AWD Light on my dashboard

[balancesheet1]

My AWD light on the dash board suddenly appeared this morning. I tried the “AWD Lock” bottom and nothing happened. Should I just go to the dealer and have them take a look at it or is there something I should do first? Any thoughts? I am out of warranty so I assumed they will hit me with a diagnostic fee regardless if there is a problem, right? Thanks.

[balancesheet1]

Just went to the parking lot to check if the light is still on - it's gone! ... oh well ... I guess I will ask them to check when I do my oil change / tire rotation next time ...

[ImStricken06]

let me guess, it turned on as you were starting your car(normal), but it never turned off(abnormal)? if so: its your battery. its a common issue on some cars, the rogue being one of them. your car's battery is dying. whats your car's date/mileage?

i cant find a reason, and most dealership mechanics cant even figure it out, wtf the AWD light has to do with a dying battery, but myself along with others speculate that because there was not enough juice in the battery to perform the full system check while the car was starting - the system check failed, thus resulting in the AWD light.

i just had the same thing. just replaced my battery at: 45,000miles (2008 model )

[balancesheet1]

Thanks for this - I have a 2009 with only about 14,000 miles. But funny you mentioned about battery - my battery did died about 2 months ago for no reason but I was able to jump start the car then it was fine ... so should I just replace the battery?

[ImStricken06]

Thanks for this - I have a 2009 with only about 14,000 miles. But funny you mentioned about battery - my battery did died about 2 months ago for no reason but I was able to jump start the car then it was fine ... so should I just replace the battery?

yup. with battery's, once they die and need jump-starting = they are never the same. they dont put out the same power and begin their slow road to death. now im not saying once its dead, to just forget jump starting it and throw it out- no. im simply saying that once you allow a car battery to discharge, start putting away $3-5/week because by the time you get the $100 collected, it should be about time for a new battery.

furthermore, our engine is programmed via the computer to stay at low RPM's. that unfortunately doesnt allow the alternator to provide the power needed to not only sustain the car, but to make enough to recharge the battery. sucks, but its the price to pay for better MPG's.

[Qashqai]

I love this forum. In the future, when my AWD light comes on and stay there, I won't panic!

[ImStricken06]

I love this forum. In the future, when my AWD light comes on and stay there, I won't panic!

it s gonna come on, and your gonna go drive (slightly recharging the battery a bit) and the next time you re-start the car, it might go away. just know that when you start the car, an the AWD light is, its most likely the battery. (dont panic) go for a drive, and try restarting it as it should be cleared