Hi everyone! 

Got a great 2009 Superb uthat has been, well, superb. 

However when using the self-parking function the steering goes dead and heavy and an ESP fault warning flashes up. This has happened twice now out of three times used. I've used the self-parking loads of times (I'm disabled and can't turn my head round very far). 

Has anyone come actoss this problem or experienced it? Any/all help gratefully received! 

Hi Trenchman, have you had the battery tested recently? I'm guessing that the electro-assisted steering will be loading battery during this maneuver and battery voltage dropping too low - clue being the steering going 'dead' 

3 hours ago, Warrior193 said:

Hi Trenchman, have you had the battery tested recently? I'm guessing that the electro-assisted steering will be loading battery during this maneuver and battery voltage dropping too low - clue being the steering going 'dead' 

Hi Warrior. 

Thanks for the speedy reply. The battery is a Bosch unit with 4 year guarantee and fitted about 8 months ago so I expect it'll check out. Nevertheless, I'll get it checked anyway if only to rule it out. 

Thanks

Trenchman

Check the DTCs.

I would certainly check them if I knew what 'DTCs' are! 

Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Basically read out the car's controllers for faults. Basic code readers are petty cheap.

The dealer will charge £75 and upwards.

Thanks bud. I'll be in hospital over Xmas but it's on the New Year's list!