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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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I keep getting a light coming up that seems to be the traction control light. But I thought that my touring only had VDC, but it still keeps coming on. What does this mean? Does anyone know? I'm on my phone and will post a picture asap. Also, I apologize if this is in the wrong section.

Here is a picture. I believe this is the traction control light, or maybe I need air in my tires? Thanks in advance.


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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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That is not a traction light, that's a TPS light. It is a tire pressure sensor. Do you have aftermarket rims or stock rims?
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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aftermarket wheels?
dont even take it that far man.. either TPMS sesor has outlived its battery or the frikin air is low.. awesome thread.. start w your user manual man.. cmon. Very very very basic stuff here,.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
aftermarket wheels?
dont even take it that far man.. either TPMS sesor has outlived its battery or the frikin air is low.. awesome thread.. start w your user manual man.. cmon. Very very very basic stuff here,.
I apologize, I'm coming from a Jaguar which didn't have TPMS. No I am not running on aftermarket wheels, I have stock wheels. Guess I'll go put air in them tomorrow, but for some reason, it only comes on whenever I drive for a while, it never comes on right when I turn it on.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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LOL...time to lock this.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Yep. Mine only comes on sometimes on longer hwy trips-not very often tho. I check Psi every once a while but never had to add and light doesn't come back on until a longer drive. Kinda weird. Just keep an eye out.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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if air pressure confirmed good, then drive on a fwy for 30-40 minutes at regular speed.. tpms sensor lights up but no alarm sound =TPMS sensors are dying.. they are sealed and have lithium batteries inside them..
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Velocity350Z
LOL...time to lock this.
I'm going to kill someone. I mean it.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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or maybe the seals/o rings are history.
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
or maybe the seals/o rings are history.
meh, gonna crash and leave the craziness to you folk. Although someone not knowing the idiot lights is always entertaining.

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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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