VCD off without pressing the button ?

GEMu · 10-26-2013, 03:18 PM

Hello guys,

Ive been driving a Z34 for the past year before I counter this problem. After a WOT run (especially from the 1st gear) while the VCD is on, when the wheels are slipping and the light show up on the dash, my VCD was automatically off. This annoyed me as I need to pull over and turn off the engine and start it again to eliminate the VCD off light from the dash, and when I need my VCD most is when I made fast cornering and WOT runs.

I tried a search button but found nothing, anyone having this problem as well? Any solutions? Is it electrical problem? I have talk to many of the Z members in Thailand and no one have the same issue as mine. It sucks when VCD is off by itself when I need it most.

Jordo! · 10-26-2013, 03:35 PM

Has the brake light flashed on? This problem is commonly associated with low brake fluid. Check level, and if need be, top off to just at the bottom of the full line.

GEMu · 10-26-2013, 03:50 PM

Thanks for a fast reply Jordo, will check my fluid asap! It strange how low brake fluid make the VCD off light show up tho.

cdoxp800 · 10-26-2013, 04:10 PM

Look Here:

KP Technologies

Look for FLEXIBLE MEMORY MODULE

GEMu · 10-26-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoxp800

Look Here:

KP Technologies

Look for FLEXIBLE MEMORY MODULE

Thanks you for the link!
But I'm not quite understand how it works, I'm working with hardware aftermarket parts too much and never have a chance to studied these small gadgets and how it function, could you explain it for me? Thanks.

cdoxp800 · 10-26-2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEMu

Thanks you for the link!
But I'm not quite understand how it works, I'm working with hardware aftermarket parts too much and never have a chance to studied these small gadgets and how it function, could you explain it for me? Thanks.

Install.

Press Button.

Done.

Mt Tam I am · 10-27-2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEMu

Hello guys,

Ive been driving a Z34 for the past year before I counter this problem. After a WOT run (especially from the 1st gear) while the VCD is on, when the wheels are slipping and the light show up on the dash, my VCD was automatically off. This annoyed me as I need to pull over and turn off the engine and start it again to eliminate the VCD off light from the dash, and when I need my VCD most is when I made fast cornering and WOT runs.

I tried a search button but found nothing, anyone having this problem as well? Any solutions? Is it electrical problem? I have talk to many of the Z members in Thailand and no one have the same issue as mine. It sucks when VCD is off by itself when I need it most.

This happened to me.
The car resets VDC when restarted and can happen again in a hard turn.

Solution: You need a little more brake fluid.
VDC turned itself off :

I had a wierd thing happen yesterday. The road opened up and I made a quick left then right and I noticed a strange feel on the left and the right felt like wheel spin. I looked down and the traction control light was illuminated solid and VDC off was also lighted up. I hit the button a few times but had no control of the light. I tested the car on a turn and sure enough, the wheels spun and I drifted a bit. The VDC turned itself off, and both lights stayed on until I got in the garage. I turned off the car waited ten seconds and restarted the car. No lights. I have yet to test if the VDC is working again, but I assume it will.

Anybody else have this happen?
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Mt Tam I am · 10-27-2013, 09:58 AM

This is an example of the search button being difficult. I knew the title of my thread and still spent time finding it with the search feature.

"VDC turned itself off" hit search and the first page never brings up my post.

SouthArk370Z · 10-27-2013, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

This is an example of the search button being difficult. I knew the title of my thread and still spent time finding it with the search feature.

"VDC turned itself off" hit search and the first page never brings up my post.

I use Google to search this site. Just put "site:the370Z.com " at the beginning of your search string. May work with other search engines.

Try this:
https://www.google.com/#q=site%3Athe...+itself+off%22

Mt Tam I am · 10-27-2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I use Google to search this site. Just put "site:the370Z.com " at the beginning of your search string. May work with other search engines.

Try this:
https://www.google.com/#q=site%3Athe...+itself+off%22

You are correct. I usually do Google the same and thanks for the307Z.com addition.

GEMu · 11-29-2013, 10:10 AM

Sorry I have to dig this one from it's grave, but today I top up with brake fluid, the problem goes away! Thanks guys.
The search function is not really helpful here, I tried like 5 different keywords and it bring me nothing.

kenchan · 11-29-2013, 10:26 AM

yah, my Z came out of the factory with slightly low brake fluid. i remember adding some the first week or so of ownership. i recommending just taking a quick look.

i used valvoline dot3/4 brake fluid that can be had just about anywhere. no issues.

SouthArk370Z · 11-29-2013, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEMu

Sorry I have to dig this one from it's grave, but today I top up with brake fluid, the problem goes away! Thanks guys.
The search function is not really helpful here, I tried like 5 different keywords and it bring me nothing.

I use Google to search this site. Prefix your search term(s) with "site:the370z.com " to limit Google to just this site. Eg,

Code:

site:the370z.com VDC off

That "trick" may work with other search engines.

Using this site's advanced search, I can sometimes find what I want but I still haven't figured out how to get the results to display in a meaningful way. Probably just me. At any rate, Google works great for me.

10-26-2013, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
GEMu Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bangkok Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z Ducati999 Rep Power: 11	VCD off without pressing the button ? Hello guys, Ive been driving a Z34 for the past year before I counter this problem. After a WOT run (especially from the 1st gear) while the VCD is on, when the wheels are slipping and the light show up on the dash, my VCD was automatically off. This annoyed me as I need to pull over and turn off the engine and start it again to eliminate the VCD off light from the dash, and when I need my VCD most is when I made fast cornering and WOT runs. I tried a search button but found nothing, anyone having this problem as well? Any solutions? Is it electrical problem? I have talk to many of the Z members in Thailand and no one have the same issue as mine. It sucks when VCD is off by itself when I need it most.

10-26-2013, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Has the brake light flashed on? This problem is commonly associated with low brake fluid. Check level, and if need be, top off to just at the bottom of the full line. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

10-26-2013, 04:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
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10-27-2013, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	This is an example of the search button being difficult. I knew the title of my thread and still spent time finding it with the search feature. "VDC turned itself off" hit search and the first page never brings up my post. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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GEMu Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bangkok Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z Ducati999 Rep Power: 11	Thanks for a fast reply Jordo, will check my fluid asap! It strange how low brake fluid make the VCD off light show up tho.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, my Z came out of the factory with slightly low brake fluid. i remember adding some the first week or so of ownership. i recommending just taking a quick look. i used valvoline dot3/4 brake fluid that can be had just about anywhere. no issues.