Is the Audi EPC light on serious?

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DeRobert
07/29/25 10:54pm
Audi EPC light on is relatively serious. The illumination of the EPC indicator light indicates a fault in the electronic throttle system. If not addressed promptly, it may affect the normal operation of the vehicle. The owner can turn off the engine and restart the car to see if the EPC light remains on. If it does not light up, it means there is no problem, and it was just a false alarm caused by the EPC light being affected. If the EPC light remains on, the solutions are: 1. Clean the throttle body; 2. Remove carbon deposits from related parts; 3. Rewrite the ECU-related data. Taking the Audi Q3 as an example: it is a compact SUV under FAW-Volkswagen Audi, with a length, width, and height of 4481 mm, 1848 mm, and 1616 mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2680 mm. In terms of power, the Audi Q3 is equipped with a turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 150 hp, a maximum torque of 250 Nm, a maximum power of 110 kW, a maximum power speed of 5000 to 6000 rpm, and a maximum torque speed of 1750 to 3000 rpm.
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