EPC light just come on what is it please help!!

[dannyj1986]

Hi i own a VW Golf 2.0 GTI (115BHP)

I have had a problem with my power steering recently, faulty hose, all fluid draining out. When I am stationary there is a vibration through my steering wheel when turning the wheel and now the EPC light has just come on.

What does this EPC light mean and could this have anythig to do with my recent problem.

All help would be much appreciated

Thanks

[fatboy b]

Have you tried Google?

[Cupramax]

EPC stands for electronic potentiometer control, or electric throttle to you and me (there is no cable going direct to the engine). The ECU thinks your throttle or associated gubbins are not working correctly.

[dannyj1986]

Cupramax said:

EPC stands for electronic potentiometer control, or electric throttle to you and me (there is no cable going direct to the engine). The ECU thinks your throttle or associated gubbins are not working correctly.

Hi also when the revs get to about 3000rpm it feels like the clutch is slipping, it revs but there is no power could this be considered as a EPC problem. Thanks for your help

[Cupramax]

If the revs are rising but you're not going any faster then the clutch is slipping. Sounds like you need to find a local independant specialist if you dont want to pay dealer rates and get someone to read the fault codes with VAGCOM. That would be the starting point.