duke2julius

What the trick to turn this thing permanently off? It not working right anyway it says esp bas on the dash ever since i was a little rough on her.

Shortbuss

Either cut and splice your own switch in. Search ESP kill switch mod. Or get the dealer to disable. I did the kill switch mod and it's awesome!

ronjenx

Do you want to turn off the ESP instead of finding and fixing the problem?

There is a steering wheel dance to turn it off permanently, or you can install an ESP kil switch that will turn it all off, including the ABS.

Your '08 may have to be flashed for the steering wheel dance to work.

Try this:

The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESP
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.

duke2julius

Yea the trick didnt work but thanks. I should probably get it looked at and/or learn how to put that kill switch in it. That sound like a good idea. Thanks!

ronjenx

Has your '08 been in for the "hot oil" warning recall?
That's when mine was flashed, and it included the steering wheel dance to turn off the ESP.