Common questions

How do you reset the electronic throttle control system on a Jeep Wrangler?

How do you reset the electronic throttle control system on a Jeep Wrangler?

Release your gas pedal fully. Turn ON your ignition without igniting your engine for about 2 seconds, then turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds. Turn ON the ignition again for 2 seconds and turn it OFF for 10 seconds. This will notify your computer system of the new position of your gas pedal and closed position.

What is the throttle control warning light on 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

See all problems of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler . The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but would not accelerate beyond 40 mph.

Why does the throttle control light keep coming on?

Since the day I drove the 2007 4-door Jeep Wrangler sahara off the dealer’s lot the electronic throttle control light kept coming on. I had to pull over every time the light came on and restart the car.

What to do if your Jeep Wrangler won’t start?

Here is a trick to get the Jeep going again if the engine won’t crank or start and the small red light (#17 Sentry Key / Security alarm light is on above the temperature gauge). Another symptom is the Remote Key Entry system will not operate. Look up TSB 08-007-08 or TSB 08-007-08 REV. A on Google.

How can I reset the throttle control system?

To reset the throttle control system what you need to do is Switch on the ignition key, don’t start the engine. Then, wait for a minimum of 3 seconds. Now, press the accelerator pedal and do press and release five times amidst 5 seconds. Press the pedal again, and this time hold on pressing for around 20 seconds.

See all problems of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler . The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but would not accelerate beyond 40 mph.

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.

Since the day I drove the 2007 4-door Jeep Wrangler sahara off the dealer’s lot the electronic throttle control light kept coming on. I had to pull over every time the light came on and restart the car.

Here is a trick to get the Jeep going again if the engine won’t crank or start and the small red light (#17 Sentry Key / Security alarm light is on above the temperature gauge). Another symptom is the Remote Key Entry system will not operate. Look up TSB 08-007-08 or TSB 08-007-08 REV. A on Google.

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