P0506

DTC P0506

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The idle speed is controlled by the engine control module (ECM). The ECM will command the throttle valve motor to open or close the throttle valve in order to maintain the desired idle speed. If an RPM out of range condition exists, this DTC will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- DTCs P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0440, P0442, P0443, P0444, P0445, P0446, P0447, P0448, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0500 are not set.
- The intake air temperature (IAT) is more than 0°C (32°F).
- The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is more than 60°C (140°F).
- The engine load is less than 40 percent.
- The evaporative emissions (EVAP) diagnostic is not running.
- The EVAP is not purging.
- The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The control module detects that the actual engine RPM is less than the desired idle speed by at least 100 RPM.

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. If any of the listed DTCs are present, correct the condition before returning to this table.
3. This test determines whether the engine can achieve the commanded RPM, and if not, whether the RPM is too high or too low.