If you do the procedure in the manual, do you have to redo it every time you restart the Jeep or does it stay off until reset?

Thanks,

Flash

 

It stays off.

 

You have to repeat the steps to turn it back on.

 

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WARNING:With ESP in the permanent disabled mode, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) systems is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining vehicle stability. This disabled mode is intended for off-road use only. Vehicle modifications requiring the owner to configure the vehicle in the ESP disabled mode, will seriously affect the vehicle roadworthiness, safety, and may lead to loss of control and/or accident resulting in serious injury or fatal injuries.




Procedure To Turn ON (or OFF) The Permanent ESP Disable Feature:
a. Verify that the automatic transmission selector is in the “Park” position, and that a manual transmission is in neutral gear.
b. Start the vehicle engine and wait approximately five (5) seconds for the system bulb check to complete.
c. Shift the transfer case into the 4H range position. Firmly set parking brake.
d. Turn the steering wheel until it is centered and the wheels are pointed straight ahead.
e. Turn the steering wheel one-half (½) turn to the right (clockwise). HOLD steering wheel in this position.
f. Press and hold the “ESP OFF” button for 7 seconds. Release the “ESP OFF” button right after 7 seconds. Wait for chime.
g. Turn the steering wheel back to center, then turn the steering wheel one-half (½) turn to the left (counterclockwise). HOLD the steering wheel in this position.
h. Press and hold the “ESP OFF” button for 7 seconds. Release the “ESP OFF” button right after 7 seconds. Wait for chime.
i. Turn the steering wheel back to center.
j. Press and hold the “ESP OFF” button for 7 seconds. Release the “ESP OFF” button right after 7 seconds. Wait for chime.
k. Cycle the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
2. While the Permanent ESP Disable feature is turned on, the vehicle will display the following:
a. The ESP telltale in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.
b. The vehicle odometer will display a “ESP OFF” message.
To Turn OFF The Permanent ESP Disable Feature:
a. Repeat the above procedure (in Step 1).

 

Thanks for the replies. And this procedure will completely turn off the ESC system so the brakes wont be grabbing on hills anymore? Does it turn off the "hill start assist" system too?

Thanks,

Flash

 

Your brakes wont grab any more. I dont know about the hill start assist I have a auto trans. The only thing that stayes on is your ABS. I turned mine off because I went with bigger tires and every time I pulled into a driveway i could feel my brakes grab. And the ESP will also not let spin your tires in the dirt or do donuts! This is only for 08 09.

 

Hello, my 11 JK rubicon is not responding to the steps here for disabling the Esc! It indicates the escoff only when the light comes on and it is held for 5-7 sec. It does not stay on and leave the light and message on? Anyone else try this on a 2011 machine?

Thanks,
Brian