EPC light problems
EPC light: It indicates that there is some malfunction with the electronic accelerator.
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What does the EPC (Electronic Power Control) light mean on a Polo?
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EPC indicator 
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Volkswagen Polo 2007 98000 miles
I've been having this problem for weeks: I start the engine and everything works perfectly but, after driving for a while, suddenly the EPC turns on. I turn the car off and on again and it disappears. I've already changed the stop sensor but without a positive result. What can it be?
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MO
I finally solved it. There was a blown bulb which I replaced and I also disconnected the harnesses, cleaned them and connected them properly.
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SI
I have the same issue but it's not sorted
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MU
Bende motor lambasıyla birlikte epc ışığı yanıyor ve araç çekişten düşüyor gaz yemiyor. Aracı durdurup tekrar çalıştırıyorum sorun olmuyor. Ama sürekli bu sorunu yaşıyorum ustalar sorunun neden kaynaklandığını bulamadılar.
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MA
Bom o meu e um vírus 2021 acontece isso quando rodo no etanol ai coloco gasolina o problema some só volta depois de muitas abastecida no etanol
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AD
Es comun que se encienda por tema de los cables de bujia, los cuales es muchisimo mejor poner los originales y dejaras de tener esos temas, tambien es recomendable limpiar los sensores de arbol de levas, de oxigeno y de ciguenal. Y evitaras mas detalles, saludos.
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CommentEpc warning
Volkswagen Polo 2019 Polo 1.2 gt tsi 50000 miles
Epc warning shows up when iam pushing my car and then suddenly the engine shows up some lag and engine starts choppy ,once i turned off and turn on the engine the epc warning goes and car runs without any lag (the car runs on stage 2 )
23 reports
Same problem. I neglected it for about a year and a half because I couldn't get to the bottom of it. I recently got a MAF sensor warning. Got it cleaned. Car ran better for a thousand kms and now EPC light is permanent and having starting troubles too. Either the MAP/MAF sensors need replacement or need to get fuses checked.
CommentThe car keeps showing EPC light and the high beam lights aren't workin
Volkswagen Polo 2013 CLP 270986 miles
The bright lights aren't working and the car uses the front park light
3 reports
Did you sort out the problem? I have a similar situation, but nothing on the steering works: high beams, hooter, indicators, wipers.
CommentEpc Light on when its below 20°C outside
Volkswagen Polo 2002 5 doors, 1.2 3cyl 80000 miles
In cold starts the polo of my gf shows EPC Light. When u drive the car for 5km and restart the car its gone and only comes back after one night of not driving, you can turn the car on and off as much as you want and you can drive however you want the light wont come back till the morning after in the next cold start. If its like 15-20°C + outside and the car warms up in the sun this also doesnt occur. The Gas Pedal and the Generator has been renewed. Any idea on this problem? Any experiences?
8 reports
Polo vivo 1.4 2024 trendline from South Africa a year ago
Ill wait with you experiencing the same thing
CommentMy car it does not show EPC light when turn ignation on
Volkswagen Polo 2017 Hatchback 1.4 CLP engibd 160000 miles
The car doesn't have spark or compression it does not have power an not starting only cranking but not starting... I need help please
10 reports
Comment1 report
Epc light on and nothing working on the steering
Volkswagen Polo 2015 1.2 hatchback 200000 miles
When I start the car, it turns on and off on its own. Then, randomly when I drive, the EPC light comes on, and I can't use the indicator or the horn. Nothing on the steering wheel works.
This is after I replaced the throttle body because I was told it was faulty.
This is after I replaced the throttle body because I was told it was faulty.
EPC light is on
Volkswagen Polo 2015 Sedan 171480 miles
The EPC light has come on this morning and never went on again. We would like to know what the problem could be?
4 reports
EPC light with tyre pressure indicator flashing
Volkswagen Polo 2019 Hatchback 115000 miles
Can will drive normally, then ether 2 things will happen, it will accelerate on its own without giving it gass or pressing gass and not accelerating stall,
Car would then go into limp mode and shows alot of warning ⚠️ lights, the main red light would be (brake error, visit workshop) the car would then not run on any gas, just the pure force of gear 1 only
Ps. The main issue showing up after using the diagnostic tool was a ABS system error, the dealership had no way to solve this, I changed everything from the sensors to the tyres and the whole turbo system, but nothing,
Randomly on a Tuesday I started it up after a month of just parked and it drove fine, but the issue pops up and leaves occasionally
Car would then go into limp mode and shows alot of warning ⚠️ lights, the main red light would be (brake error, visit workshop) the car would then not run on any gas, just the pure force of gear 1 only
Ps. The main issue showing up after using the diagnostic tool was a ABS system error, the dealership had no way to solve this, I changed everything from the sensors to the tyres and the whole turbo system, but nothing,
Randomly on a Tuesday I started it up after a month of just parked and it drove fine, but the issue pops up and leaves occasionally
2 reports
Temperature
Volkswagen Polo 2011 Hatchback 156582 miles
The temperature goes up and the EPC light is on
3 reports
CommentNot revving over 3000
Volkswagen Polo 2006 BLM 1.4 manual 199956 miles
Car does't rev over 3000 when EPC light comes on
1 report
Epc goes no than you get no throttle
Volkswagen Polo 2014 Hatchback 186000 miles
Epc light goes on car goes into a limp mode than you get no throttle, after switching the car on and the on than you get throttle but only for a short period of time than it does the same again can it be the sensor coming from the ecu
After the starting of the vehicle one volve makes misfire
Volkswagen Polo 2017 1.2 MPI POLO 65000 miles
I had a epc and check engine indicator
Then i went to the mechanic mode i cleaned the throttle body by my self using throttle body cleaning then fixed the EPC light now disappeared but I noticed while scanning misfire is happening so one cylinder was not able to produce power only other 2 cylinders were produce power so i changed 3 spark plugs not a single piece i changed 3 spark plugs in NGK brand but the problem is still there then i have changed 3 ignition coils in same NGK still the problem is there what can i do... I forgot to said its 3 cylinder polo
Then i went to the mechanic mode i cleaned the throttle body by my self using throttle body cleaning then fixed the EPC light now disappeared but I noticed while scanning misfire is happening so one cylinder was not able to produce power only other 2 cylinders were produce power so i changed 3 spark plugs not a single piece i changed 3 spark plugs in NGK brand but the problem is still there then i have changed 3 ignition coils in same NGK still the problem is there what can i do... I forgot to said its 3 cylinder polo
1 report
7 reports
While driving dash lights flash and than go off
Volkswagen Polo 2007 Bah 1.4 158000 miles
Airbag
Battery
Epc lights
Battery
Epc lights
6 reports
E. P. C light
Volkswagen Polo 2006 Polo hatchback 200000 miles
When shifting gears the EPC LIGHT GO ON THEN MISFIRES ON POLO 1.6
9 reports
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