FAQ - RS4 ESP Modes

B6/7 S4/RS4
#1

I’m sure this info is out there, but I was unable to find a clear and concise definition of each ESP mode in the RS4.

What driver assists are disabled if you only press the button once so that the ESP dash light is blinking?

What driver assists are disabled if you hold down the button so that the ESP dash light is solid?

Found on Audizine, thanks Teutonic_Tamer:
[b]ESP button not touched & warning light off - all electronic functions (ABS, EBD, HBA, ASR, EDL & ESP) fully on

ESP button briefly pressed & warning light slow flashing - all electronic functions fully on - apart from ASR (traction control) fully disabled and ESP modified with increased slip

ESP button briefly pressed & held for 4 seconds whilst stationary & warning light permanently on - all electronic functions fully on - apart from ASR (traction control), EDL and ESP fully disabled. The “brakes” parts of ESP can not be disabled.[/b]

#2

I’ve always preferred the “ABS Fuse Pulled” ESP mode

#3

Updated OP with found info

#4

Interesting

I have logged my car before and one of the parameters you can log is the torque (newton metres) level that the traction systems are set at. I think I recall that anyway.

#5

Had to look up some of these acronyms! From various sources. Let me know if there is anything incorrect here…

ESP - Bosch GmbH 8.0 Electronic Stability Program 8.0. Electronic Stability identifies the car’s intended direction and response. It applies the brakes on individual wheels, thereby generating one-sided forces that help to keep the car moving in the desired direction. Another feature of the ESP 8.0 is ‘disc wiping’, whereby in wet weather the ESP system momentarily applies the brakes at regular intervals. This removes water from the disc and pad surfaces, and helps to maintain the braking performance of dry weather.

ABS - duh.

EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution. EBD ensures maximum braking performance at the front and rear wheels, and under normal conditions it prevents the rear-end from braking away because of over-braking. The system also counteracts “fading” as a result of overheating.

HBA - Hydraulic Brake Assist. The Brake Assist system helps in an emergency braking situation when the driver can’t push the brake pedal hard enough. A sensor recognizes the attempt at full braking and transmits the signal calling for full brake pressure from the hydraulic booster.

ASR - Anti Slip Regulation is Audi’s name for Traction Control System. ASR only operates in conjunction with the Electronic Accelerator (E gas) and uses components of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). If one wheel suddenly begins to rotate faster than the others (slip), ASR intervenes in the engine management system and reduces power until the wheel stops spinning. ASR activation is indicated by a flashing light in the instrument cluster; it works with the electronic differential lock (EDL) and it is also part of the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). ASR can be deactivated with the ESP switch.

EDL - Electronic Differential Lock. If a wheel starts to spin, EDL brakes it as necessary so that power is transmitted to the wheel with the better traction. EDL reduces tire wear and works up to about 25 mph (quattro: up to about 50 mph). EDL is part of the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) and the Traction control (ASR).

#6

I’ve been trying to figure out how to disable ESP by default when the car starts. VCDS coding of the ABS module appears to be a no-go.

I ran across this product during my searches: http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/4

Going to give it a shot and report back.

#7

I’ve been trying to figure out how to disable ESP by default when the car starts. VCDS coding of the ABS module appears to be a no-go.

I ran across this product during my searches: http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/4

Going to give it a shot and report back.

#8

Did you have any success with this module?

I’m guessing that you were looking at the “FLEXIBLE MEMORY MODULE FM20”

I need something like this so i don’t have to press the “FUN” button everytime i start the car.

#9

I literally tried everything on my car and It cant be done. take it from me justget used to getting in starting the car and pushing the button. I was able to disable it through vcds but every light in the dash comes on and abs goes with it.

#10

Did you have any success with this module?

I’m guessing that you were looking at the “FLEXIBLE MEMORY MODULE FM20”

I need something like this so i don’t have to press the “FUN” button everytime i start the car.

#11

I literally tried everything on my car and It cant be done. take it from me justget used to getting in starting the car and pushing the button. I was able to disable it through vcds but every light in the dash comes on and abs goes with it.

#12

Thanks for that.

Out of interest did you try the module above? For the small investment, I might give it a go.

#13

The FM20 did not work. They even modified one to try and get it to work with my car with no luck :frowning:

#14

Thanks for that.

Out of interest did you try the module above? For the small investment, I might give it a go.

#15

The FM20 did not work. They even modified one to try and get it to work with my car with no luck :frowning:

#16

Thanks for the update, i’ll keep pressing the button for now.

#17

Thanks for the update, i’ll keep pressing the button for now.