DTC P0506:00 [MZI-3.7]


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DTC P0506:00

IAC system RPM lower than expected

DETECTION CONDITION
•  This DTC is set when the PCM detects an engine idle speed that is less than the desired engine speed.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Engine mechanical concern
•  Intake air restriction
•  Vacuum leakage
•  Exhaust restriction
•  Sludged throttle body
•  Throttle body malfunction
•  PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
•  Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Information availability.
•  Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY RELATED PENDING OR STORED DTCS
•  Turn the ignition switch off then to the ON position (Engine off).
•  Verify pending code or stored DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Is other DTC present?
Yes
Repair applicable DTCs.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
•  Remove air cleaner element with the engine running.
•  Is the engine speed increased?
Yes
Replace the air cleaner element, then go to Step 7.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT INTAKE AIR SYSTEM FOR EXCESSIVE AIR SUCTION
•  Visually inspect the hose in intake air system for damages.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part, then go to Step 7.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT THROTTLE BODY PASSAGE
•  Is the throttle body clogged?
Yes
Clean or replace the throttle body passage, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
7
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0506:00 HAS BEEN COMPLETED
•  Verify that all disconnected connectors reconnected.
•  Start the engine.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Depress brake pedal for 14 s or more.
•  Is PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
8
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.