Red Lightning Bolt - Diagnose and Replace Throttle Body

[@deathsfavorite]

Hi, I have a Dodge Charger 2008 SXT My car had the same Red Lightning Bolt whenever I would be at a red light. The bolt would appear and my car would go idle, so then I would have to turn it off and back on again to get it to work again. I read all the possible problems such as the Throttle Body, O2 sensors, PCM/ECU, blah blah blah. I ended up getting a new Throttle Body and the problem was still happening. So, I took my Charger to a mechanic who said it was my PCM/ECU acting up and that it would cost me about $900 to fix it. Now look here, I'm just a 20 y/o college student I don't have the type of money for that. I kept looking for possible solutions and I ended up coming across a comment on KZbin that said before you start changing the throttle body, PCM/ECU, etc. make sure to check your EGV Valve and see if your gasket is not damaged or missing. I took a look at it and there was the problem the whole time. There was no gasket on my EGR Valve at all. I went to AutoZone and bought a EGR Valve Gasket ( the blue one, cost me about 3-5 dollars) and put it on my valve. After that, my car hasn't gone idle at a red light or stop sign since. Before you start changing all of your parts and taking it to mechanics, check your EGR Valve Gasket. Hope it works! 😄

[@dasllamas]

A comment worth pinning

[@nicolecc79]

I’m having almost same problem 2015 Journey, I’m going to see about having this fixed on mine.

[@blacksana7873]

I’m going through this rn

[@Sp5DerYTT]

Brooooooooooo u just saved me 600 dollars bro

[@reynaldthelusmond1131]

@@nicolecc79 Did you fixed your problem? Cause my 2015 journey is doing exact same thing and we can't figure out the problem. Thanks

[@joepeters3191]

Thank You Very Much for making this video! You gave me the confidence to do it myself and not give dealership one of my kidneys! God Bless You!!

[@dasllamas]

You can do it!!

[@Obironnkenobi]

I have a Dodge Journey that did the same freaking thing. It was barely dirty at all. I took it apart and cleaned it and put it back in and it fixed the issue. At least yours is on the top. Mine was on the bottom of the engine and it's terrible to get to.

[@dasllamas]

Glad you were able to get it fixed. Sucks it wasnt easily accessible

[@JasonO-p5h]

i have this issue cuyrrently i believe with my joruney, how long does this take?

[@ElessarEstel]

​@@JasonO-p5h Like an hour.

[@spiritualwarriorhealer6154]

I love you enthusiasm exactly my attitude. I love the dodge so much maybe im in denial. I just bought my journey 2010 seems like every week a new surprise sensor? Problem they never break just on and off on off, Thanks for your video youtube tutorials for sure saved the "Tubers" Millions of dollars from autoshops!!

[@IF9]

Nice video... electronic throttle body can be recalibrated by simply " pushing the pedal to floor while the key on "on" position for 10sec then the car will beep then key off, then you are good to go.

[@1982talaljabar]

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[@IF9]

@@1982talaljabar سوي مثل ماقلت انا، انصحك قبل تفكه وتنضفه ثم تسويها لو ماضبط بدل الثروتل

[@1982talaljabar]

شكراً جزيلاً اخي الكريم

[@panthagirl2004]

Thank you. Life saver. I got the light to go off.

[@SwishaMane2011]

I recalibrated my 2006 charger and before the day was over it stall even worse and right after it stalls I crank it back up and put it in drive and hit the gas and transmission seems to not work. Just recently started doings this. Has had a new throttle body. Can anyone explain. How to permanently solve these issue. Dealership keeps saying the cost is $2500 to fix.

[@GUZMANSBARBERSHOP210]

My 2014 chrysler 300 is showing Lightning bolts and does nothing with I push the oust start button everything powers up but engine don’t kick on what’s so ever...

[@kendallmabson6882]

Try and module connection

[@dopekidc]

Haveing same problem . Did u ever get it resolved? What was it

[@chongsfury4358]

My 2013 dodge charger v6 just did the same thing this morning, went to start it and the gauges went up and froze there for a min then I heard some clicking sound from the fuse box, and everything gauge wise went back to normal and the red lighting bolt came on for a sec then the check engine light was blinking, battery seems ok, but can't get it to start.

[@dasllamas]

Id still take the battery to get tested. What you are explaining sounds like a battery with a bad cell or low CCA

[@chongsfury4358]

@@dasllamas well none of the displays were working right until I plugged some jumper cables up, then they were all working perfect, so it might be that.

[@pearlcallender2780]

Superb job. Im a lady in learning. Thank you

[@dasllamas]

You are very welcome. Continue your learning and dont pay for service that you can easily do on your own.

[@allentraylor5659]

My problem was my ecu / main computer..... Had to get it repaired 2x before i stopped having problems.

[@avrilprendegast1975]

My dodge charger won't start now when I try cranking it does crank but won't start and I'm seeing the lighting on my dash

[@Jimmichanga999]

Thank you for explaining this thoroughly

[@dasllamas]

@@Jimmichanga999 thanks Jimmi

[@trentriggins3697]

My 2014 just started this morning when i got off work. Its 14 degrees outside. Light comes on and temp gauge drops all the way down and fan starts running

[@dasllamas]

@trentriggins3697 see if it gets better when it is warm out, try to pull a code if one is stored, and check your battery.

[@trentriggins3697]

@dasllamas just drove to work light temp stayed regular and light didn't come on. I'm go to run codes friday

[@Mailboxmedia]

Same here

[@PaulMcculloch-r4p]

MY 2015 journey has a push button start and which pedal do I push to recalibrate

[@garrettoryahh7054]

Hey so I have a 13 charger and I clean my throttlebody I put it back on and three minutes after idling the check engine light came on same with the lightning bolt and I tired doing different relearning steps and car still idles roughs randomly revs up . Code reader said circuit A and B sensor TB bad and a vacuum leak? Did I maybe mess the throttle body up ? I can’t find no leaks at all??

[@dasllamas]

Let it dry out thuroughly overnight and see if it is better in the morning. Check to see that everything is installed correctly with no gaps.

[@bobgil3464]

I wish people would give final results when they comment.

[@maldo72]

This is why I hate electronic Throttle Bodies give me a good old cable ...

[@ronringler4286]

Yup

[@BurnseysRT]

I have never taken out a TB but that’s pretty easy to do. Not to shabby of a quick fix. Wow. You beat me to the snow this year. I am not ready for that. Haha. Wheels to go on next week.

[@dasllamas]

We have already had 2 pretty good storms. You get buggers ones though.

[@shahidwiggins]

Being that this video is three years old I’m sure you may have figured out that it’s not the throttle body. But it’s the computer which needs to be changed. It should be located on the passenger side under the hood up by the windshield where the vents are. I went through the same thing on my Chrysler 300c. And if you think about it, it’s why all of the lights came on, computer problems.

[@dasllamas]

Thanks for the comment. The TB fixed my issue but this light can be a number of different issues

[@Maurice-c6z]

I have 300s with that light on, I hardly use it, just around town, took throttle body off,wasn't very dirty but had a little bit of water laying in intake. Cleaned it all up and took it out and ran the piss out of it. ( Not sure if my car is male or female) Anyways it was wet and needed some exercise and it's good now,, go figure eh

[@santiagodeleon1965]

Great video diagnosed my Chrysler 200 quick it threw all the same sensors did all the same things to

[@dasllamas]

Hope you were able to fix it easy

[@santiagodeleon1965]

@@dasllamas i cleaned out the TB it was dirty asf but i saw the butterfly flap open so it works, ran the obd2 a code for low voltage came on, i disconnected the battery while the car was running it died automatically i diagnose it as the alternator

[@was-justsaiyan9151]

I have a 2007 jeep wrangler saharah u just turn the key to turn on but it won't start some clicking noises are heard and we already checked the battery fully charged alternator is good fuses good but that light stays on the (lighting bolt ⚡ light ) I was thinking it might be the throttle body some sensor or just the body itself .....

[@dasllamas]

Did you test the cca (cold cranking amps) of the battery or are you just looking at voltage?

[@Jimmy-bb3og]

Wow this was a great tutorial. I got to do this to mine.

[@anthonyperez5738]

Hey so that same light turns on but my car won’t start and the break pedal is stiff is that the same problem you were having?

[@anthonyperez5738]

It’s a 2013 charger 5.7

[@dasllamas]

Stiff brake may be from pressing it repeatedly without starting it. Thats a good sign meaning you dont have a vacuum leak in your brake system. If it isnt starting you may want to check your battery as this light will turn on if your cold cranking amps (cca) are low on the battery. Also have you checked if you have the alternator recall for your car?

[@raphaelharbin9290]

It's the alternator

[@TylerJonez]

I have a dodge journey 2015, over 270,000 miles on it!! This happened to me a few days ago, just the red lightning bolt came on and of course the check engine light!! At first I had my mechanic clean it really good but it still had problems and I got the whole throttle replaced it’s brand new but it’s still having issues!! What else could it be??

[@dasllamas]

@@TylerJonez do you have a completely deat gas pedal? Does the car idle ok?

[@TylerJonez]

@ no the gas pedal seems fine and smooth, the car idles good too, it usually only loses power after it’s been off for a while like over night or while I’m at work and I go to leave and the car runs for a few minutes or i start driving and then I slow down after accelerating and it goes limp mode

[@kristinnolagirl]

​@TylerJonez did u figure it out? Mines 2016 and just started doing this yesterday

[@marvin1574]

I put on my 3rd throttle body yesterday and its still randomly flashing the damn light again...I pull over and it snaps out of it real quick and I'm on my way. I replaced the pcv valve..there was a little oil in the manifold where it bolts up to.any suggestings??

[@dasllamas]

Its normal to have a little oil in the manifold. Its emissions stuff basically crank pressure is dumped back into the intake and burned off. Oil catch can will help this. As for the flashing lightning bolt did you recalibrate the TB after install?

[@marvin1574]

@@dasllamas thanks for the response..I didn't think I had to...I've just been using it after the reinstall and it works fine with a random flashing thunder and almost no power.i just stop at the stop sign or pull over and turn it off and on and I'm back on the road...I will definitely try this.

[@Thekidsquad123]

What If it's doing this but made a weird squeaking noise prior to shutting it off, then when go to restart it wont

[@datu6189]

Only when it’s cold outside off of a cold start my first five minutes of driving the red lightning bolt shows up and my temperature gauge does not work at all buried in the cold. After about 10 or more minutes of drive time turning off the car and turning it back on will allow the temperature gage to work in the thunderbolt to not show up. It drives fine for the rest of the day

[@dasllamas]

That is very strange

[@trey1k550]

Did you figure it out? Mine does the same

[@jamesmoss7891]

My 2008 Avenger, does the exact same thing, I have ordered a new throttle body, can you confirm if this worked for you?

[@jamesmoss7891]

My car does exactly the same thing, did changing throttle body fix it?

[@julientardif92]

Wow I had the exact same symptoms as you with my 2013 Jeep Wrangler this morning ! I was trying to pass someone and as soon as I step on the pedal, the jeep went on limp mode and the dash was flashing like crazy. Hope I can get away with just changing the throttle body !

[@dasllamas]

Lets hope! Easy repair if it is

[@julientardif92]

@The 918Assassin it might be a transmission solenoide too …

[@brad3201]

Did you ever figure out the issue? I was merging to the on ramp and went into limp mode. Turned out my car jumped timing by 13 degrees :(

[@srt_g7778]

@@brad3201 what had to be done to fix it?

[@brad3201]

@@srt_g7778 Nothing. Two years later and I’m still driving the piece of junk. I just can’t go in the highway. Somehow it is still running that far out of timing and a cracked flex plate

[@krystalll.]

I have a 2007 dodge nitro and the lightning bolt light has been coming on for a while now and loosing power. I changed the throttle body myself but the light still comes on sometimes. I have no idea what to do now

[@dasllamas]

Did you recalibrate the new tb? Any cel to pull a code? Is your battery good with clean terminals?

[@AnonymousAccount514]

them at snow looks beautiful

[@dasllamas]

I do love the winters around here

[@abramporras7877]

I want to checky throttle body by pushing it to see if it opens all the way do you think pushing it once will mess it up

[@gutterfresh5197]

Dont touch it

[@akeebali4583]

Hi, i have a jeep cherokee. I just replaced my spark plugs 3 days ago. And the next day, the warning light shows off when i keep the car in neutral. It does not pop up while i drive normally. I tried to figure it out myself and found that the light pops up only when i accelerate harder and then keep it in neutral, the pops up for a while making the RPM go slighly high. What could be the issue? Please help me

[@dasllamas]

Did you gap your spark plugs? Check all of your coils are seated? Plug wires in good condition? Did you over tighten your plugs and crack one? Under tighten causing blow by? Did you bump a wire loose somewhere?

[@MiguelRazo-z6c]

2012 dodge journey 3.6... idles fine. Lightjng bolt comes out then i try to drive and limp mode comes on. Miss firing cylinders. Ecm/pcm codes. Crank sensor, multiple misfires. All that

[@HulkTheBodyguard]

When this started to happen, did your temperature gadge not work properly?

[@dasllamas]

No it just suddenly happened. No warning

[@HulkTheBodyguard]

@@dasllamas what I'm asking is. When all the dashboard lights went on and no power, did you notice your temp gadge not read correctly? This is happening to me now & it seems as if my temp gadge is affected. It won't go past the 2nd line so I'm not getting the normal reading.

[@dasllamas]

@@HulkTheBodyguard no sorry I didnt notice

[@kingjj5993]

@@HulkTheBodyguard my 05 magnum temp gage was not working when the light came on and I been having an overheating problem

[@MohOGK]

So I replaced the throttle body/ pedal accelerator sensor, did a relearn and nothing. My car frequently goes into low power/ limp mode. I have no other options besides getting a new PCM.

[@dasllamas]

Factory tune? How old is the battery? Any recent mods?

[@MohOGK]

@@dasllamas I have my old pcm for back up. I currently have a unlocked pcm with tune. I've had it for a while

[@theoneandonly169]

Mine went on because the bridge I went over was flooded. I parked and it smelled burnt. So ideas?

[@KingKrondo]

Jeep was running turned off then tried to start and red bolt???? Thought 2014 GC 5.7

[@Sharonbpatterson]

Just replace the throttle body on a 2014 Dodge Avenger for the second time in a year. Soon as I drive off the lot. Car lost power and the lightning bolt, check engine and traction light comes on. This time the cars power is worse than it was before they replaced the throttle body. Mechanic looked at it a drove it and said he fixed the problem. Mechanic stated he don't know what's wrong because the diagnostic test showed the throttle body. 😭. I was able to drive the vehicle home, only for it to do it again. Any suggestions??

[@dasllamas]

Did they recalibrate the new TB?

[@Exeteraa]

I literally replaced my throttle body to a bigger mm. I did all of these things except disconnect battery. It turns on only when starting but goes away right after. No limp mode. Should I be concerned?

[@dasllamas]

Did you retune for the bigger TB? That may be your issue

[@Exeteraa]

@@dasllamas I did not. I went to an 87mm. I have new catback exhaust and hellcat headlight intake. It said with minimal mods it’s good but not to go over 87mm

[@jonathancardenas5075]

Being that its a boosted and tuned car, when you unplug the battery and plug it back in does it mess up any preset settings on the car or mess with the tune?

[@dasllamas]

Good question. No it does not

[@alexito_c6ls3]

My charger 2014 rt have the same problem with the red lightning and mark the battery to I went to check the battery it say that is good you think is the Throttlebody?

[@dasllamas]

Can be alternator can be throttlebody. Just gotta check it out. If you have a check engine light with it try pulling a code.

[@alexito_c6ls3]

@@dasllamas I check the alternator to they tell me that is good rn a try to turn on my car and don’t wants to turn on

[@dasllamas]

@@alexito_c6ls3 might be your starter too

[@veezyloco3759]

The red lightning came on in my car then the check light engine came in as well. Is this a major problem?

[@rollcam321]

I wonder if it makes sense to test this theory with the car running and removing the intake hose…. Monitoring the throttle body with someone inside the vehicle to rev it a few times.

[@dasllamas]

@@rollcam321 interesting thought. Unfortunately I cannot run that test for you

[@jimlemaster9567]

Will the throttle body keep one from starting

[@dasllamas]

It can. When mine acted up it had trouble starting and when I did get started the car would idle very rough. There was almost zero throttle response if I pressed the gas pedal

[@carlmckinnon107]

Question? I also have 14 RT AWD just changed out Throttle body. (MMX Ported 87mm) What is the recalibration procedure? Every internet response has different answer. Thanks

[@dasllamas]

It tried the way the pinned comment described. The car ran fine but I ended up taking it to the tuner and had it done through him and HP tuners.

[@gutterfresh5197]

@@dasllamas if it ran fine why take it in to have it done? Peace of mind? So you do need it hooked up to diagnostic or go by the pinned comment I'm a little confused now

[@daniel328i3]

So same issue with 2015 Dodge Journey I’ve tried the reset hold the pedal did not work, we did clean throttle buddy did not work, replaced with new throttle Body still not working lighting bolt tends to come on the more the car sits without turning on if it’s been turned on and off we can drive for hours with no lighting bolt turn the car off for a couple hours and then it will start acting up until it’s heated up not sure what it is

[@brittanydean-bowleg1704]

Hi did you find the solution? My 2011 has the same issue lightening bolt flashes after I allow the car to idle down to 1 in the mornings. Due to low limp mode, I’d restart several times before the car runs properly. I have already changed my throttle body and gas pedal still it’s happens every morning.

[@allentraylor5659]

So the gearing related to the stepper-motor has broken

[@pavanshet2271]

Thanks for your video, had the same problem with my Dodge Journey, saved my money and time.

[@dasllamas]

Glad I could help!

[@jrmartinez3830]

@@LMAOINMEMPHIS any luck fixing it? I'm having the same issue. Mine doesn't turn on at all.

[@jhnykx]

How much for part to replace throttle body 08 Avenger? Shop is saying $600 for the new part I think its ridiculous!

[@zachdavis2460]

Did you ever figure it out? I have the same year avenger

[@jhnykx]

@@zachdavis2460 Yep. Expensive because its Electric Throttle body.

[@zachdavis2460]

@@jhnykx how much was the fix?

[@jhnykx]

@@zachdavis2460 1,000 with Labor. Rip off but had to have it done. Shop around for a good price!

[@zachdavis2460]

@@jhnykx I am not looking forward to fixing it. I just got this car from a dealership and I’m the way home this light kicked on. Unfortunately I bought the car as is so I can’t do anything about it but fix it :(

[@kamilahmedshaikh7505]

Hi, I have durango sxt 2014. The vehicle started to take more time while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and it sort of holds for 2 seconds and then springs with force when shifts into 2nd. Nothing is showing up in the codes. Had it computer checked twice. Pls help

[@dasllamas]

Service your trans is my guess

[@kamilahmedshaikh7505]

@@dasllamas thank you 😊

[@MIXMASTERBJB1]

TIPM FUSE PANEL

[@ashleylaporche7617]

What if you replace the throttle body and the light still coming on

[@dasllamas]

Unfortunately you gotta track down what else is causing the problem. Try to pull codes. Even if the check engine light isnt on there may still be a stored code or a pending code

[@PapiBoulChris]

I had a situation recently present its self where my car was saying that the remote wasn’t in the car when it was , replaced the remote battery then went to go try to start it then said parking break disengage , the center console screen was blinking white and I turned it off left it like that next day I try again and red bolt still on and when I turn it on it indicates that it’s on but clearly isn’t. I checked on here and other videos where some people where saying it could be a fuse I believe 27 or it could be something much more in my case the third on going day of this situation I went to go try and check it out again and came to find no power in my car went and bought a new battery and all my problems went away now this may not be everyone’s case but if you have a similar problem arise I highly recommend you replace your cars key battery and if it continues replace the car battery if it isn’t the issue you can always just return it , check your fuse to see if any are blown out & unfortunately if the problem continues your best bet is towing it to dodge but keep in mind depending on what it is , it could potentially run you up to 3k or so might be way less just depends but try all this none of it cost that much again if it’s not the battery you can just return it.

[@dasllamas]

@@PapiBoulChris interesting you were saying this. I got 1/4 through your comment and immediately thought battery. Sucks it was such a headache for you

[@manuelvalle4305]

I have the light on, everything works good, never flashs just stays on, tried resetting it,but it won't go away

[@dasllamas]

Check your battery, do you use a pedal commander? Did you try to pull any codes?

[@manuelvalle4305]

@@dasllamas battery reading 12.6v and no PC

[@manuelvalle4305]

@@dasllamas also only code is u1040

[@dasllamas]

@@manuelvalle4305 that code could indicate communication with the PCM. Has your car stalled at all? It is a power loss issue during an ignition cycle. Maybe the red bolt is a side effect of another problem

[@manuelvalle4305]

@@dasllamas it only stalled once or twice when I was driving, but was due to new cam/ torque converter. Due to low idle rpm's, got that issue fixed after I went back to my tunner. Car drives good sometimes ill lose power in the high rpm ranges when in 4 to 5 and sometimes in 2 to 3rd nothing crazy, just saying it feels more sluggish but other then that drives good. I did change to the 2018 hellcat cluster and that's when I started to see the light, maybe form that?

[@tashawhite6071]

Hi I have a 2013 dodge charger rt and my check engine light and the red blinking light is on and I'm just wondering if I can still drive with the red light on? Until I can get it fixed

[@dasllamas]

Check engine light is ok but you should get it checked. If it is blinking that indicates a misfire and it is not a good idea to keep driving it. Pull a code asap

[@myaoyorozu2512]

Mine doesn’t even start and it shows the red lightning bolt. I changed battery. It started working again. Now its the same problem a week later. Could it be my throttle body if it doesn’t start?

[@dasllamas]

Check your alternator

[@candyparkes7832]

Well Mine is 2008 Dodge Caliber hatchback & Just 2 hours Ago Red Lightning bolt Gauge Light Came on AFTER Car Bogged Out From doing 80kms/ Right Down 2 A stall Out. Re-Started It But Really Boggy & Couldnt Get Car On Hwy 2 Go Any Faster Then 60kms Kept Bogging Out.made for a VERY LONG Drive Home. Car Seems 2 start Ok & Idle Ok but No Speed In Any Gear. Ya its a Standard. Does This Sound Like I Need To Replace The Throtte Body ???

[@candyparkes7832]

Im A big DODGE Fan But I also Know Dodges DONT Seem 2 Like Damp rainy Weather. I Aso Just Replaced Electrical Part In Bottom Of steering Wheel Last Week cuz I Had NO HIGH BEAM LIGHTS & NO Signal Lights & No Front Or REAR Wipers ??? I Just Spent $500 Getting That Electrical Prob Fixed & Now This 🤷‍♀️👎😫 Otherwise its Been a GREAT 👍 Car Till ALL This Electrical Stuff Started Up .

[@clutchcity32]

I just got to changing the Body throttle it still pop up can it be a faulty body throttle ?

[@dasllamas]

If the car starts and drives then the throttle body is fine. The bolt can also be battery and alternator. You can have those tested at autozone. Sorry without additional information about your car and what it is doing I can only stab in the dark.

[@sandy-sl7dy]

it happened to me!!

[@unique452]

Yes that also happened to my car. I will check the battery and alternator plus a ticking noise that i hear for 10 second every time the car is opened or geting tbe doors closed

[@cmoneyp21]

Ecm

[@davidessien5465]

Please how can I permanently fix those car problems? I was called to another garage to fix a 2005 300c chrysler. The problems they noticed with the car was Hard or no start, red lightning bolt flashing, no throttle response, headlight stays on, immediate stalling after starting and rough idle throughout idling as a result a new PCM was replaced with a new one however problem still persisted. I scanned for DTC codes and saw a P0340, P2167, P2166, P2115, P2116, p0603 and more module codes like C2202, U0168, U1414, B1A25, etc.

[@dasllamas]

That is a lot of electrical codes for cam position, throttle position, pedal position, ect... would be impossible to diagnose over the internet.

[@mattsez2879]

i siply cleaned the harness plug and used deelectric grease,,,,,,5 min.....fixed

[@Whyyoumadcuz__]

Step by step please?

[@MrGhost9640]

Mines over heating and ever so often throwing the lighting bolt this has been a str8 pain in the ass but to the point I appreciate the knowledge transfer

[@memesyandhorrorshorts]

The lighting bolt can also come on because of bad electric throttle body and coolant levels and more

[@MrGhost9640]

@@memesyandhorrorshorts blown head for sure

[@memesyandhorrorshorts]

@@MrGhost9640 man must be nice if that was the problem for ur Charger mines got rod knock bought it from a dude well it might not be rod knock but I think it Spun a rod and only has 128,000 miles on it I may rebuild the motor just because I can’t afford Charger priced v6 motors lol 😂 I mean come on who’s out here paying $1800 for a 2.7L v6 ???? I’m trying to find one around $600-1000 that runs I’m 19 turning 20 working at little Cesar’s once I got the car running insurance and bonded title process done I’m out the car is my way out of this crappy job lol I got a job waiting for me when I’m ready for roofing 2-4k/month I’m excited

[@MrGhost9640]

@@memesyandhorrorshorts oh noo horrible, yea was buying from a used car lot almost lost my job had no way back n forth horrible deal ugh if it can go bad itl will right lol gotta laugh at it

[@latishabrown9509]

So this light can also mean a vacuum leak if ur car is stalling. I had the same symbol and that’s what it ended up being

[@queentimxs9523]

2007 dodge caliber red lightning bolt auto shop put in 2 dif electric throttle body n 15 min later car hardly has power light on again trying resetting wth??

[@A.H.S-e8l]

Thanks for the vid learnt 👍🙏

[@tatnkutZ]

Thanks..ihave a better understanding now.

[@mikeabiola983]

I have similar symptoms is there any way I can get in contact with u

[@dasllamas]

You can message me in instagram. @ dasllamas

[@rolandobarreras534]

Can you burned that part while you are accelerating to much, like doing donuts???

[@dasllamas]

The part can just wear out sometimes. It is plastic gears and an electric motor

[@destinyaguilar3358]

I have a 2014 Dodge Charger & the little red light bolt came on my car won’t stArt but everything works inside I got my throttle body replaced & it still won’t start & the light is still on

[@dasllamas]

Did you pull a code? Could be several other factors too. Do you have a pedal commander? Up to date on recalls specifically the alternator recall? Battery tested for cca?

[@destinyaguilar3358]

dasllamas what is a pedal commander? For a few days it would start if I kept messing with it & one day it didn’t start at all I’m charging the battery rn I barley got the throttle changed like an hour ago

[@dasllamas]

@@destinyaguilar3358 pedal commander is a little box people use to fiddle with throttle response and has been know to cause issues. If you dont have it dont worry about it. Did changing the battery fix it?

[@destinyaguilar3358]

dasllamas where would it be located? It’s the fuse box?

[@jaythorne5627]

Destiny Aguilar did you get if fixed? What was the problem

[@TayeTayeGaming]

I have an 07 Dodge Charger with the red thunder bolt and it idle rough

[@dasllamas]

This possibly could be the problem. worth looking into this.

[@lauravargas9116]

Hi is there any way I can contact you , It just happened to my car and I don’t know what to do

[@dasllamas]

On facebook or insta

[@josuevillanueva3016]

I've seen a yellow lightning bolt, not a red one. but thanks for the info.

[@texaskushkings7069]

My Durango shows a red one, lot of cars show red

[@paigefranklin6272]

Oh not to be rude but in total how much would this cost??

[@dasllamas]

Depends on where you source the part. Oem from dealership is around 300 I think

[@paigefranklin6272]

@@dasllamas Thankyou!!

[@Eddie-ij3dt]

Sooo... what if I did mess with the disc in the throttle body(an electronic one)? The car still turns on and runs but it’s stuck with the same Check engine light and ESP symbols. The lightning bold also comes on when the car engine turns off at red lights or stops sometimes. Should I just get a new throttle body?

[@dasllamas]

If you tried mov8ng the blade it it stops at 1/4 open you need a new throttle body. You jist dont to mess with it when it is working. The gears that move it are plastic and you could also mess with calibration/ positioning

[@brandonabel6939]

It just happened to me today the red lightning bolt and everything was on but the car didn't turn over I figured maybe the alternator went or the battery is bad got a jump and it came right on but wasn't getting no power in throttle the car was just rolling when i put it in drive afterwhile it started driving regular took it to the shop and basically my battery was really weak got a new battery and my car is fine but I will definitely know next time it happens what to do

[@dasllamas]

Battery is another cause of this for sure. Glad it was an easy fix

[@brandonabel6939]

@@dasllamas yes I'm glad too I wasn't in no mood spending hundreds of dollars 2020 just need to hurry up and go

[@brandonabel6939]

@@dasllamas it did it again so I'm thinking maybe a sensor is going bad I was still able to crank it back up and its fine now but still it's not just the battery

[@jimeno726]

Just happened to me. Read this and the jump worked! Thanks you saved me $230

[@AGUILAR9615]

I have a 2012 Dodge Durango 5.7. I have had the red lighting bolt come on while I've been driving when it pops up then my engine will decelerate but when I let off the gas pedal the light disappears and get my power back. It has only started happening with in a few months but once in awhile will it happen. Durango has 125k miles on it. Any thoughts?

[@dasllamas]

Can be many things such as battery running low or the throttle body failing. If it is throttle body whenit acts up and you push on the gas peda does it feel like the pedal is dead. Like it isnt even hooked up? If so might be throttle body

[@lisaclark6977]

My son's is red flashing and very bad pick-up. When I was looking up what the light was I discovered a lot of people are having issues with the throttle body.

[@dasllamas]

Hope you are able to diagnose yours and get it fixed easily

[@lisaclark6977]

@@dasllamas I hope so, he already paid almost twice what he should have paid and the reason I've always, always told them never buy from someone you know. It just complicates everything.

[@carlmckinnon6912]

Want to pull my pedal commander, but,how do you remove those lower dash panels? Thanks

[@dasllamas]

Never had a PC so not sure how those mounted. Sorry can't be of any help

[@gutterfresh5197]

They basically go in line right at the pedal

[@frosttheboss4865]

Why u ain’t start it ??? 🤔 in the video

[@dasllamas]

After the repair? Idk. I didnt think about it

[@dangshebad12]

Thank you so much….amazing video 🙏

[@matrixmulisha]

I’m getting the red bolt in my 2013 Ram and I can’t even get it to start

[@dasllamas]

Any check engine light?

[@matrixmulisha]

@@dasllamas yes and the gas cap light is on. Had purge valve and esim replaced last week. Lights just came on again. Went to go to the shop this morning and saw the red light and truck wouldn’t start

[@gsaarchitecturalmechanical5872]

Thank you very much sir. I have a Chrysler 200 and I had the same problem with the flashing lightening bolt symbol and my car stopped running. I will let you know the results after

[@dasllamas]

Hope you get it fixed especially if you can do it on your own and save some money

[@jojjosenoj]

2018 Journey GT, engine light on , next day won't start & my throttle body light on , will not start! Help

[@chadwinpark8386]

Did you ever get the light to spot flashing? Mine wont go away no matter what I do.

[@madisonsvenson2166]

So I just noticed mine, but mine is not flashing? I’m not too familiar with cars at all. Mine is a 06 and it was in a wreck last year in November. But I haven’t ever noticed this until now

[@dasllamas]

Could be on for one of many reasons too. Try to pull codes, sometimes it just a low battery, or your tb could be acting up.

[@madisonsvenson2166]

@@dasllamas thank you

[@terriestewart3102]

Thanks for sharing 😇

[@daveyt4802]

Take apart the bad one and find RCA! Replacing mine, getting the ETV dash flash.

[@33ordie]

no 90mm tb action? I'm shocked

[@dasllamas]

I was pushing 619 awhp on the stock TB. Didnt need to push anymore so didnt upgrade.

[@Minuslife1]

On acceleration start switch blue fuse

[@boy041192]

Why do they put these electronic throttle bodies on Dodges anyways?? There were nothing wrong with the cable throttles!!!

[@dasllamas]

Everything is fly by wire. The masses want new tech in their cars. Just the direction things go I guess. Ahh a world without pedal commander... I can only dream

[@hubertfruzia1803]

The 3 gears are worn out.

[@jlucman]

Mine only happens if it rains

[@dasllamas]

That's strange

[@jlucman]

@@dasllamas has to be dripping into the electrical and shorting out the dash board that’s all I can think of… took it to multiple mechanics and they have no clue

[@gutterfresh5197]

Dude check the trunk. My evic would go bonkers i noticed excessive condensation when the car sat awhile as well. I knew there was a hole somewhere and the absolute worst possible place i can imagine there to be a plug the size of a fking baseball is yep literally directly under a fuse/relay panel in the trunk, right next to the battery.. Idk why it was popped out but thankfully it was in the trunk by the spare tire so i siliconed it & the other one across from it and its stopped the 'lightshow' on the evic & also dont gotta defrost the windows for 10minutes before i can see anymore

[@gutterfresh5197]

@@jlucman hope this helps

[@dexterreed1194]

Mines happen only when it's cold outside

[@taravestey]

Thanks 🎉🎉

[@jonleone777]

Just had this same problem in my ram. Driving home i accererated around a slow poke on the on ramp and all of a sudden i lost power and truck would not accelerate. The red lightning bolt started to flash and the truck went into some type of limp mode. My pedal was dead and would not work but the truck accelerated itself from a stop but to only 25mph. Was able to geg home but was a bit slow. Off to the store for a throttle body i guess.

[@dasllamas]

Hope the part is in stock for ya. Can always check a scrap yard too

[@jonleone777]

Have part. No oem but wil, have to work for now.

[@kalikillz]

OMG thanks so much for this video I think my challenger is having this issue. It keeps dying and throwing engine and bolt code. service codes. hope this is the solution

[@dasllamas]

Hope so too! Expensive part but easy fix

[@jamesd2209]

K Gonzalez was it the cause?

[@shadrock81]

How u got it fix

[@StangJeepGrl85]

Buy a new throttle body 👍🏻

[@rubbermallet3873]

amazing! i live in california and i dont know how snow looks like 🤔😭

[@dasllamas]

Not all its cracked up to be. I love the mountains but can do without snow.

[@rubbermallet3873]

dasllamas i see, well i dont know how snow really is or temps below zero but i can tell you how the desert is - specially death valley: www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/death-valley-hottest-temperature-record-heat-wave/ .. and how warm california is even during winter 💀

[@dasllamas]

@@rubbermallet3873 yuck. Too hot

[@christianroubideaux8203]

That’s pretty sad

[@davidtelllez2876]

@@dasllamas that's only cuz he hasn't gone north towards the Sierra or Tahoe, California gets all the weathers at different locations

[@MKM_RIVAL_]

I just got a 22 Dodge Charger scat pack and this light just came on got it brand new anyone have advice appreciate the video💯

[@dasllamas]

Honestly if it is brand new have the dealer look at it

[@MKM_RIVAL_]

@@dasllamas I’m going to take it in in a few days what if it’s the alternator or the throttle body ? Does that make my car a dud ?

[@brianzaborowski2724]

Why not just have a helper inside the car with the ignition in the "run" position with engine off? Remove your intake hose and have them work the throttle while you watch the blade working. Then you could physically see how it was working or not working properly.

[@MIXMASTERBJB1]

Or just watch a scanner with real time data..

[@MIXMASTERBJB1]

Or just watch a scanner with real time data..

[@IjohnnyproI]

Nice and easy fix. 👍🏻

[@dasllamas]

Yup. Glad it was easy. Good to see you still around JP

[@hitx__cereal1857]

Not that easy when your in a Highschool parking lot and see the red lightning bolt😤

[@hervvvt9320]

@@dasllamas lol you cut your hand 8:45.. yea right nice and easy

[@ronringler4286]

Good information

[@raptorjackquadvlog4428]

My car just did this today I replaced the spark plugs reset the battery and all

[@dasllamas]

Did it fix it?

[@gymleaderLARANGIERA]

This is the EXACT SAME thing happening to my dodge journey

[@dasllamas]

Hope the fix is just as easy

[@k1ngs0nly50]

Did you ever get it fixed ? And how cause the same thing is happening to mine and I just got done replacing the alternator and battery and still no fix

[@gymleaderLARANGIERA]

I replaced the throttle body then it said it was misfiring in censor two so I replaced my spark plugs and the coil cover of plug two and bam, all better.

[@k1ngs0nly50]

@@gymleaderLARANGIERA thank you very much I appreciate it, ill replace the throttle body and pray it works thanks

[@THECINCONOMY]

@@gymleaderLARANGIERA how much was all of that?

[@MrTeeskee10]

Mine was the intake gasket causing the issue

[@dasllamas]

Vacuum leaks are a possibility too. Good idea to point out that this is not the only possible problem.

[@Minuslife1]

It's a blue fuse

[@2154Boy.]

Nice video except for you not getting right to the point instead of telling us everything you thought it was