P1125 — Throttle Control Motor Circuit (ETCS)

CAUTIONIs it safe to drive? Drive gently and get it looked at soon — it can worsen or fail inspection.

What P1125 means

This is a manufacturer-specific code — its meaning depends on the vehicle’s make (see below).

What P1125 means on specific makes

Toyota / Lexus / Scion CAUTION

Fault in the electronic throttle control motor circuit that opens/closes the throttle plate. Part of Toyota's drive-by-wire ETCS; can drop the car into limp mode.

  1. Failed throttle body / throttle motor ($150-400)
  2. Throttle motor connector/wiring fault
  3. ETCS power source issue (see P1127)

Check first: Inspect the throttle body connector and motor resistance; clean the throttle body. Often a whole throttle body replacement on these.

Source: troublecodes.net/toyota, toyotaspace.com

Related codes

P1127P1128P1129P2135