Causes & consequences of a lit / flashing ESP indicator light

Recently updated on January 27, 2022 at 10:35 am

The electronic stability program (ESP for short) is intended to prevent the vehicle from skidding / swerving in certain driving situations. Since it works closely with the anti-lock braking system (ABS for short), it can also trigger braking of individual wheels, which ensures the stability of the vehicle and the safety of the occupants again.

The most important information on the topic briefly and concisely summarized:

• What does the ESP indicator light look like? Typically, a car that has skidded is shown on the ESP indicator light. In this case, the spin is represented by wavy lines.
• In some cases the lamp can also circular or in the form of one triangle his and the inscription ESP wear. Even just the word ESP in the color yellow or orange is not uncommon.
• When ESP is active, the light flashes yellow or orange.

lit / flashing ESP light

Should be the ESP people while driving start to blink, this is an indication that the system is working aktiv interferes in driving behavior. This can often be seen on wet or snow-covered roads or during a cavalier start at the traffic light intersection. But it lights up constantly, and was not deactivated manually (if at all possible), this indicates a problem. In such a case, it should first be checked whether the system has been accidentally triggered by the switch in the center console or in the vehicle's menu disabled wurde.

If you are not exactly familiar with the matter, you can refer to the vehicle manual. Alternatively, switching the ignition off and on again should also help to activate the ESP. When ESP not has been deactivated manually, you should go to the nearest workshop as soon as possible. There can Read out fault memory and determine the cause of the problem and correct it.

What are the causes of an active ESP warning light?

From systems like ABS or ESP The various sensors and components of the vehicle are constantly monitored. These sensors include the Wheel speed sensorsAnd the Steering angle, Yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensors. If the system detects an error or failure in one or more sensors, the ESP indicator light is activated activated. It signals a problem to the driver. For safety reasons, it can also happen that some vehicles no longer faster than 80 km / h let go until the problem is resolved.

The following causes can be used for unwanted The ESP indicator light lights up:

• if the ABS sensor or the wheel speed sensor is defective or dirty
• when a backup stops working
• when a steering angle sensor is broken
• if the cable connections are defective (chafing, breakage, etc.)
• when there is moisture in the system
• if the brake light switches are broken
• if the on-board voltage is not correct
• if the ABS or ESP control unit is defective
• if the yaw rate or acceleration sensor is defective

Continue driving with a defective ESP indicator light?

ESP lights up automatically during the ignition process, but should then go out again immediately. If the indicator light continues to light up while driving, you should drive to the nearest workshop. If the indicator light is permanently active, the program works only to a limited extent or not at all. Therefore, the risk of accidents can increase significantly in dangerous situations. In this case, the nearest workshop must be visited to identify and rectify the problem. BUT: Don't panic just because the lamp indicates an error. The vehicle drives home without ESP in the same way as with ESP. One should only think of the lack of driving assistance.

HU & insurance: indicator light active!

In such a case, your vehicle will undergo the general inspection no way consist. So you won't get a badge as long as the error indicator lights up. A defective ESP is a serious defect. One drives continuous with the defective system, and an accident occurs, there are serious consequences. You might even lose your insurance coverage because you got the insurance company negligence accuses.

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