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Ford Galaxy ESC Service light on when cornering

Started by Russats, April 09, 2021, 10:47:48 AM

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April 09, 2021, 10:47:48 AM
When I go round a bend that's quite long, so like a roundabout. The ESC Service light comes on.

I'm guessing it's some kind of sensor that would detect if you were corner too hard, to apply the ABS and stability control?
April 09, 2021, 10:48:38 AM #1
I forgot to mention that it goes off again after 2-3 minutes of driving.
April 09, 2021, 08:19:56 PM #2
I would guess at lateral sensor or a wheel speed sensor but a scan of the system should reveal the cause
April 09, 2021, 09:40:48 PM #3
What is the best device to use to scan? Torque app any good? Or laptop and a cable better??
April 10, 2021, 12:00:46 AM #4
Torque won't tell you anything beyond the powertrain itself. Forscan works with most Ford vehicles, and is free once you have the lead for most purposes. Don't know if it works on the MK4 Galaxy though.
April 10, 2021, 07:37:30 AM #5
Iââ,¬â,,¢ve got Forscan for my Mk3, I wonder if anyone can confirm if it works on the MK4.
April 10, 2021, 09:03:38 AM #6
I'd just try it since you've already got it? - from using it on the mk2 it will only show what it can access (not a lot on the mk2 but it does do the PATS system which most stuff will not go anywhere near).
April 10, 2021, 09:36:31 AM #7
RESULT
April 10, 2021, 02:57:21 PM #8
Hopefully thatââ,¬â,,¢ll solve the problem.
Steering wheel position sensor
Front wheel speed sensor

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April 10, 2021, 04:46:49 PM #9
Impressive
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April 10, 2021, 05:04:48 PM #10
New battery was fitted just before I bought it. Looks like itââ,¬â,,¢s messed it up, perhaps a steering recalibration is required? Not sure if FORSCAN can do this though?
May 12, 2021, 10:25:28 AM #11
ABS/Speed sensor replace. Easy job to be honest. Bit of a nightmare to get the plug off though. The red tab has to be pushed away from the plug.

https://youtu.be/TG4URiXMEjQ

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