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When does the lightning bolt icon come on?

When does the lightning bolt icon come on?

Battery symbol comes on when you have charging problems. Charging/replacing the battery should fix it. The weird lightning bolt icon is for electric throttle errors, it comes on at key on and goes away after a self diagnostic. If it stays on that indicates a ETC problem.

What does the red lightning bolt mean on my Chrysler 200?

The lightning bolt is a warning you that there is a potential problem with the throttle control (ETC). You can reset the electronic throttle control system: Insert ignition key and turn to the “ON” position; don’t start the engine.

Why is my Lightning Bolt light not working?

When a battery is weak or lost its charge enough, it won’t have enough power to engage the starter, hence the clicking of the starter solenoid you are hearing. Lights, etc, will still work because they require less power. Sometimes jumper cables are faulty and sometimes they just don’t work.

What does the lightning bolt mean on a Dodge Charger?

The lightning bolt icon on your dashboard alerts you to a problem with the electronic throttle control system in your 2014 Dodge Charger. The gas pedal is not mechanically connected to the engine. If the system detects a problem that results in an ETC error, the ETC light illuminates on the dashboard.

When does the lightning bolt warning light come on?

Recently, the lightning bolt warning light came on (Electronic Throttle Control). Sometimes it comes on, sometimes it doesn’t. However, any time that the light does come on, the temperature gauge reads cold and will not move to warm as I drive. If the lightning bolt does not appear, the temperature gauge reads normal. Thoughts?

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 etc light keep coming on?

This has been a problem for the past several months. The ETC light would come on several times a week. The dealer replaced the throttle body and throttle position sensor, the powertrain control module, and the gas pedal assembly and sensor. NONE of these repairs fixed the problem.

How much does it cost to fix the etc light?

The ETC light turns on and flashes on the dashboard as a warning signal. How Much Does It Cost To Fix Electronic Throttle Control? To fix an electronic throttle control costs between $580-$700, including jeep electronic throttle control repair cost.

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