Possible Causes

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Possible Causes
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DTC is set if throttle control motor current or output duty is not within specified range. Possible causes are:

  • Throttle control motor circuit is open or shorted.
  • Defective throttle control motor.
  • Defective ECM.

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