It's shocking they still can't fix the EPC issue in the 1.0L TSI AT even after 1 year of it being in the Kushaq. What is Skoda doing. Why were these EPC issues not there in the Rapid, Vento and Polo but are plaguing the Kushaq and Slavia. Having a 1 month old car with these issues is simply unacceptable. EPC 4000 rpm max. I'm sure this topic may have been covered, however I received the following message on my audi this morning. Firstly, I started the car and there was no issues, until 1-2 min later where I began to reverse out the driveway. The EPC Warning Light came on, with an additional message of "Do not exceed 4000 rpm" + "Engine start At a skoda dealer was from about £950 at the same time. It's probably 5 or 6 hours work. And if it is one of the other tensioner that will add a bit more in labour and parts but the bulk of the cost is getting everything opened up. Location: Brighton, UK. Model: Fabia 2.0 MPI Elegance. Posted 8 October, 2016. Replace the brake switch, and check the reverse bulb before replacing the reversing switch, the failed brake switch is putting the EPC light on. This had the same problem. He declined the car much to the salesman's disgust! A few weeks later, he looked at an Octavia 1.0 litre at our local Skoda dealership. This also had the same problem but he went ahead with the purchase as he was confident that the dealership would repair the car prior to collection. Skoda Octavia centre brake light problem fix/replacement.If you need anymore help, just let me know and I can even do it in few different languages : English Electronic Power Control. What may be wrong with your car to show EPC light or Check engine light. How do you replace the brake light switch on a Skoda octavia? This is a process that should be done with care. Looking through your user's manual or taking to a mechanic can make sure it is done mWrs1lC.