ABS/Traction Control - ESP Activates too Early on Turns
Date: March 9, 2004Order No.: T-B-42.45/36
Supersedes:
Group: 42
SUBJECT:
Model 463.246/249, VIN Range X134621 up to X145326
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Responds Too Early When Driving Through
Curves at Speeds Between 18 and 38 MPH (30 and 60 km/h)
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of premature actuation of the ESP control module, replace the ESP control module. Reference WIS document AR42.45-P-0820AA.
Note:
The revised ESP control module incorporates software, which has improved the overall interaction between chassis components.
Note:
The revised ESP control module can only be installed using STAR Diagnosis software version 02/04 or higher.
Note:
In order to complete the installation process, a "Road Test" must be performed via STAR Diagnosis. Enter into the following STAR Diagnosis menus in order to initiate the "Road Test": Control Units -> Chassis -> Traction Systems ABS, ASR, ETS, ESP -> Control Unit Adaptations -> Road Test. Ensure that the "Road Test" test sequence instruction are followed.
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