ESP NOT WORKING
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Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 56
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From: Central Pa
X5M, CLS55, GLA45, Ultra Classic, V Max, HR Navigator.
ESP NOT WORKING
I took the car out the other day and got the following messages;
1. ESP visit workshop
2. Active hdlmp currently unavailable visit workshop
3. Cruise control Drive to workshop
The car operates fine but I can not disengage the ESP traction control
and the cruise control is inoperable. I would guess that some sensor has
failed but I have no idea where to start. If any members have experienced
a similar problem I would be very grateful for recommendations. My car is
a 2005 with 63k. I have been fortunate to not have had many issues to date.
Thanks in advance for any input.
1. ESP visit workshop
2. Active hdlmp currently unavailable visit workshop
3. Cruise control Drive to workshop
The car operates fine but I can not disengage the ESP traction control
and the cruise control is inoperable. I would guess that some sensor has
failed but I have no idea where to start. If any members have experienced
a similar problem I would be very grateful for recommendations. My car is
a 2005 with 63k. I have been fortunate to not have had many issues to date.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 937
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From: Alpharetta Georgia
2006 E55, 2006 saab 93 aero, 2010 glk 4m
Had the car been parked for a long time (dead battery)? Try resetting it by turning the steering wheel lock to lock a few times to reset the esp. Worth a shot.
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From: Toronto
V12TT
+1 disconnect both batteries for a bit reconnect them start the car turn wheel left then right a few times to reset it. Usually works for me whenever I get ESP malfunction
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 56
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From: Central Pa
X5M, CLS55, GLA45, Ultra Classic, V Max, HR Navigator.
I finally had some time to try the different recommendations and unfortunately none of the suggestions worked. All the fuses seem intact although none specifically mention the traction control. I disconnected both batteries twice for an extended period and reconnected them and cycled the steering lock to lock 3-4 times with no effect on the ESP malfunction. Any other advise or insight into what electrical sensors may affect the ESP functions.
