VDC off Button Does not work at all!

zcarspirit · 06-08-2019, 03:59 PM

i pressed VDC off button several times trying to turn off the VDC. but nothing happened. the VDC off indicator does not light on the dashboard.

I tried to press and hold the VDC off button , nothing happened.

just wanna figure out what is going on

Please help

Thanks a lot.

Raidernation · 06-08-2019, 04:41 PM

Maybe a bad switch or the ECU needs to be reset?

Trips · 06-08-2019, 06:21 PM

IF in ACC mode you don't see it light up? Check to see IF maybe the fuse is blown.

gomer_110 · 06-08-2019, 06:34 PM

Are there any other lights on the dash lit up? I know if a wheel speed sensor flakes out it won't let you turn off VDC but you'll also get a plethora of other lights on the dash lighting up.

zcarspirit · 06-08-2019, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

IF in ACC mode you don't see it light up? Check to see IF maybe the fuse is blown.

In acc mode I see it lights up. So it’s not the fuse problem. :-(

zcarspirit · 06-08-2019, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Are there any other lights on the dash lit up? I know if a wheel speed sensor flakes out it won't let you turn off VDC but you'll also get a plethora of other lights on the dash lighting up.

The only thing that lights up is the air bag light b/c I just installed aftermarket seats.

BGTV8 · 06-08-2019, 08:03 PM

That's your answer ....... Body Computer says air-bag light = on then you cannot turn VDC = off

Do the aftermarket airbag light fix and you will be able to turn VDC off

zcarspirit · 06-08-2019, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

That's your answer ....... Body Computer says air-bag light = on then you cannot turn VDC = off

Do the aftermarket airbag light fix and you will be able to turn VDC off

I am sorry I really did not know that the airbag light affects the VDC control.

Total no idea. How are they related ?

Will return to my installer to do the fix next week.

BGTV8 · 06-09-2019, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcarspirit

I am sorry I really did not know that the airbag light affects the VDC control.

Total no idea. How are they related ?

Will return to my installer to do the fix next week.

Related thru the Body Computer coding.

Gummint regulations say that OEM's need to protect people from being Richard Head's so there is coding in the ECU/BCM to "protect you" if you disable an airbag, there is no way the BCM (which monitor's and implements buttons and suchlike throughout the car via the CANBUS) will let you turn the VDC off when it can see that there is an airbag problem.

Otherwise, that great institution known as the legal profession will flog the manufacturer for failing to exercise a duty of care towards the owner who did something stupid and contributed to their own demise (with apologies to any legal practitioners who might read this).

06-08-2019, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
zcarspirit Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: GTA Posts: 169 Drives: 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 10	VDC off Button Does not work at all! i pressed VDC off button several times trying to turn off the VDC. but nothing happened. the VDC off indicator does not light on the dashboard. I tried to press and hold the VDC off button , nothing happened. just wanna figure out what is going on Please help Thanks a lot.

06-08-2019, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 8	Maybe a bad switch or the ECU needs to be reset? __________________ 2016 7AT GM Base: Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res, Z1 Rear Diff Cover, Quaife LSD, Nismo S-Sport Suspension, Nismo Body Brace Kit, White Line Front Sway Bar, SPL Front End Links, Energy Rear Bushing, Z1 Post MAF Silicone Tubes w/ K&N Drop-in Filters

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	IF in ACC mode you don't see it light up? Check to see IF maybe the fuse is blown. __________________

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06-08-2019, 08:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,503 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 29907	That's your answer ....... Body Computer says air-bag light = on then you cannot turn VDC = off Do the aftermarket airbag light fix and you will be able to turn VDC off Rusty and madwi like this.

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