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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 08:43 AM
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This light just came on, what is it?

Hello everyone

As I'm driving my car this light came on and it won't go away. This isn't the traction control off button as that says "off" when I toggle it.

Please help? Thanks
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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Not sure, that light usually comes on only briefly when your wheels have lost traction. If its on solid my gut would say that the DSC sensor needs to be checked or replaced. Have never seen something like this before so maybee someone else wants to chime in if they feel differently. It look like yours is a newer coupe (2010+) so run it to a dealer and have em check it if your still under warranty...
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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looks like the traction control light.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cydonian66
Hello everyone

As I'm driving my car this light came on and it won't go away. This isn't the traction control off button as that says "off" when I toggle it.

Please help? Thanks
Have you checked your owners manual? Mine (09 sedan)doesn't have that symbol listed but if yours is newer they may have changed the symbol or added a feature that mine doesn't have
That should be listed in the book.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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Check your brake fluid. Could be low.

If brake fluid is fine, then you possibly need an alignment.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Looks like it could be alot of things:

http://www.infinitiusa.com/content/d...=auto,-121,254

But the light staying lit seems to mean something is broken.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 04:15 PM
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That light is what they call the VDC =known as Vehicle Dynamic Control which also work off the ABS system several things it could be causing the failure and light to remain on. Would need the DTC code stored in the ABS system to know further
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 12:00 PM
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this that too much burnout light. lol. turn the car off and turn it back on.... works for me
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 02:51 PM
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Might try to disconect the neg batt terminal for 10 min to reset the computer.
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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This light just came on, what is it?

It went away when I turned off the car and back on.

But I am going to get it checked just to be safe. Thanks guys!
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 04:15 PM
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Wheel speed sensor ,

But has to do with traction. The light will flicker when you rears break lose but should go back off, IT is stayed on the speed sensor might be bad.
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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I had that same issue once before. Especially if I drive up or down ramps. Check your brake fluid if its low. Usually that light would pop up because I was low on brake fluid and when my car would either go up/down a ramp, that low fluid would tip the sensor and stay on until I shut the car off. Top off the brake fluid and see that resolves the issue.
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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what car are you driving?
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 10:48 AM
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This light just came on, what is it?

Originally Posted by i heart ricers
what car are you driving?
2011 G37x Coupe

I added brake fluid and it's good now
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