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    Default passat epc warning light and limp mode – 27-12-2007,05:41 PM
    I am having a few issues with my passat syncro it has an intermittant problem when the orange EPC light illuminates on dash and it suddenly slows the cars performance. it only happens now and then and usually after a 15-20 mile journey... around town it seems ok ... can anyone advise what i could check thanks
     
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    Default Re: passat epc warning light and limp mode – 27-12-2007,08:40 PM
    The fact you loose engine power when the EPC engages is normal,however you need a diagnose to see if there is a fault
     
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    Default Re: passat epc warning light and limp mode – 27-12-2007,09:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kenney View Post
    The fact you loose engine power when the EPC engages is normal,however you need a diagnose to see if there is a fault

    yeh ah just thought someone might could give me an idea of a common problem which it could be so ah have a guide on how much of a job it will be to fix ... thanks for your reply
     
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    Default Re: passat epc warning light and limp mode – 27-12-2007,11:51 PM
    I had similar problems, I think the EPC light covers a multitude of things.
    One German, Two Italian.
    It's a Mercedes Benzzzz though
     
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