Cel check engine light, epc electronic pedal control light, and some other lights come on and the car goes into limp mode and creeps along at 1020 mph and shifts like sht. This can be one of 17 faults, including lack of messaging between the powertrain and many systems, such as the fuel injector or air conditioning unit. The electronic power control system is controlled by the engine control unit, brake control unit, transmission control unit and the steering control unit. When the epc light comes on in your volkswagen, its a signal that the vehicle needs to be repaired immediately. How to fix epc light volkswagen what is epc warning light on vw. Today i was driving when i noticed it started to lose power, kind of like when youre in too high of a gear for the speed youre going. It mustve broke there are two sensors in the gas pedal for positioning sensors one checks the other. Three days ago my check engine light came on and then today the epc light started flashing and then. They can read the ecu faultcodes, which should be a good startingpoint for troubleshooting the cause. She brought it to the local gas station, they checked it, said it was dead and sold her a new battery. Immediately the epc light and check engine lights came on after letting off the gas. Epc light came on and lost all power a week ago, having.
I wonder if you can help to figure it out what happen with this car. Mar 09, 2016 golf iv jetta iv 2002 epc light keeps coming on car goes into limp mode when reach 4000 rpm mar 9, 2016. By product expert posted in service, service center, tips and tricks on friday, december 2nd, 2016 at 9. Computers are taking over everything on your vehicle. It can also indicate performance control problems, defects and malfunctions of the epc. Ideally, it refers to the drivebywire system that prevents a car from skidding and spinning on slick surfaces. Your volkswagen has many dashboard symbols that can become illuminated when the system senses an issue, such as a fuel indicator turning on when its time to get more gas or a battery indicator turning on when there seems to be low alternator voltage or a charging. At the same time the transmisison started to have problems. Lloyd the asr light and epc light comes on in my 2002 vw beetle 1. An epc warning light in a vw indicates a problem in the powertrain control system. It mustve broke there are two sensors in the gas pedal for. The volkswagen epc light often shows up together with the engine. I took it to a mechanic on a tow truck three days ago.
My epc light went on in my 2002 volkswagen jetta fixya. The epc light on a volkswagen stands for electronic power control, and it is used to indicate problems in the engine. My mother has a 2002 vw new beetle that recently this epc light comes up on the board. Take it to the dealer, the epc warning light and even more the failsafe run which doesnt allow you drive faster than 20mph is an indication of serious motor troubles. P0351 ignition coil a primarysecondary circuit p0300 randommultiple cylinder misfire detected p0304 cylinder 4 misfire detected p0301 cylinder 1 misfire i replaced the spark plugs and wires. There havent been any major issues since ive bought it. Golf iv jetta iv 2002 epc light keeps coming on car. Mrg, wallace nc 2002 jetta, totalled by drunk, 1106. Continue reading for how to fix the epc light on a volkswagen. My epc light went on in my 2002 volkswagen jetta take it to the dealer, the epc warning light and even more the failsafe run which doesnt allow you drive faster than 20mph is an indication of serious motor troubles. I have a vw cc 2009 turbo with 60,500 miles on it, left work the other evening and accelerated a little strong but nothing too hard, to get up to speed in traffic.
What is the vw epc warning light volkswagen santa monica. I have a 1997 vw jetta with 96,500 miles that i just brought into a shop for wiper. Volkswagen beetle questions what does epc light on 2002. What does the electronic power control epc warning light. The volkswagen epc light often shows up together with the engine, abs or esp light depending on where the problem is located. Noticed the car sputtering at slower speeds and especially when stopped.
How to fix epc light on a volkswagen schworer volkswagen. Guide to volkswagen dashboard warning light meanings. How to fix the epc warning light on a volkswagen vw polo 9n 2003 model. Epc battery light is on my volkswagen jetta 2012 turn over but wont start my car has 0 miles. The first time it happens it lasted for a day and then it went away on its own, both lights were gone the next day, but now its been a week and both lights are still on. The epc light system warns drivers by sending codes to the dashboard. Your volkswagen has a large number of warning lights and sensors that work together.
I have a 2002 seat leon pretty much spanish golf 4 and i have the same. By product expert posted in tips and tricks on saturday, january 27th, 2018 at 8. One confusing indicator for volkswagen owners is the yellow epc warning light. See more 2002 volkswagen beetle questions get your car fixed. Figure out what those vw dashboard warning lights and symbols mean by product expert posted in service, tips and tricks on tuesday, april 5th, 2016 at 4. Changed out pedal cruise control stalk, throttle body, maf sensor, cam position sensors. Traditionally, components like the steering, the parking brake, and the. The epc light is a very common problem on volkswagen. For the past couple months ive been having an issue with my car randomly having a surge problem while driving.
If your volkswagen jetta epc light has suddenly come on, its critical that you know what it means and needs to happen before your urbandale. Get epc warning lightrelated service for your volkswagen. I shut off the engine and restart again and it went off but after 45 mins of my drive its on. About 2 weeks ago, my wifes 2 year old battery died on her 2002 gti. As im driving my 2011 jetta the battery light comes on and the car just shuts off. Mar 21, 2019 volkswagen epc light diagnosis part 2. The purpose of the epc light is to alert the driver to engine trouble so that the driver can take steps to avoid further damage to the vehicle. Average rating from 150 customers who received a warning light is on inspection. Replacing gas pedal on a 2004 volkswagen jetta because of the epc light. If in doubt, refer to your owners manual for more information about this warning light.
Hey all i am new to the forum because i just got my jetta. When she puts the vehicle on driver mode and she tries to move foward, the car feels like it has some resistance to move. Mzlauralees 03 waggin had a light that acted like that. Vw jetta 2002 epc light came on and acceleration fixya. I read the manual but still not sure something to do with the exhaust a little help as my wife needs the car for work. Hello my name is denzel and i have a 2001 vw passat 1. First happened when we were going about 90km epc light came on and went into limp mode. The brake light bulb lamp part number will depend on if you have a 2002 volkswagen jetta wagon or sedan. Epc light on 2002 gti maintenancerepairs car talk community.
Step 1 turn your 1998 vw on and allow the airbag light to come on. Okay so i have had this epc light coming on my 01 jetta 1. The 2012 volkswagen jetta has 2 problems reported for epc light is on. How to reset the airbag light on a 98 jetta it still runs.
Vw jetta 2004 epc light and gas pedal fix duration. This is the second time it happens, the epc light comes on and then the car loses power. When driving in 5th gear and sometimes at idle rpms will drop and the car will either stall out or. When driving in 5th gear and sometimes at idle rpms will drop and the car will either stall out or will drop to near 0 on rpm and read more. The volkswagen epc warning light can indicate some potentially serious problems, if this light comes on, you should have the car checked out.
I have a 2016 jetta hybrid with just under 20,000 miles on it. However, the epc light can indicate other problems with your volkswagen, as well. One unknown indicator that you may see pop up in your vehicle is the epc light, which is unique to vw vehicles and stands for electronic. I have a 2002 vw golf and its epc light keeps coming on and every time i reach 4000 rpm it goes into limp mode, what is the problem. Vw 1 2 watt dashboard lights instrumental panel light bulbs credit to. The 2004 volkswagen jetta has 1 problems reported for epc light comes on, runs roughly.
Volkswagen gti questions epc light came on and lost all power a. Your volkswagen has a large number of warning lights and sensors that work together to find any issues with the vehicle, and alert you. If you see that yellow epc light show up on your volkswagen vehicle. An srs scanner can be connected to your car to diagnose any problems that your vw s internal computer has recognized, as well as to reset the airbag light and system. The epc light on a volkswagon jetta is the electronic power control indicator, which comes on when the vehicle experiences a motor malfunction. I have a 2011 vw jetta, gas with standard transmission. A week ago, she brought the car in for the 90k mile checkup, they did the standard service changed filters, rotated tires and sent her on her way telling her that everything looked ok. How to fix the epc light on a volkswagen mechanic base. Epc light on 2001 vw jetta so if you dont mind me asking, how much did all this end up costing. The epc light indicates an issue with a computerized system in your vehicle. Apr 29, 2018 vw jetta 2004 epc light and gas pedal fix duration. Epc light on when gas pedal plugged in, off when unplugged.