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What does letters EPC mean when it lights up on dashboard

On the dashboard you have various light messages to advise you of a problem, the letters EPC have come up on the dash.

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Usually EPC, means electronic pressure control. This is a solenoid inside the transmission. Very common replacement part. Being it is a VW, it could be some thing else. Have the codes read and repost.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 04, 2011

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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graeme44

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  • Posted on Jul 10, 2008

SOURCE: Dashboard warning light

Is that not the warning light for your cruise control?

bflinn181

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

SOURCE: Warning light on a VW Transporter

I believe this is the warning for your front brake pads being worn.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 13, 2009

SOURCE: epc light comes on ,on dashboard when engine is running

what is the epc light that comes on? What does epc stand for?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 24, 2009

SOURCE: EPC light on, What does this mean?

what does it mean when the epc light comes on in my 2001 volkswagon bettle

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