R1200GS ESA Disable?

hodgie441 · 09-19-2012, 06:07 PM

I have a 2012 R1200GS that is equipped with ESA. I want to upgrade my suspension to Ohlins, but I don't really want to dish out the $$$ for the mechatronic setup. I was wondering is there a away to disable the ESA so I don't get a warning light or trouble light? I was thinking of getting the good old manual adjustment Ohlins front & rear shocks. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Jeff

aschnell · 09-20-2012, 04:27 AM

I just put yacugar manual shocks on my 09 gsa with esa and I don't get any warning lights.

aGremlin · 09-20-2012, 04:52 AM

You should be able to simply unplug the OEM suspension, seal up the connectors for safety and use other suspension.

When the ECU cannot read the OEM gear it does generate an error in the logs, but that's pretty much it. Shop will see when they connect to the bike and clear it...

Some Dude · 09-20-2012, 07:42 AM

I am pretty certain BMW changed the software so that the criteria for the warning light was for malfunctioning ESA instead of "missing" ESA. This seemed to have happened coincidently when they shifted to WP as the ESA shock manufacturer mid 2010. It would also appear the software has been updated in older units now so that when ESA is unplugged it will not generate a warning light, but will generate a soft fault in the data log for technician to see with diagnostics.

jimmex · 09-20-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by hodgie441

I have a 2012 R1200GS that is equipped with ESA. I want to upgrade my suspension to Ohlins, but I don't really want to dish out the $$$ for the mechatronic setup. I was wondering is there a away to disable the ESA so I don't get a warning light or trouble light? I was thinking of getting the good old manual adjustment Ohlins front & rear shocks. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Jeff

Unplug it and enjoy your new suspension.

hodgie441 · 09-20-2012, 12:12 PM

Thanks so much for all the info!

09-19-2012, 06:07 PM	#1
hodgie441 ^OP n00b Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 3	R1200GS ESA Disable? I have a 2012 R1200GS that is equipped with ESA. I want to upgrade my suspension to Ohlins, but I don't really want to dish out the $$$ for the mechatronic setup. I was wondering is there a away to disable the ESA so I don't get a warning light or trouble light? I was thinking of getting the good old manual adjustment Ohlins front & rear shocks. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks. Jeff

09-20-2012, 04:52 AM	#3
aGremlin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: New Zealand! Oddometer: 395	You should be able to simply unplug the OEM suspension, seal up the connectors for safety and use other suspension. When the ECU cannot read the OEM gear it does generate an error in the logs, but that's pretty much it. Shop will see when they connect to the bike and clear it... __________________ Warning: My post quality varies according to my mood. If I sound sane give it a few minutes and I'll be back to normal

09-20-2012, 07:42 AM	#4
Some Dude what attitude problem??? Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Woodstock, GA Oddometer: 4,609	I am pretty certain BMW changed the software so that the criteria for the warning light was for malfunctioning ESA instead of "missing" ESA. This seemed to have happened coincidently when they shifted to WP as the ESA shock manufacturer mid 2010. It would also appear the software has been updated in older units now so that when ESA is unplugged it will not generate a warning light, but will generate a soft fault in the data log for technician to see with diagnostics. __________________ Just some dude on the internet,..

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09-20-2012, 04:27 AM	#2
aschnell Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: NH Oddometer: 92	I just put yacugar manual shocks on my 09 gsa with esa and I don't get any warning lights.

09-20-2012, 12:12 PM	#6
hodgie441 ^OP n00b Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 3	Thanks so much for all the info!