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

Checking EPC lamp

Test conditions







- All fuses must be OK
- The battery voltage must be at least 11.5 V

Functional check:

- Switch on ignition.
Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132- must light-up.

If the Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132- does not light-up with ignition switched on:
- Check instrument cluster and EPC lamp

If the Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132- lights-up with ignition switched on, continue check as follows:
- Start engine and run at idle speed.
Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132- must go out after a few seconds.

If the Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp -K132- does not go out:
- Perform an automatic test sequence; if necessary, repair any malfunctions and then erase DTC memory.
- Read-out readiness code. If DTC memory has been erased or Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- was disconnected from battery positive (B+), readiness code must be generated again.