Suspension and tires
TPMS tyre-pressure light: causes and solutions
TPMS warns of low pressure or a system problem depending on the illumination pattern and model.
Knowledge / Your vehicle map
A warning light or message
Choose the symbol or message and distinguish a steady light from flashing before reading the guide.
Prepare a useful summary for your technician
Collect your observations without guessing which part is responsible. The summary stays on this page and is not sent automatically.
This is a topic library, not a diagnosis. Your symptom description, its conditions and your vehicle manual help you choose the right guide.
Warning lights
EPC or throttle warning: meaning and next steps
EPC or an electronic-control warning does not identify a single component.
Safety and travel
ABS and brake warning lights together: what should you do?
ABS and a brake warning together are more serious than an ABS warning alone.
Safety and travel
ABS light on: are the brakes dangerous?
An ABS light remaining on while driving indicates a fault in the anti-lock function; it does not necessarily mean the basic brakes are lost.
Suspension and tires
Rough noise from shock absorbers: when should you replace them?
Roughness attributed to shock absorbers may come from their mounts, fasteners or other parts.
Dashboard warning lights
TPMS tyre-pressure light: check before resetting
TPMS illumination may mean low pressure, while flashing followed by steady illumination may indicate a monitoring fault. Measure pressure before clearing the warning.
Dashboard warning lights
EPC light: understand the engine power-management warning
EPC appears in some Volkswagen Group vehicles and may accompany reduced response. It does not automatically mean the throttle body needs replacement.
Dashboard warning lights
ABS warning light: what changes in braking?
An anti-lock braking fault needs prompt inspection. A red brake warning alongside it, or weak braking, requires stopping.
Suspension and tires
Knocking over bumps: organize suspension checks before replacing shock absorbers
A guide to describing noise and distinguishing loose belongings from suspension components, with safe preparation for the workshop.
Warning lights
Weak uphill performance: likely areas to investigate
Climbing increases load and may reveal weakness absent on level roads.
Turn reading into an organized next step
Save the guide, note your observations and prepare vehicle details before visiting a professional. After service, record the completed work, its cost and follow-up date.