Speed and idle control

2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Speed and idle control
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Audi A4, 2006 Audi A4, and 2005 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DTC Error Message Diagnostic Procedure Monitor Strategy Malfunction Criteria and Threshold Value Secondary Parameters with Enable Conditions Monitoring Time Length Frequency of checks, MIL Illum
P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance Rationality Check. VSS signal, 2 MPH
  • Fuel cut off, active
  • Vehicle speed, 1520-4520 RPM
4 Seconds
  • Multiple
  • 2 DCY
P0506 Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected Out of Range, Low. Engine speed deviation, -80 RPM
  • Engine speed, idle
  • Accelerator PP, 0%
  • Fuel cut off, not active
  • Vehicle speed, 0 MPH
  • Purge fuel rate vs. injection rate, 0.18
  • Altitude, 2500 m
  • IAT, >60Β°C
  • ECT, >60Β°C
  • Engine load, 34.5%
4 Seconds
  • Multiple
  • 2 DCY
P0507 Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected Out of Range, High. Engine speed deviation >80 RPM
  • Engine speed, idle
  • Accelerator PP, 0%
  • Fuel cut off, not active
  • Vehicle speed, 0 MPH
  • Purge fuel rate vs. injection rate, 0.18
  • Altitude, 2500 m
  • IAT, >60Β°C
  • ECT, >60Β°C
4 Seconds
  • Multiple
  • 2 DCY
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