What does a red lightning bolt mean on a Jeep Wrangler?
The red lightning bolt indicates that there is a problem with your Jeep’s Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). This is a system that replaced the mechanical throttle mechanism with a sensor based one.
What is the red lightning bolt?
Sprites, also known as red lightning, are electrical discharges that appear as bursts of red light above clouds during thunderstorms. The researchers hope to learn more about the physical and chemical processes that give rise to sprites and other forms of upper atmospheric lightning.
What’s the red lightning bolt on my Jeep?
Red lightning bolt on my Jeep jk it’s not the throttle body… Red lightning bolt on… Red lightning bolt on my Jeep jk it’s not the throttle body or throttle position sensor just had them replaced Mechanic’s Assistant: Does the vehicle hesitate during acceleration? Or maybe speed up suddenly when you aren’t even hitting the gas?
Why is the Check Engine light on in my Jeep Wrangler?
Finally it dropped all the way to the bottom. That is when the lightning bolt and check engine light came back on. Restarting the jeep would get the red lightning bolt to go away temporarily, but only until the temperature gauge hit bottom again. Then I changed the ECT Sensor. Seems to have solved the problem.
When does the red lightning bolt come on?
It doesn’t seem to happen in the morning, but on my way home after work, i get the red lightning bolt that comes on my dash, and the throttle acts up. I have to turn the jeep off for it to reset, but it seems to come back on every minute.
How do you turn off a light on a Jeep Wrangler?
Cycle the ignition key when lever is placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. If the light remains on with the engine running, authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will and remain on briefly as a bulb check.
Red lightning bolt on my Jeep jk it’s not the throttle body… Red lightning bolt on… Red lightning bolt on my Jeep jk it’s not the throttle body or throttle position sensor just had them replaced Mechanic’s Assistant: Does the vehicle hesitate during acceleration? Or maybe speed up suddenly when you aren’t even hitting the gas?
Finally it dropped all the way to the bottom. That is when the lightning bolt and check engine light came back on. Restarting the jeep would get the red lightning bolt to go away temporarily, but only until the temperature gauge hit bottom again. Then I changed the ECT Sensor. Seems to have solved the problem.
It doesn’t seem to happen in the morning, but on my way home after work, i get the red lightning bolt that comes on my dash, and the throttle acts up. I have to turn the jeep off for it to reset, but it seems to come back on every minute.
What does a red lightning bolt on the dash mean?
The one that looks like a red lightning volt. What does this mean? My car has an automatic transmission. Hi there. The lightning bolt on the dash means that there is a problem with the electronic throttle control system in your vehicle. Get a code reader and scan the engine for any logged codes.