The warning light may either stay on constantly or flash. Name: Dodge Grand Caravan electronic throttle control warning light.ĭescription: The electric lightening bolt light is the electronic throttle control warning light (ETC) and illuminates on the dashboard when there's a fault. Immediately switch off any electrical consumers such as the A/C system and make your way to a vehicle repair workshop. It's possible that the engine may stall when battery charge is drained. ▷ Check the battery terminals are clean of corrosion and are securely fitted to the battery. Name: Dodge Grand Caravan battery warning light.ĭescription: The battery warning light illuminates on the dashboard as you're driving due to it not being charged. If ABS or EBD system are not functioning, there is a greater risk of wheels locking while braking hard. When both the ABS and BRAKE warning light illuminate simultaneously, it indicates that EBD and/or ABS is malfunctioning. EBD is a braking system that increases brake force on individual wheels which increases stopping ability. When applying the brakes, ABS sensors are used to detect which wheels are braking at full capacity which are not. Name: Dodge Grand Caravan EBD warning light.ĭescription: Versions of the Grand Caravan fitted with ABS will also have Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Normal brake are not affected by an ABS fault. If the warning light stays on, there is a fault with the ABS system.Ĭommon faults with the Dodge Grand Caravan are the ABS accumulator or a wheel sensor. ABS is a safety system that prevents wheels from locking and in turn allows drivers to steer which applying emergency braking. The ABS light turns on briefly when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. Name: Dodge Grand Caravan ABS warning light.ĭescription: The anti-lock brake warning (ABS) light monitors the health of the system. This is due to brake levels temporarily changing when cornering in the vehicle. The brake warning light may on occasions flash. If the light remains on after adding fluid or the tank is at acceptable levels, have your brake system serviced immediately.DOT 3 brake fluid is recommended though you can use DOT 4 if necessary. If brake fluid is required, clean the area around the tank lid to avoid debris dropping into the tank when topping up as this will contaminate the fluid. Open the hood and check the brake fluid reservoir tank has fluid up to the 'full' mark.
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