VDC turned itself off

m4a1mustang · 06-05-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

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?

That's interesting.

Gotta be honest. When I saw the thread title I thought I was walking into a "totaled my Z" thread.

Mt Tam I am · 06-06-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's interesting.

Gotta be honest. When I saw the thread title I thought I was walking into a "totaled my Z" thread.

Thank goodness no. Then this thread would smell of "I actually totaled my car but I am looking for false blame."

I had tracked my car the day before but 150 miles later, what correlation is their? None I assume.

I had my brake rotors turned yesterday and needed no more brake fluid. With the 5.1 they make a big deal about adding. this statement was not true.

Lug · 06-06-2013, 12:42 PM

your car is trying to kill you......run!

Mt Tam I am · 06-06-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

your car is trying to kill you......run!

I think it is sick of being nannied.

Everything is working again. Just the one drive home. It is gratifying to see others have had this problem, and not just an "unconfirmed story". The bad news is this could wreck a car for the untrained. It was totally unexpected only I don't try and depend on VDC. Good thing in this case.

ChrisSlicks · 06-06-2013, 02:39 PM

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.

Mt Tam I am · 06-06-2013, 07:04 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.

Since it just happened again under the exact conditions described I will now check my fluid.

My fluid was at 50%. Now I'm an 1/8th of an inch from top. I bet this works.

Thanks ChrisSlicks.

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.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	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. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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