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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Smitty'[email protected]

· #281 · Jan 18, 2014

When go around sharp curves my slip light comes on as well. I'm also a huge curve hugger.
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forrer13

· #282 · Nov 23, 2015

Same thing here, TCS and SLIP light coming on for no apparent reason when the car is started, not every time, but every now and again.

The problem is in the BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH that is released when the pedal is depressed.

Its the lower of the two switches on the brake pedal.

Replaced mine with one from Autozone for $39, lights are now off.

No tools required to remove, just unplug electrical connector, turn 1/4 turn CCW and slide out away from the pedal.

Follow this procedure.
https://youtu.be/A6MdAVgr-y8
(not Xterra but same procedure)

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satown210

· #283 · Nov 24, 2015

I had VDC OFF and SLIP lights without ABS light being on. Appears my problem was brake fluid being low. No where near the MIN marking just slightly below the MAX line. Apparently on many Nissans this will trigger lights...

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tig3rba7m

· #284 · Nov 29, 2015

I just had a new trans and rad put in because of the valve body and now out of no where a day later my vdc light and slip light just came on early today. I have only had this thing since sept. So irritating.

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TeXas-Hooligan

· #285 · Apr 16, 2020

Extractor said:
Yup that has worked for me several times.,

srr118 said:
Mine come on every time I disconnect the battery.

I just find a big empty parking lot. Turn the truck on and coast in a straight line until they go off, usually 100-150ft

What do you mean by "coast"? Just put it in gear and let off the brake?

Recently had the VDC and SLP lights come on my 2011 after replacing the clock spring. The SLP turned off on its own, but the VDC light has managed to stay on.

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outback97

· #286 · Apr 16, 2020

TeXas-Hooligan said:
What do you mean by "coast"? Just put it in gear and let off the brake?

Recently had the VDC and SLP lights come on my 2011 after replacing the clock spring. The SLP turned off on its own, but the VDC light has managed to stay on.

The two members you quoted haven't been on here in 6 and 4 years, so you might not get a reply from them.

Here's how I reset mine: Point the wheel as straight as you can, turn off engine, start it back up, then drive straight without touching the steering wheel.

A couple of the many threads about this besides the one we're posting in:

Reset the VDC off and SLIP light

I know somewhere in this forum, there are instruction on resetting the VDC off and SLIP light. Does someone have the link or instructions? If memory serves me, turn on engine, keep the steering wheel straight. drive it straight until up to 20mph...then the lights should turn off. Does that...

www.thenewx.org

VDC / SLIP Light after Battery Change

I woke up this morning to a dead battery. I replaced the battery, had someone run an electrical diagnonsis, no probs, alternator is OK. I started the truck but the VDC light came on. I shut down and restarted, same problem. I drove a few minutes but the SLIP light came on. I called Nissan...

www.thenewx.org

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TeXas-Hooligan

· #287 · Apr 20, 2020

outback97 said:
The two members you quoted haven't been on here in 6 and 4 years, so you might not get a reply from them.

Here's how I reset mine: Point the wheel as straight as you can, turn off engine, start it back up, then drive straight without touching the steering wheel.

A couple of the many threads about this besides the one we're posting in:

Reset the VDC off and SLIP light

I know somewhere in this forum, there are instruction on resetting the VDC off and SLIP light. Does someone have the link or instructions? If memory serves me, turn on engine, keep the steering wheel straight. drive it straight until up to 20mph...then the lights should turn off. Does that...

www.thenewx.org

VDC / SLIP Light after Battery Change

I woke up this morning to a dead battery. I replaced the battery, had someone run an electrical diagnonsis, no probs, alternator is OK. I started the truck but the VDC light came on. I shut down and restarted, same problem. I drove a few minutes but the SLIP light came on. I called Nissan...

www.thenewx.org

Thank you I'll give this a try later today!

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