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2021 TOYOTA CAMRY

2.5L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1633critical severityPowertrain

ECM Malfunction ETCS Circuit

on 2021 Toyota Camry 2.5L I4 · 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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