P0505 — Idle Control System Malfunction

Q: What does code P0505 mean?

Idle Control System Malfunction. The engine computer has detected a problem with the idle control system, meaning it cannot properly regulate the engine's baseline speed when your foot is off the gas pedal. This usually happens when the computer tries to adjust the idle speed, but the actual RPM does not match what is programmed in the system.

Q: Common causes — P0505

Carbon buildup inside the idle air control valve or throttle body A faulty idle air control valve motor A vacuum leak in the intake system A failing throttle position sensor

Severity: Attenzione Can you drive? With caution: limp mode possible, have it checked soon Produttore: Tutti makes (OBD-II standard)

Meaning	The Motore computer has detected a Problema with the idle control system, meaning it cannot properly regulate the engine's baseline speed when Il tuo foot is SCONTO the gas pedal. This usually happens when the computer tries a adjust the idle speed, but the actual RPM does not match Cosa è programmed in the system.
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Typical symptoms

Motore idling too high or too low
Motore stalling when coming to a stop
Rough idling oppure surging while In Attesa alle a traffic light

Common causes

Carbon buildup inside the idle air control valve oppure throttle body
A faulty idle air control valve motor
A vacuum leak in the intake system
A failing throttle position sensor

What a do

You should have a mechanic inspect the throttle body and clean the idle control passages as a Prima Passo. It is best a Indirizzo this soon to prevent unexpected Motore stalling in traffic.

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What does code P0505 mean?

Idle Control System Malfunction. The Motore computer has detected a Problema with the idle control system, meaning it cannot properly regulate the engine's baseline speed when Il tuo foot is SCONTO the gas pedal. This usually happens when the computer tries a adjust the idle speed, but the actual RPM does not match Cosa è programmed in the system.

Can I keep driving with code P0505 Attivo?

With caution: limp mode possible, have it checked soon

Common causes — P0505

Carbon buildup inside the idle air control valve oppure throttle body A faulty idle air control valve motor A vacuum leak in the intake system A failing throttle position sensor

How do you fix code P0505?

You should have a mechanic inspect the throttle body and clean the idle control passages as a Prima Passo. It is best a Indirizzo this soon to prevent unexpected Motore stalling in traffic.

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P0505 — Idle Control System Malfunction

Typical symptoms

Common causes

What a do

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