What to do when the EPC light is on and the throttle is unresponsive in a Volkswagen?

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VonDaniela
07/30/25 1:21am
The solutions for the EPC light being on and the throttle being unresponsive in a Volkswagen are: 1. If the brake light bulb is damaged, simply replace the bulb yourself; 2. If the brake light switch is damaged, pay attention to the distance from vehicles in front and behind, and avoid slamming on the brakes to prevent rear-end collisions; 3. If the EPC light is on due to a dirty throttle, engine misfire, or air leakage behind the throttle, the vehicle may not respond to throttle input and could be at risk of breaking down. Volkswagen models include the Magotan, Lavida, Passat, Sagitar, Golf, etc. Taking the Magotan as an example, its dimensions are 4865mm in length, 1832mm in width, 1471mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2871mm.
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