Geoff_Carroll
13-03-2016, 03:39 PM
Hi all,
Passat has about 165000K's alsways been serviced. A few month ago the the engine light started coming on followed by the EPC then traction control woul kick in and the car goes into a "limp" type of mode.
I took it in for its 160000 km service to the local VW dealer where they scanned for errors and was advised that the PVCS(??) hose had a leak and both it and the rocker cover needed to be replaced as the hose wasn't available seperatley. the crack or suction is responsible for giving the codes. Quoted $1400 for the replacement.I haven't had i done as yet.
I continue to get the engine light and constantly the EPC and traction control light on sending the car into limp mode under anything but the slightest of acceleration. I was advised by another mechanic that it could be a battery issue as well as the car seamed to have a slow turn over when starting. I swaped batteries with my wifes toyota and it made a bit of difference for a few days with the EPC and traction control however it started happening again then last nigh the car wouldnt start and needed a jump start.
I've tested the voltages from the alternator and getting about 13.4 VDC at the battery at idle and 2000RPM. switching the lights and AC on saw this drop to about 13.2V.
My understanding is that the alternator should be running at around 13.8-14.2VDC. I've swapped back over to my old battery which has been charged by my wifes car and still get the engine, EPC and traction CTRL light on under hard acceleration.
Any suggestions? Should i get the hose and rocker covers replaced and do you think this will sort the other issues?
Thanks
Geoff:(
Passat has about 165000K's alsways been serviced. A few month ago the the engine light started coming on followed by the EPC then traction control woul kick in and the car goes into a "limp" type of mode.
I took it in for its 160000 km service to the local VW dealer where they scanned for errors and was advised that the PVCS(??) hose had a leak and both it and the rocker cover needed to be replaced as the hose wasn't available seperatley. the crack or suction is responsible for giving the codes. Quoted $1400 for the replacement.I haven't had i done as yet.
I continue to get the engine light and constantly the EPC and traction control light on sending the car into limp mode under anything but the slightest of acceleration. I was advised by another mechanic that it could be a battery issue as well as the car seamed to have a slow turn over when starting. I swaped batteries with my wifes toyota and it made a bit of difference for a few days with the EPC and traction control however it started happening again then last nigh the car wouldnt start and needed a jump start.
I've tested the voltages from the alternator and getting about 13.4 VDC at the battery at idle and 2000RPM. switching the lights and AC on saw this drop to about 13.2V.
My understanding is that the alternator should be running at around 13.8-14.2VDC. I've swapped back over to my old battery which has been charged by my wifes car and still get the engine, EPC and traction CTRL light on under hard acceleration.
Any suggestions? Should i get the hose and rocker covers replaced and do you think this will sort the other issues?
Thanks
Geoff:(