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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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My vdc off light and slip light both turn on every time I start up the car. It has to roll a little bit and then they both turn on. It also occasionally doesn't turn on instantly and traction control will go off while trying to roll and slow me down.
Any ideas of how to fix?
Already tried filling up brake reservoir didn't fix.
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 05:13 AM
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You probably need to take your car to a qualified mechanic who can diagnose the problem and fix it.
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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Unless you can test and diagnose wheel speed sensors and their harnesses, I'd concur that you need a pro to properly fix this issue.

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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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There's no smaller things I could try and see if it fixes it or have to take it? Because I hate taking the z to a mechanic more then anything
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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How mechanically skilled are you? Do you have tools or a code reader? Otherwise, it'll take some time to disgnose and then you may need replace parts, which will mean even more down time. These cars are sophisticated and challenging for even the best DIYers out there.
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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I'm decently mechanically skilled. I do have tools but no code reader but I'm not throwing a CEL so didn't figure I would need one. I can get a hold of one if needed.
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 05:30 PM
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Get a mechanic who can diagnose it for codes, this is the easiest way to tell whats wrong.
Could just be a dirty sensor, but it's better to know which one is causing it.
A lot of times these wheel sensors break during removal because they can get quite stuck and then you better make sure to have a spare.
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 05:14 AM
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I'm decently mechanically skilled. I do have tools but no code reader but I'm not throwing a CEL so didn't figure I would need one. I can get a hold of one if needed.
Not all problem codes activate a CEL. The problem is, you don't know which wheel sensor, harness or other part to replace. A skilled Nissan pro will have better diagnostic skills and a parts inventory to work from.

If you've gotta work on it yourself, try jacking up and supporting the car on jackstands. Then remove the tires and crawl underneath to check on the wheel sensors at each corner. Look for any damage, stretched wires or connection breaks to establish where the problem may be.
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Me and my buddy took a look around this weekend and we believe it has to do with the clock spring in the steering wheel. I recently changed over to a quick release so we think that may be the problem but I am also getting passenger seat belt light comes on and blinks the entire time. So does anyone have a way of checking the clock spring at home? Other then just checking for rip or breaks?
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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I’m not sure you can trace the problem back to a clock spring because you swapped out the steering wheel.

If you experience a problem with the passenger seatbelt light, the computer is receiving faulty data. I would go backwards and reinstall what you replaced to see if that’s a fix.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 08:17 AM
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I had my VDC light and traction control on simultaneously. Car would also stall randomly at low speed. My problem was a Cam Position sensor. happened at 77k miles.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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^^ I experienced exactly what you describe at around 80k miles, and my fix was what you did.

I was going to suggest this, but ry4ndavis never mentions any problem with the car stalling at low speed.
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