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2007 TOYOTA AVALON

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor469Torque2476Fluid6DTC855Battery1Maintenance0Recalls6
P1633critical severityPowertrain

ECM Malfunction ETCS Circuit

on 2007 Toyota Avalon 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Internal ECM fault related to the Electronic Throttle Control System processor.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Limp mode
  • Severely limited throttle
  • Idle only
  • Reduced power

Common causes

  • Internal ECM ETCS failure
  • Power supply issues
  • ECM overheating

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check ECM voltage supply
  2. Monitor ETCS signals
  3. Test throttle body
  4. Check for overheating

Repair notes

Replace ECM.

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