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2012 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan 2.5L Manual PZEV

2012 Volkswagen Passat
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sdn, Mid-Size
21 (Est) mpg city / 32 (Est) mpg hwy
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August 30, 2012, 10:03 am

Ray C
 

Question: EPC light is on. What is the caused of it. # 2 cylindaer misfire according to code reading P0302

removed and replaced all 4 spark plugs for code P0302. trying to fix #2 cylinder misfire when I started the engine, check engine light still on and I noticed the EPC light stayed on.


September 10, 2012, 4:06 pm

Elizabeth K
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Here are some possible causes for p0302:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0302

Try the suggestions on that link to solve the misfire, then clear the codes. The EPC 'electronic powertrain control' light is basically a check engine light indicating there is a code set.


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