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ESP control unit, component description - GF42.45-P-5118GM

MODEL 164.1 as of model year 09/Modification Year 08 model refinement package 

MODEL 164.8, 251.0/1 as of Model Year 09/modification year 08 

Shown on model 164.8 

Fig 1: ESP Control Unit Location - Shown On Model 164.8
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Location 

The ESP control unit is located in the left front of the engine compartment.

Illustrated on model 251 

Fig 2: ESP Control Unit Location - Illustrated On Model 164
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Location 

The ESP control unit is located in the left front of the engine compartment.

Task 

The ESP control unit has the following tasks:

Control of functions 

The ESP control unit controls the following systems:

Reading in of sensors, pickups and signals 

The input factors are read in with the following connections:

Direct line 

The following signals and components are read in via a direct line:

Vehicle dynamics CAN 

The following components are read by the vehicle dynamics CAN:

Engine compartment CAN 

The signals are read in by the ESP control unit via the engine compartment CAN.

The resultant functions are described in the respective function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Evaluation of input factors 

The input factors that have been read in are evaluated by the integrated microprocessor and the affected components are then actuated.

Actuation of components 

Components are actuated with the following lines:

Direct line 

The following components are actuated via a direct line:

Vehicle dynamics CAN 

The following components are actuated via the vehicle dynamics CAN:

Engine compartment CAN 

The signals are transmitted by the ESP control unit via the engine compartment CAN.

The resultant functions are described in the respective function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram for electronic stability program (ESP) control unit Model 164 PE42.45-P-2101-99MAA
Model 251 PE42.45-P-2101-99RAA