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2003 TOYOTA CAMRY

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1661moderate severityPowertrain

EGR Circuit Malfunction

on 2003 Toyota Camry 2.4L I4 · FWD

What this code means

The ECM detected a fault in the EGR system control circuit.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Rough idle
  • Hesitation
  • Increased NOx
  • Failed emissions

Common causes

  • Faulty EGR solenoid
  • Carbon clogged passages
  • Damaged wiring
  • Vacuum leaks

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test EGR solenoid
  2. Clean EGR passages
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Check vacuum supply

Repair notes

Clean or replace EGR components.

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