Why does the slip light come on on my Pathfinder?

Why does the slip light come on on my Pathfinder?

Could be a lot of different things. Have it checked. It may be something simple like low brake fluid, or even very low tire pressure causing the steering angle sensor to reed incorrectly. I’ve even seen it come on when one brake caliper was locked up.

Why did the slip go away on my R51 Pathfinders?

The SLIP eventually went away and then the VDC went away. I assume after the ECU reset itself… When I pulled the battery cable loose this past weekend for my install, had the same issue.

Is there a Nissan recall on the VDC?

Dealers will replace the ABS/VDC actuator with a new one. the recall is expected to begin on or about Novembver 17, 2007. Owners may contact NISSAN at 1-800-647-7261. UPDATE: after reading the repair order and misinterpreting the bad phone explanation…it was the brake pedal switch going intermittent.

Could be a lot of different things. Have it checked. It may be something simple like low brake fluid, or even very low tire pressure causing the steering angle sensor to reed incorrectly. I’ve even seen it come on when one brake caliper was locked up.

What does it mean when the VDC light is off on a pathfinder?

The VDC light off means that your Pathfinder is operating without the VDC system. Unless you need the traction control off for some reason, it’s best to leave it on.

Why does the VDC and slip light come on?

Nissan Mechanic: Jay, Nissan Technician replied 11 years ago Well the VDC and Slip light can come on for a number of reasons. If you had a battery installed recently I would have said that you need the steering angle sensor re calibrated and G-Sensor. But you said you had it done a year ago.

Is there a way to reset the VDC off light?

The SLIP & VDC OFF light came on and stayed on. After the trip home the SLIP light went off, however the VDC OFF light remains on. Is there another way to reset the VDC without taking it in and paying $80 for a diagnostic. When I pulled the battery cable loose this past weekend for my install, had the same issue.

What does the slip light on a Nissan Pathfinder mean?

Nissan Mechanic: Jay, Nissan Technician replied 11 years ago Ok, the VDC and Slip light are part of the Brake system. There are control units for almost every system in your truck. When these lights come on and stay on, that means that there is a code stored in the ABS system.

The VDC light off means that your Pathfinder is operating without the VDC system. Unless you need the traction control off for some reason, it’s best to leave it on.

Nissan Mechanic: Jay, Nissan Technician replied 11 years ago Well the VDC and Slip light can come on for a number of reasons. If you had a battery installed recently I would have said that you need the steering angle sensor re calibrated and G-Sensor. But you said you had it done a year ago.

The SLIP & VDC OFF light came on and stayed on. After the trip home the SLIP light went off, however the VDC OFF light remains on. Is there another way to reset the VDC without taking it in and paying $80 for a diagnostic. When I pulled the battery cable loose this past weekend for my install, had the same issue.