amanda8084 Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I just got a 2003 VW Jetta 2 weeks ago and when I was just pulling into my driveway 30 minutes ago I noticed the EPC light came on. Does anyone know what this light means and is it serious??? I need to drive my car right now and Im worried its a problem. I just went back out there and the light was off but Im still worried because it was on. Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Was the driveway damp or slippery? The light on the dash display will come one if one of the driven wheels is slipping. If any of the warning lights n the dash stay on for any length of time, this signifys a problem. Do you have a proper handbook for the car? Its worth getting one if you don't as there are a lot of built in safety systems that you will need to be sure of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda8084 Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 No the drive way wasnt wet or slippery. I was backing it in so I didnt notice it until I went to turn the car off. I turned it off and on a few times to see if it would go away and it was still there. After 20 minutes I went out and tried again and it was off. I do not have the manual for it either. I will order one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Try Ebay for a manual, there's sometimes a few on there. I'll go and check my handbook for the full deatils. Back in a mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda8084 Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 thanks.. ill be here for another hour then i have to go to an interbiew so i have to drive my car so im hopping its not serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda8084 Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 grr sorry about all the spelling erros.. im very aggrivated right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 OK. From the manual P.21 ESP the warning lamp lights up upon ignition and should go out after approx 2 seconds The lamp flashes when the system is in operation whilst the vehicle is in motion When the unit is switched off or if there is a fault in the system, the warning light is permanently on As the ESP unit functions together with the ABS and EDL, the ESP warning light will come on if the ABS fails. So, there is the possibility of a problem with the ABS braking system or the ESP system. Doesn't mean you can't drive it Take it steady and if the lamp illuminates again, get it into the dealers asap. Good luck with the interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda8084 Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Its nto the ESP light its ECP light!! Is there a difference?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 EPC light? This signfies a fault in the engine management system. The manual recommends that the car is checked by a dealer as soon as possible. However, if it has gone out, it may just be an intermittent fault and should be OK to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda8084 Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Uh oh... thats not good. Luckily its under warrenty still. But hopefully itll get me thru today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Hope all goes well. Do you know I swear your original post said ESP light. Hmm, maybe time I stopped drinking Stella and posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 I am going from memory here but I think if the light is amber you can drive it but if red it is a "do not pass go" job. Mine lit when some air flap thing was playing up - if you have VW assistance on your car a VW tech will come out 0500 275 577 if you say you have to do a long journey & are worried etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 If it's any use my Golf manual says it indicates a fault with the engine management system. Do you have the text information dispalay as well. It will say "ENGINE WORKSHOP" if the fault requires the attention of a dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franknrena Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Check and see if your brake lights are working, or stay on all the time. just had the same problem with my 01 jetta. This is a reoccurring problem from what i have heard. This also could be under recall from vw also. hope i was able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda8084 Posted May 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Yesterday my brake lights were stuck on too.. Im calling the dealership now to see if they can get me in cause now the ECP light satys on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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