2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
92,000 MILES
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The letters epc came onto the speed odometer and the car literally just stopped. When I accelerated it just went so slow then stopped all together. I then turned it of waited a couple minutes and turned back on it did the same thing. What should Ido?
Dec 22, 2012 at 5:07 AM
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EPC = Electronic Power Control (Electronic Pedal Control)

There is a fault in the Throttle Control System that is preventing the throttle from working.

Possible faults:

- Accelerator Pedal Module
- Throttle Module
- Wiring / Connector
- Brake Pedal (Light) Switch

You'll need to have the car scanned for fault codes that might help in diagnosis.

Thomas
Dec 22, 2012 at 6:38 AM
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This is one for the dealer. You don't want to dig into any throttle-by-wire system yourself. Doing so can make you a party to any future lawsuit. This is the same system that put Toyota in the news.
Dec 22, 2012 at 6:39 AM
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