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2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

2.7L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
13 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor589Torque2424Fluid6DTC882Battery1Maintenance0Recalls13
P1630high severityPowertrain

ECM Malfunction

on 2008 Toyota Highlander 2.7L I4 · FWD

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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