What is ESP on a 2006 Jeep Liberty?
Jeep Libertys manufactured in 2006 and later come standard with ESP, or Electronic Stability Program. Among other things, ESP applies selective breaking to prevent wheel spin. The system relies heavily on the ABS wheel speed sensors to determine if a wheel is slipping.
What does the ESP Bas light mean on a Jeep Liberty?
The ESP BAS light is letting you know that vital safety equipment in your Liberty is not working. Before doing anything else, make sure to cut the wheel all the way right twice, left twice, and then to the center. This can recalibrate the steering system (see video above).
What causes ABS, ESP / Bas and serv 4WD lights to light?
The ABS module is constantly communicating with the Final Drive Control Module (FDCM), so when the ABS module stops talking, the FDCM freaks out too, which sets the Serv 4WD light. Does anybody have a part number or write up for correcting this issue?
Why is my ESP Bas light not working?
These systems are important to the safety of your Liberty. Fixing them should be a top priority. We cover how to diagnose the ESP BAS light and the common causes below. You really won’t feel any of the symptoms of the ESP BAS system not functioning as you drive normally.
Why does my liberty have a 4WD light?
Assuming the Liberty was in 2wd, if I set the transfer case switch to 4wd BEFORE starting the engine, the 4WD “engaged” display would show, and 4WD traction would operate. If I shut off the engine and reset the switch to 2WD, then started it again, the 4WD display would extinguish, and 2WD traction would operate.
The ESP BAS light is letting you know that vital safety equipment in your Liberty is not working. Before doing anything else, make sure to cut the wheel all the way right twice, left twice, and then to the center. This can recalibrate the steering system (see video above).
What causes the ESP Bas light to come on?
The steering angle sensor is one of, if not the most, common causes of the ESP BAS light to come on. As mentioned above, make sure to turn the steering wheel twice to the right, twice to the left, and finally back to the center. This resets the steering angle sensor in your Liberty. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Why do you need a scanner on a Jeep Liberty?
The ESP and BAS systems measure the speed of all four of your Liberty’s wheels. When the wheel speeds are no longer equal, they will apply corrective measures to make sure that you stay in control of the vehicle. These are easy to replace, and have their own diagnostic codes, that’s why a scanner is so important.
How to reset steering angle sensor in Jeep Liberty?
As mentioned above, make sure to turn the steering wheel twice to the right, twice to the left, and finally back to the center. This resets the steering angle sensor in your Liberty. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.