VDC turned itself off

MightyBobo · 06-06-2013, 08:08 PM

Guarantee it was the brake fluid.

MightyBobo · 06-06-2013, 08:08 PM

Also, I'm shocked you havent run into this at the track yet. I get it almost every time I go out, thanks to the stupid weeping bleeders.

Mt Tam I am · 06-07-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Also, I'm shocked you havent run into this at the track yet. I get it almost every time I go out, thanks to the stupid weeping bleeders.

I have had many brake fluid change outs so I guess this kept it topped off full. I had a little more than half my fluid in my reservoir. Does this happen when VDC is already off already?

I tested my traction light on our way to dinner this evening. It worked and all is well.

MightyBobo · 06-07-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I have had many brake fluid change outs so I guess this kept it topped off full. I had a little more than half my fluid in my reservoir. Does this happen when VDC is already off already?

I tested my traction light on our way to dinner this evening. It worked and all is well.

Yeah, that'll do it. I'm lazy with it sometimes, so I always bring an extra container of fluid with me to top off at the track.

Hexed · 08-11-2013, 11:43 AM

Had the same issue after a track day. Slip and VDC stayed on after reving past 4000 and then would clear after shutting the car off. My brake fluid was a little less than half. Filled it up, no more lights! Thanks guys!

nmjaxx9 · 08-11-2013, 12:36 PM

yo this ish is hilarious.

Op, your vdc just turned off?

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MightyBobo · 08-11-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

yo this ish is hilarious.

Op, your vdc just turned off?

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A wild douche appears! (yo)

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Akbubba47 · 08-11-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Brake fluid. As soon as the sensor on the reservoir is uncovered, say on rapid acceleration, the ECU responds by disabling traction control. Half way between max and min is enough to trigger it, need to be all the way to max.

Can't believe it took until post 14 for someone with knowledge to speak up. Sheesh.

MightyBobo · 08-11-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Akbubba47

Can't believe it took until post 14 for someone with knowledge to speak up. Sheesh.

Probably because the title was cryptic enough that one may not link it to brake fluid?

Not all of us can read every post lol

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SurfDog · 08-12-2013, 01:46 AM

Ive been battling this problem (or a very similar one) for about a year! I get intermittent brake/vdc/slip/abs lights coming on at very random times.

Ive checked my reservoir (full)
Ive tried to pull codes off computer (it does not store brake codes apparently)
Ive taken the car to brakes plus who couldnt figure out the problem

next step is to take it to (oh no!!!!) the .... dealer.

I hate the dealer. While its there I guess ill have them upgrade my SLU, but I dont like problems that cant be easily fixed at the auto parts store!

I suspect I have either a bad abs sensor, or a faulty master cylinder quantity sensor.

This thing drives me crazy cause it comes on at random lasts a few days then goes away at random. Maddening!

SouthArk370Z · 08-12-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Ive been battling this problem (or a very similar one) for about a year! I get intermittent brake/vdc/slip/abs lights coming on at very random times. ...

Download the FSM. There is a lot of good troubleshooting info plus descriptions and drawings that show what I/O the system uses.

If you suspect the brake fluid level switch, a simple continuity tester will tell you what the switch is doing.

Mt Tam I am · 08-12-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Akbubba47

Can't believe it took until post 14 for someone with knowledge to speak up. Sheesh.

I got my answer day one so no harm or foul.

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Probably because the title was cryptic enough that one may not link it to brake fluid?

Not all of us can read every post lol

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Thanks again for your help weeks ago.

06-06-2013, 08:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Guarantee it was the brake fluid. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

06-06-2013, 08:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Also, I'm shocked you havent run into this at the track yet. I get it almost every time I go out, thanks to the stupid weeping bleeders. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

08-12-2013, 01:46 AM	#25 (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	Ive been battling this problem (or a very similar one) for about a year! I get intermittent brake/vdc/slip/abs lights coming on at very random times. Ive checked my reservoir (full) Ive tried to pull codes off computer (it does not store brake codes apparently) Ive taken the car to brakes plus who couldnt figure out the problem next step is to take it to (oh no!!!!) the .... dealer. I hate the dealer. While its there I guess ill have them upgrade my SLU, but I dont like problems that cant be easily fixed at the auto parts store! I suspect I have either a bad abs sensor, or a faulty master cylinder quantity sensor. This thing drives me crazy cause it comes on at random lasts a few days then goes away at random. Maddening! __________________ 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

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Hexed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	Had the same issue after a track day. Slip and VDC stayed on after reving past 4000 and then would clear after shutting the car off. My brake fluid was a little less than half. Filled it up, no more lights! Thanks guys!

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nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	yo this ish is hilarious. Op, your vdc just turned off? ( Click to show/hide )