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P050A 2009 Toyota Camry Code - Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P050A 2009 Toyota Camry?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Throttle body assembly
  • Mass air flow meter
  • Air induction system
  • PCV hose connections
  • VVT system
  • Air cleaner filter element
  • ECM
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How to Fix the DTC P050A 2009 Toyota Camry?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P050A 2009 Toyota Camry code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When is the Code Detected?

The temperature of the catalyst inlet does not rise to the proper temperature when the engine is started with pre-warming up condition.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P050A 2009 Toyota Camry Code Mean?

The Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) controls the engine idling speed. The ETCS operates the throttle actuator to open and close the throttle valve, and adjusts the intake air amount to achieve the target idling speed. In addition, the ECM retards the ignition timing and the ETCS increases the intake air amount to quickly increase the catalyst temperature at cold start to reduce emissions.

P050A 2009 Toyota Camry Code - Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance

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