Esp?

jhaddon84015

Member
Joined
Apr 13, 2006
Location
Clinton, UT
TDI
2006 Jetta
I've owned a couple of Jetta TDI's, 2006 and 2009, they both had esp buttons. I don't see one on my 2012 Passat SE, just wondering if it has it. It seems to have everything else...:)
 

slamhouse

Veteran Member
Joined
Oct 3, 2011
Location
Stanwood, WA
TDI
2006 Jetta TDI SE
Yes, your car still has ESP. VW just removed the ability to disable it in the newer models in an effort to lower the production costs of newer vehicles.

There are kits out there to add the button, but i don't remember where to find the kits at.
 

JSWTDI09

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jan 31, 2009
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
TDI
2009 JSW TDI (gone but not forgotten)
I believe that all new cars are required by law to have some sort of Electronic Stability Program. What is missing on the newer ones is the ability to easily turn it off.

Have Fun!

Don
 

APT

Veteran Member
Joined
Mar 20, 2012
Location
Metro Detroit
TDI
2012 Passat SEL
FMVSS 126 required ESC for all passenger vehicles to have it for model year 2012. There was a phase in period and many OEMs offer a way to disable portions of it. Not so on NMS Passat.
 
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