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Diagnosis & Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Using Toyota hand-held tester or scan tool, check for any other DTCs. If only DTC P0505 exists, go to next step. If other DTCs exists, diagnose and repair those DTCs first and then retest.
  2. Check for any loose or defective PCV valve piping connections. PCV valve is located at front of driver's side valve cover, below oil fill cap. If PCV valve piping is okay, go to next step. If PCV valve piping is defective, repair or replace components as necessary.
  3. Ensure engine oil dipstick, oil filler cap, PCV system and all other air induction system components are intact and operating properly. If problem does not exist, go to next step. If problem exists, repair as necessary.
  4. Check throttle body and components for ETCS. See THROTTLE BODY under IDLE CONTROL SYSTEMS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - V6 & V8 article.
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