There's a TSB that flashes the computer so you can REALLY disable the ESP.

LINK

You forgot SELECT. :D

This sounds like normaol operation. I would describe the noise on mine as a metal ping. The sound is the brake caliper clamping & releasing. If you are stepping on the gas good in sugar sand you will probably hear it every now & then. It's not telling you to put it in 4 lo, it's saying "HEY I THINK WE ARE ABOUT TO GET STUCK, I may be able to get us through if these 2 spinning wheels were not trying to dig to China.

Sounds like Microsoft had their hands in the ESP system, kind of like automatic updates.

So it's off for good now or what? Do I still need to have the computer flashed for my 35's?

tried this this evening on a 07 unlimited x and it didn't work. Tried it in 2wd, 4hi and no success. I noticed the light turn on on the dash and then turn off after 10 seconds of holding the button but it didn't disable the ESP.

In reading this TSB that Woods linked to, it appears that 2007's will now be able to do the same "nintendo" type code combination of steering wheel, key, and brakes, to permanently disable the ESP system that the 2008's have been able to do.

SWEET! I want the damn ESP off permanently.

NUMBER: 05-001-08
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: January 18, 2008

SUBJECT:
Electronic Stability Control Disable Feature For Modified 4WD Vehicles

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Anti-Lock Brake/Electronic Stability Module (ABS), the Cabin Control Node (CCN), and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) with new software. Once these modules have been reprogrammed (flashed), a sequence of steps will be required to disable or enable the vehicle Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

MODELS:
2007 (JK) Wrangler
NOTE: This bulletin applies to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles.

DISCUSSION:
Vehicles modified with larger tires and/or suspension lifts may experience early Electronic Stability Program (ESP) activations as compared to a non-modified production vehicle depending on lift size/height, tire size, suspension changes and/or driving habits.

If early ESP activations are experienced while driving with a modified vehicle, the additional ability to permanently turn off ESP is available. This ESP permanently disable feature can be obtained once the ABS, CCN, and TIPM modules have been flashed / reprogrammed with the correct level of software, as described in the Repair Procedure.

After completing reprogramming of the modules, an ignition switch, steering wheel and ESP button maneuver must be performed to permanently disable ESP and to turn off the functionality of the ESP switch. Once the ESP system is placed into permanent disable
mode, the ESP Telltale will be illuminated in the instrument cluster, and the vehicle odometer will display a “ESP OFF” message. The ESP permanent disable feature DOES NOT disable the vehicle Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) or the Brake Assist System (BAS), when the feature is implemented per this Service Bulletin Repair Procedure.

Repeating the ESP permanent disable maneuver procedure will return the system to normal ESP operation and restore ESP switch functionality allowing for ESP ”Full”, “Partial”, or “Off” modes.

Does this dash light and message stay on permanently or is is just when the vehicle is started? Has anyone with a 2008 done this to disable their ESP yet?

Bump.....Anyone? Dash lights turn off when ESP is disabled after the TSB or with an 08 or do they stay on all the time?