bloodhound

So I've noticed the "slip" light flash when Im "pulling" through in a certain gear....what gives?
For instance, i get into fourth and from around 2k rpm to 5.5k rpm, as the car pulls through, the light will flash once or 2x over the course....

Callaway

Means your vdc is doing its job.

xzil3d

I believe this is due to a loss of traction... It certainly is the season for it too. Slippery ground maybe? Does the light flash when you don't gun it through the gear?

bloodhound

I'm not really gunning it, its not like the rpms fly up, but the car is pulling good though....

bloodhound

And I've seen it come on on straight aways on dry sunny days and through curves on highway wrap arounds, also on dry sunny days...

xzil3d

In theory, I don't think the VDC should kick in that easily, on dry/straight pavement... That is if you really aren't gunning it... I wouldn't be to worried about it as long as there is no change in the car's behavior on the road... But I certainly wouldn't neglect the possibility of it being a small bug that should be looked into.

bloodhound

Maybe the car isnt moving fast, but it is pulling pretty good so, I'm guess thats just as good....

bboysteele

Push the little button to turn off the VDC, problem solved.

bloodhound

I know that can be done, question is it doin something positive or negative?

xzil3d

haha. I would leave VDC on for everyday driving... like I said, aside from the light, if there is no unusual car behavior, VDC will help you stay on track and stabilize your vehicle if you take a turn too quickly/sharply or you start slipping...