VDC question

Mike · 09-10-2009, 10:16 PM

Can't find the answer to this in the owners manual and can't find the portion of the service manual dealing with VDC (for some reason, my index pdf file doesn't work).

Does anyone know what section of the service manual addresses VDC?

VDC is on, you push and hold the VDC Off button. The off light comes on, but then if you continue to hold the button for about 10 seconds, the light goes out, and pushing the button repeatedly does nothing.

What have I accomplished by holding the button that long. Does that turn off the ABLS? (Active brake limited slip), since normally it still operates with the switch off?

I seem to recall something like that with the 350, but it was so long ago.

Trips · 09-10-2009, 10:36 PM

page 2-34 only describes the on and off function like you said. I don't know personally if it matters once the vdc warning light on the dash is on then Vdc is off.

rudi · 09-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Just checked the manual and didn't see any reference to holding the VDC button for 10 seconds.

tooohip · 09-11-2009, 08:52 AM

dooh

Mike · 09-11-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudi

Just checked the manual and didn't see any reference to holding the VDC button for 10 seconds.

Thats why I want to find the section of the service manual regarding VDC. I know it doesn't say it in the owners manual, but something definitely happens if you hold the button for 10 seconds. I just want to know what that is.

spearfish25 · 09-11-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Thats why I want to find the section of the service manual regarding VDC. I know it doesn't say it in the owners manual, but something definitely happens if you hold the button for 10 seconds. I just want to know what that is.

Holding it 10 seconds unlocks a secret ECU program that adds about 150rwhp. I just did it and left a new Ferarri Italia in my dust like it was standing still.

Chan Chee Hoe · 09-11-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Holding it 10 seconds unlocks a secret ECU program that adds about 150rwhp. I just did it and left a new Ferarri Italia in my dust like it was standing still.

?????..

xiven · 09-11-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Holding it 10 seconds unlocks a secret ECU program that adds about 150rwhp. I just did it and left a new Ferarri Italia in my dust like it was standing still.

lol! i knew nissan was sandbagging

semtex · 09-11-2009, 11:25 AM

VDC is in the Brake Control System section of the service manual. It doesn't explain what happens after you hold the button down for 10 seconds though (at least not that I could see).

Mike · 09-11-2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

VDC is in the Brake Control System section of the service manual. It doesn't explain what happens after you hold the button down for 10 seconds though (at least not that I could see).

Thanks!

zZSportZz · 09-11-2009, 02:25 PM

Hrmm....spooky. Now you have me wondering (and researching) what holding it down for so long has done lol. Probably killed a kitten.

Mike · 09-11-2009, 03:04 PM

I think I figured it out with some road testing.

VDC on - push button and hold for 10 seconds - VDC goes off for 10 seconds, then comes back on and cannot be turned off again until the car is restarted.

Don't know what the functionality is, but thats what it does.

DannyGT · 09-12-2009, 02:15 AM

I actually hold mine down for 5-6 seconds out of habit from my best friends RS4. Pressing it for a longer period of time actually does something additional that doesnt take affect just by pressing it quickly. I just cant remember what it was right now..LOL So I always hold for a few - 'just in case'

NeedforZ · 09-12-2009, 07:30 AM

Come on guys don't you know?

Hold VDC for 10sec and up+up+down+highkick+run = Instant Street Kill

Blown32 · 09-12-2009, 04:31 PM

Actually you are very lucky you only held the VDC button in for 10 seconds.If you hold in for 15 seconds you will activate the driver seat ejection mode and be ejected from the car.WOW!It was your lucky day!

09-10-2009, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	VDC question Can't find the answer to this in the owners manual and can't find the portion of the service manual dealing with VDC (for some reason, my index pdf file doesn't work). Does anyone know what section of the service manual addresses VDC? VDC is on, you push and hold the VDC Off button. The off light comes on, but then if you continue to hold the button for about 10 seconds, the light goes out, and pushing the button repeatedly does nothing. What have I accomplished by holding the button that long. Does that turn off the ABLS? (Active brake limited slip), since normally it still operates with the switch off? I seem to recall something like that with the 350, but it was so long ago. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	page 2-34 only describes the on and off function like you said. I don't know personally if it matters once the vdc warning light on the dash is on then Vdc is off. __________________

09-11-2009, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
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09-11-2009, 11:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	VDC is in the Brake Control System section of the service manual. It doesn't explain what happens after you hold the button down for 10 seconds though (at least not that I could see). __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

09-11-2009, 02:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Hrmm....spooky. Now you have me wondering (and researching) what holding it down for so long has done lol. Probably killed a kitten. __________________ --Rick

09-10-2009, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 16	Just checked the manual and didn't see any reference to holding the VDC button for 10 seconds.

09-11-2009, 03:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I think I figured it out with some road testing. VDC on - push button and hold for 10 seconds - VDC goes off for 10 seconds, then comes back on and cannot be turned off again until the car is restarted. Don't know what the functionality is, but thats what it does. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-12-2009, 02:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	I actually hold mine down for 5-6 seconds out of habit from my best friends RS4. Pressing it for a longer period of time actually does something additional that doesnt take affect just by pressing it quickly. I just cant remember what it was right now..LOL So I always hold for a few - 'just in case' __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

09-12-2009, 07:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	Come on guys don't you know? Hold VDC for 10sec and up+up+down+highkick+run = Instant Street Kill

09-12-2009, 04:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blown32 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.J. Posts: 289 Drives: 09 370Z Blk sport 6T Rep Power: 16	Actually you are very lucky you only held the VDC button in for 10 seconds.If you hold in for 15 seconds you will activate the driver seat ejection mode and be ejected from the car.WOW!It was your lucky day!

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