Turning Off ESP COMPLETELY

infernicus · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:40 pm

Hey guys, do you know if its possible to turn off the ESP completely in the KJ. I was reading the JK Forum on JeepForum.com and came across this thread
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f96/turn ... ff-928240/

Quote:

The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESP (Completely) functionality in the Vehicle:
1. Shift the transfer case into the 4H range position.
2. Turn the steering wheel until it is centered and the wheels are pointed straight ahead.
3. Cycle the ignition key OFF to ON.
4. Wait approximately five seconds for the system bulb check.
5. Turn and hold the steering wheel one-half turn to the right (clockwise).
6. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds.
7. Turn the steering wheel back to center, and turn and hold an additional one-half turn to the left (counterclockwise).
8. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds.
9. Turn the steering wheel back to center.
10. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds.
11. Cycle the ignition key to OFF.
After performing the ESP disable procedure correctly,
“ESP OFF” will be displayed in the odometer for approximately
12 seconds each time the ignition is moved to ON.
Repeating the ESP disable procedure will re-enable normal
ESP operation.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:36 pm

i tried that a million times with no result. if you want to completely eliminate it there is only one way. pull the ABS pump fuse in the engine bay. this will disable the ABS which controls the traction control.. therefore eliminating the traction control completely. it will however light 3 warning lights on your dashboard. i just covered mine in electrical tape and forgot about them

nothing like freedom finally.

thinking about putting a switch inline of the ABS and having it inside the jeep somewhere.. so instead of pulling a fuse i can just flick a switch to completely get rid of the traction control.

nothing like a locker and no esp for winter fun :BANANA:

infernicus · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:48 pm

Haha, yeah.. Playing in the snow isn't as fun as it can be with the pesky ESP saying hello. lol.

JMSMN · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:49 pm

infernicus wrote:

Hey guys, do you know if its possible to turn off the ESP completely in the KJ. I was reading the JK Forum on JeepForum.com and came across this thread
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f96/turn ... ff-928240/

Quote:

The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESP (Completely) functionality in the Vehicle:
1. Shift the transfer case into the 4H range position.
2. Turn the steering wheel until it is centered and the wheels are pointed straight ahead.
3. Cycle the ignition key OFF to ON.
4. Wait approximately five seconds for the system bulb check.
5. Turn and hold the steering wheel one-half turn to the right (clockwise).
6. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds.
7. Turn the steering wheel back to center, and turn and hold an additional one-half turn to the left (counterclockwise).
8. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds.
9. Turn the steering wheel back to center.
10. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds.
11. Cycle the ignition key to OFF.
After performing the ESP disable procedure correctly,
“ESP OFF” will be displayed in the odometer for approximately
12 seconds each time the ignition is moved to ON.
Repeating the ESP disable procedure will re-enable normal
ESP operation.

LOL, It sounds like someone was pulling your chain.

infernicus · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:25 pm

haha, Apparently if you have the latest flash, it works for the JK Wranglers, so, I figured I'd give it a shot.

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:19 pm

i'll give it a go on an 08 lib (KK)... will post my results

infernicus · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:37 pm

2006 KJ wrote:

i tried that a million times with no result. if you want to completely eliminate it there is only one way. pull the ABS pump fuse in the engine bay...thinking about putting a switch inline of the ABS and having it inside the jeep somewhere.. so instead of pulling a fuse i can just flick a switch to completely get rid of the traction control.

If you go ahead and put a switch, which is definitely possible, I read that when you flip the switch to turn it back on, you have to restart the truck, to reset the system. You can't just do it on the fly.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:28 pm

Jeepin_it_real wrote:

i'll give it a go on an 08 lib (KK)... will post my results

So? Whats the verdict?

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:55 pm

it's a little late tonight digger and i have to study for my engineering test tomorrow... butyou can be sure that tomorrow when i get home at around 1 pm i will have done this :twisted:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:35 am

Jeepin_it_real wrote:

it's a little late tonight digger and i have to study for my engineering test tomorrow... butyou can be sure that tomorrow when i get home at around 1 pm i will have done this :twisted:

Boy, that just sounds like so much fun

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:41 am

lol the only fun i get to have is seeing the teachers face when i walk out after 45 minutes... because if i'm not done by then, i will be... i need to start my winter break ASAP ( especially cause i needa work on my jeep :wink:

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johnb · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:56 am

I tried this several times yesterday afternoon and didn't get any indication that it was doing anything. No chime, no esp off, no nothing.

I am grateful for having a snow packed surface for all that turning the wheel with no power steering.

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:16 pm

Or you could just do what I do and press the button when using 4x4. When ever there is snow out I turn it off, even if Im not in 4high because I find it not only annoying but also makes the jeep unpredictable. Any other time I leave it on.

johnb · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:40 pm

^ Personally, I find waiting at a stand still for 10 seconds while the ESP turns off to be ridiculous. I'd love to find a way to wire that thing so I press the button to turn it ON.

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:47 pm

I do it on the fly. I just press the button and no more issues.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:41 pm

Still bugs the heck out of me even if you hit the button :furious:

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:29 pm

yeah the button doesnt get rid of it completely... and after trying the thing myself i had no luck... darn :banghead:

....might eventually pull the fuse

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:36 pm

Jeepin_it_real wrote:

yeah the button doesnt get rid of it completely... and after trying the thing myself i had no luck... darn :banghead:

....might eventually pull the fuse

There might be one other way.... time to go digging in the KK section :banghead:

nightdrv · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:04 pm

Diggerfreek wrote:

Still bugs the heck out of me even if you hit the button :furious:

What's the Fing point of the ESP OFF button since it absolutely does NOTHING ?! You don't know how close I've come to getting a hammer and smashing the darn thing just for the satisfaction of doing it. I want it OFF when I press OFF. Otherwise this button is making fun of me, and the $20+grand I spent on the thing. And it's supposed to be a Jeep! I know it's not a Wrangler... but COME ON!!! FU Chrysler. :evil:

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:06 pm

i've looked and looked and looked and the only way to do it is to pull the fuse (for KJ's) dont know about KK's.

i just hated how it wouldnt let you slide even when you wanted to... and even when you pushed the button to turn it 'off'. i'm still very happy with no ESP or ABS

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