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Inspecting the electronic power control fault lampK132.

Inspecting the electronic power control fault lamp -K132-.

Note

The electronic power control fault lamp -K132- is also called EPC warning lamp.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Adapter cable set (e.g. -V.A.G 1594 A-)

t	Test box -V.A.G 1598/31-

Functional test of the warning lamp

–	Switch on ignition.

The EPC warning lamp must light up.

–	Start engine and run in idle.

The EPC warning lamp must go out if no fault related to the electronic throttle has been stored in the fault memory.

A - Electronic power control fault lamp -K132- does not light up

–	Connect the test box -V.A.G 1598/31- to the wiring loom on the engine control unit → Chapter.

Bridge bush 1 and 73 of the test box.

–	Switch on ignition.

The fault lamp must light up.

The fault lamp does not light up:

–	Switch off ignition.

–	Check dash panel insert → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.90.

If no fault is found:

–	Check the following cable connection for interruption or short-circuit to earth or positive:

Test box V.A.G 1598/31, bush			Dash panel insert, contact
73			→ Current flow diagrams and Fitting locations

–	If necessary eliminate wire interruption or short-circuit.

If wiring is o.k.:

–	Replacing engine control unit → Chapter.

B - Electronic power control fault lamp -K132- remains lit

–	Interrogate the fault memory of engine control unit → Chapter.

If no fault is stored:

Connect the test box -V.A.G 1598/31- to the wiring loom on the engine control unit → Chapter.

–	Check the following cable connection for short-circuit to earth:

Test box V.A.G 1598/31, bush			Dash panel insert, contact
73			→ Current flow diagrams and Fitting locations

–	if necessary eliminate short-circuit.

If wiring is o.k.:

–	Replacing engine control unit → Chapter.

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