Common questions

How do you reset the electronic throttle control on a Dodge Ram?

How do you reset the electronic throttle control on a Dodge Ram?

To reset the Dodge Ram throttle position sensor(TPS), You need to turn on the ignition without Your foot on the brake, so the engine doesn’t start. Then press the accelerator on the floor for 15 seconds. Release the accelerator. Then turn the car off and start the engine and drive.

How do you reset Dodge etc?

You can try resetting the ETC as well. Place you vehicle in the run position without starting and depress the gas pedal and release all in 2 seconds (1 down and 1 up). You should hear a confirmation “ding” if done correctly and you have know reset the sensor to know when you have open throttle.

What to do if your Dodge Charger is not running?

You could try to reset it yourself. Disconnect the battery for about 30 min. Disconnect the ETC connector and then plug back in. Turn the key to the run position (vehicle not running). Push the accelerator pedal to the floor slowly and release slowly 3 times. Cycle the key and start up the vehicle.

Where can I find the etc code for the throttle?

You may see the power reduced alert on the power gauge of your vehicle. In that case, it’s the throttle body that needs to fix. Again you may also see the ETC code if you check with an OBD2 scanner and see the code P0121, P0122, P1128, P1129, P2110, P2112, etc. then, it’s the throttle system that is causing these symptoms.

How to fix throttle control on Dodge Charger?

Disconnect the battery for about 30 min. Disconnect the ETC connector and then plug back in. Turn the key to the run position (vehicle not running). Push the accelerator pedal to the floor slowly and release slowly 3 times. Cycle the key and start up the vehicle. This could resolve the problem.

When to call a tow truck for a Dodge Charger?

My owners manual says that if the light is blinking, then you’re ok. if it’s not blinking, you might as well call a tow truck. does anybody have a better idea of what the problem could be before i bring my car to a shop or the dealership? I also have the hypertech programmer Will it start back up?

What does etc light on Dodge Ram mean?

One of the most typical issues owners of the Dodge RAM truck tend to suffer is the ETC light flashing out of nowhere. When this happens, it means the electronic throttle control is damaged or malfunctioning – so it is time to repair. But learning how to fix the electronic throttle control 5.7L Hemi engine is not an easy job.

How do I reset the Dodge Ram throttle position sensor?

To reset the Dodge Ram throttle position sensor, you turn on the ignition without your foot on the brake, so the engine doesn’t start. Press the accelerator on the floor for 15 seconds. Release the accelerator, then turn the car off and start the engine and drive.

How does the etc work on a truck?

The ETC’s whole job is to collect information from the accelerator (sensor in the pedal) and adjust the throttle accordingly. When you press the pedal on the truck, the electronic throttle receives a signal from the sensor. The ETC uses this signal as a way to know how far to open the throttle.

You could try to reset it yourself. Disconnect the battery for about 30 min. Disconnect the ETC connector and then plug back in. Turn the key to the run position (vehicle not running). Push the accelerator pedal to the floor slowly and release slowly 3 times. Cycle the key and start up the vehicle.

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Ruth Doyle