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What does the EPC light on a Volkswagen Beetle signify?

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What does the EPC light on a Volkswagen Beetle signify?
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EPC stands for Electronic Power Control and it means that there is something wrong with your cars electronic systems. This could be a serious problem with one of your cars systems or could be as simple as bad wiring (especially if your car has any added after-market components).. . You can find owners manuals for sale on places like eBay or to borrow in many libraries.
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That is your check engine light (malfunction indicator light)and you will need to use an OBD-II code reader to read the code. AutoZone will loan you a code reader for free. Or go to www.vwvortex.com and read the boards. But based on what you've described; the problem could be your coolant temperature sensor - which is the #1 cause of the EPC light coming on in VWs since 1999.
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WHEN YOU START YOUR CAR ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS MOMENTARILY COME ON. YOU ONLY HAVE TO WORRY WHEN THEY DON'T GO OUT!. THE ONLY LIGHT THAT WILL USUALLY STAY ON IS THE BLUE THERMOMETER...UNTIL THE ENGINE WARMS UP.
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