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  1. 04-11-2008 03:05 PM #1
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    Please Help! ESP Light.

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    So, i have a little problem. It doesn't affect my driving at all but, sometimes just out of the blue, my ESP light comes on, just randomly. Should i be concerned or no?

    Example 1: I Was driving at night on a regular highway, the roads were fine and dry since it was sunny all day & all of a sudden, the light comes on.

    Example 2: I come home from school, pull in my driveway, then all of a sudden, the light comes on.


    Anyone know what is up with this? Thanks in advance for your help.
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  2. 04-11-2008 03:06 PM #2
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    Happens to many of us! Check ur MAF sensor! clean it! mine used to do it, i just changed my MAF recently and i'm set!GL!
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  3. 04-11-2008 03:07 PM #3
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    Just happened with me. It's the brake light sensor. Replaced under warranty at the dealer.
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    Thanks for the tip guys!
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  5. 04-11-2008 03:11 PM #5
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    GQ9 can u please explain, the brake light switch or the stop switch under the pedal?
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    According to my invoice. They rain fault-finding diagnosis. They removed the brake light switch, replaced it, cleared the faults. And everything was set.

    I had it VAG'ed before taking it to the dealer, and the code my shop told me that came up was the brake light switch. Apparently it's common to go bad.
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    ^^ Should check mine thanx!
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    So that's what it was! I had the same problem, ESP light on at random times. Not knowing it had to do with brake light switch, I picked up one up b/c my brake light was always on even with my foot off the brake pedal. Got one from VW dealrship for $13 and replaced it myself. Then ESP light problem was no more after that. I thought it just stopped out of the blue...

    Go with brake light switch really quick and easy fix. It even comes with a step by step instructions & diagrams...
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    Alright, I just might have to do that. Thanks Guys!
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    My B6 does this also, at least once a week, maybe more. IF it is the brake light sensor, does that mean the ESP is still deactivated when the caution/warning comes on?
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    Quote Originally Posted by KPC1.8TQuat View Post
    My B6 does this also, at least once a week, maybe more. IF it is the brake light sensor, does that mean the ESP is still deactivated when the caution/warning comes on?
    From what I hear it doesn't effect the traction control. But I would get it taken care of [O_O]
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  13. 05-15-2008 09:38 PM #12
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    Re: Please Help! ESP Light.

    Funny. I just had this happen to me today as well.
    Actually first my battery died on me. Then when i jump started my car the light came on.. I thought it was just because my ECU went to sleep and it was a little crazy after getting jump started again. Then today when I was driving the Traction light came on again... Looks like I'll need to replace mine under warranty too! *However the light goes away after I turn the car off and then on again.*
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