The gas pedal is not mechanically connected to the engine.
Lightning bolt flashing on dash.
The red lightning bolt in the center of a venturi is the warning lamp for the drive by wire or electronic throttle.
Instead a sensor monitors the position of the pedal and that information is sent to the etc to make changes in engine speed.
If the pcm recognizes a fault in the drive by wire it will react by reducing the gain opening the throttle significantly.
Discussion starter 1 jan 31 2016 edited.
This video is my explanation of the chrysler 300 s dreaded lightning bolt warning light.
The lightning bolt icon on your dashboard alerts you to a problem with the electronic throttle control system in your 2014 dodge charger.
To prevent a runaway engine.