BRAKE, ABS, VDC and slip lights on (not low fluid)

Mike · 05-31-2012, 07:19 AM

Going home from Zdayz two weeks ago, all of those lights came on. I figured it was just low fluid and pressed on home. Yesterday, I got around to switching wheels and brake pads for my track day this weekend, and the fluid was full. I topped it off a little extra anyways, but the lights are still on.

Caught the dealership right before they closed and set up an appointment for them to look at it today, so we dropped it after hours last night.

Hopefully its something simple, but I also checked and reseated all the fuses and plugs.

I'll be sad if it needs parts and I miss my track weekend

sig11 · 05-31-2012, 11:00 AM

I think you have worse luck than me, Mike. So far I've always managed to get my car back to trackable condition without missing more than a session. Seems like whenever you have a problem it costs you a weekend.

jpritche · 05-31-2012, 11:55 AM

I have heard that it could also be a sensor at the wheel. I have seen similar cases with the armada's and even some subies, and they both had a sensor/wire at the wheel that got nicked or cut and it was throwing these same lights. Just food for thought, curious as to what the dealer says. Keep us updated!

Mike · 05-31-2012, 05:34 PM

It was giving, among a whole slew of other non check engine codes, a wheel sensor code. But all 4 sensors checked out fine with the consult.

It turned out to be a small bit of tire marble that somehow got caught up in between the front right sensor and its hub.

All good to go and no parts needed!!!!

SPOHN · 05-31-2012, 07:09 PM

Good news then

Carbon_z · 05-31-2012, 07:38 PM

Actually I heard once your alignment goes out of place they come on, well atleast that's what I heard

Carbon_z · 05-31-2012, 07:40 PM

Oh well that's good you got it

05-31-2012, 07:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	BRAKE, ABS, VDC and slip lights on (not low fluid) Going home from Zdayz two weeks ago, all of those lights came on. I figured it was just low fluid and pressed on home. Yesterday, I got around to switching wheels and brake pads for my track day this weekend, and the fluid was full. I topped it off a little extra anyways, but the lights are still on. Caught the dealership right before they closed and set up an appointment for them to look at it today, so we dropped it after hours last night. Hopefully its something simple, but I also checked and reseated all the fuses and plugs. I'll be sad if it needs parts and I miss my track weekend __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-31-2012, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	It was giving, among a whole slew of other non check engine codes, a wheel sensor code. But all 4 sensors checked out fine with the consult. It turned out to be a small bit of tire marble that somehow got caught up in between the front right sensor and its hub. All good to go and no parts needed!!!! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-31-2012, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Good news then __________________

05-31-2012, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	Actually I heard once your alignment goes out of place they come on, well atleast that's what I heard __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

05-31-2012, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	Oh well that's good you got it __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

05-31-2012, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I think you have worse luck than me, Mike. So far I've always managed to get my car back to trackable condition without missing more than a session. Seems like whenever you have a problem it costs you a weekend.

05-31-2012, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 33 Posts: 2,570 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 31	I have heard that it could also be a sensor at the wheel. I have seen similar cases with the armada's and even some subies, and they both had a sensor/wire at the wheel that got nicked or cut and it was throwing these same lights. Just food for thought, curious as to what the dealer says. Keep us updated!

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