ESP/ASR lamp is on

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Hi,
I think that I might have a problem with the ESP/ASR system. At least, with the warning light. It is on all the time the motor is runing. A message on the display says "ESP/ASR Faulty System".
How can I test if something is wrong with the antispin system? Bugger if I know. Anybody with a similar experience?
Grateful for advice. :?
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acstrath2 wrote:ESP/ASR Faulty System".
I suggest you get the car connected to lexia, as the ASR or ESP system has many different components; sensors, valves, computer, and the error message you have is so generic, it doesn't pinpoint the problem at all.

Most likely suspect is the valve block, but, its not just worth changing bits like that on a whim, you need to access the car computer and pull out the DTC/Error codes to help diagnose the faulty part.
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Thank's Arfur,
Yes, I think I will have to hook up to a computer for a readout of the faulty code.
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