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DTC P0505: Idle Control System Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0505) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read the 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   6 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS 
    1. Check the PCV hose connections. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 .

      OK

      PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

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

      OK

      No leaks in air induction system.

    NG → See step   8 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check for contamination between the throttle valve and housing, and check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.

      OK

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

    NG → See step   9 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CONFIRM WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    5. Read the DTCs.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      P0505 is output A
      No DTC is output B

    B → END 

    A → See step   10 

  6. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  7. REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  8. REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  9. REPLACE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  10. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL