ABS and ESP/ARS warning

[stewb]

Hi all
Yesterday on my way to work I heard a beep and the abs and esp warning lights in my speedo came on and the warnings were displayed.
Is this a big problem or a sensor malfunction when I swiched the car off it went away but when I went out this morning it was back same again switched off the
ignition and it went away.

Any help greatly accepted thanks.

[Chris_Blue]

Was it wet when they first went on?

[stewb]

Yes it was cats and dogs at the time.

[Chris_Blue]

Would hazard a guess that the ESP is kicking in to stop the wheels skidding, as when that happens the ESP light flashes on and off
The lights also come on for a bit when ignition is first on, to test the lamps are OK

[stewb]

Would the warnings still be on today though as they are on all the time now.

[Chris_Blue]

No- they wouldnt. Trip to the dealers i think
What pictures come up- is it the car with the tyre marks underneath

[stewb]

Idon't have pictures just comes up abs faulty then esp/asr faulty.

[Chris_Blue]

Best take it in methinks- thought it was the ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) kicking in to stop the tyres skidding in the wet

[stewb]

I'll have a look behind the wheels on satuarday, no warranty as its a 60 plate.
Sounds like quite a expensive fix through a dealer only had it 6 months.

[Chris_Blue]

Dont think they charge to have a look- just tell you what it would cost
Have you an Android phone- theres an App called Torque pro that cots about £6 which you can link up to your ECU to diagnose fault codes?
Sounds difficult, but isnt really

Might just be engine fault codes the ECU monitors- not sure

[stewb]

Ye got a Android will give that a try, how do you link up your phone to the ECU though.

[Chris_Blue]

Theres an ECU port behind the flap next to the glove box. Will need a bluetooth adaptor off ebay bout £6 (Bit like a scart)

Ed- OBD2 Scantool

[stewb]

Thanks Chris will get one ordered tonight from ebay Thank for all your help.

[Chris_Blue]

No worries- hope it helps

[stewb]

Ordered a diagnostic tool off ebay today for 30 quid it tells you the code and the possible reason will let yous know how I get on.