What is ESC maintenance about?
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Esc fault indicator light coming on is a relatively complex fault issue, usually caused by a software system alarm, but it could also be due to sensor failure or circuit short-circuit, and the possibility of false alarms cannot be ruled out. Diagnosing this issue is quite troublesome and requires specialized fault diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting and confirmation. Therefore, it is best to send the vehicle to a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible. When the ESC fault light comes on and alarms, possible reasons include: Sensor failure: The ESC system's sensors have failed, such as the yaw rate sensor, lateral acceleration sensor, and steering wheel angle sensor, etc.; Circuit failure: There is a problem with the system's circuit, such as a short circuit or open circuit fault; Control unit failure: The control unit itself may be faulty, which could also cause ESC failure. Main functions of ESC: The main function of ESC is to make the car more stable and safe when changing lanes or turning. Under normal driving conditions, the ESC system does not function. When the ignition switch is turned on, the ESC starts, the warning light comes on, and the ESC off indicator light comes on, extinguishing after about 4 seconds. When the ESC fault light on the car stays on, it indicates that the vehicle's ESC has failed, and the vehicle's electronic stability control system is not working. ESC mainly controls the longitudinal and lateral stability of the vehicle, ensuring that the vehicle moves according to the driver's intentions. The foundation of the electronic stability control system is the ABS anti-lock braking function. When the tires are about to lock during braking, the system brakes hundreds of times within a second, somewhat similar to mechanical "cadence braking." In this way, when the vehicle is braking at full force, the tires can still maintain rolling, and the effect of rolling friction is better than the sliding friction after locking, allowing control over the vehicle's direction of travel.