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Typical Malfunction Thresholds

Functional check: 

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Either of following conditions 1 or 2 is met: -
1. Frequency that following conditions (a) and (b) are met: 5 time or more
(a) Engine RPM - target engine RPM Below -100 rpm, or 200 rpm or more
(b) Vehicle condition Stop after vehicle was driven by 6.25 mph (10 km/h) or more
2. Frequency that following conditions (a) and (b) are met: Once
(a) Engine RPM - target engine RPM Below -100 rpm, or 200 rpm or more
(b) ISC flow rate learning value 1.3 L/sec. or less. or 8.82 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 engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following the menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
    5. Read DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      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 (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 BODY (VISUALLY CHECK THROTTLE VALVE) 
    1. Check for contamination between the throttle valve and the housing. If necessary, clean the throttle body. And check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.

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

    NG : REPLACE THROTTLE BODY 

    OK : REPLACE ECM