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Typical Malfunction Thresholds

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Either of following conditions 1 or 2 is met -
1. Frequency that both of following conditions (a) and (b) set 5 times or more
(a) Engine RPM - Target engine RPM Less than -100 rpm, or more than 150 rpm (A/C: OFF)
(b) Vehicle condition Stop after vehicle was driven at 10 km/h (6 mph) or more
2. Frequency that both of following conditions (c) and (d) set Once (for 5 seconds)
(c) Engine RPM - Target engine RPM Below -100 rpm, or 150 rpm or more (A/C: OFF)
(d) IAC flow rate learning value 1.3 L/sec or less, or 4.51 L/sec or more

HINT:

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0505) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
    5. Read DTCs.

      Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
    P0505 A
    P0505 and other DTCs B

    HINT:

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

    B : GO TO DTC CHART 

    A : Go to next step 

  2. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS 

    OK: 

    PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged. 

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE 

    OK : Go to next Step 

  3. CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 
    1. Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage.

    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.

    NG : REPLACE THROTTLE BODY 

    OK : REPLACE ECM