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Volkswagen pedal issues
At four years old, the EPC light of my 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG came on. The car drove fine but I took it to a dealer who charged £130 (After contribution from Volkswagen) for a new pedal.
A week ago the EPC light came on again with a loss of power, it got me home. Another new pedal is required, as well as lots of new wiring this time over £600. Have you heard of this before?
A week ago the EPC light came on again with a loss of power, it got me home. Another new pedal is required, as well as lots of new wiring this time over £600. Have you heard of this before?
Asked on 3 September 2016 by Malcolm
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Honest John
EPC dashboard light stands for Electronic Power Control, indicating a potential engine malfunction. They traced it to the accelerator pedal sensor and replaced it. Strange that the same thing should occur again, but so many other potential problems with a Golf Mk VI 1.4TSI DSG that it could be something else such as timing chain, DSG Mechatronics... It's the most troublesome car on our records: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/golf-vi-2.../
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