Is there an engine light or lightning bolt?

Absolutely NO engine light comes on, just the lightning bolt symbol. And the car runs rough most of the day afterwards. I’m sitting in it right now, it’s running, and running rougher than normal. come on again until I cold start it the next morning.

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.

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.

What kind of car is the red lightning bolt?

Just took apart my intake assembly for cleaning. 2007 Chrysler 300C 5.7L. Right at 200k miles. First time the throttle has ever been removed. Had lots of grime and black carbon buildup. I scraped the back of the throttle valve with a plastic spoon and engine degreaser, got it really clean. Put it all back together.

Can a lightning bolt put a car in limp mode?

Today I was driving on the highway, and a Red Lightning Bolt started to flash on my dash, and the car immediately lost power while driving, and went into a limp mode from what I could tell. While limping on the side of the road, and red light still blinking, the Traction Control Light came on as well.

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.

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.

Why does my Jeep have a red lightning bolt on it?

When the red lightning bolt symbol appears on your Jeep’s dash, it may mean that that the pedal position is not lined up properly causing there to be miscommunication with the sensors that control the motor which opens and closes the throttle.

When did they start putting red lightning bolts on cars?

That’s when the Electronic throttle control was developed. This technology started appearing in cars from around 1990 and is designed to do away with the old mechanism. It is, however, not immune to mechanical faults and the way you know is through the red lightning bolt light on the dash board.

Can a malfunction indicator light come on at the same time?

While driving, the malfunction indicator light and the electronic throttle control light will both come on at the same time, (the mil will be steady and the etc light will be flashing) and the feeling of a sudden reduction of power.

What does it mean when your car won’t start?

My car will not start but the red lightning bolt is comin… The lightning bolt warning light alerts you to a fault in the electronic throttle control system in your vehicle.

Why does my car have a lightning bolt warning light?

This procedure is typically applicable any time the battery is disconnected or replaced but may still be relevant in your case. If there are any codes in the computer that relate to the gas pedal position sensor, that could cause the lightning bolt warning light to appear as well.

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.

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.

How long does it take a red lightning bolt to go away?

With out any rhyme or reason the Red lightning bolt comes on and flashes. I can restart the jeep and it goes away. It has only done it one time while the jeep was moving. Most of the time is does it idling at a stop light. It can take 2 min to happen or 9 miles or ????

Is there an engine light or lightning bolt?