What Causes the EPC Light to Illuminate in a Car?
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Reasons for the EPC light illuminating in a car: 1. Intake system malfunction, such as leaks or blockages; 2. Dirty throttle body or excessive carbon buildup; 3. Use of substandard fuel; 4. Abnormal cylinder pressure or poor operating conditions; 5. Sporadic faults or false alarms by the car; 6. Valve malfunctions, such as sticking or carbon buildup; 7. ECU failure. EPC is a technical term for the Engine Electronic Stability System. In the EPC system, the traditional throttle cable is replaced with a DC motor to control the throttle opening. Electronic throttle control is superior to cable-type acceleration control because it calculates and analyzes input signals from the accelerator pedal position to determine the engine's power demand. This information is then converted into engine torque by various actuators.