VDC Always off in morning?

ssphotography · 04-27-2014, 12:27 PM

Hi guys, I am new here so Hello!

I have a question, I just bought a 2010 Z touring. It seems like VDC is always off in the morning, even if I hit the button? The mornings have been cold 35-45F. When I leave work to come home VDC is on.. Has anyone experienced this? Then if I press to turn it off, it doesn't turn off. Almost like the button is there for show.

falconfixer · 04-27-2014, 12:36 PM

Welcome to the forum.

When you say VDC is off is the light with the car skidding "on" constantly or intermittent? If it's coming on and off your VDC is working correctly and telling you that the roads are cold and on stock tires the car is wanting to slide around.

If the light is on constantly and you didn't turn it off you have a problem that should be looked at by a professional. PM DEpoint50 or kenchan as they are well versed in this category.

Infidel · 04-27-2014, 12:59 PM

No loss at all....mine is ALWAYS off unless it's raining buckets. But yeah, get it checked. Could be indicative of a bigger problem.

ssphotography · 04-27-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Welcome to the forum.

When you say VDC is off is the light with the car skidding "on" constantly or intermittent? If it's coming on and off your VDC is working correctly and telling you that the roads are cold and on stock tires the car is wanting to slide around.

If the light is on constantly and you didn't turn it off you have a problem that should be looked at by a professional. PM DEpoint50 or kenchan as they are well versed in this category.

Every morning it shows the car skidding, then on the way home from work it's gone. Someone with a G I know said to hold it down for 10 seconds?

SouthArk370Z · 04-27-2014, 02:07 PM

Possibly a bad wheel sensor.

ssphotography · 04-27-2014, 02:32 PM

Hmm ok.. I suppose I should call the dealership

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critical · 04-27-2014, 02:39 PM

right when you start the car it's on? or when driving?

ssphotography · 04-27-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

right when you start the car it's on? or when driving?

Walk outside, start the car. VDC off with skidding car, it remains this way all the way to work (about 12 miles). Car sits all day in the parking garage all day, when I walk to my car after work, start her up, there is no VDC off or skidding car on my display.

I am heading out for a cruise in a min. I will take some pics

JARblue · 04-27-2014, 02:49 PM

VDC OFF by default turns off when you turn the car off. It should never be on when you start the car (note this is a double negative). Definitely sounds like something you should have looked at.

Can you confirm that VDC is actually off when the light is illuminated? I.e. can you spin the tires and get the slip light to flash? There is a VDC OFF light (constant illumination) and a slip light (flashes when wheel slip is detected).

OTW Z-Boy · 04-27-2014, 02:56 PM

Had the same issue took it to the dealer and they recomended a full brake fluid flush (crazy right). Went ahead and did it just because I was at the mileage to do so anyway. But I think they just reset what ever sensor is causing the light to come on during regular driving conditions.

falconfixer · 04-27-2014, 02:56 PM

I agree with the others this sounds like something you need to have looked at.

ssphotography · 04-27-2014, 03:06 PM

Just got in and drove to the car wash like this.. Got in to move my car a little after turning it off and the lights are gone lol.

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OTW Z-Boy · 04-27-2014, 03:14 PM

Question for you... When you bring the rpms up aggressively does you're ebrake indicator light ever flash on and off?

ssphotography · 04-27-2014, 03:15 PM

I have never had the rpms above 4000... Lol I just got it. I have not seen that though.

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SouthArk370Z · 04-27-2014, 03:17 PM

IIRC, low brake fluid level will cause VDC to mess up under acceleration. Doesn't have to be very low. I'd go ahead and top off the reservoir just because it's an easy job.

04-27-2014, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
ssphotography Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	VDC Always off in morning? Hi guys, I am new here so Hello! I have a question, I just bought a 2010 Z touring. It seems like VDC is always off in the morning, even if I hit the button? The mornings have been cold 35-45F. When I leave work to come home VDC is on.. Has anyone experienced this? Then if I press to turn it off, it doesn't turn off. Almost like the button is there for show.

04-27-2014, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Welcome to the forum. When you say VDC is off is the light with the car skidding "on" constantly or intermittent? If it's coming on and off your VDC is working correctly and telling you that the roads are cold and on stock tires the car is wanting to slide around. If the light is on constantly and you didn't turn it off you have a problem that should be looked at by a professional. PM DEpoint50 or kenchan as they are well versed in this category. __________________ Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

04-27-2014, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Possibly a bad wheel sensor. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

04-27-2014, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	right when you start the car it's on? or when driving? __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

04-27-2014, 02:49 PM	#9 (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	VDC OFF by default turns off when you turn the car off. It should never be on when you start the car (note this is a double negative). Definitely sounds like something you should have looked at. Can you confirm that VDC is actually off when the light is illuminated? I.e. can you spin the tires and get the slip light to flash? There is a VDC OFF light (constant illumination) and a slip light (flashes when wheel slip is detected). __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-27-2014, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Infidel Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457 Drives: 2013 GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	No loss at all....mine is ALWAYS off unless it's raining buckets. But yeah, get it checked. Could be indicative of a bigger problem.

04-27-2014, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
ssphotography Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Hmm ok.. I suppose I should call the dealership Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-27-2014, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 750	Had the same issue took it to the dealer and they recomended a full brake fluid flush (crazy right). Went ahead and did it just because I was at the mileage to do so anyway. But I think they just reset what ever sensor is causing the light to come on during regular driving conditions. __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek

04-27-2014, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	I agree with the others this sounds like something you need to have looked at. __________________ Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

04-27-2014, 03:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
ssphotography Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Just got in and drove to the car wash like this.. Got in to move my car a little after turning it off and the lights are gone lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-27-2014, 03:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 750	Question for you... When you bring the rpms up aggressively does you're ebrake indicator light ever flash on and off? __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek

04-27-2014, 03:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
ssphotography Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	I have never had the rpms above 4000... Lol I just got it. I have not seen that though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-27-2014, 03:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	IIRC, low brake fluid level will cause VDC to mess up under acceleration. Doesn't have to be very low. I'd go ahead and top off the reservoir just because it's an easy job. N0SL3N and falconfixer like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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