C0287
ESP Performance
The stability control module has detected that overall ESP performance is degraded — typically a plausibility check between yaw rate, lateral acceleration, steering angle and wheel speeds has failed. ESP is deactivated until the root cause is resolved.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Sensor calibration required after repairCommon
- Sensor cluster loose or mounted incorrectlyPossible
- Secondary fault on individual sensorLess likely
Parts involved
- Esp Control Module
- Sensor Cluster
- Yaw Rate Sensor
- Lateral Acceleration Sensor
C0287 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.