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DTC P0506 Idle Air Control System-Rpm Lower Than Expected: DTC Detecting Condition

TEST CONDITION SPECIFICATION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Monitoring high deviation between Target Idle Speed and Actual Engine Speed
  • Restriction in intake or exhaust system
  • A stuck or binding throttle body
  • Poor connection or damaged harness
  • Faulty ETC system
Enable Conditions
  • Coolant temp. > 73°C (163°F)
  • Pedal value=0 & Vehicle speed=0
  • Idle speed controller active (idle status)
  • 11 < Battery voltage < 16
  • After engine start > 20 sec.
  • No relevant failure
Threshold Value
  • Actual engine speed-Target idle speed < 100 RPM
Diagnostic Time
  • 21 sec.
MIL On Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles