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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Old Navy

· #41 · Oct 25, 2006

UPDATE: 4 Hours later when I started truck all lights returned to normal, except the SES light and the speedometer and curise control are once again working.

POST DEALER UPDATE: SES Light reset; cause unknown. Dealer stated it was an intermediate communication problem and he wanted me to leave the vehicle there so he could drive it around all day to see if it came back on. I declined the offer and inform him if it did come back on, I would bring it back in.

NOTE: I don't know if it has anything to do with it or not, but the only thing that I did different the night before these lights came on was reset my Mileage Trip Counter.

Muzikman

· #42 · Oct 25, 2006

FYI...

http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=78;t=001615#000000

kokopop

· #43 · Oct 25, 2006

Tilt Steering wheel interesting.

Old Navy

· #44 · Oct 26, 2006

It did it again. Jumped into the Xterra this morrning and the 4WD, BRAKE, ABS, VDC OFF, SLIP lights were all illuminated, but no SES this time. I tried re-starting several times, but no luck. And again the speedometer and curise control don't work. It also appears that my odometer isn't working either. If they are still on/not working tomorrow, I will be going to the dealer again.

Tango Yankee Muzikman; printed that thread to give to the dealer, as someplace to start.

danh1023

· #45 · Oct 26, 2006

Anyone know what a code U1000 means? On a whim I had my mechanic (not a Nissan mechanic) read the codes, and that is what popped up. We looked in his shop manuals, but couldn't find that particular code. He read it again, and then there were no codes, so he reset the SES light. I did a search on this site, but came up empty.

Old Navy

· #46 · Oct 31, 2006

UPDATE: Went to the dealer amd they plugged it in and it indicated that the status of the VDC System was unknown. At the time the 4WD, BRAKE, ABS, VDC OFF, SLIP lights were all illuminated, but no SES this time. The Speedometer, Odometer, Trip Mileage Counter and Curise Control didn't work. They stated that they were going to take the print out and talk to the Nissian Help Tech and try to accertain cause of the problem(s).

UPDATE1: A couple days later the SES Light came on. I also noted that the Vehicle Security System wasn't working correctly, in that, when you locked it via the key fob the doors would lock, but the horn wouldn't beep once. When you unlock the doors via the key fob the doors will unlock, but the lights wouldn't flash once for driver door or twice for all doors.

UPDATE2: Have another appointment, (Thursday), at the dealer to have them work/ trouble-shoot on it, while talking with the Nissian Help Tech on the phone to try and problem(s).

usmc xterra

· #47 · Oct 31, 2006

Well at least you cornered them when it was all happening (lights on) Hope they can chase it down. But you figure with computers they would have found it. I am thinking a bad ground. Cadillac had a similar problem with same type reports. It was a ground at the kick panel (Caddy has On Board readable codes and diagnostics with "Picture Taker" where you can record a problem for dealer to look at later when you get there.) And that is how they figured it out.

Dash "Freak out's" are more often than not ground related as many systems share a common ground. Next bump you get your ground back and everything is normal again.

MC

Old Navy

· #48 · Oct 31, 2006

USMC XTERRA said:
I am thinking a bad ground. Dash "Freak out's" are more often than not ground related as many systems share a common ground. Next bump you get your ground back and everything is normal again. MC

That's what I was thinking and now it getting worst, like maybe the ground is getting cut in half slowly, effecting more systems.

usmc xterra

· #49 · Oct 31, 2006

Seems like a look see at the diagram would help find the problem. But I am not sure dealers really want a fast find and fix. MC

kokopop

· #50 · Nov 1, 2006

When in doubt replace the entire wiring harness.

:bounce:

usmc xterra

· #51 · Nov 1, 2006

kokopop said:
When in doubt replace the entire wiring harness. :bounce:

LOL that's what you should have done when your trailer lights were jacking with you? LOL Funny though. I swear it's a ground around the driver kick panel area, but mine has to do it to get me to look for it LOL
Sorry Navy!

Although I thought I seen one under the cup holders!
And Kokopop, I transferred your post on the Air bags to the How to. A hem read your mail! I figured out what triggers it, Removing the wires off the back of the Pass Air Bag Off light. My case anyways. I notice a lot of people have the problem when installing stereos and that leads to removal of same panel/ wires. MC

Old Navy

· #52 · Nov 2, 2006

UPDATE: Went to scheduled dealer service appointment today. All subject dash lights were still "on". After 2 hours trouble-shooting with Nissan Help Tech via phone, it was accertained that the ABS Control Unit was inoperable. So part has been placed on order and will be installed upon arrival.

UPDATE1: The Security System problem was corrected by Service Advisor upon arrival. He turned the ignition on and pressed both the Lock and Unlock Key-fob push-buttons down simultaneously for about 5 seconds. Now it "beeps" when it locks and the lights ""flash"" when it is unlocked.

BGXterra

· #53 · Nov 3, 2006

So I guess all the problems that we all have been having with the lights have been related to the ABS unit?

Muzikman

· #54 · Nov 3, 2006

Old Navy said:
UPDATE1: The Security System problem was corrected by Service Advisor upon arrival. He turned the ignition on and pressed both the Lock and Unlock Key-fob push-buttons down simultaneously for about 5 seconds. Now it "beeps" when it locks and the lights ""flash"" when it is unlocked.

Didn't know that was one of your problems. I could have fixed that for you. Also, you don't have to have the ignition on.

Old Navy

· #55 · Nov 3, 2006

BGXterra said:
So I guess all the problems that we all have been having with the lights have been related to the ABS unit?

We'll see after the unit is replaced.

Muzikman said:
Didn't know that was one of your problems. I could have fixed that for you. Also, you don't have to have the ignition on.

Yep! Refer to UPDATE1 in Oct 31, 2006 4:21 pm entry of this thread.

MidnightX

· #56 · Nov 3, 2006

Good day gents, I seem to be the latest recipient of the random VDC and SLIP light occurence. Last night I was camped out near the Golden Gate Bridge and had the key in the ignition and was listening to music and passed out for like 2 hours. When I woke up and it was time to go I noticed those lights were on.

I was like WTF! So i turned off the engine and restarted it. Lights were still on. I tried pushing the VDC button to no avail. Then I turned it off, after a 2 min, turned it on again and SLIP was off but VDC was still on. After driving for 5 min. it went off by itself.

Looking at the owner's manual. It says if you leave your key in the ON position for more than 2 min's it could cause that to happen. Or if you're driving in some slipper conditions that could trigger it also. OR if you took off your negative battery cable, that could trigger it also. (just repeating what I read in the manual).

All I gotta say is....huh. My X is 2 weeks old and then this shit starts crackin' off. It better not be a foreshadowing of things to come. :blackeye:

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Herms

· #57 · Nov 3, 2006

Looks like I'm the next victim :angry5:

This morning while going to work, the VDC, SLIP and ABS went on and stayed on all the way to my job (approx 25km).

I usuly take a shortcut by a little trail by the airport and tried to put the 4H but the 4WD begin to flash right away in the dash.

I put back right away to 2WD immediatly.

At my dinner I went to see if the lights was still on and they were.

Finally, after work, at the first turn, all light went out. I tested 4H, 4L, with and witouth VDC, Lock and all is fine now.

I will schecule a meeting with my stealers next week to sort things out.

First at 2000km, my alternator broke... now this at 7000km...

Ben.

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BGXterra

· #58 · Nov 4, 2006

The club just keeps on growing and growing

Herms

· #59 · Nov 4, 2006

BGXterra said:
The club just keeps on growing and growing

:sign3: LOL

syndicate

· #60 · Nov 4, 2006 (Edited)

Herms said:
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I usuly take a shortcut by a little trail by the airport and tried to put the 4H but the 4WD begin to flash right away in the dash....

You do know it flashes for about 2 seconds before engaging right?
Or are you talking about the warning light?
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