Random "Slip" and "VDC OFF" Lights 'ON'

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dragonplayboy

Discussion Starter · Aug 5, 2006

Last night when I was coming home, the slip and vdc off lights were on the whole way, and I couldn't turn the vdc off off with the button. I stopped to get some beer and then only the vdc off light was on on the way home, which wouldn't go off. then finally I tried again in like 10 minutes and it went off. WTF????

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kokopop

· #3 · Aug 5, 2006

Re: Random "Slip" and "VDC OFF" lights

dragonplayboy said:
Last night when I was coming home, the slip and vdc off lights were on the whole way, and I couldn't turn the vdc off off with the button. I stopped to get some beer and then only the vdc off light was on on the way home, which wouldn't go off. then finally I tried again in like 10 minutes and it went off. WTF????

Same happened to me the other day. VDC, Slip, ABS and Diff lock lights. HAsn't occured since.

kokopop

· #15 · Aug 9, 2006

Multiple solutions. It could be a number of things.

Low brake fluid
Leaky radiator
worn pads
pressure sensor.

kokopop

· #27 · Oct 17, 2006

I was struck again by this curse. First the ABS, VDC off and SLIP lights where locked on. So I was close to AutoZone and went to have the codes read. Well those jacka$$ don't read codes on Sunday. WTF. So I turned the X off and re-started and got the Diff Lock and VDC off lights.

Now no lights.

kokopop

· #29 · Oct 19, 2006

Damn lights are back on today. I need to pull the ABS sensors and clean them.

kokopop

· #31 · Oct 19, 2006

Muzikman said:
Sounds like spending $100 on a code reader might not be a bad idea.

True, but i shouldn't need it. Maybe I will ride over to Autozone later.

Edit: I just crawled under my X and my passenger side bottom shock bolt was gone and the shock was just hanging there. Could be part of the issue. I just re-torqued that bolt two weeks ago because it was loose.

Hope the dealer carries that.

kokopop

· #34 · Oct 20, 2006

Yeah apparently the dealers around here don't carry them. In fact one parts guy insisted that the lower shock mounts to the leaf spring plate. I told him to look at an 06 diagram and not an 04.

Should have a new pair on Monday. $10 for 2. I just have to buy new washers.

kokopop

· #36 · Oct 23, 2006

Weclome to the club. I just installed my new shock bolt. However, the stupid dealer only ordered me the bolt without the nut. Ugh.

So I just sent brian at Turnersville nissan and note about ordering me up some extra bolts and nuts.

kokopop

· #38 · Oct 23, 2006

Muzikman said:
You need some extra nuts!

The bigger the better. :cyclopsani:

kokopop

· #43 · Oct 25, 2006

Tilt Steering wheel interesting.

kokopop

· #50 · Nov 1, 2006

When in doubt replace the entire wiring harness.

:bounce:

kokopop

· #80 · Jan 12, 2007

Mosi said:
Our truck has now been broken longer than it's been working due to this. They told me the part is backordered and there is no ETA.... no loaner either so it has to be driven without the safety items working. Sure glad we paid 29k cash for this.

That is total BS. What would they do if you truck is not driveable? I consider the safety systems not active as not driveable.

kokopop

· #92 · Jan 25, 2007

Funny after 5 months my lights on the dash were on, on Monday. I hit a big bump and they haven't been on since.

kokopop

· #99 · Feb 13, 2007

BioMan said:
Somewhere in Ohio I hit a hole on the interstate and my diff lock and VDC lights came on. Flickered for about the next couple hundred miles then we stopped for gas outside of KC. Leaving the parking lot the the diff light went out and but the VDC, ABS and Slip lights were all on. Hit the dealer in Wichita who checked things out and found that the diff lock controller was only putting out 4V when it should have been at 12V. They are overnighting the part (I'll post the part number later when I get it) which is nice since we are headed to ID on Thursday (2 days). More to follow....

AWESOME!!!

This is the same exact problem I have. It comes and goes randomly. It occurred last weekend and that was the first time since October, but has not occurred since. Now I just need it to occur and to take it to the dealer!

But mine only happens when I hit bumps in the road. Weird.

kokopop

· #101 · Feb 13, 2007

mine only happens on the weekends.

kokopop

· #105 · Feb 26, 2007

BioMan said:
Somewhere in Ohio I hit a hole on the interstate and my diff lock and VDC lights came on. Flickered for about the next couple hundred miles then we stopped for gas outside of KC. Leaving the parking lot the the diff light went out and but the VDC, ABS and Slip lights were all on. Hit the dealer in Wichita who checked things out and found that the diff lock controller was only putting out 4V when it should have been at 12V. They are overnighting the part (I'll post the part number later when I get it) which is nice since we are headed to ID on Thursday (2 days). More to follow....

Any update? Just read on another thread a fronty had their rear axle replaced.

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