"ESP Not Available"
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"ESP Not Available"
Last night when I started my car and drove off, an error message popped up saying "ESP Not Available, See Operator's Manual". The yellow triangle for ESP is on too. I figured it was just a one time thing, but all day today it keeps popping up as well. Sometimes while I'm driving, it goes away, but then it will notify me again.
Anyone else had this problem?
Anyone else had this problem?
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Last night when I started my car and drove off, an error message popped up saying "ESP Not Available, See Operator's Manual". The yellow triangle for ESP is on too. I figured it was just a one time thing, but all day today it keeps popping up as well. Sometimes while I'm driving, it goes away, but then it will notify me again.
Anyone else had this problem?
Anyone else had this problem?
A transient hiccup, methinks.
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Had this exact same error...called dealer they said bring it in. They had to reset something in the "steering angle". Hasn't happened since. The SA did say it is a problem that needed attention. It seemed to be a software problem...
Fixed now though...definitely bring it in...
Fixed now though...definitely bring it in...
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Had this exact same error...called dealer they said bring it in. They had to reset something in the "steering angle". Hasn't happened since. The SA did say it is a problem that needed attention. It seemed to be a software problem...
Fixed now though...definitely bring it in...
Fixed now though...definitely bring it in...
Get the car onto a nice smooth piece of cement and turn the steering from lock to lock 5 times. This will reset the sensor if it is that causing the problem.
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ALSO...I tried to use my cruise control tonight, and it says "Cruise Control inoperative" when I try and use it...I guess this is all tied in to one system?
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Yes they are all interlinked. Might also be a speed sensor - You need to get hold of an OBDII scanner & download the stored codes. That should tell you. Even if you buy a $50 little gem from Kragens/PartsAmerica - You should carry one in your car.
The cheapest model you don't have to look up code meanings
What I use:
The cheap one is just fine to carry in your car.
The cheapest model you don't have to look up code meanings
What I use:
The cheap one is just fine to carry in your car.
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Yes they are all interlinked. Might also be a speed sensor - You need to get hold of an OBDII scanner & download the stored codes. That should tell you. Even if you buy a $50 little gem from Kragens/PartsAmerica - You should carry one in your car.
The cheapest model you don't have to look up code meanings
What I use:
The cheap one is just fine to carry in your car.
The cheapest model you don't have to look up code meanings
What I use:
The cheap one is just fine to carry in your car.
As of an hour ago, my cars back to normal, no errors or anything. Cruise control is working. We'll see if that lasts though. thanks
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C220 CDI 2007 W204, ML 320 CDI 2008 4 MATIC W164
ESP NOT Available
HI I have followed your old posts - I have a W204 C220 CDI 2007 model. My car is out of warranty, and I have it serviced regularly. Tyres are ok still, although not new - Now I also got this ESP Not Available, See Owners Manual message on the dash screen!
Then if I stop, turn of the car, remove the key and start again it is gone. After driving 5 or 6 minutes, the Same msg comes back on and the yellow triangle with the exclamation mark comes on - and the car is slowed down and has no power !!!
First it did this once or twice a day - now today it did it almost 20 times!!!
What can this be? Anyone pls HELP!
Then if I stop, turn of the car, remove the key and start again it is gone. After driving 5 or 6 minutes, the Same msg comes back on and the yellow triangle with the exclamation mark comes on - and the car is slowed down and has no power !!!
First it did this once or twice a day - now today it did it almost 20 times!!!
What can this be? Anyone pls HELP!
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C220 CDI 2007 W204, ML 320 CDI 2008 4 MATIC W164
ESP Not Available
Hi there - yeah I tried the steering Angle reset without any luck, so I took it to Merc dealership. They did a Lab diagnostics and found that the "brake line switch" was malfunctioning and the left engine boost pipe was collapsed!
Guess that figures huh!
Thanks for the reply and help guys !
Guess that figures huh!
Thanks for the reply and help guys !
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Wow - The brake light "switch" is part of the ABS unit. I wonder what they did about that?
Anyway ~ pleased it's fixed.
Anyway ~ pleased it's fixed.
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Hi there - yeah I tried the steering Angle reset without any luck, so I took it to Merc dealership. They did a Lab diagnostics and found that the "brake line switch" was malfunctioning and the left engine boost pipe was collapsed!
Guess that figures huh!
Thanks for the reply and help guys !
Guess that figures huh!
Thanks for the reply and help guys !
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"ESP Not Available"
Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck
Yes - It could be the steering angle sensor out of whack
Get the car onto a nice smooth piece of cement and turn the steering from lock to lock 5 times. This will reset the sensor if it is that causing the problem.
Get the car onto a nice smooth piece of cement and turn the steering from lock to lock 5 times. This will reset the sensor if it is that causing the problem.
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