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2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on, EPC Light On
Posted to European Driveability on 7/10/2008 4 Replies

This came in because it would not go over 3 mph once it gets warm. The problem is caused by the EPC limp-in mode.

Changing the pedal position key-on engine-off does nothing unusual, nor does it affect anything in Park. Power braking the car in Drive (or movin...

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car Vehicle Data

2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion

VIN WVWTH63B92
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / EFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, MIL Lamp on, Epc Light On
OccursHot
Misc.Gls 4-Motion

Trouble Codes

17579Throttle Actuation Potentiometer Signal 2 Range/Performance
17950Throttle Actuation Potentiometer Range/Performance
18047Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 12 Range/Performance
18265Load Signal Error Message from Engine Control
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion

VIN WVWTH63B92
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / EFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, MIL Lamp on, Epc Light On
OccursHot
Misc.Gls 4-Motion

Trouble Codes

17579Throttle Actuation Potentiometer Signal 2 Range/Performance
17950Throttle Actuation Potentiometer Range/Performance
18047Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 12 Range/Performance
18265Load Signal Error Message from Engine Control