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Hey guys, in the last couple of weeks I noticed an on going issue with the warning lights in my dash. During spirited driving, the brake and vdc off/ slipping

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Hey guys, in the last couple of weeks I noticed an on going issue with the warning lights in my dash. During spirited driving, the brake and vdc off/ slipping tire lights flash. However, during normal driving this seems to be a non-issue. I would also like to add that the brake light flashes and goes away on its own after a couple of seconds. Meanwhile, the vdc off/slipping tore light stays on until I shut the car off and turn it back in. I found the same exact issue*on a 350z forum, but found no conclusive remedy. They suggest it has something to do with the brake fluid being low, but this does not explain the vdc light. Can anyone shine in on this? My car is out of warrantee and know these fixes could be expensive.
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P.S. The article on the 350z forum can be found here:*Warning lights appeared during spirited driving! - 350Z Technical - 350Z & 370Z UK
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I think its the yaw sensor? At least it happens to me when VDC is turned on.
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Hey guys, in the last couple of weeks I noticed an on going issue with the warning lights in my dash. During spirited driving, the brake and vdc off/ slipping tire lights flash. However, during normal driving this seems to be a non-issue. I would also like to add that the brake light flashes and goes away on its own after a couple of seconds. Meanwhile, the vdc off/slipping tore light stays on until I shut the car off and turn it back in. I found the same exact issue*on a 350z forum, but found no conclusive remedy. They suggest it has something to do with the brake fluid being low, but this does not explain the vdc light. Can anyone shine in on this? My car is out of warrantee and know these fixes could be expensive.
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P.S. The article on the 350z forum can be found here:*Warning lights appeared during spirited driving! - 350Z Technical - 350Z & 370Z UK
This is in your Civic as indicated in your profile? I cannot help you.
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Lol the civic been gone for 5 years. I drive a 370z
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Lol the civic been gone for 5 years. I drive a 370z
So why does it say 07 Civic?! Change it to the better car!
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I think its the yaw sensor? At least it happens to me when VDC is turned on.
you mean the yawn sensor on the civic?
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The most likely culprit is the brake fluid. If the fluid level is less than 3/4 full, go ahead and top it off.
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Lol you guys go hard. Will check fluid this morning.
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It is the answer. Same answer as 350Z site.
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