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2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

3.0L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1630high severityPowertrain

ECM Malfunction

on 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.0L V6 · AWD

What this code means

A general ECM internal malfunction has been detected during self-testing.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Various drivability issues
  • Poor running
  • No start possible

Common causes

  • Internal ECM failure
  • Power supply issues
  • Poor grounds
  • Water intrusion

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check ECM power supply
  2. Test ground connections
  3. Inspect for water damage
  4. Test ECM outputs

Repair notes

Replace ECM.

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