I've reviewed the whole thread today, and have one question - can't seem to find an answer anywhere in the thread:
Is is possible to upgrade a basic 2002 Golf Automatic (with no ASR, no nothing) to ESP?
I posted a link (
Electronic Stabilization Program) back on the second page of this thread that led to a PDF explaining what components are used in the ESP system.
It appears to me that many of the components that are used by the ESP system are already present on cars with anti lock braking. However, a review of the different components involved in the ESP system (see pages 38, 39, 40 and 41 of the PDF) suggests that I would need to buy and install the following additional parts:
- Combined Sensor for Transverse Acceleration and Rotational Rate
- ABS Control Module with EDL/ASR/ESP
- Hydraulic Pump for Traction Control
- Brake Booster (?) - might already be there if this is just the power brakes thing.
I note also that there is a steering angle sensor, but I have one of those in my car already - though I don't know what purpose it serves.
I also wonder if perhaps it is NOT necessary to replace the brake control unit - meaning, might the existing ABS brake control unit I have be suitable for use in this installation? My rationale is that all the "thinking" is done by the ABS control module, which appears to me to be a seperate part, mounted behind the instrument panel.
May I ask others here on the board who have done the ASR retrofit to perhaps have a look at the PDF and let me know if they think retrofitting ESP is possible?
I'm willing to take a run at it, fork out the money, and be the 'guinea pig', so to speak, but I'll need help and advice from the whole team to figure out how to go about this.
My dealer has agreed to source all the parts and do the work required to install all the parts for me and do whatever programming is needed, provided that I give them fairly clear instructions about what needs to be done.
Michael
<small>[ January 13, 2003, 21:32: Message edited by: Michael Moore ]</small>