Overheat 2003 new beetle convertible(bought new by me). check engine light comes on. then epc light, then overheat light. I have had to three different shops, three new sensors, two new water pumps. Last mechanic said the engine is not overheating but the car thinks it is, so it starts shutting down the air conditioning, then drives slower, then finally because it thinks it is overheating, it actually does overheat. I am very frustrated and have no more money to pour into this piece of ****. Any ideas?

Are you sure nothing cause before the happening? Looks like something cause a shortage and might blown the EPC Electronic Power Control ( vehicle engine computer ).Ask for an experts help.

I am going to ask what may seem to be a silly question. Does the guage go right up to the hot mark?
If so has the vehicle been checked to see if the engine is actually running hot or the if the gauge is just broken?
Does this car have the correct radiator cap fitted? If it has a radiator cap, it needs the correct one with the correct pressure release.
Another question, If it is a sealed unit, no radiator cap. Has the mechanic bled to system according to correct procedure?
If you haven't bled it correctly it will overheat, as you will have air pockets that will impede the flow of coolant around the engine.

Has anyone checked the head gasket?

The EPC (Electronic Pedal Control) is the "fly by wire" system that controls the throttle, it took the place of the cable that went from the gas pedal to the throttle body on VW. If this light is on and there is also a P0102, MAF (Mass Air Flow) related code stored in the vehicle's computer, the EPC may be caused indirectly from a faulty MAF. If the EPC is on and there is no other codes stored, it could be a faulty electronic throttle body or need to be re-programmed. The vehicle's computer must recognoze the throttle body so when replacing it with new or used it will need to be programmed at the dealer. Recently I replaced a MAF (a common problem on VW's) on a VW Golf and when I cleared the code the EPC went off as well.

Engine temperature coolant. Your running hot when this light comes on. Check your radiator fluid. If not, check your thermostat. Also could be water pump gave out.

You need a trouble code to help you where to start looking. Take the car or have sombody scan for a code. They will tell you where to begin looking. It does not tell you what exactly the problem is, but will tell you which part of the engine is having trouble. It can be a sensor or electronic valve Such as EGR , or IAC valves.

this is the electronic brake,traction control light.it will come on when the cars ecu detects a fault.
best thing to do isto get a diagnostic check on the car at your vw dealer or anywhere that has the correct equipment.the light may just need reset

I know there is a recall on the air bag - you might want to take it to the dealer or call on it? My car was doing the same thing with the window but it fixed it's self - I am sure it will be back?

Have you check to see if you have pressed your EPC button mistake? If not My tire pressure was low on my 04 beetle covt. on my drivers side rear. THis caused my EPC light to come on and the EPC to engage. But because of the location of the EPC button it is really easy to hit it by mistake I would check that 1st.

This may be your oil pressure indicator as well as level. If you are losing oil pressure you want to get that looked at as soon as possible. If you have an oil pressure failure your engine will lose lubrication and will overheat and seize up. You would end up replacing your engine if you run it without oil pressure. I reccomend having a garage look at it possibly with a scan tool as well.

epc light is appering on dash board 2003 convertiable beetle