Traction LightZ

georgem71 · 09-01-2015, 06:22 PM

Hey guys,

I was just driving and all of a sudden I noticed that there was a "traction control" light on, in my center gauge. But it wasn't the usual traction control image. So when I went to turn it on a second one (actual traction control) apeared. There were two traction lights on. One read "off" which is the actual traction control. I tried checking out the Owners Manual and nothing came up.

I have a 2014 Z btw.
Any thoughts? Ideas?

Chuck33079 · 09-01-2015, 06:23 PM

Check your brake fluid.

georgem71 · 09-01-2015, 06:25 PM

I already did and the fluid is fine.

Chuck33079 · 09-01-2015, 06:27 PM

Go check again. If it's more than the tiniest bit down from completely full, it will make those lights come on, especially under acceleration.

SouthArk370Z · 09-01-2015, 06:42 PM

As per Chuck33079, the Z's are very sensitive to fluid level and the vast majority of the time your symptoms mean a low level. The level has to be FULL. If adding some fluid doesn't fix things, check back with us.

georgem71 · 09-02-2015, 08:18 PM

Completely solved the issue! Thanks guys. I will need to bleed it out soon though. Used an auto zone brand to test it out. Was planning on going with the GTR break fluid since my CSC has already gone out once. (Heard/Read that solves the issue)
Thanks again guys!

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Chuck33079 · 09-02-2015, 08:56 PM

GTR brake fluid solves nothing. It's a band aid on a gunshot wound. Oem cscs will break period. The only sure solution is replacing it with an aftermarket one.

09-01-2015, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
georgem71 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 36 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Traction LightZ Hey guys, I was just driving and all of a sudden I noticed that there was a "traction control" light on, in my center gauge. But it wasn't the usual traction control image. So when I went to turn it on a second one (actual traction control) apeared. There were two traction lights on. One read "off" which is the actual traction control. I tried checking out the Owners Manual and nothing came up. I have a 2014 Z btw. Any thoughts? Ideas?

09-01-2015, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Check your brake fluid. SouthArk370Z and georgem71 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-01-2015, 06:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Go check again. If it's more than the tiniest bit down from completely full, it will make those lights come on, especially under acceleration. Trips, SouthArk370Z, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-01-2015, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	As per Chuck33079, the Z's are very sensitive to fluid level and the vast majority of the time your symptoms mean a low level. The level has to be FULL. If adding some fluid doesn't fix things, check back with us. georgem71 likes 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

09-02-2015, 08:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	GTR brake fluid solves nothing. It's a band aid on a gunshot wound. Oem cscs will break period. The only sure solution is replacing it with an aftermarket one. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-01-2015, 06:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
georgem71 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 36 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	I already did and the fluid is fine.

09-02-2015, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
georgem71 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 36 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Completely solved the issue! Thanks guys. I will need to bleed it out soon though. Used an auto zone brand to test it out. Was planning on going with the GTR break fluid since my CSC has already gone out once. (Heard/Read that solves the issue) Thanks again guys! Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

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