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2016 TOYOTA CAMRY

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1605high severityPowertrain

Knock Control CPU Malfunction

on 2016 Toyota Camry 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The ECM detected a communication failure with the knock control CPU.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Engine knock under load
  • Reduced performance
  • Timing retarded to safe value

Common causes

  • Faulty knock CPU in ECM
  • Damaged knock sensor wiring
  • Faulty knock sensor
  • Poor connections

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test knock sensor
  2. Inspect wiring harness
  3. Check ECM operation
  4. Monitor knock retard

Repair notes

Replace knock sensor or ECM.

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