Tomb Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 I went to pull away from work earlier and as I did the car seemed to brake on its own and make some strange noises (ABS sort of sound) this in only in the first couple of meters of driving. After this the slip light and esp light both come on and stay on, I am aware that this means there's a malfunction in the system, I checked all tyre pressures and they are fine aswell as tyres tread. I'm not sure we're to go from here .. Please help !! Note: I did take my steering wheel off yesterday to carbon wrap the silver parts .. But I'm pretty sure this would have nothing to do with the issue right? Thanks in advance Tom. Quote
hensh65 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 It might be related, no one close to you have a code reader ? ? I would suggest the pedal dance but it is an absolute bugger Quote
cs2000 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) My bet is that you rotated the wheel. Now the poor ESP/TCS things you have the wheel turned when you actually don't. Something along the lines of wheel position sensor. Electronics ... If it is that a code reader will tell you. But you can only see the actual degrees that its reporting with UpRev software. The dealer can reset the sensor too with their Consult 2 device, but if you've rotated it by any more than 180 degrees you need to hope you havnt damaged any of the wires... Edited October 25, 2013 by cs2000 Quote
Ekona Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Yup, definitely the fact you've moved the steering wheel. Quote
Tomb Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 I don't have a code reader or know of anyone who does. What can I do to rectify this, or is it a case of just going to the dealers? Quote
cs2000 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Where are ylou located, probably a member close by with one. A little hit and miss, but id try turning the wheel all the way left, the counting as precisely as you can how many turns it takes to go all the way right, half that and turn back left that amount of turns. Hopefully your wheel will be dead centre, but id bet yours wont be. Then its just a matter of taking whe wheel off and rotating it back so its cenrered properly. Or, go to the stealers and get them to reset the sensor, making note of my caution in the post above regarding the wires. Quote
Tomb Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 I'm in Christchurch, dorset. I tried the turning all the way left and then all the way to the right and it seems to be centred? 5 half turns from left to right and then 2.5 returns it to straight... Hate to think what the stealers will charge for that aswell. .. Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Before you go anywhere, check your brake fluid. If its not at 'Full' top it up to the max. This very commonly puts on the slip/vdc lights. Quote
Tomb Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 Thanks for the suggestion il check that first thing tomorrow. I also tried the pedal dance as suggested and that didn't work for me .. Quote
Tomb Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 Just phoned westover nissan stealers and they want £85 just to put it through diagnostics ... Also they can only do diagnostics on weekdays :| making the nearest slot 2 weeks away ... Quote
Ebized Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 So did you check your brake fluid? +1 before you potentially waste £85 as we have seen endless posts about this issue and it is often the cause. Remember as your pads get worn fluid goes down in the reservoir and ZEDs do like a full glass ....... Quote
Tomb Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Yeah brake fluids are full ... When the dealers put the car through diagnostics ... Will it just be a fault code reader? If so is it worth just buying my own such as this; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-fault-reader-code-scanner-diagnostic-tool-OBD-2-CAN-/230644533100?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item35b37c476c Tom. Edited October 26, 2013 by Tomb Quote
cs2000 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Initially yes im sure they will just pull fault codes. They should only break out the Consult 2 to actually perform a reset of the sensor. US forums say they are charged $75 for this service. A nice code reader is always a useful tool. Even a single use of it makes it pay for itself, my local garages charge £25 just to read a code... Quote
Tomb Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 Yeah i purchased the one above so hopefully it will work as I've heard they are a bit hit or miss. Quote
cs2000 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Even the cheapest nastiest ones out there will read the code and allow you to reset the EML light. Should be fine but let us know how you get on! Quote
Tomb Posted October 30, 2013 Author Posted October 30, 2013 So I just took delivery of the code reader linked above... And it's showing in codes found. But the lights are still there ?? Quote
cs2000 Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Yeah, well it should be able to provide you with the code numbers. Let us know what they are, that will diagnose the fault. Quote
Tomb Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 It's not identifying that there's any problems so therefor not able to give me and code numbers Quote
cs2000 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 And it's showing in codes found. Ahh, thought you said there was. Quote
SamN Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) I have a code reader. I'm in Chandlers Ford, between Winchester and Southampton. PM me if you ever come over this way. More than happy to check for you. Edited November 2, 2013 by SamN Quote
Tomb Posted November 2, 2013 Author Posted November 2, 2013 Thanks bud. Il give you a shout if it comes to it ... 👠Quote
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