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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Dash lights on.. but more info than just the lights

I have an appointment at the dealer, but the problem is that i work so im unable to go with my car to show them the issue. So they have to be able to recreate whatever the problem is. (aWD ABS Slip and VDC off light)

They seem to come on when i drive my driveway. Today i was driving up the driveway and i got a wierd brake pedal feedback (almost like it was pushing back) then the lights come on. This leads me to believe this is the rear brakes?

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Just took my car for a drive, as usual light dont turn on while i drive normally. So i tried to drive a bit harder. The light came on.. wtf?

Anyways after trial and error i figured out that when i turn the wheel to the right maybe 1.5 turns, the lights all turn on, so i suppose its a steering problem! Going to the dealer thursday

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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Steveo47
I have an appointment at the dealer, but the problem is that i work so im unable to go with my car to show them the issue. So they have to be able to recreate whatever the problem is. (aWD ABS Slip and VDC off light)

They seem to come on when i drive my driveway. Today i was driving up the driveway and i got a wierd brake pedal feedback (almost like it was pushing back) then the lights come on. This leads me to believe this is the rear brakes?

UPDATE!!!

Just took my car for a drive, as usual light dont turn on while i drive normally. So i tried to drive a bit harder. The light came on.. wtf?

Anyways after trial and error i figured out that when i turn the wheel to the right maybe 1.5 turns, the lights all turn on, so i suppose its a steering problem! Going to the dealer thursday
Check your brake fluid. Low brake fluid is known to cause those lights to activate because all those different systems rely on the brakes to function properly(ABS, AWD, TCS, and VDC). Does your drive way incline or decline? If so, the shift in the fluid can cause the car to think the level is low triggering the lights. The same when you drive hard or corner hard. Just a thought even though it would be weird for a 2010 to need brake fluid.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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nope its on the fluid. its something to do with the steering. I drove all the way home (freeway and everything) and no lights. But whenever i turn the wheel 3/4 the way left or right, then the lights trip, whether or not im on a incline
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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Interesting... Definitely a dealer issue then. I'd drive it as little as possible until you get that fixed. Could be an issue with the power steering or AWD system
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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sounds like 'clock spring' issue, but i dont know why it would trigger those lights. maybe the clock spring is grounding out somewhere and triggering those lights/modules to activate.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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sounds like 'clock spring' issue, but i dont know why it would trigger those lights. maybe the clock spring is grounding out somewhere and triggering those lights/modules to activate.
I would've thought that'd set off the air bag light though.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by breftayka
I would've thought that'd set off the air bag light though.
depends whats grounding out lol.... airbag wires are shielded better i know that.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Okay a bit more info, it ONLY happens when i turn the wheel to the LEFT 3/4 of the way. If i turn the wheel right... no lights. Regardless of going forward, in park, reversing ect the light come on only when i turn the wheel to the left...
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