Electronic Power Control (EPC) Lamp

Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132-, Significance

Checking EPC lamp

The Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132- is the Malfunction Indicator Lamp for the electronic accelerator (E-gas) system.

Location of Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132-







The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- checks all the important functions of the Electronic Power Control (EPC) after switching on the ignition.

The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- switches the Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132- on for about 1 second during the test of this component. If a malfunction is recognized during the test, the lamp will light continuously.

If malfunctions are recognized in Electronic Power Control (EPC) when the engine is in operation, the EPC lamp is switched on. The signal is sent by the ECM to the instrument cluster and the instrument cluster turns on the EPC lamp. These malfunctions are listed in the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table. Simultaneously an entry is made in the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- DTC memory.