P0507

Circuit Description

This diagnostic test is used to determine if the idle control system is maintaining the proper idle speed. The IAC system controls idle speed by allowing a certain amount of air to bypass the throttle body, the throttle plate is closed during idle, through the IAC valve. The PCM controlled IAC motor moves a pintle in and out of the IAC valve, thus varying the amount of air entering the intake manifold. By varying the amount of air intake, different idle speeds can be achieved. When the pintle is in, the valve is closed and low idle speeds result. When the pintle is out, the valve is open and high idle speeds occur. If the actual engine idle speed is more than the desired idle speed and all the Conditions for Running the DTC are met DTC P0507 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

^ DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0207, P0208 and P0502 not set.
^ DTCs P1370, P1371, P1406 or, P1441 not testing.
^ PCM not checking EGR operation.
^ Ignition voltage between 10.5 and 15 volts.
^ Barometric Pressure (BARO) at least 65 kPa.
^ ECT is between -20°C (-4°F) and 110°C (230°F).
^ Engine running for at least 10 seconds.
^ PCM in Closed Loop fuel control.
^ MAF between 2 and 35 grams per second.
^ Actual idle speed greater than desired idle speed by at least 80 RPM.
^ Throttle position 0.6 degrees or less.
^ Calculated throttle position switch closed.
^ Vehicle not moving.
^ A P/N to D/R or a D/R to P/N transition has not occurred within the last 60 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Actual idle speed is more than 80 RPM higher than the desired idle speed for 15 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

^ The PCM will illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The PCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

^ The PCM will turn the MIL OFF after three consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A Last Test Failed (current) DTC will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles with no failures of any emission related diagnostic test.
^ Use a scan tool to clear DTCs.
^ Interrupting PCM battery voltage may or may not clear DTCs. This practice is not recommended.

Diagnostic Aids

This DTC and a high idle, could be caused by a noisy Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch or an intermittent open in the PSP circuit. If a faulty PSP switch or a poor connection is suspected disconnected the switch and jumper the terminals together (harness side) if the idle returns to normal or the DTC passes then the PSP switch or connection is faulty.