What does a lightning bolt on my dash mean?

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. The check engine light may remain on.

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 does the red light on the dash mean?

Q: There is a red lightning bolt light that has came on my dash. What does this mean? The light on the dash is coming on. The one that looks like a red lightning volt. What does this mean? My car has an automatic transmission. Hi there.

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 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.

How to test a Dodge Caliber lightning bolt?

Slowly depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Slowly release the accelerator pedal until it is all the way back up at the rest position. Turn the ignition key to “OFF” position. Start the engine and test the throttle by see if the engine will throttle up.