Significance of Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning lamp
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Location of EPC warning lamp
When the ignition is switched on the engine control module checks all components which are important for the correct functioning of the electronic power control.
If malfunctions are detected in the electronic power control system when the engine is running the engine control module will switch on the EPC lamp. These malfunctions are identified accordingly in the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table. Simultaneously an entry is made in the engine control module DTC memory.
- Check function of EPC warning lamp: → 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)