Engine electronics fault, car with ! (amber)

Questions about the Engine electronics fault, car with ! (amber) symbol

What does the Engine electronics fault, car with ! (amber) symbol mean on Audi cars?

A fault has been found in the engine electronics. Engine power may be limited to protect the engine, but there is enough to drive gently to a dealer or workshop, which should be done. The stability control (ESP) may switch off at the same time and show its own light.

What does the Engine electronics fault, car with ! (amber) symbol mean on Škoda cars?

Lights up with the amber triangle when there is a fault in the engine control system. The car may run in emergency mode with noticeably reduced power. Continue carefully and seek a specialist garage.

Does the Engine electronics fault, car with ! (amber) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Audi cars it means: Engine electronics fault. On Škoda cars it means: Engine control fault (amber).

What does the Engine electronics fault, car with ! (amber) symbol look like?

Amber car side outline with an exclamation mark standing in the middle. It is also called “EPC”, “electronic power control”, “engine speed limitation” and “limp mode”.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

• 120 km/h warning light (amber)Dashboard lights
• 2H indicator (white)Dashboard lights
• 4H four-wheel drive indicator (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS text (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS warningDashboard lights
• ACC adapting to road courseDashboard lights
• ACC braking insufficientDashboard lights
• ACC junction adaptationDashboard lights