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DTC P0505: Idle Control System Malfunction: Procedure

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

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0505 is output A
      DTC P0505 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

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

    B → See step   5 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK PCV HOSE (HOSE CONNECTIONS) 
    1. Inspect the PCV hose connections. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .

      OK

      PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM 
    1. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.

      OK

      No leaks from intake system.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

    OK: Go to next step 

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

      OK

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

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → See step   8 

  5. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  6. REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE. Refer to  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
  7. REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  8. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL