Electronic Throttle Control

Asked by Alicia Feb 14, 2021 at 05:08 PM about the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. It was just in getting fixed because it
had no heat. One mechanic stated it was the thermostat and then replaced
that. Drove it home from out of town and had to take it to our dealer, as it was
doing the same thing. After 3 days with the vehicle, they finally determined it
was the head gaskets. They replaced both head gaskets and put in a new
oxygen sensor. They also changed the oil and put a new filter in. Picked it up
yesterday, and went out to drive it today. The Electronic Throttle Control light
is flashing now and there is not much power. Could something they did in the
previous repair have caused this?

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 3 years ago

Old Dodge's are a bottomless pit of repairs. I suppose they could have damaged it but probably not. Check the electrical connection in case it is loose.

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James answered 3 years ago

Absolutely, I'd take it right back to the Dealer. It wasn't doing that before you took it in. So they probably forgot to plug something back in when they were putting it back together! Hope that helps! Jim

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