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2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

4.0L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor520Torque3907Fluid9DTC938Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
P1125high severityPowertrain

Throttle Control Motor Circuit

on 2017 Toyota 4Runner 4.0L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

The ECM detected a malfunction in the ETCS throttle control motor circuit.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Reduced power
  • Poor throttle response
  • Limp mode

Common causes

  • Faulty throttle motor
  • Damaged wiring
  • Corroded connector
  • Faulty throttle body

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test motor resistance
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check connector
  4. Command motor with scan tool

Repair notes

Replace throttle body assembly.

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