EPC

Asked by johnck326 Dec 10, 2016 at 11:28 AM about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why is the battery dead and EPC light on?
REPLACED dead battery now EPC Light is on and new battery is dead?

Drove the car for a day  after replacing BAT. I tightened and am charging the battery

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If you have a voltmeter, check the voltage across the battery when it is running. If it is reading under 13 volts it is not being charged by your alternator. Should be around 13.5 volts

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The battery is 12.9 volts and KESSY Clicks (not turnover) messasge on dash panel is no service. now I got it to start after messing with remote door lock/unlock... I hope it is okay? Thank you, John

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