Understanding VW's EPC Light: What It Means And How To Fix It?

Understanding

VW's EPC Light: What It Means And How To Fix It?

Is your VW’s EPC light on?

you are desperate to know what triggered this warning indicator...

And,

If so, you have just opened the right page.

Here, you’ll get to know a lot about VW’s EPC light, like;

Why does this light come on?

What can you do if your VW ever displays this light?

Significance

Of EPC Light On The Dash Of Your VW

EPC or Electronic Power Control light usually comes on because of a bad throttle.

But, guess what?

A faulty throttle isn't the only thing that causes the EPC to show up.

Things That Can Trigger EPC Light On Your VW

A FAULTY THROTTLE

This is the obvious reason why your VW may display its EPC light.

Bad throttle can also cause the check engine light to come on.

DEFECTIVE ABS SENSOR

The EPC relies on data gathered by the ABS sensor to execute some of its actions.

A faulty sensor can cause the EPC to fail and the associated light to activate.

BAD BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH

Your car activates its brake lights based on input from the brake pedal switch.

This switch also helps the EPC to do its job.

If the switch malfunctions, the EPC light may come on as a warning.

STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR

FAILURE

Another little-known cause of EPC light illumination in a VW is a faulty steering angle sensor.

Traction

sensor.

control light may also come on because of a bad steering angle

THE ENGINE HAS A FAULTY SENSOR

Your VW engine is equipped with many sensors.

Among other things, these sensors help the EPC in various tasks.

If one of them malfunctions, the EPC light may come on.

If Truth Be Told…

EPC light is something that many VW owners take for granted.

Which is nothing less than a crime.