Having a bad week

[Neil gti]

Well the week started out me needing new front  discs n pads VWRs
Next up the garage found oil all over my dsg box (booked in for Monday at dealers to have a look at 10 weeks out of warranty)
And today my engine light, EPC light came on and car went into limp mode, will not rev over 2.5k

I dearn't go for a p.ss incase I brake something else 

[Buck]

Ouch Neil

They say it comes in threes so you should be alright now.

Have you got the ca at the garage now or are you jst going to take it inMonday and see if they can diagnose?

If its like mine was then its a £50 sensor rather than anything major.

[Neil gti]

Ouch Neil

They say it comes in threes so you should be alright now.

Have you got the ca at the garage now or are you jst going to take it inMonday and see if they can diagnose?

If its like mine was then its a £50 sensor rather than anything major.

Thanks Buck for the words of encouragement 
Car is at home and gonna drive it to the indy garage Monday morn and see if they can diagnose it before I take it to dealers for the gearbox leak,
It drives fine n smooth just in limp mode 

[Jimble]

Bad times mate! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya that it's a cheap-ish fix! Keep us informed of cause and fix fella.

[Neil gti]

Bad times mate! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya that it's a cheap-ish fix! Keep us informed of cause and fix fella.

Thanks
Will do 

[andykram]

Is it just me or do I read loads of problems with these DSG boxes? Glad I got my simple manual now,

[Neil gti]

Is it just me or do I read loads of problems with these DSG boxes? Glad I got my simple manual now,

Andy, I have never had a problem with my DSG box until now, it is a very complex piece of kit and i am sure the problem with mine is just a gasket or oil seal (hope its not a box out job to fix) 
Not heard of too many problems on the mk6 apart from the odd mechatronic glitch ?

if i was to change my car i would get DSG again without a doubt  its the future 

[mkviken]

could the EPC light be on due to low gearbox oil?

[Neil gti]

could the EPC light be on due to low gearbox oil?

I wouldn't of thought so, but you never know ? 
Still the same lights on this morning, will see what the fault codes are in morning on way to dealers,
Did a few searches last night some have had the throttle bodys replaced due to EPC light on.
 

The EPC (Electronic Pedal Control) is the "fly by wire" system that controls the throttle, it took the place of the cable that went from the gas pedal to the throttle body on VW. If this light is on and there is also a P0102, MAF (Mass Air Flow) related code stored in the vehicle's computer, the EPC may be caused indirectly from a faulty MAF. If the EPC is on and there is no other codes stored, it could be a faulty electronic throttle body or need to be re-programmed. The vehicle's computer must recognise the throttle body so when replacing it with new or used it will need to be programmed with a Vag com Diagnostic computer.

Source(s):

Machanic/ Vw specialist.

[mkviken]

EPC light came on our SEAT last week and it was just caused by a loose battery terminal

the EPC light can come on for just about anything. the SEAT tech said it is to warn you on an error in the electrical system.

he also said if its solid its ok to drive but if it flashes (or goes red on some models) the car shouldnt be driven


hopefully its just something stupid wrong with yours and nothing too serious