What does the lightning bolt on my dashboard mean?

What does the lightning bolt on my dashboard mean?

Electronic Throttle Control
This is the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator symbol. This light, a lightning bolt between reversed brackets or parenthesis, will illuminate if there is a problem in the electronic throttle control system.

How do you reset the red lightning bolt on the dashboard?

How do you reset the red lightning bolt on the dashboard?

  1. Turn the ignition key to the “on” position but do not start the car.
  2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and slowly return it to the resting position.
  3. Turn the ignition fully on and start the car.

How much does it cost to fix electronic throttle control?

Since this is such a key part to every car’s internal system, the average cost for this repair can be quite pricey – the average electronic throttle control repair cost comes out to around $645!

Can throttle control make car not start?

The only way a TPS will cause a no-start is if the TPS is busted/stuck, and the TPS is telling the computer that you’ve floored the gas. The computer won’t pulse the injectors, because when you floor the gas (WideOpenThrottle) and crank the engine, the computer goes into “clear flood mode”.

How do you know if your electronic throttle control is bad?

  1. An unexplainable bucking and jerking in the vehicle.
  2. Sudden idle surges.
  3. Sudden engine stalling without any apparent reason.
  4. Hesitation while accelerating.
  5. Sudden surges in speed while driving on the highway.
  6. Intermittently flashing of check engine light for no apparent reason.
  7. Difficulties in changing gears.

Can a bad throttle position sensor cause no start?

Can you drive with a bad throttle position sensor?

Can you drive with a bad throttle position sensor? It is not a good idea to drive with a bad throttle position sensor. Driving your car in this condition can be dangerous because your car might not accelerate properly or could suddenly accelerate without the driver pressing the gas pedal.

What are the warning lights on a Ram 2500?

The RAM 2500 / 3500 ETC warning light (red lightening bolt is the Electronic Throttle Control) may stay on or flash when there’s a problem with the electronic throttle control system. If the light come son while driving, pull over, select park and cycle the ignition.

How to get rid of lightning bolt on Dodge Ram?

First try to push the connector all the way in on the throttle body. It may not be making a good connection. I had to give it a good push on my 07 to get rid of the lightning bolt. I also cleaned the plug and male connectors. Try this first it only costs some time.

What does a lightning bolt on the dash mean?

The lightning bolt on the dash means that there is a problem with the electronic throttle control system in your vehicle. The light may be on for a glitch and the electronic throttle control system needs to be reset. John Huffman likes this. Jun 14, 2020 at 8:10 AM #4

When did the red light come on on my Dodge Ram?

A couple of days ago, the truck was running fine, when all of the sudden it shuttered and the red light came on. The truck barely moved, so I pulled it over.

First try to push the connector all the way in on the throttle body. It may not be making a good connection. I had to give it a good push on my 07 to get rid of the lightning bolt. I also cleaned the plug and male connectors. Try this first it only costs some time.

The lightning bolt on the dash means that there is a problem with the electronic throttle control system in your vehicle. The light may be on for a glitch and the electronic throttle control system needs to be reset. John Huffman likes this. Jun 14, 2020 at 8:10 AM #4

A couple of days ago, the truck was running fine, when all of the sudden it shuttered and the red light came on. The truck barely moved, so I pulled it over.

What are the warning lights on a ram?

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Ram. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 70 of them so be patient!