warning lights RENAULT TWINGO RS 2009 2.G Chasiss ESP Workshop Manual
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Bosch 8.1 ESP
Vdiag No.: 05
EBD (electronic braking distribution):
The electronic braking distribution unit optimises the brakeforce distribution between the front and rear axles. 
This function ensures vehicle stability under braking.
ABS (anti-lock braking system):
The ABS prevents the wheels from locking when braking. This function allows the vehicle to be steered under 
braking and ensures vehicle stability under braking.
MSR (engine torque control):
This is a function that enhances the ABS function. Its purpose is to prevent the drive wheels from spinning 
excessively when lifting off the accelerator or changing down a gear on a low grip surface, by requesting the engine 
management to regulate the driving torque of the engine (resisting torque compensation) to "relaunch" the wheels.
ASR (wheel traction control): 
This function keeps the drive wheels from slipping during starting or acceleration.
The system brakes the wheel in a slippage situation to maintain full traction.
ESP: Electronic stability program: 
The ESP guarantees within physical limits the dynamic stability of the vehicle by checking and correcting oversteer.
In any case, the ESP system does not intervene in place of the driver. Using data from the steering wheel, it merely 
makes vehicle handling truer to the driver's intention.
CDC (Dynamic Driving Control):
The Dynamic Driving Control guarantees vehicle steerability within physical limits by checking and correcting 
understeer.
The Dynamic Driving Control is an advancement of the ESP system and has same objective: to maintain vehicle 
control in all operating situations.
The ESP computer supplies the other computers with information on the vehicle speed via a wire connection for the 
radio, the power-assisted steering and the electric sunroof, and via the multiplex network for the other computers.
The ESP computer also supplies the multiplex network with the odometry for the instrument panel and navigation 
system. 
If heavy braking produces very rapid deceleration, the ESP computer issues a request to the UCH (passenger 
compartment connection unit) via the multiplex network asking it to switch on the hazard warning lights (depending 
on the law in the relevant country).
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
Fault finding – Features 
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Fault finding warning lights programming
Instrument panel warning light Meaning
Brake faultsABS system ESP SERVICE STOP"Brake limiter", ABS, and 
ESP functions not working
ABS system ESP SERVICEESP and ABS functions not 
working, "brake limiter" 
operational 
ESP SERVICEESP function not working, ABS 
and "brake limiter" 
operational
ESP
"Wheel traction control"
function deactivated by fault
finding orESPmomentarily
disco nnected a fter the battery is
disconnected
Brake faults 
flashing 
at 2 H z (slowly)ABS flashing 
at 2 Hz 
(slowly)ESP flashing 
at 2 Hz (slowly)ESP computer in fault finding 
mode
ESP flashing 
at 8 Hz 
(quickly)ESP or "wheel traction control" 
or "anti-lock brake system on 
engine torque control" active
ABS flashing 
at 8 Hz 
(quickly)Tachometric index not 
programmed
Brake faults ABS systemESP flashing 
at 8 Hz 
(quickly)SERVICE STOPVehicle variant not 
programmed
Brake faultsABS flashing 
at 8 Hz 
(quickly)ESP flashing 
at 8 Hz 
(quickly)STOPVehicle option and tachometric 
index not programmed 
Note: 
The STOP warning light is always accompanied by a single audible warning (1 beep).
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
Fault finding – Defect and safe modes 
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38C-48
AFTER REPAIRClear the computer fault memory.
Carry out a road test followed by another check with the diagnostic tool
If the fault is still present, contact the Techline.
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Fault finding – Interpretation of faults38C
Bosch 8.1 ESP
Vdiag No.: 05
DF098
PRESENT
OR
STOREDNO UCH MULTIPLEX SIGNAL
NOTESSpecial notes:
Even though this is stored in the computer, this fault does not cause the warning lights 
to come on or a fault message, because the ESP system is not faulty.
Perform fault finding on the UCH (Passenger compartment connection unit) using 
the diagnostic tool.
Note: 
After repairing the fault in the UCH (Passenger compartment connection unit), 
clear the fault memory in the ESP system.
Priority in the event of a number of faults:
Deal with fault DF152 Multiplex network first if it is present or stored.
Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:
The fault is declared present when the engine is started.
Check the UCH (Passenger compartment connection unit) using the diagnostic tool (see 87B, Passenger 
compartment connection unit).
Run a multiplex network test (see 88B, Multiplex).
ESP_V05_DF098 
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38C-62
AFTER REPAIRClear the computer fault memory.
Carry out a road test followed by another check with the diagnostic tool
If the fault is still present, contact the Techline.
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Fault finding – Interpretation of faults38C
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DF191
PRESENT
OR
STOREDESP ON/OFF BUTTON CIRCUIT 
CO.0: Open circuit or short circuit to earth 
NOTESSpecial notes:
This fault does not cause the warning lights to come on or a fault message on the 
instrument panel. 
The ESP is not faulty, but it is no longer possible to disable the ESP using the button.
Apply the interpretation of status ET023 ESP on/off button.
ESP_V05_DF191 
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38C-64
AFTER REPAIRClear the computer fault memory.
Carry out a road test followed by another check with the diagnostic tool
If the fault is still present, contact the Techline.
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Fault finding – Interpretation of faults38C
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Vdiag No.: 05
DF202
PRESENT
OR
STOREDUCH MULTIPLEX SIGNALS DISABLED
DEF: Reverse gear signal consistency
NOTESSpecial notes:
Even though this is stored in the computer, this fault does not cause the warning lights 
to come on or a fault message, because the ESP system is not faulty.
Perform fault finding on the UCH (Passenger compartment connection unit) using the 
diagnostic tool.
Note: 
After repairing the fault in the UCH (Passenger compartment connection unit), clear the 
fault memory in the ESP system.
Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:
The fault is declared present when the engine is started.
Run a check on the UCH (Passenger compartment connection unit) using the diagnostic tool (see 87B, 
Passenger compartment connection unit).
Run a multiplex network test (see 88B, Multiplex).
ESP_V05_DF202 
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38C-84
AFTER REPAIRClear the computer fault memory.
Carry out a road test followed by another check with the diagnostic tool.
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Fault finding – Interpretation of commands38C
Bosch 8.1 ESP
Vdiag No.: 05
AC196HAZARD WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATION REQUEST
NOTESConditions of use of the command.
Ignition on, engine stopped and vehicle speed zero.
This command is used to send a hazard warning lights activation request to the UCH (Passenger compartment 
connection unit) to test their operation in the event of emergency braking depending on the UCH configuration 
(Passenger compartment connection unit).
ESP_V05_AC196 
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Fault finding – Customer complaints38C
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Vdiag No.: 05
OTHER CASES
No dialogue with the ABS computer ALP1
ESP computer not detected during the multiplex network test on CLIP ALP12
Illumination of brake lights ALP 13
Unexpected ABS operation at low speeds and slight pedal pressure ALP14
Intermittent illumination of brake, ESP, ABS, SERVICE and STOP warning lights 
and the message "Brake failure" on the instrument panel with no fault codes in 
the computerALP15 
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38C-89
AFTER REPAIRClear the computer fault memory.
Carry out a road test followed by another check with the diagnostic tool.
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Fault finding – Fault finding chart38C
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Vdiag No.: 05
ALP3 Pull
NOTESOnly consult this customer complaint after a full check with the diagnostic tool.
Check the conformity of the mechanical components (see MR 411, Mechanical, 
30A, General information, Brake, Specifications).
Disconnect one wheel speed sensor.
Start the engine and check that only the ABS 
and ESP fault warning lights are lit. 
Is the brake fault warning light also lit?Do not drive, the "braking compensator" function 
cannot be carried out (risk of a spin).
Deal first with the faults using the diagnostic tool.
Drive the vehicle and operate the brakes.
Is the customer complaint still present 
under these conditions?If the brake pedal travel is comparatively long, bleed 
the brake circuit (see MR 411, Mechanical, 30A, 
General information, Brake circuit, Bleeding).
If the travel is normal, check that the 4 vehicle tyres 
are identical and in accordance with the 
manufacturer's recommendations (see MR 411, 
Mechanical, 35A, Wheels and tyres, Tyre, Tyre 
pressure, Identification and Tyre, Identification).
Check and adjust the wheel alignment (see MR 411, 
Mechanical, 30A, General information, Front 
axle, Adjustment).
Check for any leaks on the brake circuit.
Apply the fault finding procedure described in the ALP 2 
"Locking of one or several wheels".
YES
NO
YES
NO
ESP_V05_ALP3 
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38C-90
AFTER REPAIRClear the computer fault memory.
Carry out a road test followed by another check with the diagnostic tool.
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ALP4 Drift
NOTESOnly address this customer complaint after a complete check with the diagnostic tool.
Disconnect one wheel speed sensor.
Start the engine and check that only the ABS 
and ESP fault warning lights are lit. 
Is the brake fault warning light also lit?Do not drive, the "braking compensator" function 
cannot be carried out (risk of a spin).
Deal first with the faults using the diagnostic tool.
Drive the vehicle and operate the brakes.
Is the customer complaint still present 
under these conditions?It is a road holding fault not related to the ABS/ESP 
system.
Check the condition and conformity of the front and 
rear brake linings.
Check that the 4 vehicle tyres are identical and in 
accordance with the manufacturer's 
recommendations (see MR 411, Mechanical, 35A, 
Wheels and tyres, Tyre pressure, Identification 
and Tyres, Identification).
Check that the pressures of the 4 tyres conform to 
the manufacturer's recommendations (see MR 411, 
Mechanical, 35A, Wheels and tyres, Tyre 
pressure, Identification).
Check and adjust the wheel alignment (see MR 411, 
Mechanical, 30A, General information, Front 
axle, Adjustment).
Normal behaviour linked to the system operation during the 
regulation phase, mainly on surfaces with uneven grip or 
which are poorly laid.
YES
NO
YES
NO
ESP_V05_ALP4 
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38C-101
AFTER REPAIRClear the computer fault memory.
Carry out a road test followed by another check with the diagnostic tool.
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Fault finding – Fault finding chart38C
Bosch 8.1 ESP
Vdiag No.: 05
ALP15Intermittent illumination of brake, ESP, ABS, SERVICE and STOP 
warning lights and the message "brake failure" on the instrument 
panel with no fault codes in the computer
NOTESSpecial notes:
Only address this customer complaint after a complete check with the diagnostic tool.
Problem with external supply to the computer:
The computer is intermittently without supply because of bad contacts in the electrical 
supply circuit.
Refer to the interpretation of fault DF001 Computer supply.
ESP_V05_ALP15