The missus tonight reported EPC warning light has come on. After reading numerous threads, I've checked the brake lights - not working. No other warning lights are visible & apparently the car (2006 Fabia) is driving o.k.

The more threads I read, the more I'm confused so the question is:

There are 3 or 4 routes to take. Am I wasting my time going on ebay? You can get a diagnostic reader tool for £20, a lead that can be used with the Ross-Tech light for less than a tenner, go to a garage / find someone with a full ross-tech version.

I'm a tight/skint git so some advice would be well appreciated.

Thanks

Brake pedal switch I reckon.

I've just got a cable and software off eBay.

I'm in discussion with the company about it not being fit for purpose.

Vcds lite isn't really worth doing,from what I know it won't auto scan for fault codes.

The biggest issue with evilbay cable and software is that it won't run on vista

Brake pedal switch I reckon.

Thanks for the speedy reply.

Blooming high tech rip-offs!

What you're telling me then is in days of old, I'd find that out the 'old' way with a test lamp etc. These days I'd be conned out of quite a bit of dosh at a garage for a diagnosis, fix, & remove code.

Therefore I need to find the switch, replace, then spend some dosh :'( on a tool to remove the code?

I've just got a cable and software off eBay.

I'm in discussion with the company about it not being fit for purpose.

Vcds lite isn't really worth doing,from what I know it won't auto scan for fault codes.

The biggest issue with evilbay cable and software is that it won't run on vista

I'm on old Xp. Oh, & still set the gap on my points .

Does that ebayer happen to sell mobile bargains for a profession :wonder:

Thanks for the speedy reply.

Blooming high tech rip-offs!

What you're telling me then is in days of old, I'd find that out the 'old' way with a test lamp etc. These days I'd be conned out of quite a bit of dosh at a garage for a diagnosis, fix, & remove code.

Therefore I need to find the switch, replace, then spend some dosh :'( on a tool to remove the code?

I think you will find the light will go out once you've replaced the switch, but have a look/search for fitting instuctions, from memory they have to be fitted in a certain way until they 'click' into place, and you only get one go.

I think you will find the light will go out once you've replaced the switch, but have a look/search for fitting instuctions, from memory they have to be fitted in a certain way until they 'click' into place, and you only get one go.

Thanks Chris,

The problem seems to have gone away, for now anyway.

As for instructions - found this. Why on earth things have to be so complicated for the job it does is beyond me. :wonder:

Thanks for your help on this lads.