V35, Vdc, Slip And Immobilizer Light All On?

[timw]

Hello,

Taking the v35 to a mechanic next week, but would like to know if anyone has had a similar problem and would like to know how much im looking at to fix.

Out of know where the VDC, SLIP and Immobilizer light all came on, power is reduced, (seems like it is in limp mode, revs will not go over 3an a half) and it is very irritating.

I have tried disconnecting the battery, checked brake pads and all fluids, was not doing any irrational driving so i cannot understand why its happening.

After the car is turned off for at least 20 mins, and switched back on the only light that is always on is the immobilizer which is stock, then with out fail they all go back within about 10 mins, and no power again. The car will then hesitate to start whilst those lights are on.

Anyone at all had something similar happen?

Appreciate the replies.

[sonicii]

you will need to have the ECU code read to know the cause.. these symptoms happen for many different reasons.

[timw]

yeh tried that, it did not read with the car, dont think it was compatable.

[timw]

was driving home yesterday and the oil pressure light came on at idle and car stalled.. maybe that could be why its going into limp mode/slip light coming on. Major service was only done in november with the oil and filter changes, so i hope its not the oil pump and just a sensor, not hearing any unusual sounds either.

[scotty nm35]

Did you check the oil level?

Where are you located? I have a Consult 3 unit here...

[timw]

yeh oil level is fine, im in canberra, just really wanna make sure it will be ok to drive to the mechanic on wednesday, the light only came on once like a said they car stalled, i started it back up and made it home without it coming on again which is a 30 min drive, 40 mins to mechanic though

[timw]

unless these cars can stall when in limp mode/slip and VDC lights on because its such low revs but i got no idea

[bluenoir]

Happened to my 350 coupe once before I bought it (mate's car). Sounds like exactly the same problem you encountered i.e. VDC/SLIP on, car in limp mode... Changed a cam sensor and things are all good but that's just for me. Take it to a good mechanic and put on Consult III definitely.

[sonicii]

Yep.. mine did exactly the same thing, but was caused by a bad connection on my after-market cruise control, which threw a 'accelerator pedal sensor' fault. So certainly needs codes read to know the cause.

[timw]

no worries thanks for the input guys, yeh hope thats all it is, the mechanic specializes in skylines so i hope he will do. Excuse my ignorance but what is a Consult 3?

The only light that remains on the whole time is the immobilizer.. so did it stall and oil pressure light come on for any of you when SLIP light was on?

[sonicii]

Consult is Nissan's diagnostic system, consult3 is the most recent revision, this is what Nissan plugs into your car to diagnose issues.

There are several consult3 clones you can buy to do the same job.

Even some basic diag tools can do simple tasks like read error codes. I used Nissan datascan to check the code when I had these symptoms.

[timw]

Turns out its the cam sensor aswell, how much did it cost u to fix?

[scotty nm35]

Depends where you take it. Pretty simple to swap it yourself with basic tools.

[rambocarebear]

Turns out its the cam sensor aswell, how much did it cost u to fix?

Cost me $240 (from memory) for a replacement part from Nissan Brighton.

Swapped it out myself. There are a few guides online.

[timw]

Thanks for that, was it the bank 1 position sensor that went for you? Also rough estimate on how long it took to change would be good

[scotty nm35]

Amayama do them for $90 or so I think. 10-15 minute job each if you know what you are doing.

[rambocarebear]

I can't remember which bank was which side but the nissan error code test will reveal which one has died. Different code for each bank.

It took about 30 minutes (doing it slowly and carefully for a first timer)

[timw]

UPDATE:

$300 to fix it, sensor was busted