ESP Fault After Working On Car

[AA12ON]

Hi People

I recently had my air con topped up and it didn't pass the check at kwik fit they said i had a leak somewhere so i decided to tackle this on my own. Took my front bumper of and deep down there was a pressure sensor that was faulty so I've changed it and now I'm just waiting to go back and charge the system.

Meanwhile my car has been of the road for 3 weeks with the battery disconnected ( if i wait 3 more days i can save £400 on my car insurance! ) thats whys its been off the road.

Anyways i reconnected it today and i got this appear on my dash board

ESP FAULT See owners manual

Anyone know what is is from perhaps because I've had the battery off for so long i just need to recharge it?

 

[Rhyso]

Have you driven the car? The system is self checking so a quick drive around the block should turn it off. Providing there isnt a permanent fault with the system

 

[hollows wife]

engine running ,turn steering full lock to left ,hold for 10 seconds , full lock right again hold for 10 seconds then centre steering ,esp fault should be gone ,if not drive car in a straight line for about 50 metres at a low speed between 10 to 15 mph

 

[AA12ON]

I can't drive the car till this wednesday so i will take it for a drive and update you all with thats happens finger crossed!

 

[Doogie...]

Its because the battery has been disconnected. You'll maybe find that the steering light will be on aswell. You also might experience a rough start up. All of which go away after a second start up and a quick drive up and down your street.

 

[AA12ON]

yes it was rough as hell on start up and my steering wheel light was on too! after a few seconds the engine was normal but i will take it for a drive wednesday i should imagine its just because its been disconnected.

Thanks for the help guys

Much appreciated

 

[dan a3 tdi]

Had the same problem today as well, after fitting a K&N typhoon kit. But after a short drive, the ESP fault was gone.
Just like what Doogie said. Because the battery has been disconnted.