EPC Light

zn1per · 29-07-2007, 20:08

Not to sure if i have posted in the right directory

We have a Fabia 1.4 comfort X reg, the car has only done 26000 miles and has only had one owner who we bought it off. Any way the problem beeing, when we test drove it no problem, a week later we noticed the steering going occasionaly stiff when moving slowley. The power steering light came on but has now gone. Nnow have a new problem with the EPC light on all the time. Just another little thing when the car is idling the revs jump up and down on there own.

I hope this isnt going to be an expensive fault, can any body advise.

Lummox · 29-07-2007, 20:43

EPC could be a problem with throttle body if the idle is unstable.

Need a fault code check to be sure, are you brake lights working?

phatbox · 29-07-2007, 22:03

“EPC” is the abbreviation of Electronic Power Control.

If during engine operation faults are detected in the Electronic throttle system, the engine control unit switches on the EPC lamp and stores this fault in the fault memory. In the event of a line interruption or a fault in the Electronic throttle system the engine switches to emergency operation. In emergency operation the engine runs at increased speed so that the customer is able to reach the next workshop. However, the accelerator pedal position senders no longer operate

Fabia1.4 · 30-07-2007, 09:50

Sounds like mine I have noticed the revs jumping at Junctions especially when the headlights are on and the engine sounds louder and a bit rougher. I just put it down to the steering sensor as it only seems to happen when the lights are on.

I have a brake light out at the moment what effect does this have.

jaskat · 11-10-2007, 02:44

my octy o4 cut out today on a main road the epc light and another one i didnt see which one it was came on too. i coasted to a safe place switched the engine off and on and it was ok but woried it will do it again. it would not rev just idled like it was posessed.

Lummox · 11-10-2007, 07:07

Sounds like an issue with the throttle body or the pedal, a fault code check will help.

jonboyuk · 11-10-2007, 13:39

I had a similar thing - just changed the brake light switch and all was okay!

gadgetman · 11-10-2007, 21:31

You didnt text Johnny Vaughn about this this morning did you?

The answers people were texting in were f'ing hilarious!

29-07-2007, 20:08	#1
zn1per Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	EPC Light Not to sure if i have posted in the right directory We have a Fabia 1.4 comfort X reg, the car has only done 26000 miles and has only had one owner who we bought it off. Any way the problem beeing, when we test drove it no problem, a week later we noticed the steering going occasionaly stiff when moving slowley. The power steering light came on but has now gone. Nnow have a new problem with the EPC light on all the time. Just another little thing when the car is idling the revs jump up and down on there own. I hope this isnt going to be an expensive fault, can any body advise.

29-07-2007, 20:43	#2
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,837 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	Re: EPC Light EPC could be a problem with throttle body if the idle is unstable. Need a fault code check to be sure, are you brake lights working? __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services

29-07-2007, 22:03	#3
phatbox Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: EPC Light “EPC” is the abbreviation of Electronic Power Control. If during engine operation faults are detected in the Electronic throttle system, the engine control unit switches on the EPC lamp and stores this fault in the fault memory. In the event of a line interruption or a fault in the Electronic throttle system the engine switches to emergency operation. In emergency operation the engine runs at increased speed so that the customer is able to reach the next workshop. However, the accelerator pedal position senders no longer operate

30-07-2007, 09:50	#4
Fabia1.4 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: EPC Light Sounds like mine I have noticed the revs jumping at Junctions especially when the headlights are on and the engine sounds louder and a bit rougher. I just put it down to the steering sensor as it only seems to happen when the lights are on. I have a brake light out at the moment what effect does this have.

11-10-2007, 02:44	#5
jaskat Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: burton upon trent Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: EPC Light my octy o4 cut out today on a main road the epc light and another one i didnt see which one it was came on too. i coasted to a safe place switched the engine off and on and it was ok but woried it will do it again. it would not rev just idled like it was posessed.

11-10-2007, 07:07	#6
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,837 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	Re: EPC Light Sounds like an issue with the throttle body or the pedal, a fault code check will help. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services

11-10-2007, 13:39	#7
jonboyuk Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: South West Posts: 141 Thanks: 4 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	Re: EPC Light I had a similar thing - just changed the brake light switch and all was okay!

11-10-2007, 21:31	#8
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,911 Thanks: 150 Thanked 92 Times in 85 Posts	Re: EPC Light You didnt text Johnny Vaughn about this this morning did you? The answers people were texting in were f'ing hilarious! __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

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