Car vibrates at sixty mph

2002 AUDI A6
200,000 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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IKENNA
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While driving if I get up to sixty km/hour my car listed above starts vibrating and it increases as I accelerate. Secondly, I see ABS and ESP symbols on my dashboard. What could be the issue here and how can it be resolved?

Please a little explanation on what the ESP means/does will be welcomed.

Thanks.
May 29, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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STEVE W.
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ABS is Antilock Brake System.
ESP is Electronic Stability Program.
They work together to help prevent loss of vehicle control. ESP basically looks at the speed of each tire and then uses the brakes to help prevent wheel spin or locking of a brake.
You need to get the vehicle scanned with a good scan tool to get an idea of what the issue is. It could be anything from a bad ABS sensor or bad wiring or a bad module. A good scan tool would allow the modules to be tested and see what the problem is.

The vibration could be caused by a bad wheel bearing or hub or a bad tire/rim. The only way to be sure is to inspect the various parts to find the problem.
May 29, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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