MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: keano on September 02, 2012, 11:07:29 am

Title: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: keano 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... :(
Title: Re: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: rich83 on September 02, 2012, 11:09:26 am
Get a VCDS scan.... it could be a faulty abs sensor.
Title: Re: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: keano on September 02, 2012, 11:20:34 am
 :sad1:

Video as mentioned:

Title: Re: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: keano 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
Title: Re: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: rich83 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.
Title: Re: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: keano 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:
Title: Re: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: rich83 on September 02, 2012, 06:43:36 pm
Yes... but im 160miles away from you..  :P
Title: Re: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: keano 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!
Title: Re: ESP always flashing! :(
Post by: rich83 on September 02, 2012, 07:09:26 pm
PMSL.... take it up to simon and  get him to scan it.