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ESP
Electronic Stability Program
327 HO 05 ESP (WJB,GC) 02-26-04
Starting MY1996
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Objectives
At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
1. Explain the function of and purpose for ESP
2. Describe the customer interface with ESP
3. List the hydraulic and electronic components used for ESP
4. Describe the ESP build up, holding and reduction control
modes
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Contents
Purpose of ESP 4
Driving with ESP 7
ESP Electronic components 9
Six ESP control modes 19
Diagnosing Included ESP Functions 23
Other Functions Related to ESP 24
ESP block diagram 25
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Purpose of ESP
1. Prevent oversteer and
understeer
2. Increase safety by
providing stability
It does this by applying the
appropriate brake(s)
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Advantages
Improved starting and acceleration capability
Improved stability when:
braking
accelerating
coasting
cornering
Shortens stopping distances in corners or on slippery surfaces
Informs driver of slippery conditions
ABS, ASR, EBR and ESP functions are combined in one control unit
ABS, ASR, EBR and ESP basic components are combined in one hydraulic
unit
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Improved Braking Stability
Additional ESP system sensors provide for further
enhanced braking stability.
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Driving with ESP
Warning lamp flashes when ESP operates.
The throttle control portion of ESP can be
switched off with ESP OFF rocker switch.
This will illuminate the warning lamp continuously.
(may provide better traction in deep snow or when
snow chains are mounted)
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Understeer and Oversteer
ESP monitors the vehicles traction and handling, using sensors to
detect wheel speed, understeer and oversteer
Understeer Oversteer
Vehicle does not turn as sharply as
desired. The vehicle seems to plow
straight ahead. ESP will brake the
inside rear wheel.
Vehicle turns in more sharply than
desired. The rear of the vehicle
swings outward. ESP will brake the
outside front wheel.
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ESP Electronic Components
A1e17 ABS malfunction indicator lamp
A1e41 ESP and ABS warning lamp
A1p13 Multifunction display
A7/3n1 SBC control module
B24/15 Lateral acceleration and yaw rate
sensor
N47-5 ESP, BAS and SPS control module
N49 Steering angle sensor
N72/1s1 ESP OFF switch
X11/4 Diagnostic data link connector
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Steering Angle Sensor (N49)
N80 - Steering
column module
A45 - SRS &
horn clock spring
Signals the desired steering angle to ESP.
ESP also recognizes cornering by monitoring
input from the 2 front wheel speed sensors.
W220 shown
Front wheels must be
straight when removing
and installing A45
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Early Version Steering Angle Sensor (N49)
a
b
b - 8 apertures
& barriers
arranged in a
specific pattern
a 9 evenly
spaced light
emitting diodes
(LEDs)
Must be re-initialized after the battery is disconnected,
because N49 has a T.30 power connection.
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Late Version Steering Angle Sensor (N49)
W220 Shown
Screw
N80 = Steering column module
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ESP Block Diagram
Front VSS
Terminal 61
Stop lamp switch
Data Link (X11/4)
CAN-C (VSS)
Rear VSS
Circuit 31
Power
N47/
Return pump Relay
K40/
Hydraulic control
unit A7/
Parking Brake sw. ESP warning lamp
ESP MIL
ABS MIL
Lateral Sensor
Steering Angle
Pressure Sensor
Yaw Sensor
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Lateral Acceleration Sensor (B24/2)
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Produces a signal corresponding to the cornering forces.