Won't start and etc light comes on goes off and check eng...


Won't start and etc light comes on goes off and check engine light blinks. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? 2010 dodge grand [caravan sxt](/topics-caravan-sxt/) is make and model Mechani...

Won't start and etc light comes on goes off and check engine light blinks. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? 2010 dodge grand [caravan sxt](/topics-caravan-sxt/) is make and model Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Grand Caravan yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes it just happened today Drove Saturday had no issues before Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I get no codes to scanner

Automotive Expert
Hello thank you for contacting JustAnswer,Did you try jumping your car and check if your [battery](/topics-battery-dodge/) is taking any charge?

I didMy etc light comes on when turning key to on position then goes off and eheck engine light blinksWhy would a bad or low battery make the etc light come on
Automotive Expert
When there **is** a problem with your **electronic throttle control** , your engine **is** unable to get **the** correct amounts of fuel and/or air when they **are** needed. These problems can be caused by a variety of different factors: Electrical or electronic malfunctions in **the ETC** or engine computer.

Well I had no trouble signs of a pcm going badThe engine won't even start or turn over just that light and a clicking noise coming from recalled ignition and relay boxThen check engine light blinks and no codes to scan tool
Automotive Expert
do you have a scanner or know someone?

Yup have a 400 dollar scan tool I bought todayI know throttle body is good unplugged tested with meter and threw code when unpluggedTested throttle sensor on gas pedal good unplug and got code
Automotive Expert
sometimes bad sensors will cause that . see what you get from your reading and maybe pinpoint it and replace it.

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