Help please!  EPC and Engine light stay on BEFORE I turn the ignition.  They go out when I start the car.  Is this normal?  The handbook doesn't explain that these should stay illuminated till you turn the engine on.  I bought an approved used Skoda this morning, so have no previous experience whether this is normal.  I have just been familiarising myself with the new toys at my disposal while parked on my drive (engine not running) and noticed these lights had stayed on.   

This is normal. Only a concern if on with engine

15 hours ago, Rick-e-see said:

Help please!  EPC and Engine light stay on BEFORE I turn the ignition.  They go out when I start the car.  Is this normal?

100% normal - it's a hangover from when normal bulbs were fitted in instruments as a bulb check.

Thanks Bangor Red and Petrol Dave, great to have that piece of mind that its all normal.  The car has been great so far, so all good! 

Yea this forum is great for peace of mind with things or advice on how or what needs fixed