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DTC P0505: Idle Control System Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0505) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read DTCs.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      P0505 is output A
      P0505 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0505 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    B → See step   5 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS 
    1. Check the PCV hose connections.

      OK

      PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 
    1. Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 .

      OK

      No leakage from air induction system.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK THROTTLE VALVE 
    1. Check the throttle valve condition.

      OK

      Throttle valve is not contaminated with foreign objects and moves smoothly.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → See step   8 

  5. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  6. REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  7. REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  8. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL