ABS AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.G Brakes ESP Bosch 5.3 Workshop Manual
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Electronic Stabilization 
Program (ESP) Bosch 5.3 
      The Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) is a 
driving dynamics regulation system. It stabilizes 
the vehicle both in understeer and oversteer 
situations.  
     
ESP is an additional extension of the well-
known driving safety systems ABS/EDL and 
ABS/EDL/ASR. 
      ESP increases the ability to control the vehicle 
during critical driving situations. It reduces the 
likelihood of skidding relative to the well-known 
safety systems and improves steering control.  
     
It can only function within physical limits. 
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ESP system sensors and components, 
description
 
     
Control module for ABS with EDL/ASR/ESP -
J104-  
      The control module is combined with the 
hydraulic unit as one unit. It controls the ESP, 
ABS, EDL, ASR, EBD and ETR (Engine Torque 
Reduction) functions. When ignition is switched 
on, the control module performs a self-test. All 
electrical connections are monitored constantly 
and the solenoid valves are periodically checked 
for function. If the control module fails entirely, 
only the normal brake system will be available.  
     
Steering angle sensor -G85-  
      The steering angle sensor is housed together 
with the airbag spiral spring/return spring with 
slip ring. It is located on the steering column 
between the steering column switch and steering 
wheel. It transmits the steering wheel's steering 
angle to the ABS control module -J104 for 
ABS/ASR/ESP via the CAN-bus. After replacing 
the control module or the sensor, a zeroing must 
be performed. For malfunctioning sensor, the 
ESP function is not available.  
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Sensor for transverse acceleration -G200-  
      The sensor for transverse acceleration transmits 
the values of lateral acceleration (cornering 
force) to the ABS control module -J104 for 
ABS/ASR/ESP. After replacing the control 
module or the sensor, a zeroing must be 
performed. For malfunctioning sensor, the ESP 
function is not available.  
     
Sender for rotation rate -G202-  
      The sender for rotation rate collects data, so-
called yaw moments or rotation rates, that 
attempt to spin the vehicle on the vertical axis 
and it sends these to control module -J104- for 
ABS/ASR/ESP. For malfunctioning sensor, the 
ESP function is not available.  
     
Sender 1 for brake booster -G201-  
      The brake pedal position sensor recognizes the 
current brake pressure in the brake circuit and 
sends this data to the ABS control module 
(w/EDL) -J104-. From this, the control module 
calculates the wheel braking powers and 
therefore the vertical forces affecting the vehicle. 
If the sensor fails, the ESP function is not 
available.  
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Warning light functions, overview
 
     
If On Board Diagnostic (OBD) has detected a 
malfunction in the system, it indicates the 
malfunction by lighting up warning lamps when 
ignition is switched on. The warning lamps are 
located in the instrument cluster. 
    
Instrument cluster without DIS 
The illustration shows the ABS/EDL warning light -K47- (right arrow), 
the warning light for brake system -K118- (center arrow, red symbol 
for "brake system malfunction") and the traction control indicator light -
K86- (left arrow). 
    
Instrument cluster with DIS 
 Repair manual, Brake System, Repair Group 46
   
For DIS, there is no warning light for brake system -K118-. The red 
"brake system malfunction" symbol appears in the display. If the ABS/EDL warning light -K47 and the red symbol for "Brake 
system malfunction" are not lit, but the brake system is not functioning 
properly, check for malfunctions in the mechanical/hydraulic brake 
system components. 
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"Brake 
malfunction" 
symbol  ABS/EDL 
warning light  
-K47-  Traction control 
indicator light  
-K86-  Possible reasons why the indicator lamps light up  
off   off   off  
All indicator lights go out after the self-test (approximately three 
seconds after the ignition is switched on). All systems are OK. 
Pay attention to the notes on the next page 
off   off   blinking  ASR/ESP is in adjustment mode. The ASR/ESP indicator light 
blinks approximately 3 times per second. 
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"Brake 
malfunction" 
symbol  ABS/EDL 
warning 
light  
-K47-  Traction 
control 
indicator 
light  
-K86-  Possible reasons why the indicator lamps light up  
off   on   on  
A self-test is performed after the ignition is switched on. If all systems 
are OK, warning lights, the ABS warning light -K47- and traction 
control indicator light -K86- go out after approximately three seconds. 
If the indicator lamps do not light up, check the relevant lamps   carry 
out "Electrical Test", steps 17 and 19. The possible causes are as 
follows:  
  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations   
 Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 90.
   
  
  
The battery voltage is insufficient. None of the lamps in the instrument 
cluster light up. Check the battery. The ABS warning light -K47- does not light up during the self-test. There 
is a short to Ground (GND) in the wiring that controls the ABS/EDL 
warning light between terminal 32 of the ABS control module -J104- and 
the instrument cluster. This malfunction does NOT influence the control 
of the traction control indicator light. 
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The traction control indicator light -K86- does not light up during the self-
test;   carry out "Electrical test", step 19.This malfunction does NOT 
influence the control of the ABS warning light. 
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"Brake 
malfunction" 
symbol  ABS/EDL 
warning 
light  
-K47-  Traction 
control 
indicator light  
-K86-  Possible reasons why the indicator lamps light up  
off   off   off  
  
There is an irregularity. The indicator lamps go on during the self-
test and then go out. The possible causes are as follows: The voltage supply for the ABS control module -J104- is between 
7 and 10 volts and the vehicle speed is < 6 km/h. Carry out 
"Electrical test", step 21. The DTC "01119 gear recognition signal" is stored in the DTC 
memory. Check DTC memory   page 01
-356
 . 
The signal indicating whether the parking brake is set or released 
is not being sent to the ABS control module -J104-. "Read 
measuring value block" function 08   page 01
-256
 , display group 
2  page 01
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Check the brake light switch -F-. "Read measuring value block" 
function 08   page 01
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 , display group 2   page 01
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Check the zero position of the steering angle sensor -G85-. "Read 
measuring value block" function 08   page 01
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 , display group 
5  page 01
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"Brake 
malfunction" 
symbol  ABS/EDL 
warning 
light  
-K47-  Traction 
control 
indicator 
light  
-K86-  Possible reasons why the indicator lamps light up  
off   on   on  
Also observe notes on the next page.  
The indicator lights did not go out after the self-test. However, the red 
"brake system malfunction" symbol did not go on. The On Board 
Diagnostic recognized a malfunction, which deactivated the 
ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP. However, the "Electronic Brake Distribution" (EBD) 
remained activated. Check DTC memory   page 01
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The ESP driving test may have been activated   page 01
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Check the voltage supply for the red "brake system malfunction" symbol. 
Carry out "Electrical test", step 18. If the control is malfunctioning, see 
the next example for lighted indicator lights. During the last drive, a dynamic malfunction of the wheel speed sensor 
occurred or a malfunction in the ABS return flow pump -V39- occurred. 
In this case, the indicator lights automatically go off after the vehicle is 
started, and has exceeded a speed of 2.75 km/h or a check of the return 
flow pump indicated it is OK. 
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"Brake 
malfunction" 
symbol  ABS/EDL 
warning 
light  
-K47-  Traction 
control 
indicator 
light  
-K86-  Possible reasons why the indicator lamps light up  
off   on   on  
Continuation from preceding page.  
A DTC is stored in the DTC memory the first time the vehicle exceeds 6 
km/h, if the voltage supply to the ABS control module -J104- is between 
7 and 10 volts and the indicator lights go on. If during the drive, the 
voltage supply to the ABS control module -J104- exceeds 10 volts, the 
indicator light go out. The DTC remains in the memory. "Check DTC 
memory"  page 01
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off   on   off  
The ESP driving test was not completed;   page 01
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