The Bosch ESP 8.

1 system includes the following features:

ABS - anti-lock brake system

ASR - traction control system (TCS)
EBPD - electronic brake pressure distribution
EDL - electronic differential lock
ESP - electronic stabilisation program
FBS - fading brake support
HBA - hydraulic brake assist system
EBC - engine braking control
Emergency braking signal
Pad wipe function
Trailer stabilisation

The brake system is split diagonally. The servo-assistance is pneumatic,

supplied by the vacuum brake servo unit.

Malfunctions in the ABS system do not influence the brake system and
servo action. The conventional braking system remains functional
even without ABS. However, the vehicle's braking behaviour can
change. After the ABS warning lamp comes on, the rear wheels can
lock early when braking.

The direct connection between these components reduces possible sources

of faults. There is no provision for repairing the components - they must be
renewed if necessary.
1 - Rear right speed sensor -G44-
Removing and installing Chapter
Can be checked in Guided Fault Finding using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information
system -VAS 5051B- or -VAS 5052-

2 - Rear left speed sensor -G46-

Removing and installing Chapter

3 - ESP sensor unit --G419--

Fitting location: under seat (left-side)
Removing and installing Chapter
9 Nm
Combined lateral acceleration sender -G200-, yaw rate sender -G202- and longitudinal
acceleration sender -G251-
Can be checked in Guided Fault Finding using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information
system -VAS 5051B- or -VAS 5052-
 Observe installation instructions
When installing ensure that arrow points in direction of travel

4 - Brake light sensor

Fitting location: on brake pedal
Removing and installing Chapter
Can be checked in Guided Fault Finding using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information
system -VAS 5051B- or -VAS 5052-
Can be re-installed if removed

5 - Brake pedal
With bracket for brake light sensor
Removing and installing; vehicles with manual gearbox Chapter
Removing and installing; vehicles with automatic gearbox Chapter

6 - Warning lamp for electromechanical parking brake

Fitting location: in speedometer
Lights up when parking brake is engaged and ignition is switched on,
Lights up for 20 seconds when parking brake is engaged and ignition is switched off,
Flashes when parking brake has been engaged if available braking force is not sufficient to
prevent vehicle from rolling away

7 - Brake system warning lamp -K118-

Fitting location: in speedometer
Lights up together with ABS warning lamp if ABS should fail
Flashes if brake fluid level is too low
Flashes if there is a fault in the brake system
Press SET button to display driver message with further information in instrument
cluster

8 - Warning lamp for anti-lock brake system (ABS) -K47-

The warning lamp monitors the ABS and the electronic differential lock (EDL)
Fitting location: in speedometer
Lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on and goes out after the
automatic ABS self-test has been completed, providing no faults have been detected in the
ABS.
There is a malfunction of the ABS if the warning lamp:

does not light up when the ignition is switched on,

does not go out again after a few seconds,
lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
Malfunctions in the ABS system do not influence the brake system itself. However, a change
in braking behaviour must be reckoned with.
The electronic differential lock (EDL) operates in conjunction with the ABS. The ABS
warning lamp will light up if a fault occurs in the EDL.

9 - ESP/ASR warning lamp (for electronic stabilisation program and traction control system)
-K155-
Fitting location: in rev counter
 Flashes when the vehicle is in motion and the ESP/TCS control is in operation
Lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a short self-test has been
completed
Lights up if there is a malfunction in the ESP
Lights up if there is a malfunction in the ABS, since the ESP works in conjunction with the
ABS
Lights up when the traction control system (ASR) is switched off
Lights up during automatic self-adaption of the sensor systems when:

the battery has been disconnected and then re-connected

the vehicle has been jump-started
the battery charge level is very low
The ESP warning lamp goes out after the vehicle has been in motion for a short time as
soon as the automatic self-adaption procedure of the sensor systems is finalised

10 - Front left speed sensor -G47-

Removing and installing Chapter
Can be checked in Guided Fault Finding using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information
system -VAS 5051B- or -VAS 5052-

11 - Hydraulic unit -N55- with control unit -J104-

Removing and installing Chapter

12 - Return ring
Removing and installing Chapter

13 - Steering angle sender --G85--

Fitting location: incorporated in return ring with slip ring on steering column Rep. gr.69
Removing and installing Chapter
Performing zero compensation
Vehicle diagnosis and service information system -VAS 5051B- or -VAS 5052-

14 - Front right speed sensor -G45-

Removing and installing Chapter

15 - TCS (ASR)/ESP button -E256-

Fitting location: in centre console
Switches traction control system (ASR) off and on

16 - Switch for Audi hold assist

Fitting location: in centre console
Function Chapte
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Removing and installing Chapter

17 - Switch for electromechanical parking brake -F234-

Fitting location: in centre console
Removing and installing Chapter

18 - Diagnostic socket
 Fitting location: cover in driver's footwell