What to do if you get lightning bolt on your dash?
1. Insert ignition key and turn to “ON” position but do not start the engine 2. Wait for all the warning lights to go out. The check engine light may remain on. 3. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. 4. Slowly release the accelerator pedal until it is all the way back up at the rest position.
Why does the red lightning bolt light keep coming on?
If you keep having issues with the throttle and the red lightning bolt light remains on, you will need to have a mechanic look at it and get it sorted. The ETC light coming on is not usually cause for major concern but it does need you to pay attention to it.
What does the lightning bolt on a Chrysler mean?
That Lightning Bolt on Chrysler products refers to a fault in the Electronic Throttle Control System, and nothing else. It can light the CEL and that will disable the traction control. If the dealer is stupid, as yours seems to be, have a legitimate mechanic diagnose this; it’s really not hard. 4 people found this helpful.
Why does my car keep getting lightning bolts?
Start the engine and test the throttle by see if the engine will throttle up. You would need to repeat this procedure any time the battery is disconnected or replaced. If there are any codes in the computer they may relate to the gas pedal position sensor, which could cause the lightning bolt to appear.
What does a lightning bolt on the dash mean?
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. The light may be on for a glitch and the electronic throttle control system needs to be reset.
What do you do when a lightning bolt comes on your car?
Turn the ignition key to “OFF” position. Start the engine and test the throttle by see if the engine will throttle up. You would need to repeat this procedure any time the battery is disconnected or replaced. If there are any codes in the computer they may relate to the gas pedal position sensor, which could cause the lightning bolt to appear.
What should I do about a red lightning bolt on my Journey?
The Journey started similar symptoms and had it towed to the dealer. It has 31K miles, ran perfect, no signs of anything. Parked it after chruch, came out next morning g and when I started it, it was knocking and check engine lights were on, so turn it off & dealer had me call Chrysler Roadside assistance.
What does a no start warning light mean?
This would indicate a malfunction in the electronic throttle control system. The computer has recognized the fault and stored a code (s) to help identify the area to inspect. The warning lights on, key on engine off, show they are functional. The no start may not be related to the electronic throttle control system.