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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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For those who wish to have ESP off as default, a 22uF, 33uF, or 47 uF capacitor across the wires all work fine.

When you remove your switch, you will see four wires. You just want to cross the two black wires (Black-brown stripe and Black- green stripe)

I know I said I would do a write up with pic's, but just became very busy at work, and car prep.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Thanks! I look forward the pics for this DIY...how did you removed the switch?
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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Default Re: Thanks! I look forward the pics for this DIY...how did you removed the switch?

It's best to remove center dash piece just above button.

I open both of the small change / credit card holders, then just pull the center piece out by gripping the section from the open slots.

The section pulls straight out, and pushes back in for install.

You will then see a white plastic section around the ESP button. You want to take a thin screw driver or the back of a disposible knife blade and push down mid upper rear of the white section lip, and pry button out.

There is a small metal tag holding the button in.
It's not holding it in too hard, so you could just give it a good pull without pushing the tag down.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Awesome...I'll try that. Thanks for the info!
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