Why does my Jeep Wrangler have a red lightning bolt?

Why does my Jeep Wrangler have a red lightning bolt?

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.

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 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.

When to cycle the ignition key on a red lightning bolt?

This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is run- ning, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position.

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.

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.

This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is run- ning, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position.

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.

What should I do if my light bolt light is still on?

Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a the nature of the problem. 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.

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.

Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a the nature of the problem. 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.