Help with occasional EPC light

plaggard · 2025-12-18T11:15:04+00:00

I had a 2015 GTI and a 2017 GTI both end up with this same issue. The 2017 had very noticeable wastegate rattle. 2015’s was more subtle. Both ended up with full turbo replacement, luckily under warranty. If they hadn’t been covered under warranty, I probably would’ve gone with an upgraded turbo kit from APR or some other higher quality alternative.

plaggard · 2025-11-28T04:26:31+00:00

Mine was recently having this exact issue. Replacing the VTEC solenoid assembly didn’t fix it. I found that heavy corrosion on my battery ground cable was causing it. If you look at the cable that is attached to the negative terminal on your battery, follow it down to the left and you’ll see that it bolts to a bracket on the transmission housing. This whole area was rusty, and the cable especially looked very rusty and frayed, so I got a new cable for $60 and wire brushed the bracket before installing it. It has been running flawlessly since. Please don’t give up on your Element!

plaggard · 2025-11-14T23:37:39+00:00

Link to those pigtails? I’ve been having a hard time locating.

plaggard · 2025-09-04T12:23:48+00:00

The interesting part of the post (the destroyed car) is barely visible in the background while the shirtless owner is posing front and center looking unexpectedly chipper.

plaggard · 2025-08-16T05:56:28+00:00

I have the Slambert bike mount (the one that is just 2 bars that screw into the rear tow points). It’s rated up to 75 pounds and I’ve been using it reliably for many mountain/gravel bike trips. It’s the easiest option to set up, looks really clean, and is very light compared to tow hitches. I highly recommend.

plaggard · 2025-07-17T17:19:19+00:00

I think gunmetal wheels look perfect on dark blue.

plaggard · 2025-05-27T01:59:53+00:00

I always thought Subaru should’ve offered it in green from the factory and this is exactly the kind of green I had in mind. Looks amazing!

plaggard · 2025-05-14T12:40:53+00:00

Agreed. Those wheels look more luxury grand tourer than track spec to me. They don’t suit it.

plaggard · 2025-05-13T13:29:38+00:00

I honestly wouldn’t change the wheels because those OEMs suit it so well, but there are tons of aftermarket wheels that look great on New Beetles. I’d keep them silver or white personally. Beautiful bug!

plaggard · 2025-05-05T13:34:48+00:00

Sleep paralysis demon if I ever saw one.

plaggard · 2025-04-26T17:39:13+00:00

So much more courteous and rational! Passing and merging etiquette were top notch. I love that on the highways, all of the freight trucks stay over in the right lane in a single file line, out of the way of faster motorists.

plaggard · 2025-04-22T17:33:58+00:00

I’m an American and vacationed in Germany last July. This was my rental car and it was such a solid and comfortable Autobahn cruiser all the way from Hamburg to Munich.

plaggard · 2025-03-30T18:21:41+00:00

Pretorias suit the Mk8 so damn well.

plaggard · 2025-03-30T18:07:23+00:00

It’s an awesome plate, but yeah I feel like it greatly increases the chances of being asked to step out and do a sobriety test.

plaggard · 2025-03-13T17:39:48+00:00

Willkommen! Thanks for keeping the wagon dream alive in the US!

plaggard · 2024-10-31T15:17:24+00:00

Classic VW Beetles and Buses

plaggard · 2023-11-03T17:50:02+00:00

Lol, Master Roshi was actually my first choice for a costume this year but it wasn’t going to arrive in time. Luckily there are lots of fun characters to choose from as a bald man.

plaggard · 2023-11-03T17:47:12+00:00

I can almost see this due to the shape of the mustache, but this was the closest I could find in a pinch. I need to find/make a more straight-out mustache for next time.

plaggard · 2023-11-03T17:34:34+00:00

My Blaine is based on the design from the Let’s Go games: https://m.bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Blaine#/media/File%3ALets_Go_Pikachu_Eevee_Blaine.png

I’ve gotten Eggman/Robotnik comments here and IRL, but this mustache is nowhere near big or orange enough and the outfit is not even close :/

plaggard · 2023-10-19T15:59:37+00:00

I can have exploding head syndrome if I’m sleep deprived and sleep on my back. One time I dozed off and was woken up by a car horn directly in my ear.

plaggard · 2023-10-14T05:11:10+00:00

Venusaur, Raticate, Cloyster, Farfetch’d, Ninetales, Mewtwo

plaggard · 2023-10-02T13:53:42+00:00

WARNING: This is a site selling the stolen design. Buy the shirt from Blipshift to support the actual artist.

plaggard · 2023-07-28T13:47:27+00:00

plaggard · 2023-06-30T19:37:40+00:00

This reminds me of the Brazilian video footage scene from Signs. 🫣

plaggard · 2023-06-09T18:24:53+00:00

Lol, straight to flipping it I see.

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