ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Disabling Coupler

An exclusive CurbOver product to free you from the electronic aids that cut power in the Jimny. By installing this simple coupler, you can disable the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) on demand. Installing it is a 2-minute job and can be done by yourself. Removing it as simple as installing it. Read on further below to understand what this.

Disabling ESP (Electronic Stability Program) on the Suzuki Jimny can be genuinely helpful off-road because the conditions off-road are very different from normal road driving.

Here’s how and why 👇

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## What ESP normally does (on-road logic)

ESP is designed for tarmac safety. It:

* Cuts engine power when wheels spin
* Brakes individual wheels to stop skidding
* Tries to keep the vehicle following steering input

This works great on wet roads—but off-road, wheel slip is often necessary.

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## How disabling ESP helps off-road

### 1. Allows wheel spin to maintain momentum

Off-road obstacles (sand, mud, rocks, snow) often require:

* Controlled wheel spin
* Steady throttle

With ESP ON:

* The system cuts power as soon as it detects slip
* The Jimny may bog down or stall mid-obstacle

With ESP OFF:

* Wheels can spin enough to “clean” mud or dig for grip
* You maintain momentum over loose surfaces

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### 2. Prevents unwanted braking on uneven terrain

ESP uses brake intervention to control slip.

Off-road:

* One wheel may lift or lose traction naturally
* ESP may brake that wheel unnecessarily
* This can halt forward progress

Disabling ESP:

* Stops the system from fighting natural axle articulation
* Makes climbs and rock crawling smoother

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### 3. Better control on sand and dunes

Sand driving relies on:

* Constant throttle
* Predictable power delivery

ESP ON:

* Cuts power suddenly → vehicle sinks

ESP OFF:

* Smooth, uninterrupted power
* Easier to “float” over sand

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### 4. Improved climbing ability

On steep or loose climbs:

* ESP may mistake intentional throttle for loss of control
* Power cuts at the worst moment

Disabling ESP lets:

* The driver modulate traction manually
* The engine stay in the power band

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### 5. Makes low-range (4L) more effective

The Jimny’s 4L gearing is mechanical and very capable.

ESP can:

* Interfere with low-speed torque delivery

With ESP disabled:

* Low-range torque works as intended
* More predictable crawling behavior

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## Important safety notes ⚠️

* Never disable ESP on public roads
* Steering corrections and emergency braking assistance are reduced
* Re-enable ESP once back on normal driving surfaces

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## When to disable ESP off-road

✔️ Sand
✔️ Mud
✔️ Loose gravel
✔️ Steep climbs
✔️ Rock crawling (slow speed)

❌ Wet highways
❌ Fast dirt roads
❌ Urban driving

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### Simple takeaway

> ESP is designed to prevent loss of control on roads.
> Off-road, some loss of control is necessary to *keep moving*.

DISCLAIMER: Please use responsibly and at your own risk. Use only when required and necessary and not for fun. We are not responsible for any damage / injury or any other incident related to the use of this coupler.