matthewm1965
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Can anyone explain how the ESP system works?
It does a marvellous job of keeping the back end in a straight line through the snow.
I have driven other cars with traction control, but they just cut the engine power when it senses wheel slip. I get the impression that the MB system is more sophisticated than this? Does it have clutches in the diff to lock or reduce drive?
It doesn’t prevent the back wheels from locking when the auto box changes down when driving on ice. It would be nice if I understood how it works.
Thanks
Matt
It does a marvellous job of keeping the back end in a straight line through the snow.
I have driven other cars with traction control, but they just cut the engine power when it senses wheel slip. I get the impression that the MB system is more sophisticated than this? Does it have clutches in the diff to lock or reduce drive?
It doesn’t prevent the back wheels from locking when the auto box changes down when driving on ice. It would be nice if I understood how it works.
Thanks
Matt