What does a lightning bolt mean on a Jeep Patriot?
The red lightning bolt indicates that there is a problem with your Jeep’s Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). It measures the pressure which you put on the throttle and sends it, through sensors to a motor which opens the throttle in direct proportion to this pressure.
What does the lightning bolt mean on Jeep?
Electronic Throttle Control
The lightning bolt warning light is your Electronic Throttle Control, or ETC, Warning Light. If you see this light it indicates there’s a problem with that particular system. While this doesn’t mean that you need to pull over immediately, you should still get this checked out by your mechanic.
How to tell if your Jeep Patriot has a throttle sensor?
Give us your vehicle I.D. information (year, engine, etc.) and the vehicle codes and we might be able to get you started to avoid guessing and throwing parts at it.
Is there a problem with the etc light on my Jeep?
Well, I think I may have finally fixed the electronic throttle control light problem on my Jeep. This has been a problem for the past several months. The ETC light would come on several times a week. The dealer replaced the throttle body and throttle position sensor, the powertrain control module, and the gas pedal assembly and sensor.
Is there a problem with the throttle control on my Jeep?
The Jeep continues to run perfectly, this is just an annoyance. Well, I think I may have finally fixed the electronic throttle control light problem on my Jeep. This has been a problem for the past several months. The ETC light would come on several times a week.
What kind of engine does Patriot Patriot have?
My Patriot is 2012 2wd Latitude with 2.4 liter and automatic. The service manual is missing from the vehicle. Mechanic did not give me the codes, I will take the vehicle back and will get the codes, write them down and provide them here.
Why is the 4WD light on in my Jeep Patriot?
:doh: More on that wire, it was actually just an ipod wire that was stuck underneath the 4wd lever in the center console. On the plus side, the dealership found that the oil pan gasket was leaking, and the right front cv joint was leaking too.
Well, I think I may have finally fixed the electronic throttle control light problem on my Jeep. This has been a problem for the past several months. The ETC light would come on several times a week. The dealer replaced the throttle body and throttle position sensor, the powertrain control module, and the gas pedal assembly and sensor.
What’s the problem with the throttle on a jeep?
I went back and they said that the throttle position sensor faulty and the entire throttle body needed to be replaced. So, they ordered one and installed it. They then told me that when they tested it, the computer said that it was only at 75% throttle when they were in fact giving it full throttle.
Is the rear drive unit replaceable in a Jeep Patriot?
The only wiring to the RDU (Rear Drive Unit) is for the ECC (Electronically Controlled Clutch). If the wires pulled out of it then it may be toast. However the ECC is replaceable by itself according to the factory service manual. http://www.moparonlineparts.com has it listed as the differential motor and it’s $375.00.