VDC OFF, SLIP light still illuminates

bmarcinczyk14 · 04-09-2014, 09:23 AM

Today I disabled my VDC and the "VDC OFF" illuminated on my dash as it should. Once I turned onto the street and stepped on the gas which normally would kick out the rear end, I noticed the car cutting power to stop that from happening and the SLIP lights illuminating on the dash, acting exactly as if my VDC was enabled. I never recall this happening with the year and a half of owning the car. This just happened right as I got to work so I didn't get a chance to really test it some more, so maybe it'll operate as it should once I restart the car. Just wanted to get some feedback on this before doing so.

2011 Nismo#91 · 04-09-2014, 11:14 AM

VDC Off cuts off everything except the yaw sensor. I don't think it messes with the throttle just the brakes but I am not sure.

JARblue · 04-09-2014, 11:28 AM

When you turn VDC OFF, the car will no longer cut throttle when slip is detected. However, the ABLS feature is still active and is applying the brakes to the wheel(s) where slip is detected (the slip light will flash when ABLS is triggered). You just have to overpower the ABLS braking with more throttle.

bmarcinczyk14 · 04-09-2014, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

When you turn VDC OFF, the car will no longer cut throttle when slip is detected. However, the ABLS feature is still active and is applying the brakes to the wheel(s) where slip is detected (the slip light will flash when ABLS is triggered). You just have to overpower the ABLS braking with more throttle.

Ok, this makes sense. Strange I never noticed the slip light activate before with the vdc off, maybe I just never payed attention.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

Roddy1 · 04-09-2014, 01:48 PM

Noticed this yesterday also under heavy acceleration, while the *** end of my car was going almost completely sideways after the 1-2 shift that this slip light came on even though the VDC was disabled. I was able to over power the brakes by maintaining full throttle through to the 2-3 shift and beyond while still mostly sideways at the *** end. Not an easy task while drinking a Caramel Machiato through the visor opening of my racing helmet and listening to a Mix CD which I have made with nothing but National Anthems and Morse code on it.

Car is a 6-speed Manual.

2011 Nismo#91 · 04-09-2014, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roddy1

Noticed this yesterday also under heavy acceleration, while the *** end of my car was going almost completely sideways after the 1-2 shift that this slip light came on even though the VDC was disabled. I was able to over power the brakes by maintaining full throttle through to the 2-3 shift and beyond while still mostly sideways at the *** end. Not an easy task while drinking a Caramel Machiato through the visor opening of my racing helmet and listening to a Mix CD which I have made with nothing but National Anthems and Morse code on it.

Car is a 6-speed Manual.

Some say that you had to give up binge drinking now that it’s got to £1.18 a litre. All we know is he’s called the

FPenvy · 04-09-2014, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarblue

when you turn vdc off, the car will no longer cut throttle when slip is detected. However, the abls feature is still active and is applying the brakes to the wheel(s) where slip is detected (the slip light will flash when abls is triggered). You just have to overpower the abls braking with more throttle.

powwwwwaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!

Roddy1 · 04-09-2014, 03:21 PM

Stig!

FPenvy · 04-09-2014, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roddy1

Stig!

it's not the stig.

it's actually the stig's Z driving cousin!

Elan · 04-10-2014, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

it's not the stig.

it's actually the stig's Z driving cousin!

04-09-2014, 09:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	VDC OFF, SLIP light still illuminates Today I disabled my VDC and the "VDC OFF" illuminated on my dash as it should. Once I turned onto the street and stepped on the gas which normally would kick out the rear end, I noticed the car cutting power to stop that from happening and the SLIP lights illuminating on the dash, acting exactly as if my VDC was enabled. I never recall this happening with the year and a half of owning the car. This just happened right as I got to work so I didn't get a chance to really test it some more, so maybe it'll operate as it should once I restart the car. Just wanted to get some feedback on this before doing so. __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

04-09-2014, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	When you turn VDC OFF, the car will no longer cut throttle when slip is detected. However, the ABLS feature is still active and is applying the brakes to the wheel(s) where slip is detected (the slip light will flash when ABLS is triggered). You just have to overpower the ABLS braking with more throttle. FPenvy likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-09-2014, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 11	Noticed this yesterday also under heavy acceleration, while the * end of my car was going almost completely sideways after the 1-2 shift that this slip light came on even though the VDC was disabled. I was able to over power the brakes by maintaining full throttle through to the 2-3 shift and beyond while still mostly sideways at the * end. Not an easy task while drinking a Caramel Machiato through the visor opening of my racing helmet and listening to a Mix CD which I have made with nothing but National Anthems and Morse code on it. Car is a 6-speed Manual. wheee! likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD

04-09-2014, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 11	Stig! __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
BRAKE, ABS, VDC OFF, SLIP light on.What do I do?	DJ425	Brakes & Suspension	18	12-30-2015 09:07 AM
ABS and Slip Light: Low Tire Tread	amytorres5946	Wheels & Tires	6	06-04-2013 10:40 PM
VDC off light / VDC slip light constant on with parking brake light acting slip light	ZeN	Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs	0	08-27-2012 11:04 AM
VDC and Slip light = less power?	msr1	Engine & Drivetrain	27	03-08-2012 07:56 PM
VDC off, but slip light blinks	Pharmacist	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	30	10-02-2009 08:26 PM

04-09-2014, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,401 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	VDC Off cuts off everything except the yaw sensor. I don't think it messes with the throttle just the brakes but I am not sure.