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ESPElectronic 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 ESP2. Describe the customer interface with ESP3. List the hydraulic and electronic components used for ESP4. Describe the ESP build up, holding and reduction control

modes

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Contents

Purpose of ESP 4Driving with ESP 7ESP Electronic components 9Six ESP control modes 19Diagnosing Included ESP Functions 23Other Functions Related to ESP 24ESP 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 OversteerESP monitors the vehicle’s 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 displayA7/3n1 SBC control module B24/15 Lateral acceleration and yaw rate

sensor

N47-5 ESP, BAS and SPS control moduleN49 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 31Power

N47/

Return pump Relay K40/

Hydraulic control unit A7/

Parking Brake sw. ESP warning lamp

ESP MIL

ABS MIL

Lateral SensorSteering Angle

Pressure Sensor

Yaw Sensor

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Lateral Acceleration Sensor (B24/2)

Hall sensor

Magnetic mass

Produces a signal corresponding to the cornering forces.