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2012 TOYOTA CAMRY

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor479Torque3800Fluid6DTC921Battery1Maintenance0Recalls2
P1120high severityPowertrain

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Circuit

on 2012 Toyota Camry 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The ECM detected a malfunction in the APP sensor circuit that communicates throttle demand.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Reduced power
  • Erratic throttle
  • Engine may not rev

Common causes

  • Faulty APP sensor
  • Damaged wiring
  • Corroded connector
  • Faulty ECM

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test APP sensor voltage
  2. Inspect connector
  3. Check wiring continuity
  4. Test with scan tool

Repair notes

Replace APP sensor or repair wiring.

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