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2005 ACURA TSX

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor467Torque3645Fluid6DTC820Battery0Maintenance0Recalls4
P1607high severityPowertrain

ECM/PCM Internal Circuit Failure A

on 2005 Acura TSX 2.4L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Internal ECM/PCM circuit malfunction, often during cold weather.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Rough running
  • TCS light
  • Erratic shifting
  • Stalling
  • Tach reads zero

Common causes

  • Bad solder joints
  • Cold-sensitive components
  • Low battery
  • Corroded connectors

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check battery voltage
  2. Inspect ECM connectors
  3. Monitor during cold start
  4. Test ECM outputs

Repair notes

Replace or repair ECM/PCM.

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