P0507

DTC P0507 (TAC)

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The electronic throttle control (ETC) system uses various inputs from the powertrain control module (PCM). This system uses these inputs to control the idle speed through serial data circuits to the throttle actuator control (TAC) module. The DC motor, which is located on the throttle body, activates the throttle plate. In order to decrease idle speed, the TAC module commands the throttle closed, reducing air flow into the engine, and the idle speed decreases. In order to increase the idle speed, the TAC module commands the throttle plate open, allowing more air in order to bypass the throttle plate. If the actual idle RPM does not match the desired idle RPM within a calibrated time, this DTC will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0200, P0300, P0440, P0442, P0443, P0500, P0502, P0503, P1120, P1220, P1221, P1441 are not set.
- The engine is running for greater than 60 seconds.
- The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than 60°C (140°F).
- The intake air temperature (IAT) is greater than -10°C (+14°F).
- The barometric pressure (BARO) is greater than 65 kPa.
- The system voltage is between 9-18 volts.
- The vehicle speed is less than 1.7 km/h (1 mph).
- The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor is at 0 percent.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The actual idle speed is 200 RPM greater than the desired idle speed.
- The above condition is present for 5 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-6:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This test determines if the engine can achieve the commanded RPM.