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DTC P0506: Notes

DTC P0506 [AJ] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0506 Idle control system RPM lower than expected
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • Actual idle speed is lower than expected by 100 rpm  for 14 seconds  , when brake pedal is depressed (brake switch is ON) and steering wheel is held straight ahead (power steering pressure switch is OFF).
    NOTE:
    • If atmospheric pressure is less than 72.3 kPa {542 mmHg, 21.3 inHg}  or intake air temperature is below -10 °C {14 °F}  , PCM cancels diagnosis of P0506.

Diagnostic support note 

  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL 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 the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • IAC valve malfunction
  • Air cleaner element clogged
  • Air intake passage clogged
  • A/C relay control circuit malfunction
  • Generator malfunction
  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction
  • Low engine compression (Over capacity of blow-by gas)
  • PCM malfunction