DTC P054E - Idle Control System - Fuel Quantity Lower Than Expected

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P054E - Idle Control System - Fuel Quantity Lower Than Expected
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P054E - IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM - FUEL QUANTITY LOWER THAN EXPECTED

Description:  This DTC sets when the fuel quantity needed for idle control is greater than 30% lower than the lowest expected fuel rate.
Possible Causes: 
  • Intake air leak after the throttle body
  • Vacuum leaks
  • Damaged intake throttle actuator
Diagnostic Aids:  The fuel pressure in the high pressure fuel system can be monitored by accessing the FRP_A PID on the scan tool.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
RENDER: 1.0x

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