gears) my red brake light will turn on. The car feels fine besides that, only other problem i see is that in the AM at all times when the car is cold it feels very sluggish, once it warms up it feels fine.

Any insight if the problems are related to each other? and/or to a brake switch?

in advance
Kmccarthy714 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2014, 07:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
JARblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Austin, TX
Age: 43
Posts: 36,449
Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3
Rep Power: 2684440
JARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Top off your brake fluid.
SouthArk370Z and Shadezz like this.
__________________

2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic | ARC | CJM | Ecutek | FI | Fujimura | R2C | SPL | Stillen | TWM | Z1 | ZSpeed |
JARblue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2014, 08:06 AM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Orange County, NY
Posts: 77
Drives: 09 Brilliant Silver
Rep Power: 11
Kmccarthy714 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue View Post
Top off your brake fluid.
sorry i didnt mention brake fluid is full and in good shape, slightly deteriorated but in good shape non the less
Kmccarthy714 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2014, 08:37 AM   #4 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
SouthArk370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South Arkansas
Posts: 8,435
Drives: 2014 Challenger
Rep Power: 324197
SouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

If you are actually seeing the traction light (rear view of car with squiggly lines), then it could be low brake fluid level. It has to be FULL.


Edit: It can be just the brake light. See Brake Light during hard accel
__________________
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; 06-24-2014 at 09:57 AM.
SouthArk370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2014, 08:42 AM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
OTW Z-Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Temecula Ca
Posts: 1,224
Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495
Rep Power: 750
OTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond reputeOTW Z-Boy has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z View Post
If you are actually seeing the traction light (rear view of car with squiggly lines), then it could be low brake fluid level. It has to be FULL.

It's the brake fluid


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI | SPL F/R Camber Arms | HKS Hypermax IV | JDM Rear Fog Light |GT-R Push Start Button | Z1 2 Piece D/S | Illuminated Kicks | Tommykaira | Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 | Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF | EcuTek
OTW Z-Boy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2014, 08:45 AM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
JARblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Austin, TX
Age: 43
Posts: 36,449
Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3
Rep Power: 2684440
JARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z View Post
If you are actually seeing the traction light (rear view of car with squiggly lines), then it could be low brake fluid level. It has to be FULL.
I've gotten both the e-brake red BRAKE light notification as well as the ABLS light notification. I've had them both come on and go off independently of each other. No more issues after topping off the brake fluid

To reiterate: it has to be FULL.
SouthArk370Z likes this.
__________________

2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic | ARC | CJM | Ecutek | FI | Fujimura | R2C | SPL | Stillen | TWM | Z1 | ZSpeed |
JARblue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2014, 09:53 AM   #7 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
SouthArk370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South Arkansas
Posts: 8,435
Drives: 2014 Challenger
Rep Power: 324197
SouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue View Post
I've gotten both the e-brake red BRAKE light notification as well as the ABLS light notification. I've had them both come on and go off independently of each other. ...
Thanks for clearing that up.
JARblue likes 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
SouthArk370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
DIY: Fog Light Hard Wire in less than 10 Minutes! W/Headlight integration! Cbtech DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 39 10-23-2021 06:07 PM
Rear Foglight - Running light AND brake light mbowler Exterior & Interior 26 08-12-2014 06:37 PM
VDC off light / VDC slip light constant on with parking brake light acting slip light ZeN Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 0 08-27-2012 10:04 AM
Fix brake vibration by braking really hard to remove pad deposits? wdkwang Brakes & Suspension 60 06-22-2012 08:50 AM
Anyone installed the rear fog light as a brake light on a roadster? Lee123 DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 4 05-01-2010 07:53 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:56 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2