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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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Exclamation malfunction: ESP

My Dash lit up and tells me to take to the shop because my ESP has Malfunction

I notice after I shut the car off and restart it it reset. but once I drive 4 to 5 miles back on. There no triangle lighting up on the dash whem this happen and no responce from pressing ESP button. Tried it with ESP off but the same happen. Any Suggestion.
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Steering wheel sensor is usual suspect but could be several other parts. Pull the codes and see what is failing.
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Exclamation

Had Suspension work done on it over the weaken, ( The famous Creaking Noise) ball Joints did move freely with my pinky finger, sure signs of worn joints, if I remember fron shop class in the 70's. Notice then dash warning on the way home. Does need Front alignment bad. it scheduled for Saturday. Hmmm will this sloved the problem?
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Do the alignment and after it is done search for the procedure to reset the steering angle.
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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I keep u posted thanks
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Got the alignment today, no more malfunction indication.
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