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SEL light on

Old Dec 18, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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SEL light on

My friend decied to take my new G sedan for a drive hit the gas really hard the VDC/Slip light came on and same time SEL light but the VDC/Slip is gone after we pulled it to the side of the road and shut off the engine and started it again. I am just worried something bad has'nt happened. I guess my question is does the SEL light come on normally when VDC/Slip comes on?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Could be from hard driving????? Try an ECU reset to reset the CEL.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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you mean like take it to autozone and have them reset the light and see if it comes back again?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GIMP
you mean like take it to autozone and have them reset the light and see if it comes back again?
No, I mean a reset described here: https://g35driver.com/forums/faq-diy/6538-ecu-resets.html.

Use either the pedal method, or the battery disconnect method.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GIMP
I guess my question is does the SEL light come on normally when VDC/Slip comes on?
Mine doesn't. Try the reset as MSM has suggested.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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I tried to follow the instructions on resetting the ECU but didn't work for me maybe I am not timing it correct.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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it's all about "timing"
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GIMP
I tried to follow the instructions on resetting the ECU but didn't work for me maybe I am not timing it correct.
Yah man, like MJ_G_35 says: it's all about timing. Don't forget to wait at least 10 seconds after a failed attempt to retry.
With a little practice it will happen, but in the meantime, just disconnect the battery overnight. (negative terminal only).
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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1. Autozone is a good choice if the light isn't flashing.
2. Is the light flashing or on solid? If it's solid it's ok to drive the car, it's just an emissions/exhaust issue that may have just been a hickup. If the light is flashing, call road side assistance as you've probably got a problem on your hands.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Its solid not flashing. I can try the ECU reset again before driving home tonight else stop by autozone tomorrow.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Just like everyone else said above, the pedal method should work for you. Try it with a watch with a second hand when you're doing it. I just did my car the other day and got it on the first try. Good Luck.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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Try disconnecting the battery overnight instead if you can't do the pedal method.
 

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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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I've actually had something similar to this start to happen to me lately. I'm not sure if the cold weather is affecting it, but sometimes if I accelerate hard from low speeds my "Slip" light will come on as well as my "VDC Off" light. Anyone know what this could be from?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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The best way of timing it is to put a CD in and start right when it hits 1 sec
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Thanks guys I was able to reset the ECU following the peddle method with some practice. I did go to autozone and the guy pulled the code which I forgot to write down but the discription said something with acclerator peddle sensor not initialized but autozone refused to clear the code.
 
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