It could be something as simple as a dirty throttlebody, or numerous other things. Carbon can build up on the back side of the throttle blade and can cause the blade to stick closed or partially open, especially when cold, which could cause the high rpm code, since the PCM can't close the blade far enough. I haven't cleaned the one on our 09 Caliber yet, so I don't know how much of a PITA it is to get too. You can barely see it from the top. I clean the one on my Hemi in my 08 Ram every 30K miles when I change the spark plugs.

 

thats what i thought, but the one that fixed on my car is not there any more which is looking more funny to me. But I'm thinking about taking it to a dodge dealer for them to look at it.

 

well the throttle was taken off and was not dirty but the blade is not shutting fully. But nothing is found. Im being told that it must have something to do with the computer?

 

Don't get me wrong, it's a good business model. By that I mean they keep the warranty in-house and it's sort of included with your payment. It's a good thing for people who can't by somewhere else. However, they do go on the cheap most times with repairs and usually end up shipping difficult issues to dealers or good independents.


I would lie to be able to se the scan report on your car, but I doubt it exists yet. The dealer will be able to print you one while they're doing an initial diagnosis.

 

Hello, do you have an update with your Throttle Light?
I also have a 2009 Dodge Caliber with the Throttle light on (out of warranty), had the Throttle body replaced but after 3 weeks of driving it, the same problem is occurring. The car stalls and stops while driving it, and the throttle light and check engine light comes on. The Dodge dealership replaced the battery first, so I know is not the battery, several other relys have also been replaced. The Throttle body was the last part that was replaced, now a friend that is a mechanic is trying to help and he says to try replacing the Map Sensor, if that does not work then try replacing the PCM and if that does not fix it try replacing the TIPM. The dealership told me since my car is out of warranty they recommended replacing the TIPM but they could not warranty that would solve the problem. I do not mean to steal your post, but I am new to the forum, and thought of keeping Throttle light problems in the same place. Thank you in advance for any help.

 

What codes are setting now?

 

yes, i am still having that problem but lately i was just told to check the pedal sensor and the rpm sensor and clean them and put them back in. So im going to try that and go from there.

 

Sorry about the delay, I had to borrow the code reader from a friend. It now gives me codes P0171 System to Lean Engine position Bank 1, P000B Engine Position System Performance Bank 2, and P0105 Manifold Absolute Pressure BARO Circuit. I am buying the MAP sensor and will have my mechanic friend replace it first. Hope this fixes the issue.