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john michels Posted on Apr 05, 2014
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2007 dodge caliber etc light on

When you turn key on the etc electronic throttle control light stays on .The car will not start.

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Resetting the code does not fix the problem, need to find out why the the mil light is on, and this car does not have a code for a vacuum leak so it will put the etc light if the gas/air ratio is not right. I have the same problem and mine has no power. Will not accelerate or shift and eventually the transmission overheats. I let it cool down and then go again but cant figure out why it is overheating,

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Get a can or two of carb & choke or intake cleaner. Take the intake boot off at the throttle, and clean it thoroughly. It miught help to use a small brush (like an old toothbrush) or some paper towels to help wip it out

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  • Posted on Jun 01, 2009

SOURCE: 2007 Dodge Caliber will not start

Yes,They usually fail that quick

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  • Posted on Nov 01, 2009

SOURCE: need instuctions to change tail/break lights on 07 dodge caliber

popohead, if people thought it was easy, they wouldn't be here asking. Your reply is useless.

To remove the pins, look a them closely. Notice that there's two little notches cut into the cup that holds the pin. Use a flathead on each side to leveredge them out a little. If that doesn't work at all, you can use a pair of pliers to firmly grip the head of the pin and pull straight out. Quick firm pull.

Once the first pin comes out, the second pin should easily come out. At that point, firmly grip your taillight housing, and pull straight back: Don't try to wiggle it out, and don't try to lift it to one side or the other like a trunk or door. Just pull it firmly straight back like you would a dresser drawer.

Once it's out, the little wiring harnesses come out of the taillight housing with about a 1/4 turn, and the bulbs just slide straight out of those.

Good luck!

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  • Posted on Mar 02, 2010

SOURCE: 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T dashboard lighting

It may be lose or burned out. Call the local auto-electric shops and ask what they would charge you to replace it

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  • Posted on Mar 18, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 2007 dodge caliber and the airbag lights

You will have to check the fuse. It could either not be in all the way or be bad. It could also be a part called the clock spring. I would start with checking the fuses first. You aren't refering to the passenger airbag light i suppose right? If so, that has a weight sensor for under 80 lbs, if you have something in the seat it can trigger the light. If you are referring to the driver airbag then try the mentioned solutions. thanks

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  • Posted on Feb 26, 2011

SOURCE: 2007 Dodge Caliber check engine

Most times, once your car posts a trouble code you need a OBD-II code reader to pull the code and reset the check engine light. You can get one pretty cheaply from your neighborhood auto parts store. However, some parts stores have one available that they will let you borrow for a small fee or even for free. It connects to a diagnostic port just under the driver's side dash. Dealers and repair shops will typically charge you $50-75 to read the code and reset the light.

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