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2007 LEXUS GS 300

3.0L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor498Torque2471Fluid7DTC855Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P1600moderate severityPowertrain

ECM Battery Backup Circuit

on 2007 Lexus GS 300 3.0L V6 · RWD

What this code means

The ECM detected a loss of battery voltage at the BATT terminal.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Lost fuel trim values
  • Intermittent stalling
  • Difficulty starting

Common causes

  • Corroded battery terminals
  • Damaged EFI fuse
  • Open BATT wiring
  • Weak battery

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check battery terminals
  2. Test EFI fuse
  3. Inspect BATT wiring
  4. Check battery voltage

Repair notes

Clean terminals or replace fuse.

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