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ESP Light - Audi A4 2003 Auto

  • 30-01-2014 6:26am
    #1
    Sebastian Dangerfield
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭


    When Ive been driving for 20 mins or so, the warning light for the ESP / stability control comes on my dash. I drive a 2.0 Audi A4 automatic, 2003.

    Obviously when a warning light comes on it should be checked, but Ive just spend the guts of a grand on various other repairs so am low on cash. Given that you can switch the ESP off anyway (its not off currently, Ive checked), is this something I can ignore for a little while, or could it be an indicator of something bigger that needs attention now?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    pippip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭pippip


    If it turns off again when you restart the engine than it is most likely the brake light switch. Small part just behind the brake pedal. Only a few euro to replace and canbe done yourself.


  • #3
    Sebastian Dangerfield
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭Sebastian Dangerfield


    It does, but I barely know where to put the petrol in so will probably still need the help of a professional. Cheers.


  • #4
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »
    It does, but I barely know where to put the petrol in so will probably still need the help of a professional. Cheers.
    Try starting the car and, with the light off, turning the steering wheel from full left to full right lock. If this brings the light on then it's probably a front ABS sensor.


  • #5
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,593 ✭✭✭tossy


    Where are you based OP?


  • #6
    Sebastian Dangerfield
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭Sebastian Dangerfield


    tossy wrote: »
    Where are you based OP?
    Drumcondra, D9


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  • #7
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,593 ✭✭✭tossy


    Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »
    Drumcondra, D9

    I may be in Dublin 5 this weekend or next if you want the car scanned to see what fault codes have been logged in the ECU.


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