Mk1 Leon epc light on wont start

Lewisbigbear

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Sep 29, 2018
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my car was running after I pulled away at a junction after 50-100 yards it just shut down as if I killed the ignition. Then the epc light came on. I coasted it over then tried to restart. It seemed to just turn over but with no fire or spark just a wurring noise. I've replaced brake light switch sensor and tested clutch switch sensor still the same problem. Any help would be really appritiated :)
 

Andrewwright

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Aug 16, 2016
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my car was running after I pulled away at a junction after 50-100 yards it just shut down as if I killed the ignition. Then the epc light came on. I coasted it over then tried to restart. It seemed to just turn over but with no fire or spark just a wurring noise. I've replaced brake light switch sensor and tested clutch switch sensor still the same problem. Any help would be really appritiated :)
Any codes?

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Lewisbigbear

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Sep 29, 2018
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Any codes?

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I haven't got an update maxi but when I just read codes it says no faults found but when I first done it when it happened it came up with poco1 I believe. But plugged it in today and says no faults found. Engine management light is on and it lets me turn it off but doesn't state that there's a fault! I've got a maxidial I believe it's called. Diagnostic comp
 

Andrewwright

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Aug 16, 2016
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I haven't got an update maxi but when I just read codes it says no faults found but when I first done it when it happened it came up with poco1 I believe. But plugged it in today and says no faults found. Engine management light is on and it lets me turn it off but doesn't state that there's a fault! I've got a maxidial I believe it's called. Diagnostic comp
Use vcds/vagcom mate

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Andrewwright

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Aug 16, 2016
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I haven't got a decent laptop or a cable to use that but very helpful to know thanks Andrew. I have the 1.6s 16v I had the 1.6s golf which I personally think is identical to this one.
Yes should be the same mate. Look on shpock or gumtree for people with vcds... normally charge£10-£20 for full scan and help..much better than dealer's

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Lewisbigbear

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Sep 29, 2018
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Thanks mate. Yer last time I used a garage not a dealer it was£100 for diagnostic hence why I bought the little machine. Lol il be keeping my eyes out for vcds now and it's saying to clean a few things before a purchase so il give all the cheap options a go first gotta start somewhere lol
 
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