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DTC P050A-00: Cold Start IAC System Performance Problem: Notes

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC P050A:00 Cold start IAC system performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The actual idle speed is lower than expected from specified for 9.0 s  when the target idle speed correction value for cold start is above 0 rpm  or ignition retard value is above the following:

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (cold start emission reduction strategy monitoring).
  • The check engine light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION  -
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Air suction in intake air system
  • Drive-by-wire control system malfunction
  • Throttle valve stuck or blockage
  • PCM malfunction
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM  -
CAUTION:
  • Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.
RELATED PIDS

Monitor item (Definition) Unit/Condition Condition/Specification (Reference)
ECT °C, °F
  • Displays the ECT
V
  • ECT is 20°C {68°F}: approx. 3.10 V 
  • ECT is 40°C {104°F}: approx. 2.16 V 
  • ECT is 60°C {140°F}: approx. 1.40 V 
  • ECT is 80°C {176°F}: approx. 0.87 V 
  • ECT is 100°C {212°F}: approx. 0.54 V 
IAT °C, °F
  • Displays the IAT (No. 1)
V
  • IAT is 20°C {68°F}: approx. 2.64 V 
  • IAT is 40°C {104°F}: approx. 1.80 V 
  • IAT is 60°C {140°F}: approx. 1.14 V 
RPM RPM
  • Displays the engine speed
TP REL %
  • Accelerator pedal released: approx. 12 % 
  • Accelerator pedal depressed: approx. 82 %