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ESP always flashing! :(
« on: September 02, 2012, 11:07:29 am »
Hi guys,

Having another weird problem with the car. I went on a 150 mile drive yesterday with no problems, travelling at about 60-70 mph on the motorway.

I had to make an overtake so I planted my foot, the car accelerated to about 80 then the ESP light flashed and cut all power for in instant, then was fine again. Same happened a few times whilst accelerating hard.

Now when I drive, even at 40, when I put my foot down, even very very lightly, the ESP is flashing like mad and cutting all power. If I turn it off, it's fine however.

Any ideas?  :confused: :sad1: :sad1:

I've also attached a video.

Ps. Engine temp doesn't make a difference, it's still the same whether it's warm or cold... :(
« Last Edit: September 02, 2012, 11:20:54 am by keano »

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Re: ESP always flashing! :(
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2012, 11:09:26 am »
Get a VCDS scan.... it could be a faulty abs sensor.

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Re: ESP always flashing! :(
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2012, 11:20:34 am »
 :sad1:

Video as mentioned:


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Re: ESP always flashing! :(
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2012, 06:38:19 pm »
Get a VCDS scan.... it could be a faulty abs sensor.

Does that point to the £1000 route?  :scared:

ps. Turning ESP off sorts the problem

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Re: ESP always flashing! :(
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2012, 06:39:45 pm »
Get a VCDS scan.... it could be a faulty abs sensor.

Does that point to the £1000 route?  :scared:

Not necessarily... if its just a faulty sensor the its a cheapish fix.

Get a scan and post it up.

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Re: ESP always flashing! :(
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2012, 06:40:44 pm »
Get a VCDS scan.... it could be a faulty abs sensor.

Does that point to the £1000 route?  :scared:

Not necessarily... if its just a faulty sensor the its a cheapish fix.

Get a scan and post it up.

Got a scanner?  :grin:

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Re: ESP always flashing! :(
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2012, 06:43:36 pm »
Yes... but im 160miles away from you..  :P

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Re: ESP always flashing! :(
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2012, 06:48:38 pm »
Yes... but im 160miles away from you..  :P

 :grin: Never mind mate. You love driving!

See you in 10 minutes!

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Re: ESP always flashing! :(
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2012, 07:09:26 pm »
PMSL.... take it up to simon and  get him to scan it.