Warning lights during spirited driving??

igota21incher · 11-21-2013, 12:36 AM

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.
Thanks*
P.S. The article on the 350z forum can be found here:*Warning lights appeared during spirited driving! - 350Z Technical - 350Z & 370Z UK

DEpointfive0 · 11-21-2013, 12:40 AM

Check your brake fluid

igota21incher · 11-21-2013, 12:46 AM

Did you experience this?

DEpointfive0 · 11-21-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by igota21incher

Did you experience this?

... Did you check your brake fluid?

Elan · 11-21-2013, 02:28 AM

I think its the yaw sensor? At least it happens to me when VDC is turned on.

onzedge · 11-21-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by igota21incher

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.
Thanks*
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.

igota21incher · 11-21-2013, 09:53 AM

Lol the civic been gone for 5 years. I drive a 370z

Elan · 11-21-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by igota21incher

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!

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Check your brake fluid

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Originally Posted by igota21incher

Did you experience this?

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

... Did you check your brake fluid?

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...did you check your brake fluid?

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan

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?

JARblue · 11-21-2013, 10:20 AM

The most likely culprit is the brake fluid. If the fluid level is less than 3/4 full, go ahead and top it off.

JARblue · 11-21-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you mean the yawn sensor on the civic?

igota21incher · 11-21-2013, 10:22 AM

Lol you guys go hard. Will check fluid this morning.

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by igota21incher

Lol you guys go hard. Will check fluid this morning.

there you go.

Mt Tam I am · 11-21-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by igota21incher

Lol you guys go hard. Will check fluid this morning.

It is the answer. Same answer as 350Z site.

11-21-2013, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
igota21incher Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: new york Posts: 100 Drives: 07 civic Rep Power: 17	Warning lights during spirited driving?? 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 issueon 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. Thanks P.S. The article on the 350z forum can be found here:*Warning lights appeared during spirited driving! - 350Z Technical - 350Z & 370Z UK

11-21-2013, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Check your brake fluid kenchan, Jordo!, gbrettin and 3 others like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

11-21-2013, 02:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	I think its the yaw sensor? At least it happens to me when VDC is turned on. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

11-21-2013, 10:20 AM	#11 (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	The most likely culprit is the brake fluid. If the fluid level is less than 3/4 full, go ahead and top it off. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-21-2013, 10:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
igota21incher Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: new york Posts: 100 Drives: 07 civic Rep Power: 17	Lol you guys go hard. Will check fluid this morning. kenchan, osbornsm and blackcherry20 like this.

11-21-2013, 12:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
igota21incher Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: new york Posts: 100 Drives: 07 civic Rep Power: 17	Did you experience this?

11-21-2013, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
igota21incher Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: new york Posts: 100 Drives: 07 civic Rep Power: 17	Lol the civic been gone for 5 years. I drive a 370z

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