LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2018 >> Outback 2.5i >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P0171 To P0685) (H4DO) >> Diagnostic Procedure With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) >> DTC P0507: Idle Control System Rpm - Higher Than Expected >> Notes
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

DTC P0507: Idle Control System Rpm - Higher Than Expected: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

Trouble symptom: 

Engine keeps running at higher speed than specified idle speed.

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Clear Memory Mode>OPERATION , and inspection mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Inspection Mode>PROCEDURE .
  1. CHECK DTC. 

    Read the engine DTC using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

    Is other than DTC P0507 displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes:  Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

    No:  Go to  2

  2. CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. 
    1. Start and idle the engine.
    2. Check the following items.
      • Loose installation of intake manifold and throttle body
      • Cracks of intake manifold gasket and throttle body gasket
      • Disconnection of vacuum hoses

      Is there any fault in air intake system?

    Yes:  Repair air suction and leaks.

    No:  Go to  3

  3. CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Remove the electronic throttle control. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Throttle Body>REMOVAL
    3. Check the electronic throttle control.

    Are foreign matter found inside electronic throttle control?

    Yes:  Remove foreign matter from electronic throttle control.

    No:  Perform the diagnosis of DTC P2101. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC P2101 THROTTLE ACTUATOR "A" CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE