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Monitor Description

The idle speed is controlled by the Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS).

The ETCS is composed of the throttle motor, which operates the throttle valve, and the throttle position sensor, which detects the opening angle of the throttle valve.

The ECM controls the throttle motor to provide the proper throttle valve opening angle to obtain the target idle speed.

The ECM regulates the idle speed by opening and closing the throttle valve using the ETCS. The ECM concludes that the idle speed control ECM function is malfunctioning if: 1) the actual idle RPM varies more than the specified amount 5 times or more during a drive cycle, or 2) a learning value of the idle speed control remains at the maximum or minimum 5 times or more during a drive cycle. The ECM will turn on the MIL and set a DTC.

Example:

If the actual idle RPM varies from the target idle RPM by more than 200 (*1) rpm 5 times during a drive cycle, the ECM will turn on the MIL and a DTC will be set.

*1: RPM threshold varies with engine load.

Fig 1: Idle Engine RPM Graph
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DTC REFERENCE

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0505 Idle speed continues to vary greatly from target speed (1 trip detection logic)
  • Electronic throttle control system
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