ESP fault
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
ESP fault
Hey all,
I've got a problem that I haven't been able to fix... I believe I read something about it months ago, but can't find the thread now...
Basically, I get an ESP fault when I enter a hard corner (sometimes it doesn't require a hard corner.. could be triggered by a lane change, or even following the contour of the road on a soft sweeping turn.)
The ESP doesn't malfunction, and I've verified that the system is still working, even while the fault is active...
I've never worried too much about it, but I'm now trying to sell the car, and figure I better solve the problem.
Can anyone tell me what's up?
I've got a problem that I haven't been able to fix... I believe I read something about it months ago, but can't find the thread now...
Basically, I get an ESP fault when I enter a hard corner (sometimes it doesn't require a hard corner.. could be triggered by a lane change, or even following the contour of the road on a soft sweeping turn.)
The ESP doesn't malfunction, and I've verified that the system is still working, even while the fault is active...
I've never worried too much about it, but I'm now trying to sell the car, and figure I better solve the problem.
Can anyone tell me what's up?
Moderator Alumni
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,255
Likes: 22
From: Seattle
w203 m112
Try teaching the car where the front wheels are:
Turn on the car, turn the wheel all the way to the left, all the way to the right.
Do this a few times
Then shut off the car when the wheel is straight forward.
-j0hn
Turn on the car, turn the wheel all the way to the left, all the way to the right.
Do this a few times
Then shut off the car when the wheel is straight forward.
-j0hn
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,212
Likes: 8
From: Pasadena, CA
2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5
What is the condition of your tires? If your alignment is off, and your tires are worn, you could be giving feedback to the ESP. While you may not be driving hard, the feedback appears to be hard because of an alignment or worn tire. Hope that makes sense.
Mr. E
Mr. E
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,326
Likes: 0
From: 38° 52′ 51″ N || 94° 48′ 11″ W
'01 C320 || '14 Honda Pilot EX-L
Could be a sensor somewhere too, it is hard to tell. Have you had it in at all for diagnostic work?
Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
From: Bangkok
C200K W203
If you have tried all of the above and the problem still persist. There are numbers of ESP sensors on your brakes and steering wheel and a control box at the back of your rear seat. Usually its the box that goes bad, plugging in STAR should tell you which part is broken. Good luck.
