DTC P0506: Idle Air Control System-RPM Lower Than Expected: DTC Detecting Condition

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T PremiumSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
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DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Monitoring deviation between target idle speed and actual engine speed
  • Restriction in intake or exhaust system
  • Contact resistance in connectors
  • Faulty ETC
Enable Conditions
  • Coolant temp. > 73Β°C (163Β°F)
  • Engine idle status (closed throttle valve & vehicle speed=0)
  • Idle speed controller active (idle status)
  • 11 < Battery voltage < 16
  • After engine start > 20 sec.
  • No relevant failure
Threshold Value
  • Nominal Idle Speed - Engine Speed < 100rpm
Diagnostic Time
  • 21 sec.
MIL On Condition
  • -
RENDER: 1.0x

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