Description of components in ESP control unit - GF42.45-P-5118SX

MODEL 221.0 /1, 216.3 up to Model Year 8

Illustrated on model 221

Fig 1: Locating ESP Control Unit

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Location

The ESP control unit is located on the right front traction system hydraulic unit in the engine compartment behind the lamp unit.

Task

The ESP control unit includes the open-loop control for the following systems:

Start-off assist
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Brake Assist (BAS)
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Electronic traction system (ETS)
Engine braking regulation control (MAR)
Limiter (not )
Speed-sensitive power steering (SPS [PML])
Tire pressure loss warning
PRE-SAFE
Cruise control
Multivalent functions (holding, precharging and dry braking)
Deceleration coordination of Distronic (DTR) (with code (219) Distronic (DTR))
Trailer stabilization

Discrete inputs

Circuit 30
Circuit 87
BAS diaphragm travel sensor (A7/7b1)
BAS travel differential sensor (A7/7b2) (with engine 275)
BAS release switch (A7/7s1)
Left front RPM sensor (L6/1)
Right front RPM sensor (L6/2)
Left rear RPM sensor (L6/3)
Right rear RPM sensor (L6/4)

Discrete outputs

BAS solenoid valve (A7/7y1)
Stop lamp actuation via rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2)
SPS [PML] solenoid valve (Y10)

Voltage supply

Yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensor (B24/15)

CAN signals

The ESP control unit is connected to the chassis CAN and the vehicle dynamics CAN.

If the ESP control unit fails, only basic braking without ABS is available.

Since the ESP control unit is only awoken via the chassis CAN, the system will no longer function if the CAN fails completely. Only the stop light signal is displayed.