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So was riding back today after the first service at 1300kms and after about 30 kms got stuck in traffic, engine temperature was showing at 103 C or 217F and suddenly a yellow triangle shows up and in the display it says "D-ESA!"

I kept on riding and once out of the jam I switched the bike off and on again but error persisted. Then i got off the bike and walked away from it and let it stand for around 30 minutes. Came back and the error was gone. Rode the way home for 200kms and it didnt show up again.
Any clue to what happened? Any ideas?
 
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First thing to check is the height sensor rod that attaches between the rear shock and swing arm, make sure it is attached solidly at both ends.
Ok found the rod, seems ok....its in a ball joint kinda arrangement in the upper and lower end
I dont have the 911 tool and the nearest service center is about 300kms away
 
Just make certain that it is attached properly that is all you can do with this.
The other thing is to make sure that the electrical connectors are plugged tightly into the switch-gear controls.
 

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D-ESA error after ESA unit replacement - 2017 R1200 GS Rallye

Started with a similar problem like Virkdoc. Was on a tour, by the time the motorcycle got to a service centre the warning light was always on. At the authorised service centre the computer showed an error of the ESA hydraulic unit. BMW Germany couriered a new ESA shocker unit. After taking delivery from the service centre with the new ESA rode 8-9 km, next day about 15km in the city after which the D-ESA error light came on. After 30 minutes, the light did not come on. Motorcycle is back at the service centre.

odometer - 7,400 km.

Lynx
 
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Started with a similar problem like Virkdoc. Was on a tour, by the time the motorcycle got to a service centre the warning light was always on. At the authorised service centre the computer showed an error of the ESA hydraulic unit. BMW Germany couriered a new ESA shocker unit. After taking delivery from the service centre with the new ESA rode 8-9 km, next day about 15km in the city after which the D-ESA error light came on. After 30 minutes, the light did not come on. Motorcycle is back at the service centre.

odometer - 7,400 km.

Lynx
Got a reply from the service manager saying that this is a common fault if the temperature is high, the ESA unit heats up and the error shows, we were stuck in traffic with the bike at 105 Celsius when this happened, will wait to see how it behaves.
Lynx has your been sorted? Delhi dealership?
 
Did your service include flushing the coolant? Just curious as I’ve been to the desert SW of the US where the temps hovered around 110f and the engine temps rose to over 190f but never saw any warnings..
 
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Did your service include flushing the coolant? Just curious as I’ve been to the desert SW of the US where the temps hovered around 110f and the engine temps rose to over 190f but never saw any warnings..
Hi Clay
it was the first service I guess just oil and filter etc.
Engine temperature stuck in traffic was around 215 F
Ambient temperature was around 100f
 
D-ESA error after ESA shock unit replacement - 2017 R1200 GS Rallye

Got a reply from the service manager saying that this is a common fault if the temperature is high, the ESA unit heats up and the error shows, we were stuck in traffic with the bike at 105 Celsius when this happened, will wait to see how it behaves.
Lynx has your been sorted? Delhi dealership?
Virkdoc,
I did suspect the ESA error warning light was due to high temperature, probably the relay heating up.
Bike went to the Delhi dealership yesterday. Will keep you posted.

In a months time ambient temperature in our part of the world is going to be around 115F (46C). If this ESA error light problem persist, am considering replacing the Oem ESA shocks with non ESA shock like Wilbers, Ohlins TTX etc. Hope we do not have warranty issues if we ask BMW to replace with Non ESA shock.
 
I'm fairly certain there is only a single cooling fan on his machine.
I've ridden in temps up to 123F although not stuck in traffic with no ESA error message granted my bike is a 2013.
Jetspeed

The BMW service engineer took the bike for a test ride. The ESA error warning light lit up.
The ESA unit & shocker has been sent to BMW Germany.

The bike will be going on a very long trip..
 
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