what is esp ??

bk1991

hi
02 vw passat has esp what is esp and what does it do ?

preilly79

It's Bosch's version of this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_stability_control

oleras

bk1991 wrote: »

hi
02 vw passat has esp what is esp and what does it do ?

Electronic stability program, traction control.

mozil

detects loss of sterring control applies brakes to individual wheels to prevent skidding

bk1991

thks
but what does it do ??????????????????/

TURRICAN

bk1991 wrote: »

thks
but what does it do ??????????????????/

it stops the car from skidding off the road if you are going to fast,but you still have to control the car by pointing it in the right direction.

gyppo

Its the apparent ability to acquire information by paranormal means independent of any known physical senses or deduction from previous experience.

Apply this to a VW - it means it knows where you want to go without your input, and will steer itself!

biggus

It's a fancier version of ABS that can brake each wheel individually to correct severe slides and prevent rollover a la A-class merc elk test

TURRICAN

gyppo wrote: »

Its the apparent ability to acquire information by paranormal means independent of any known physical senses or deduction from previous experience.

Apply this to a VW - it means it knows where you want to go without your input, and will steer itself!

witch doctory:eek:

bromley52

Google has been known to help a few people from time to time. Maybe it might just have some info on esp!:rolleyes:

bk1991

cheers for the info .so it is kinda a skid control for icy weather greasy roads etc ....

El Guapo!

Let me google that for you :rolleyes:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=vw+passat+electronic+stability+program