Electronic Engine Power Control Warning Lamp

In vehicles equipped with Electronic Engine Power Control (E-gas) there is no mechanical connection between accelerator pedal and throttle valve. Position of accelerator pedal is sent to ECM through sensors located in accelerator pedal. Accelerator pedal position is a main input into ECM.

Throttle operation is controlled by the Throttle Valve Control Module (TVCM) located in intake manifold throttle body. When engine is running TVCM opens throttle precisely in accordance to position of accelerator pedal. When engine is running ECM can open throttle independently of accelerator pedal.

When engine is started ECM illuminates EPC indicator on instrument panel on. After ECM checks all components related to E-gas function, EPC indicator is switched off. If E-gas malfunction is recognized, ECM keeps EPC indicator illuminated, and stores a DTC in memory. E-gas malfunctions should be repaired as quickly as possible.

EPC indicator switch-on signal from ECM is sent to instrument cluster through CAN-bus system. If E-gas functions are suspect, repair as necessary. See DATA TRANSFER BETWEEN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND CAN-BUS CAPABLE CONTROL MODULES .