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DTC P0505: Idle Control System Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0505) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.
    5. Read DTCs.
      RESULT

      Display (DTC Output) 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   6 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS 
    1. Check the PCV hose connections.

      OK

      PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

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

      OK

      No leakage in intake system.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK THROTTLE VALVE 
    1. Check the throttle valve condition.

      OK

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

    NG → See step   8 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CONFIRM WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    5. Read DTCs.
      RESULT

      Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
      DTC P0505 is output A
      No DTC is output B

    B → END 

    A → See step   9 

  6. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  7. REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  8. REPLACE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  9. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL