E.S.P fault codes

MID 136 PSID 41 ESP passive



General information

The fault code is not saved in the control unit and can only be read when the fault is active.

Fault code

FMI 14

• Conditions for fault code:
• If the ESP is shut off, this is indicated by a fault code.
• The vehicle's lateral acceleration differs too much from the limit value.
• If the vehicle is driven on poor roads, so that the ESP cannot determine the vehicle's direction of motion accurately, this is indicated by a fault code.
• Normally when this fault code is reported, other ESP-related fault codes are also reported.
• Possible cause:
• ESP turned off with VCADS.
• The vehicle is driven on a poor road.
• Trailer detection shut off with VCADS.
• The retarder pressure sensor gives a faulty value.
• Another ESP-related fault follows this temporary fault report.
• Reaction from the control unit:
• ESP is deactivated.
• Noticeable external symptoms:
• Yellow warning lamp.
• Appropriate check:
• Activate ESP using VCADS.
• After activation, turn the ignition off and on to engage activation.
• Check other EBS fault codes.