epc light

[danny_wdz]

I have a 2000 jetta vr6 glx manual and last night an "EPC" light turned on in my dash and I have no idea what that meant.. not only that but when I turned off the car then tried turning it back on it started and then shut off... it did that twice and has been running fine ever since with the light off...

I was wondering if anyone can explain to me exactly what was happening last ngiht with my car based on the situation given. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

-Danny

[veedubmechanic]

EPC light is an emissions light, only comes on if your emissions are being effected (misfires) or can also come on for a baulty brake light switch. Pretty much a check engine light.

[danny_wdz]

hmm... I dont know cuz it hasnt been misfiring or anything..

another thing today when I was getting off the highway my car started idling like at 100 when I would clutch and then all of the sudden it turned off but then the light didnt turn on or anything and I just started it up again and it was running fine..

got anything on that?

[boschmann]

Have the trouble codes read with a scanner.

[danny_wdz]

I would... but the light turned off a while ago.. I think its something with the throttle body probably has some kind of build up..

gonna see if I can get a cleaner kit for it

[crzyCollegeKid]

you're a loser danny :-)

[2002jettagls]

Originally Posted by danny_wdz

I would... but the light turned off a while ago.. I think its something with the throttle body probably has some kind of build up..

gonna see if I can get a cleaner kit for it

when you run a scan of the cpu on a car. there are hard codes and soft codes. reffered differntly some times. the soft codes are codes that trip a light but then are fixed by the computer as it makes it rounds of frequent scans. when you scan a vehicle there will be a record of all codes.