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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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I've had this happen twice now. Both times I was slowing my car while turning in a very mild way. A little faster than normal, but no where near anywhere I would expect the ESC to be working. I get two quick electronic beeps that seem to be coming from below the stereo area. No warning lights or ESC thing lit up on the dash... just the beep. Any ideas?
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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it may be the traction control kicking in
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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Traction control doesn't beep, only stability control does. Either should cause the skidding car icon on the dash to illuminate.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
I've had this happen twice now. Both times I was slowing my car while turning in a very mild way. A little faster than normal, but no where near anywhere I would expect the ESC to be working. I get two quick electronic beeps that seem to be coming from below the stereo area. No warning lights or ESC thing lit up on the dash... just the beep. Any ideas?
Typically, you will hear a series of three beeps for the ESC. It can kick in on dry pavement as well. If you are experiencing this frequently, your tires may need to be replaced. Raid conditions could trigger this as well (I.E. gravel on road, uneven road surface, etc...)
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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I would leave it alone,....i mean.....dont you want to be the only one with "The Mystery Beep" lmao

Some people just dont like to be original
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MLIAISON
I would leave it alone,....i mean.....dont you want to be the only one with "The Mystery Beep" lmao

Some people just dont like to be original
Richie, no more posts until you buy the car (LOL). Didn't Mike tell you?
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Richie, no more posts until you buy the car (LOL). Didn't Mike tell you?
Hey Brian

Who asked you!

Guess what, I have about $2200 in my saving for my downpayment of ($5000).

Now I just gotta save up the $3400 for the TTL *Need about another $6000
(still got my economic stimulus check coming too )
I come from a poor family



So stop being such a doofus lol im gonna have to eventually
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MLIAISON
Hey Brian

Who asked you!

Guess what, I have about $2200 in my saving for my downpayment of ($5000).

Now I just gotta save up the $3400 for the TTL *Need about another $6000
(still got my economic stimulus check coming too )
I come from a poor family



So stop being such a doofus lol im gonna have to eventually
Uh Ohhhh, Richie seem mad!!!!
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Im not mad

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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Um...I have had this happen to me when driving my car on construction job sites for my work. It only happens to me when I am on an uneven road full of gravely rocks/little pot holes. It's nothing I am too concerned about because it doesn't happen on normal roads.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian231
Uh Ohhhh, Richie seem mad!!!!
BTW Brian, Whats up with that Avatar?

lol......Brian was that when u use to walk around in ladies lipstick? lol "Would you #*%$ me....I'd *&^% me lmao. Precious!!!!!!
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MLIAISON
BTW Brian, Whats up with that Avatar?

lol......Brian was that when u use to walk around in ladies lipstick? lol "Would you #*%$ me....I'd *&^% me lmao. Precious!!!!!!
Be nice to Brian
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MLIAISON
BTW Brian, Whats up with that Avatar?

lol......Brian was that when u use to walk around in ladies lipstick? lol "Would you #*%$ me....I'd *&^% me lmao. Precious!!!!!!
It listens to PASSNU2 and it does what it's told!!!"
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian231
It listens to PASSNU2 and it does what it's told!!!"
Hey!!!!

Who said Mike wants to be on Babysitting duty lmao
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