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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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On my way home tonight I noticed that my ebrake, vdc off and slip are on. I checked the ebrake tried pressing vdc but it wouldnt turn on. Whats going on with the car? Anyone had this problem before?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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That usually indicates a problem with the VDC/ABS/Braking computer. Time to take it in to the dealer.
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Could it be because of the wheel spacers? It was installed last wednesday.
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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That usually indicates a problem with the VDC/ABS/Braking computer. Time to take it in to the dealer.
Just the computer? Or the actual brake vdc and abs? Can I still drive the car and be ok?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Do you have brake lights? If not, you can get a "strange" combination of warning lights.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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When you turn on the key, the car does a self diagnostic. Normally these light come on for a fraction of a sec and turn off (when everything is ok). When a problem is found, the lights stay on and the system is disabled. Basically the ABS pump will not function. Not a safety issue, you now have a car without ABS. Because VDC and TCS use the ABS pump, those systems are also not working. Don't go to the dealer yet.

How are your brakes ? In good condition?
How is the brake fluid level ?

You could disconnect the battery for 24hrs to see if it clears the memory.
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Originally Posted by mberthia
When you turn on the key, the car does a self diagnostic. Normally these light come on for a fraction of a sec and turn off (when everything is ok). When a problem is found, the lights stay on and the system is disabled. Basically the ABS pump will not function. Not a safety issue, you now have a car without ABS. Because VDC and TCS use the ABS pump, those systems are also not working. Don't go to the dealer yet.

How are your brakes ? In good condition?
How is the brake fluid level ?

You could disconnect the battery for 24hrs to see if it clears the memory.
I just had to add brake fluids and as soon as I started the car all 3 lights were gone! But I'm loosing oil everytime I drive my car. Ok now that all 3 lights are resolved can I safely take my car to the dealership even with the wheel spacers on? Maybe they can fix the leak for me?! I'm depressed
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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I had the same problem a couple of weeks ago where my VDC, SLIP, And Brake lights were coming on, but it only would come on if i braked hard or accelerate hard , and the lights would stay on for a minute and then 1 or 2 would turn off. I took it to the dealership and they told me it was because i needed new pads. After they looked at it i ended up paying $600 for new pads and rotors....I think it was a load of crap bc i only had 30k miles on the car
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I took mine to the dealership a few days ago and they told me one of the banjo bolt was loose. I guess we didnt tighten it enough when we removed the calipers. But it everything is working well now.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoiled Z
I just had to add brake fluids and as soon as I started the car all 3 lights were gone! But I'm loosing oil everytime I drive my car. Ok now that all 3 lights are resolved can I safely take my car to the dealership even with the wheel spacers on? Maybe they can fix the leak for me?! I'm depressed
From what I understand you should never have to add brake fluid. If the level is low you have worn out pads or there is a leak somewhere. My 3 lights were on as well and I needed new pads. That was it.
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