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C0186



C0186
Lateral Accelerator sensor. Faulty signal

Diagram:






Fault Symptoms
Fault symptom ESP-OFF lamp on
No ESP function

Conditions
The signal from the lateral acceleration sensor exceeds 4.75V or is below 0.25V for more than 0.1s.

Incorrect or implausible signal from lateral acceleration sensor.


Diagnostic Help
Lateral acceleration can be read using the diagnostic tool and should be approx. 0 m/second squared when the car is stationary.