P0505 - Idle Air Control (IAC) System

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P0505 - IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) SYSTEM

For Vehicles With Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Description:	The powertrain control module (PCM) attempts to control engine speed during the key on, engine running (KOER) self-test. The test fails when the desired RPM could not be reached or controlled during the self-test.
Possible Causes:	Failure mode effects management (FMEM) condition is present Intake air restriction Exhaust restriction Sludged throttle body Vacuum leaks Damaged electronic throttle body (ETB) Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:	This DTC may be accompanied by other DTCs. Diagnose other DTCs first. If other DTCs are not present inspect the intake air system for air restrictions, vacuum leaks, and damage. If no concerns are present, clear the DTC and carry out the KOER self-test.
For All Others
Description:	The powertrain control module (PCM) attempts to control engine speed during the key on, engine running (KOER) self-test. The test fails when the desired RPM could not be reached or controlled during the self-test.
Possible Causes:	IAC circuit open VPWR to IAC solenoid open B+ or VPWR to IAC solenoid open Air inlet is plugged IAC circuit shorted to PWR Damaged IAC valve
Diagnostic Aids:
Application		Key On Engine Off	Key On Engine Running	Continuous Memory
Vehicles With Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)		refer to PINPOINT TEST HU .
All others		refer to PINPOINT TEST KE .