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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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Hey guys...I auto cross, and my B5 didnt come with the switch to disable the ESP!!..soo...my auto-x times basically suck....is there anyy way that i can turn the ESP on and off without the dealer knowing?? Thanks

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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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what is the ESP, isnt that something to do with traction
 
Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:22 AM
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electronic stablization program
 
Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:33 AM
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Did any B5's come with this switch?? I know that Cadillacs have them but not sure if the Audis have the switch or not
 
Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:39 AM
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the newer moddles have a button on the center deck
 
Old Feb 16, 2005 | 05:23 AM
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Do you have a quattro? Don't think there is anyway to turn the stabalization system off...that only came on frontrack if I'm not mistaken.

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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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the 2001 and up have the esp button so u can turn it on and off. Or else i think you can get a vag and try to turn it off.
 
Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Wow... Interesting to know! Does a 1996 Audi A4 2.8 QM Come with ESP? I know it doesnt have the button but I have VAG-COM and am wondering if I could turn it off? Has anyone ever considered doing up a post all about the ESP how it works what it does to each whell etc... let me know thanks


 
Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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It might have been an option.
 
Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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If there is no switch your car does not have it not many b's did espically the 1.8T's seen a few 2.8's with a switch but yea like I said if there is no switch your car does not have it
 
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