Randomly shut off in traffic and red lightning bolt appeared

2004 DODGE RAM
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEAH ALIFF
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Truck was fine then just randomly shut off in traffic and red lightning bolt appeared on dash. Started back up but was rough. Shut off again 5 minutes later and still wont start.
Jul 20, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

The red lightning bolt is a warning indicator for your vehicle's Throttle Control System. I have included the factory diagnostic troubleshooting guides for this warning indicator in the diagrams down below. Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out. It will require you to use a multi-meter, so I have included this link below for you to go to, if you are unfamiliar with how to use one.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Thanks,
Alex
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Jul 20, 2019 at 11:17 PM
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LEAH ALIFF
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I'm going to give you the codes its throwing
P2106
P0222
P2111
P2115 P2116
P2166 P2167
Have cleared codes and rescanned multiple times but end up with these again.
Jul 23, 2019 at 4:54 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

I have included all the information that you requested in the diagrams down below. Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Jul 23, 2019 at 10:18 PM
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