Car has 45k miles on it. EPC light came on with stranger rpm and loss of power when pressing on the gas.
You need to know what DTC is stored in the ECM. take car to have the codes checked and repost.There are many reasons the epc"electronic power control" light will come on.Most of the time the check engine light will be on as well,but even if it is not there will be a DTC stored in the ECM.
SOURCE: 2002 1.6L GOLF, EPC LIGHT
It sounds as if your vehicle may have severe water damage to the engine. The engine sensors on the golf are suseptable to water damage and can result in epc light that you are seeing on your dash, or so i was told by VW. I replaced all the sensors, alternator and the computer on my original engine, but this action didnt fix the problem. So i bit the bullet and replaced the engine, and haven't had a problem since. If you do the labor yourself it can be done as cheap as $4000. I hope this helps mate.
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SOURCE: epc light comes on some times with loss of power
The best way to determine the problem is to get the trouble codes read.
The most common issues are the brake switch (actually on your brake pedal) and the MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor). Since you're experiencing a loss of power I would definitely go with the MAF.
If you were having trouble shifting out of park (if you have an auto) I would say brake switch (this switch has been recalled by vw 2x).
Getting the fault codes read would definitely narrow it down, but I'm betting on the MAF.
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SOURCE: 2001 volkswagen golf epc light on loss of power
i had the same problem... Change the spark plugs and the ignition coils, All of them... It usually accelerates without giving it gas.. Don't worry about that...
SOURCE: 2005 New Jetta and My EPC light
I had this same exact problem a few months ago. My mechanic replaced the Crank Speed Sensor, reset my codes - and all was good again. Cost less than $100.
SOURCE: 2002 VW Polo - EPC Light and Loss of Power
Hi,
It is a wiring fault, but they are looking on the wrong end. You will need to have a VW dealer "repin" the electrical connector at the throttle body. What this means is, the dealer will take apart the connector, cut off the old pins and crimp on new ones and reassemble the connector. This is a common problem on drive by wire VW's. The dealer has a bulletin on the problem and I don't know why they missed it. They will probably have to order the connector kit however. Good luck!
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