"Vdc off" and "slip" light both turn on
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.
Any ideas of how to fix?
Already tried filling up brake reservoir didn't fix.
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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.
Last edited by dkmura; Dec 14, 2014 at 05:06 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.
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.
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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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.
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?
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.
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.
^^ 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.
I was going to suggest this, but ry4ndavis never mentions any problem with the car stalling at low speed.
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