2001 vw beetle - it slows down especially on the highway ...


2001 vw beetle - it slows down especially on the highway - the battery, throttle body, and computer were replaced - the EPC light still comes on. Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talk...

2001 vw beetle - it slows down especially on the highway - the battery, throttle body, and computer were replaced - the EPC light still comes on. Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about? EPC and check engine Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Beetle yourself? What have you tried so far? No, it was at the mechanics shop for 2 months. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No thank you.

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Welcome to JustAnswer Mechanical Support! I am AutoExpert20 and I will be Investigating and Supporting your question today, I may need further information, however, if required I will let you know! The information initially submitted has assisted me in advising that since this has been repaired by a garage already that you return it to them as the EPC light is electronic power control unit and this may need to be configured to vehicle again or they may have caused the fault when repairing the other faults.

It has been in the shop more than it has been driven.. Are VWs the type of car that must be fixed by VW specialisr?

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