2010 Dodge Caliber the lightning bolt comes on while driv...


2010 Dodge Caliber the lightning bolt comes on while driving or at a stop sign and my car then starts to putt or jerk I had the throttle changed it was a rinky dink car mechanic so I don’t know if he replaced it correctly and also...

2010 Dodge Caliber the lightning bolt comes on while driving or at a stop sign and my car then starts to putt or jerk I had the throttle changed it was a rinky dink car mechanic so I don’t know if he replaced it correctly and also when I add coolant it tends to leak the next day but also my car acts quicker with the lightning bolt and stalling whenever I add coolant Mechanic's Assistant: How old are the hoses? And have you tested the actual mix of your coolant? I’m not sure & no I’ve never tested the mix of coolant I usually just by the 50/50 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Caliber yourself? What have you tried so far? No .so far I’ve got the catalyst converter put on and that helped the engine light cut off & I’ve had a guy replace my throttle a month ago but I’m not sure why the throttle light still comes on and the car stalls

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Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer. My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do my best to assist you.. I help many customers, so sometimes my replies are delayed, I will respond once available. During this conversation you will be given an automated offer for a phone call. You may accept or decline that offer.I don’t personally offer this service so if you take this another tech may call. So you have a bunch of problems going on with this vehicle, the main one being the lighting bolt, that is a giant pain to diagnose, you need a master mechanic to do that, the only place that can is the dealer. ans the only person that can do it at the dealer is the master tech, on the flip side of things from what your saying the repairs could be in the thousands and it may be best to cut your losses and just sell the vehicle.

I fixed my vehicle and it didn't takes thousands !. Yay meIt was the head gasket intake & thermostat housing !
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thats great

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